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    • vajd
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        Hi all, I have about a Martin ML10 longbow that i got 15 to 20 years ago, I’m 6’4″ and have problems with the bow stacking before comming to full draw, can I sand down the bell of the tips or some where else to make this bow work better for me?

        Thanks, JD

      • David Petersen
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          No, I’m afraid YOU can’t. You might or might not be able to send it out to a “bow doctor” and get it done, but for an old factory bow that had little market value, I doubt it’s worth the money, esp. when you consider that with a lighter bow (result of weakening the limbs) you’ll likely need to start all over with new arrows, etc. I’d suggest you start shopping for a longer bow and/or one designed esp. for long-draw shooters. Keith Chastain in Colorado is one bowyer who specializes in such, being a “stretch” himself. Good luck.

        • Hiram
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            David is right!!!!

            The Martin straight longbow is a good one but,,,,is not what you need,,probably?

            Invest in a Martin Savanah or Viper,,,Black Widow etc. Straight D Bows usually draw pretty smooth at longer draw weights. maybe your overbowed???:)

          • vajd
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              The ML10 is 60 lbs @ 28″ and I hunt with a Bob Lee Rrecurve that is 65 lbs @ 31″.

              My draw is about 30″ the Bob Lee is easy for me to hold at full draw, the martin feels like it hits a wall the last two inches or so.

              I guess it will stay in retirement.

              Thanks, JD

            • Hiram
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                I have heard some horror stories on that particular model.

                Design makes a big difference in usablility/smoothness/performanace.

              • bamboo
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                  for a 30″ draw and straight limb bow–your best bet is a 68-70″ bow

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