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How long is a typical modern target bow?

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A modern archer stands with a recurved bow drawn, aiming at a circular recreational target on a stand. The archer wears protective gear and carries arrows in a quiver at his side. — Archery Archer with a recurve bow and recreational target.

The length of a modern target bow is not fixed; it varies depending on the height of the archer. On average, however, a modern target bow measures approximately 173 cm (68 inches) in length.1