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Which Shrew, or Javaman?

Started by Iowabowhunter, May 21, 2026, 07:55:12 PM

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1Trapper, Mike Bolin, Smguinnip, Iowabowhunter and 15 Guests are viewing this topic.

Iowabowhunter

Looking for a shorter longbow, I draw 27.5 or so & I like the looks of the shrew bows.

Anybody shooting them still?
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Bogle

I have a Shrew Classic Hunter take down, that I like a lot. Its smooth, and the grip it really nice.

Ray Lyon

Both are great bows.  I believe both have long lead times right now.  At 27.5 draw you could get a 52" Classic Hunter II or Scout with no issue. You can always scour the used market or go to a larger show that either are displaying at since they both usually try to build some stock bows prior to shows. 
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Possum Head

Glad I don't have to choose between them. Great options to choose from and I bet you'll like what you settle on. I would love to test drive them.

Maclean

If you're looking for a shorter r/d longbow it's hard to beat an Elkheart. My DL is 28+ and I shoot a 56" Elkheart and a 52" Elkheart Magnum. Gregg's current lead time is about 12 to 14 months, but Elkhearts can be found on the used market from time to time. Sadly, I haven't yet shot a Shrew.
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Tajue17

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Michpatriot

I previously had a 52" and now shoot a 54" Shrew both shoot very nice and I would be back looking if I ever was forced to find another. I only shoot one bow and am quite settled on the Shrew classic hunter design. I would like to shoot one of Greg's bows just to see how it feels but so far have never had the chance.

TSP

Have owned several Super Shrews (one carbon) and a Griffin over the years, all were fine bows.  Still have a 58" SS Delux redliner (from the 90's I believe) that's my favorite bow to hunt with, love the fits-like-a-glove grip. Haven't tried the short Shrews, getting too old (and poor) to be looking at the new models by Bodnik but I'm sure they are nice.  I suggest trying one, I'll bet you'll like it (especially if you often hunt in thick cover).

Otto

You REALLY need to handle both.   I had a Super Shrew Gold for decades.   I could never shoot it as well as I wanted as the thumbrest was too high for me.   I finally sold it at Comptons this year.   I Big Jim Thunderchild works for me.
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Iowabowhunter

Thanks folks, with Shrew moving over the pond I decided to stay American. Tony @ Droptine Custom bows is building me a hybrid longbow!
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