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to sidestep this design. Most stock designs are rectangular.Quite a few have slightly oval bellies (Fig. 13). This style isnot stacked enough in the belly to cause frets, while therounded corners are less liable to become dented or scarredfrom rough usage.

The length should be somewhat shorter than a target bow.If proper materials are used the hunting bow can be safelyreduced to 5 feet 4 inches or even 5 feet 2 inches.

The hunting bow is subjected to more abuse than any other

Figure 13. Cross Section of Hunting Bow with Rounded Belly

type. It must withstand all kinds of weather; sunshine, rain,and snow; 90° to below zero. It must, therefore, be immuneto temperature and humidity. It must be tough. A hunteroften falls; the bow must stand any results of such an accident.It is often struck against rocks and trees; it must also takethis abuse. It must have a good cast. In order to insure thisquality, the hunter is wise in selecting a reflex bow.