when ordering a new bow I know you have a price range but for 400 bucks i doubt you'll find much out there for bowyers,, its a deposit though and with a timely wait you can make payments to the bowyer while your waiting so when finish time comes just pay the shipping.

Thanks for the pitch by Rxhntr. Just to add, we are running our Christmas discount of $100. off any in-stock or customer order through Dec.31,2013. Our Tornado takedown recurve line are 60".

Or look into Two Tracks (also a sponsor) he has a real neat 52" Ambush Bow that I've had my eye on for some time. Not 3 piece but a cool little bow.

Just curious, why such a short bow?

If your specifically wanting a good short bow check out the Kodiak Magnum, plenty of used ones out there, smooth drawing bows IMO. Too short for my taste though.

I have a 58" longbow which is nice, but i hunt in a tree stand most the time, and am getting into ground hunting right out of a folding chair. Both would be quite easier with a shorter bow. I've had just about everything larger then 58" and decided about time to try a short bow. I'm still in the air about recurve and longbow, I love longbows, but would like a bent stick for my states shoots (divided by bow classes).

I've also gave in, and going to make a deposit and just get one custom made. Im ready for one  

Whatcha decide on

Sierra blanca bows. Here is a 52" he just made for me. They are based on the old Rocky Mtn Recurve. I have two bows by Jess. Very nice work and affordable. They start at $500 I believe.

Two Tracks Ambush is 50" but Chuck is a great bowyer in every sense of the word.

Edge, consider a Big Jims. I just got one and am loving it.    A 54 inch take down Thunder Child, it fits in my Safari Tuff Quiver for travel. It feels great and shoots more deadly than anything else I've ever had.    

Salt, I actually had one of his older TC...

I regret selling her, but needed to get rid of one to afford the new(er) one.

Drifter, that is a attractive looking bow!

Thanks all for your input, I do beleive I've made my mind up. But don't want to spill the beans... I don't plan on putting a down payment until I get the holidays out of the way. Got to make sure I get the girlfriend and mommma bear gifts! Then I can spend.