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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Doug in MN on July 31, 2009, 05:03:00 PM
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I would like to get myself a recurve 52-56". I draw right at 29 1/2".
Looking for suggestions from folks that have owned some of the shorty curves.
Thanks DD
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Where are you in MN Doug?? I live in Grand Rapids and have a Black Widow PSR. It's 58" but you can get them shorter. My bow is 47 @ 28 but I too draw about 29.5 so the weight will be just above 50# at our draw lengths. You're welcome to shoot it if you'd like. I really like the bow and it is smooth. I don't really know what you're looking for. The PSR has a hand locator style long bow grip. Let me know.
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I have a K-mag killed my first deer with one and always liked a short bow.I have tried 52",54",56",and 58" bows and feel the 58" is short enough for almost anything and a perfect length for me.It has worked for me since 1976.Kip
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I have seen a PSR that was 56 inches befor.
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Right Schafer, they (PSR's)come in two inch lengths from 54 to 60
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Try the Fedora 52" Stalker. Its super smooth, stable and quick.
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Had a K-mag that stacked at (or before) 28". Shot a Fedora Stalker that was good to 28" but wouldn't have liked further than that.
I have a Cascade Night Hawk Magnum that I would recommend to anyone looking at short recurves. Also have a 54" Browning Backpacker that was retro-fitted with reinforced tips for FF string materials. It is a superbly quick and stable bow and I could also recommend them if you can find one in good shape. Dryad makes the Orion in a 56" length and it may work at your draw length.
I've some expereince with short RER bows and think they are top notch as well. Chek Mate has a 56" take-down that would work fine also. Bob Lee should be able to guide you with something in their short riser line to suit your draw length, and don't forget their one piece bows either.
Then there are the ones I've not personally shot but everyone speaks highly of like: Black Mountain bows & the Shrew Lil' Favorite. I may think of more but that should give you some food for thought. Like Kip I've found that 58" is pretty much the perfect length for me. If you go up 2" more you'll have twice as many choices.
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Have a 56" PSR that is a killer and have a 50" Sheepeater that should be here, yesterday, that I can't wait to shoot.
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50 inch Ambush Recurve. It will go to 29.5" I am 6'5" and draw 30" and have not had any problems for over three years of making and shooting them. If you are coming to the Great Lakes Longbow Invitational next weekend, I will have a few for you to try-out. Thanks, Chuck
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56" Morrison recurves shoot great.
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I have a 54" Saluki Turk and I just picked up a 58" Toelke Chinook. Never had a problem shooting these bows, I love the compact size and the awesome performance. I'm on the short side too so I might be a bit biased.
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check out black mountain bows on the sponsors list I have a 54in curve from him that is safe to draw to 30in
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I have a couple GN Ghosts in 56" that have been my favorite recurve for some time. They are hard to find but well worth the effort...Doc
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Black mountain bows look promising because of the static tip limb design. I suggest you check them out.
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If I really had to have a bow that short, it would be a Chek-Mate Raven without a doubt, and the price is right. Here is the website.
www.recurves.com (http://www.recurves.com)
Mike
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Thanks for all the response. I will be at the Great Lakes shoot Chuck we will speak then.
Thanks to all DD
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Shrew Little Favorite
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Sounds good, I will be down thursday afternoon. see ya then.
Chuck
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don't forget a 56" whisperstik.
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Shoot a few and find out for yourself. You will hear guys tell you about stacking when they really don't stack. The Kodiak Mags start to stack around 29/30 inches. I've done force/draw charts on many bows that are supposed to stack and find the really don't, it's just the way they draw. A lot of what they are feeling is increased string angle and pressure on the draw fingers. I'm shooting a 58" Shakespeare that has zero stack to 30". Shoot a few and you will see what suits your style.
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I agree with those who suggested the Shrew Lil Favorite (54" or 56") and a Morrison ILF Mini-14 riser and C recurve limbs (56"). I also have a 29 1/2" draw length and both those bows work great for me. I know there are other good ones out there, but I don't own any of the others in those short lengths, just the Shrew Lil Favorite and the Morrison ILF. I can say that these are two of the best bows I have ever shot, and I have shot (and own) a lot of very nice bows.
Allan
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To clarify, my Kodiak Mag was a newer model. You should shoot one for yourself and yes, mine felt as though it hit a wall. I shoot alot and love short bows. This one was good but only to a point. Same with the Fedora. Your title states you want "Thoughts/Ideas" and your post states you want "suggestions" so there you go - that's what I gave. Your results may vary, but then the bow may vary also. I do not provide scientific evidence, only an unbiased opinion. I did, unfortunately, leave out any disclaimers stating as much. Good luck in your search.
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Originally posted by jdc:
don't forget a 56" whisperstik.
I have a new one and pull to 28.5" smooth. I have pulled it to 29" just to see, and no hint of stacking I can feel. It is fast and quiet. I have no need to look any farther for a short curve.
