Quality short nail pounder?

firsted · March 30, 2010, 10:00:00 AM

Good morning;
I'm looking for some recommendations regarding short (48" - 52"), high-quality bows for tight, dense hunting scenarios. I've seen Fedora can go small but don't know about how well they, or others, perform. I imagine some of the shortcomings to be finger-pinch, less accuracy, maybe more noise?
Any suggestions/advise/guidance on different bows is appreciated. I have a 56" one-piece (whisperstik mojo; 51#@28) that seems pretty fast, fairly quiet, not much pinch, but not sure about real shorties.
Thanks for your time & consideration.

Irish · March 30, 2010, 10:27:00 AM

Cascade has a 48" and a 52" recurve. I have the 52" and see no problems with my 28" draw. Good bows, and they are a sponsor.

Muleyslayer · March 30, 2010, 10:32:00 AM

Don't know about high dollar bows, but i'm 6'1" with a 28 1/2" draw and I shoot a bear supermag 48" bow @ 55lbs. and have very little to no pinch and its very accurate even for a new shooter like myself, and its quiet with the right arrows and brace height.its a great ground bow and tree stand bow, but never had it in a blind. hope that helps some.

Mike Mecredy · March 30, 2010, 10:40:00 AM

Here's one, the midsized recurve I make, It's 50" from tip to tip when braced, (54" following the curve along the back.) I took this pronghorn with the prototype 4 years ago and if you didn't notice, there's not silencers on that string.

cacciatore · March 30, 2010, 10:48:00 AM

Nice bow there Mike.I love myself short bows and at 29" I have no problem shooting my Bear KMags 52" or my Rocky Mountain 50".Those are older bows so I immagine the newer ones will be much better,you can't go wrong with a good reputation custom bow.

firsted · March 30, 2010, 10:49:00 AM

Thanks, guys. PM sent to you Mike

LookMomNoSights · March 30, 2010, 05:56:00 PM

Don't shy away from grabbin' yourself a good old Kmag! I picked one up recently, paid around $275 ....and it was worth every penny! This shorty is hilarious to shoot! Made in 72! 52", 45# at 28". The POC arrows I make dont seem to be going too fast, but man ....this little sucker just drops em one right on top of the other! I shoot 5 arrows at five spots at 25yrd so that Im not ruining my arrows! Got a 14 strand b50 flemmish with otter silencers. Bow doesnt seem to stack, no finger pinch, hush quiet .....cant say enough! Bow was in better condition than explained too, so I feel as though I lucked out! Go shoppin!

Bmac · March 30, 2010, 07:29:00 PM

J.D. is now making a Whisperstik that I think is 52". Here is a link to a thread about them.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=086531

I shoot old Bear Super Mags and love them. I draw 28" and have no issues with pinch or stack.

Spectre · March 30, 2010, 07:44:00 PM

Talk to Brent Rudolph about a Sheepeater Spirit. Awesome bow.

BWD · March 30, 2010, 11:01:00 PM

G&L archery is back in business and making a nice three piece take down recurve.

firsted · March 31, 2010, 08:34:00 AM

Thanks, guys. This is a big help.

doowop · March 31, 2010, 09:00:00 AM

I just picked up a new Chek Mate Hunter 56. Great little bow.

SELFBOW19953 · March 31, 2010, 09:29:00 AM

Check out Chuck Dessler's (Two Tracks, a sponsor) 54" Ambush Recurve. Rodney Wright makes several bows in that range, all nice shooters. Brent's (Black Mountain Bows, also a sponsor) Sheepeater Spirit is great, as well. I hear Jack Kempf also makes some very short bows.

March 31, 2010, 10:16:00 AM

I vote Cascade -- Steve has been at this awhile.

Bmac · March 31, 2010, 06:51:00 PM

I got the chance to shoot one of J.D's Whisperstik Boomslangs this afternoon. Definitely worth checking out! Silent, fast and not near the handshock of a few other short/light bows I have shot. Another cool deal on this bow was a takedown hinge making it a 2 piece for ease of travel.

lpcjon2 · March 31, 2010, 06:57:00 PM

what about Shrew bows are they within the length you are looking for.
http://www.shrewbows.com/

firsted · March 31, 2010, 08:30:00 PM

Thanks for all the response, great suggestions, advise, everything. Man, I tell you - TradGang is like the archery fountain of knowledge! I'm looking into it all & figure I've got some great selection, even one that no one's mention (kind of an obscure small bow but if I get it I'll post something about what I find out). Thanks you guys,

Eddie Paulsgrove

2treks · March 31, 2010, 09:31:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by SELFBOW19953:
Check out Chuck Dessler's (Two Tracks, a sponsor) 54" Ambush Recurve.

Thanks for the plug Phil

but I don't make a recuve that long(LOL). The AMBUSH is only 50" ntn. I think it is like 46-47" with a string on it.Thank you.
Chuck Deshler

SELFBOW19953 · March 31, 2010, 10:12:00 PM

Sorry, Chuck. Mine's 54# in a 50" bow. I knew there was a 54 in there somewhere. That's what happens when I think!!! I'll try to get my fingers coordinated enough to spell your name correctly, too.

barkrider · April 01, 2010, 05:57:00 AM

You owe yourself a peek at the STALKER recurve from Rodney Wright. It is 46 little inches of silent death.