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Title: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: MIBIGHNTR on January 20, 2017, 10:04:00 AM

Recommendations for shorter bows (56"-58") and longer draw lengths (29"-30") please??

Smoothness, shootability, finger-pinch, etc....

Thank you!!

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: kadbow on January 20, 2017, 10:06:00 AM

Javaman bows in Michigan.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: Biathlonman on January 20, 2017, 10:08:00 AM

Toelke Pika or Treadway black swamp.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: old_goat2 on January 20, 2017, 10:13:00 AM

Design is key, I think the shorter the bow the greater the recommended brace height needs to be to cut down on finger pinch. So look at forward handle designs like Big Jim's Thunderchild. There are others, that just one I'm familiar with and can actually remember the name of!

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: Anointed Archer on January 20, 2017, 10:20:00 AM

I have a 31" draw and I highly recommend Shrews or Javaman bow's. I have owned 5 now ranging from 52" to 58" and absolutely stand by the quality, craftsmanship and performance!

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: drewsbow on January 20, 2017, 12:24:00 PM

I will second the BigJim thunderchild , I have two 58" bows and I draw 31 no problem.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: mahantango on January 20, 2017, 05:29:00 PM

Shrew, Thunderchild, Kanati.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: BWallace10327 on January 20, 2017, 09:34:00 PM

Black Widow PCH is a fine short bow representation; 58" up to 30" draw.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: 30coupe on January 20, 2017, 09:56:00 PM

Bodnik Kiowa is 52" AMO and the maker claims it can be comfortably drawn to 31". I only draw 27 1/2" to 28" with this bow, but I have purposely overdrawn to 30" without noticing a hint of stack or finger pinch. Pete Ward also gives it rave reviews. I got mine from Kustom King, a sponsor here. I know they have a limited stock available, but for under $350, it is a steal!

I've only had it for a couple weeks, but so far I'm impressed. It's quiet, smooth to draw, and really smokes an arrow. I haven't had a chance to chronograph it yet, but plan to next weekend when I get down to the cabin.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: crazynate on January 20, 2017, 10:00:00 PM

I recommend the bear  k-mag. I draw 29 and it shoots great with no stack. So does my super mag. I also have a 58"  Great Plains swift which my friend shoots a lot. He drawS to 30 and he says it doesn't stack for him either.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: jcp161 on January 21, 2017, 05:46:00 AM

A Lil Hoots if you can find one. I have a 52" recurve from them and draw 29.5". No stacking and one of my best shooting bows.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 21, 2017, 08:20:00 AM

Jim Belcher, the man that redesigned the Shrew limb, drawing a 56" Shrew Classic Hunter II to 32+"
The bow picked up 4# from 28" to 30"

     (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/JimandShrew.jpg)

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: Broken Arrows on January 21, 2017, 09:13:00 AM

Dwyer Endeavor
Toelke Pika
Javaman Bows
Shrew
Thunder Child

All of these bows are great bows you will not go wrong with eather. I would say it somewhat dependes on how you like your grip.

Title: Re: Shorter bows and longer draw lengths??
Post by: Stumpkiller on January 21, 2017, 11:59:00 PM

I draw 29-1/2" and I have a 56" Browning Wasp that is my shortest recurve.  For hunting it is OK but the finger pinch is substantial and after a half-dozen practice shots I am feeling it.  

Delight to carry, though.