I typically hunt with bows between 56" to 64" and currently with a 60". I don't consider those long by any means but the state land that I hunt has gotten so overgrown the last couple years that I feel like I'm packing an 8 foot 2x4 and getting hung up and smacking into everything. What are some good options that are 56" or less for a 27.5" draw and a pretty tight budget?
I will PM you later I with the specs on a Shrew that I have for sale
52" bear KODIAK MAGNUM,
Lots of 70s era recurves fit those specs. Online sales sites usually have some listings, probably because they'll show you how clean your release is not.
A clean example shown to be twist free, when both strung and unstrung, is usually a safe bet.
There are several makers of short longbows. Check the advertisements up top, and the classifieds.
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I picked up a 13" VPA riser on their yearly black Friday sale and with short ILF limbs it makes a 54" bow. I shoot it with Nika N3 medium limbs for a 56" bow. Total cost for limbs and riser, just over $500 new, but you can also find these used for less.
Quote from: Roger Norris on November 02, 2025, 07:30:24 AMI will PM you later I with the specs on a Shrew that I have for sale
Never mind....I went and dug out my 50 inch Shrew Scout, I thought I would shoot it a bit before I put it up for sale. But now I love it again. Sorry, you can't have it :biglaugh:
Get yourself one of Steve Gorr's Cascade bows. He's still making a few. Fantastic design, yet very affordable. If you can find one, they're usually between $300-450 used. 52" is what I've seen the most in the used market, but he makes a great 56" as well. I think this would be the best option for a top-notch short bow on a budget.