What is AMO arrow length?
What is AMO arrow length?
AMO Arrow Length is the measurement of an arrow taken from the bottom of the groove of the nock, to the end of the shaft. (Not including the points or point inserts).
What is AMO draw?
By definition your actual draw length is from the bottom of the nock groove to the pivot point on the bow and similarly the AMO draw length is defined as. that actual draw length plus 1.75″.
What does Amo mean on a bowstring?
AMO stands for Archery Manufacturers Organization. It was marginally created to be a set of standards for bows just like the bow length.
What is AMO speed in archery?
Back in the day when bows were slower and 3D wasnt such a big deal, companies mostly gave the AMO (archery manufacturers organization) speed, which rated a bow @9 grains per pound and 30 inches of draw @60 lbs of weight.
How is Amo bow measured?
ANSWER: The easiest way to measure the length of your traditional bow is to start at the string groove, follow the curvature of the limb along the belly side of the bow, across the riser area, and follow the curvature of the other limb to the other string groove. This will give you the a.m.o. bow length.
How do you measure Amo length on a recurve bow?
To measure your draw length, stand with your back to a wall stretching your arms out against the wall. Measure the distance from the end of your middle finger to the end of your other middle finger, basically the length of both arms, hands and chest. This measurement, minus 15 then divided by 2, is your draw length.
How tall should your bow be?
The overall height of the recurve bow (in inches) should be roughly your draw length plus 40in. Standard setups usually range from 66in-72in, although there is more variety for youth archers. This is the part of the bow you will want to invest the most into.
What is Ibo in a bow?
Most professional bows use the IBO (International Bowhunting Organization) specification. This specification determines the arrow speed, provided that you keep the following parameters: draw length equal to 30 inches, draw weight equal to 70 pounds, and. arrow weighing 350 grains.
What size string do I need for a 62 inch bow?
String length is another critical consideration. Your bow’s AMO (Archery Manufacturer and Merchant’s Organization) length is marked on its lower limb. To achieve the correct brace height you will need to use a bowstring of the same AMO length. (Example: An AMO 62” bow requires an AMO 62” string).