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Title: Very Compact Recurve
Post by: jeremy1517 on June 13, 2014, 11:01:00 PM: I am looking for a very compact recurve bow. Does anyone have any suggestions, vintage or new, of a good compact recurve?
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Post by: Gen273 on June 13, 2014, 11:10:00 PM: Give a 52 inch TimberGhost static tip a good long hard look. Also, Cascade makes a nice 52 inch bow.
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Post by: jeremy1517 on June 13, 2014, 11:16:00 PM: Thanks. Great looking bows!

Is there any vintage models anyone would suggest? I would love to start cheaper and then spend some serious money if I like the compact bow.
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Post by: nineworlds9 on June 13, 2014, 11:16:00 PM: Tenbrook recurve, Toelke Kestrel, Two Tracks Ambush, Bear Supermag 48, Bear Kodiak Magnum, Cascade recurves, Bob Lee
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Post by: snag on June 13, 2014, 11:26:00 PM: You might also look at the new "Sitka" from Blacktail Bows.
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Post by: Jack Hoyt 75 on June 13, 2014, 11:27:00 PM: Did you say vintage? Damon Howatt HI-Speed.
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Post by: Sharp Stick on June 13, 2014, 11:27:00 PM: X2 on Supermag, and Kodiak Mag.
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Post by: ozy clint on June 13, 2014, 11:36:00 PM: many lil sucklings getting around? they are 44".
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Post by: jeremy1517 on June 13, 2014, 11:46:00 PM: Wow, Amazing!!
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Post by: dhermon85 on June 13, 2014, 11:48:00 PM: What's your draw length?
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Post by: jeremy1517 on June 13, 2014, 11:49:00 PM: 28"
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Post by: elkken on June 14, 2014, 12:06:00 AM: 52" Cascade Nighthawk Mag .... great little bows
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Post by: hunthold on June 14, 2014, 12:18:00 AM: 40" strung is pretty compact.

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k578/hunthold/8d96216d77a46b7c0f2ed59b595f0a34.jpg)
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Post by: ozy clint on June 14, 2014, 01:49:00 AM: WOW. what's the brace height on those?
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Post by: 59Alaskan on June 14, 2014, 07:26:00 AM: It may not meet your definition but a 56" Hill Country Cree is one sweet little bow!!!
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Post by: nineworlds9 on June 14, 2014, 09:45:00 AM: 13" dryad or morrison riser with some short or medium limbs would work too.
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Post by: 2nocks on June 14, 2014, 01:04:00 PM: Kodiak Magnum, Shakespeare Super Necedah, pearson BPH-52.
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Post by: doubleo on June 14, 2014, 02:56:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Jack Hoyt 75:
Did you say vintage? Damon Howatt HI-Speed.
x2 Great bows! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Rick Butler on June 14, 2014, 04:13:00 PM: Two Tracks Ambush
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Post by: tarponnut on June 14, 2014, 06:34:00 PM: Two Tracks makes a compact curve. I have a custom Wild Horse Creek Mariah that i love! 54" of smooth drawing/shooting excellence.
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Post by: jeremy1517 on June 14, 2014, 06:36:00 PM: I have one of the Wild Horse Creek Kestrels. Maybe I need to make a trip up to see Mike about a Mariah.
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Post by: Sean B on June 14, 2014, 08:19:00 PM: I would look at a Lil' Hoots also. Very smooth shooting bows.
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Post by: FAV 52 on June 14, 2014, 10:18:00 PM: If your on a budget look at the Honor 56in bow by PSE nice bow for the money .
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Post by: JamesV on June 14, 2014, 10:25:00 PM: Get yourself a K Mag 52" curve. Bear nailed it on his bow. Can be bought on the net for cheap and most of the customs can't keep up.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on June 14, 2014, 10:31:00 PM: You can still find Browning Wasp recurves that are real performers. 56". Maybe $125 to 150 in nice shape.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/DSCN1086_zpsc4c8c6b3.jpg)
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Post by: Gator1 on June 14, 2014, 11:17:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Stumpkiller:
You can still find Browning Wasp recurves that are real performers. 56". Maybe $125 to 150 in nice shape.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/DSCN1086_zpsc4c8c6b3.jpg)
X2
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Post by: dhermon85 on June 14, 2014, 11:40:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by jeremy1517:
I have one of the Wild Horse Creek Kestrels. Maybe I need to make a trip up to see Mike about a Mariah.
I've been wanting to give a Mariah a try myself.
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Post by: Caughtandhobble on June 15, 2014, 12:43:00 AM: There's a great Bear recurve in the classifieds now for $185, that looks to be new. :thumbsup:
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Post by: J. Oles on June 15, 2014, 03:50:00 PM: +1 on the Two Tracks....
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Post by: Prairie Drifter on June 15, 2014, 03:55:00 PM: Sierra Blanca bows.

