I'm looking to get a short bow ( under 56" ) recurve or longbow and looking for advice and imput from you guys. I have always shot longer bows but am looking for a ground blind bow for Turkey. Any help would be appreciated.

You are going to get a lot of different answers on this one, and none of them would be wrong. There has been a few of these topics recently. Try using the search feature for short recurves.

Jeff

I like the Tunderstick mag.

A lot will depend on your draw length.  If not over 28" check out one of Rodney Wright's Stalker's.  They're only 46", about 42" ntn strung, but hits a wall at 28".  I love mine...

Then there are SHREWS.    They'll take a longer draw, weigh next to nothing, and are fun to shoot.  Great bows.  

There's more out there but these are what I have the most experience with.  OKAY fellows, what's your favorites?  Can't wait to hear about 'em all, I love short bows too.....  

good question but how long is your draw?

Makes a big difference with what you can shoot safely.

Mike

I draw right at 28" and shoot a 64" TD longbow right now. The shortest bow I've owned is a 60" recurve.

My 56 in onepiece Talon has no stack at 28 inches. God Bless and good luck , Steve

Shrew or Thunderchild, both are great short bows.

Hey, be sure to check out Lost Creek, he specializes in short longbows. They are smooth and perform great!

how about a good 'ole red wing hunter??

Cascade! The best short bows I have ever shot by far and Ive shot most out there. He is also in Washington.

Don't forget about Beelers! Mine's going to be here later this week! Dave makes great bows and they're 56"

Jack Kempf Kwyk Styk or Lucas Novotny Saluki Ibex

Matt

Many choices. Getting your hands on a few to ascertain compatabilty may be a challenge, but well worth it.

Hoots, Anneewakee, Stalker...56" and shorter on some. TwoTracks-50" Ambush. Good luck, lots of great choices.

My favorite short bows are  (longbows) Treadway black forest , shrew and Kanati for (recurves) hands down its the Black Widow PSA or PCH .

can't go wrong with a Kanati and Jason is a great guy to deal with!

Dan Toelke makes a great 52" recurve. Read Pete Ward's review of the bow. I was able to shoot a couple for an hour or so this past fall and was amazed at how well a properly designed 52" recurve shoots. I draw 29" and over drew a bit with no stacking. Finger pinch I find on older commercially produced 52" bows is just not there and she is dead in the hand, quiet and very, very quick even with a b50 string. Again, read Pete Ward's review and you can see a couple at  www.montanabows.com  under "current inventory" then scroll down to "traditional recurves".

ALL GREAT BOWS,GOOD LUCK,,,,