[Ansteorra-archery] need some info..

[Eadric Anstapa]

That is pretty typical.  A little short.

The measure of the distance from the prod to the string at rest is the 
called the brace height just like on a bow.  A typical brace height for 
most SCA/Iolo/Darkwood/Alchem prods is around 3.5 inches.

The measure of the distance from the string at rest to the nut/lock (the 
length of string travel)  is called the power stroke.  For most 
SCA/Iolo/Darkwood/Alchem prods that is about 8 inches.

So 11" is about right with a slightly reduced power stroke.

I am curious, why do you want a lighter prod?  Most people will find a 
45# prod intolerably light.  In fact most target archers if they have 
separate target and combat bows and  have their druthers would use a 
prod for target shooting that is heavier that they would want or would 
be allowed to combat.  80# prod is a great weight for target shooting.

I honestly don't know where you are going to find a decent 45# crossbow 
prod, a prod that light is too light for combat and way lighter than 
almost anyone would consider using for target archery. The 80# you have 
is well suited for most  SCA target archery.

If you seriously want a 45#  prod then you are likely going to have to 
get someone to custom craft one for you.

Regards,

-EA

Len Billett wrote:
> my draw length of my crossbow from the bow prod to the nut it about 11"
>  
> /Len Billett/
>

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