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I shot a McCullough 60" long bow back a few years ago and was very impressed. Are there any other 58" to 60" longbows that are made in this forward handle style.

The Ron LaClair Shrew and RER Vortex are cool. I own a John McCullough Griffin and a Super Shrew Gold. They ARE GREAT bows!

... mike ...  :archer:  ...

The Shrew and Vortex are good bows for sure.  I shoot a Cactus Cal Saguaro that is similar to a Shrew and love it.  It's only 56" by the way.

I've got a 58" Kanati on order. Check out Jasons bows, great price for a great bow.

Another vote for Shrews.  Great shooting bows!

I have a 56" Vortex with the heel grip that shoots the lights out. I could have quit shopping for bows with this one if it was a take-down. Of course what fun is that.

Centaur gets my vote. Steve

Griffin due in march.John makes them under 60" now!

I have a 56" Striker Stinger, it's a great little bow.

I'd give a look at the toelke whip as well... While not so much forward handle as it is a good R/D bow- it's handle makes you consistently place you hand for pretty accurate shooting...

I'll second the Kanati. I love mine...smooth, quiet, fast, and zero hand shock. The price is unbeatable for the quality of the bow. Jason is a great guy as well. Mine will cast 540 grain arrows with amazing authority (that's 11.7 gr/lb from my bow).

Solstice Longbows, made right here in Boise Idaho.  Possibly the quickest turnaround of any custom bowyer.
Mike

Try a Treadway!

This one is just 56 inches.

Let me try that again.
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/DWB123/2007_0829Fuji1-Orlando-20070061.jpg)

Another vote for Treadway!!! I have a 60" 51@28" that is a real shooter.  :thumbsup:  


Bill

I shoot a short cactus cal long bow, and iam very pleased with its performance.jonesy

http://www.strikerbows.com/indexa.html

I have two "short" longbows. A three piece  @ 58" and a 56" one piece that is so light that it floats. Both are Herb Meland Pronghorns
Prarrie Dog

Treadways here:

I shoot a 56" and a 58" Treadway...

Awesome shooters, great quality...

I can email pictures if you like..

I have two Hybrids that are 56", I draw 26", and both are fine shooting bows. The first is made by Dave Beeler of Kansas. He makes them up to 60" I believe. Great shooting, fine looking bow. Well priced also. I believe he just finished one for a TG'er. I'm still deciding on the woods and spec's I want for my next Beeler.
 The second is by Jeff Findish. Another fine bow.

Beeler:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/TradGang-BeelerBow/937325-R1-06-6_007.jpg)

Findish:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/TradGang-BeelerBow/318446-R1-19-20_020.jpg)

Enuf already! How about a few good works for long shortbows?! dave

Ooops (as usual) -- we meant to say "words," not "works."

I'm waiting on my new Solstice right now----I'll be sure to give a full report.

Right now, I am a real fan of the Centaur. I would like to shoot a Shrew, too----with all the good stuff I hear about them.

I have a Thunderstick Mag 58" that shoots real good with my 28" draw. One of the smoothest bows I've had.

I build a three piece 58 and a onepiece 60 but not exactly a foreward riser. It would be more of a 50s riser  mid deflexed.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/Patterson/IronMountain.jpg)

It's a 60" Iron Mountain by Mike Forrester.  Quick and smooth.

QuoteOriginally posted by jonesy:
I shoot a short cactus cal long bow, and iam very pleased with its performance.jonesy

Jonesy is being mighty humble saying he's pleased with it's performance....You guys should see how he shoots this thing! Looks like a sewing machine, or a piston arm in slow motion coming to full draw.....that hoss bow of his is smokin'too!!!!!

Kirk