Shrew shooters ??

[bowless]

I have a question about the "feel" shooting a shrew.  Looking at the grips I can't tell if the bow would handle/shoot more like a recurve or does the weight go more to the palm of your hand like a slightly dished longbow?

Thanks,

Paul

[**DONOTDELETE**]

It is absolutley more ergonomic than a slightly dished longbow.

If I had to describe my favorite Shrew feature, it would be the grip.

[TNstickn]

Its not like a recurve. Longbow all the way.  The palm swell distributes the draw weight more evenly, eliminating bow hand torque .The thumb swell and grip shape helps with a little more "natural" cant of the bow and consistent hand placement.       At least thats what I get out of it. They are awesome!!!!

[amar911]

I like to feel the weight of the bow being drawn into my palm no matter what the bow, which is why I do not prefer a high grip on any bow, including a recurve. That said, I do like a palm swell so that I do not have to drop my wrist dramatically like on a Howard Hill longbow. The Shrew grip feels great and is a very good balance between the extremes. Also, the deflexed riser design gives good stability during the draw and release, as with a number of other deflexed bows. I cannot say the Shrew riser is unique, because other bows I own have similar characteristics, but the Shrew is a very good example of what works best for me.

Allan

[bowless]

Thanks guys, just what I was hoping to hear.
Time to start saving.
Does anybody out there have anything negative to say about a shrew?
Based on this and other advice I think I'll be ordering about a 56" CH in the low 50's.  I love my Dauntless but want to hunt with the shorter bow.

Thanks again,
Paul

[Tim Fishell]

Yeah I have something negative to say about them.  They are addicting!!!  You cant buy just one.  Before you know it your bow rack looks like this:

[Ron LaClair]

From "The Shrew Story"  http://www.shrewbows.com/super_story.htm#shrewstory  

The Super Shrew would have the same concept as the original Shrew with it's forward handle to help eliminate torque and stack in a shorter bow. I also wanted a molded grip with a palm swell and a thumb ridge, an ergonomic design and I instructed John in this design. This type of grip would allow the hand to slip into it like a glove, making for a consistent grip on the bow. A consistent grip is important for consistent shooting. If the hand moves around on your bow grip it will put pressure in different areas and the consequences are inconsistent arrow flight.