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Sarrels wildcat, 56" smooth no stack quick
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Originally posted by xtrema312:
Originally posted by jdc:
don't forget a 56" whisperstik.
I have a new one and pull to 28.5" smooth. I have pulled it to 29" just to see, and no hint of stacking I can feel. It is fast and quiet. I have no need to look any farther for a short curve. [/b]
I just got inside from shooting my 56" Kajika pulled to 29.5" and it is very smooth. [email protected]"...smooth as butter!
Josh
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Shrew Classic Hunter or a PSR Widow with a custom grip. Both are very good short bows.
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Lot of good short recurves out there. I have a 30" draw and would suggest a PSA/PTF Widows and the Great Plains SR Swifts. Both are avalible in a 56" models and smooth all the way back 29.5".
Mike
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Just finished shooting a 54" 49# Shrew Lil Favorite. Very fine shooting bow.
DD
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Did anyone mention the Fox Breed? I have a 58" model and if there's a bow being crafted which has better fit and finish, I'd like to know about it. I think he builds them as short as 54". Absolutely a fantastic little bow.
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Originally posted by buckracks7:
56" Morrison recurves shoot great.
"Ditto" Love mine. My draw is only 27" though so I've never really tested it past there. But I bet it would have no issues.
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Originally posted by jdc:
don't forget a 56" whisperstik.
Had one...very good and stable as well.
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Of the short recurves I have had, I could shoot the 52" Cascade Golden Hawk Mag better than the Bear Kodiak Mag--I think because of a finger choil on the former that contributed to consistant grip. I usually shoot short longbows and 56" is plenty short for my needs. My latest is a 58." I only draw about 27 1/2 so finger pinch is not usually an issue.
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Morrison.
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The Cascade Golden Hawk and Night Hawk Mag's are hard to beat. I have several and they shoot as good or better than any of the longer bows I have owned (black widow, Robertson, Shafer,bighorn, shrew, kanati, and many more.).
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Timberhawk Strike 54".
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I am shooting a 54" Morrison Cheyenne carbon/foam core limbs. I am sold on short bows I have a 54" Morrison ILF and 54" longbow limbs for my Cheyenne on order.
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Originally posted by Oliverstacy:
Originally posted by xtrema312:
Originally posted by jdc:
don't forget a 56" whisperstik.
I have a new one and pull to 28.5" smooth. I have pulled it to 29" just to see, and no hint of stacking I can feel. It is fast and quiet. I have no need to look any farther for a short curve. [/b]
I just got inside from shooting my 56" Kajika pulled to 29.5" and it is very smooth. [email protected]"...smooth as butter!
Josh [/b]
Another vote for the Whisperstik. I love my 56"er, but the Kajika is calling me ;)
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My personal problem with short takedown bows is the short sight window.I need app. at least 4" sight window.Anyone else have this problem.Kip
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There's a lot of great short bows out there that have been mentioned......
I would recommend a Jack Kempf Kwyk Styk in 56"...I have two and they are as good as it gets!!
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I shoot nothing but short bows. My favorite so far is the Zipper SXT 56". It's smooth, fast, quiet and dead in the hand. Very high quality and excellent craftsmanship. Most importantly it's easy on the eyes.
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Enjoy mine and I'm a longbow fan...
God Bless, Pierre
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Holm-Made by Chad Holm, this recurve is "Fantastic" !!
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My 52" K-mag feels like a wall at my 29" draw. Stacks hard but it almost acts as a clicker as I know I'm at full draw then.
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Although I haven't shot one, I've been waiting to get a Static Tip Recurve for quite some time, and ordered a Kwik Styk from Jack Kempf...
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I don't know if you have considered a bear super mag 48" I shoot one and love it i have a 28 1/2" and pulled it out to 29.5 and it was still smooth, no stacking. great for hunting in tight spots.
Kris
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I have had a Bear 48" Super Mag and a Bear 52" Kodiak Mag. Both stack. Last year I bought a 52" Cascade Golden Hawk Mag. I draw about 27" or slightly less. This bow far surpasses the the 2 Bears. Might want to check the Cascades out. Jim Harris.
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I have dabbled with the short bows some...
The Cascade Golden Hawk Mag is a great shooter in the short bow category, but if you jump up to 56 inches, the options are much more numerous.
The kwik styk and the Kajika are both very similar to a Chek-Mate firebird which for me was an awesome shooter at 29+ draw.
Shoot as many as you can, then buy as many as you can LOL!
Brett
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http://www.beelertraditionalbows.com/index.html
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james parker is the short bow man. i have several of his short bows and have four on order. check him out: www.huntworthyproductions.com (http://www.huntworthyproductions.com)
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I got a Black Mountian Sheepeater Spirit by Dryad Bows today. 50" static recurve. I have made, bought and shoot a lot of short bows. I got to say this one impressed me.
It is sure one to consider. did not feel like a 50" bow. I had it back to 29".
http://sites.google.com/site/stringwalkerbowhunter/Home/debbie
rusty
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Super Shrew Li'l Favorite is my.....Favorite
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