48-50"

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/101_5889.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/101_5889.jpg.html)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/101_5838.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/101_5838.jpg.html)

52"

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/IMG_0693.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/IMG_0693.jpg.html)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/86121c84-c6ee-458d-8c8b-6ca7b16ddbaa.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/86121c84-c6ee-458d-8c8b-6ca7b16ddbaa.jpg.html)
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Post by: Steelhead on June 15, 2014, 03:56:00 PM: I personally like the Toelke Kestral at 52 inches.
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Post by: Bobby Urban on June 16, 2014, 07:12:00 AM: Lots of great options shown but I will x2 what Prairie Drifter mentioned and the Sierra Blanca Curve. Or as I call it: an RMR "knock off" as I believe it was un-named when I got mine and Jess Stuart(bowyer) makes no bones about what he was trying to accomplish creating this great bow. He used Rocky Mountain Recurves to create a match to the original riser and tweaked the limbs to make it better. I have both and Jess' shoots better for me. Great bows, great guy and if you don't go all fancy like the beautiful one Prairie has you can get them for a very reasonable price.

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh205/bushbow/RMRKnockoff007.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/bushbow/media/RMRKnockoff007.jpg.html)

Mine is 56" but he can make them shorter
Title: Re: Very Compact Recurve
Post by: Ray Lyon on June 16, 2014, 07:40:00 AM: For inexpensive and a draw of 28" or less, go with one of the classics (Bear Kodiak Magnum or Browning's in the 52" and 54" length). If you've got a 28-29.5 draw, you're best to stay in a used 56" Super Shrew Classic Hunter or Little Favorite style of bow with small riser and longer working limb. If you've got a draw longer than 29.5, you probably will be disappointed in a truly compact bow.
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Post by: Mike Falkner on June 16, 2014, 10:03:00 AM: K-Mag or RER Arroyo
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Post by: hunthold on June 18, 2014, 12:36:00 PM: Jd lund recon semi-static 45" strung. Little speedster

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k578/hunthold/40de938d88454075df9d33e72842b6ba.jpg)
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Post by: jeremy1517 on June 18, 2014, 01:10:00 PM: What about an old Sheepeater Spirit with the narrow grips?
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Post by: SELFBOW19953 on June 18, 2014, 02:02:00 PM: Browning Cobra 50". What draw weight? I've a 67@28.
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Post by: brbowhunter on June 18, 2014, 03:32:00 PM: I love my sheepeater... 47-48 inch strung...
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Post by: GDW on June 19, 2014, 04:05:00 PM: 7 Lakes Archery 54" "Sawed Off"...

Mike is a sponsor here,

http://www.7lakesarchery.com/
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Post by: marklart on May 28, 2021, 12:51:13 PM: Quote from: KOOK68 on June 18, 2014, 01:14:00 PM
Agree with Terry. Cody at Tenbrook makes a FINE bow.

43" :eek:

(http://www.tenbrookarchery.com/uploads/9/2/7/3/9273644/__3581111_orig.jpg)

Is tenbrook still making these? I don't see them on their website.
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Post by: Ken Sorg on May 28, 2021, 10:56:39 PM: You’d have to call and ask. Jess Stuart of siearrablancabows.com makes a sweet little 48” takedown and he has a solid reputation. He’s a member here.
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Post by: ozy clint on May 29, 2021, 03:50:43 AM: Border Ghillie Dhu.
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Post by: dixiearcher on June 03, 2021, 08:04:12 AM: Crooked Stic makes a super sweet 50" takedown curve!