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.