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Title: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: chappy on May 13, 2007, 09:20:00 AM
Those of you the own a Chekmate 56" Hunter, is there any finger pinch beyond 28"?  My draw is around 28 1/2" and I'm wondering how they draw.  How's the stack beyond 28"?  They look like awesome bows, I just want to be sure before making the investment.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: whitebuffalo on May 13, 2007, 09:36:00 AM
I shoot a 52" bow at 28" with no problems, I can't see a 1/2" being that much of an issue on a 56" bow.
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 13, 2007, 09:42:00 AM
You'll do fine with that bow. It did just fine at my long draw of near 31". It did stack a little at that point.
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: dad on May 13, 2007, 01:20:00 PM
You might find that you have a cleaner release!
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: chappy on May 13, 2007, 01:48:00 PM
Thanks guys.  Using a ground blind for turkeys, this bow will be a lot better than the 62"er.  Anymore comments?
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: LBR on May 13, 2007, 04:57:00 PM
The 56" will handle your draw just fine--it's good for up to around 30".  Finger pinch will depend on your hand size--I have big hands (wedding band is size 15), and I get some with it, but I can shoot it.

Another one to consider in the Chek-Mate line is the Raven one-piece--52", great bow for tight spots.  It will handle up to about 29".

Chad
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: momo-t on May 13, 2007, 10:54:00 PM
hey chappy,can't go wrong with CM 56".It has become my GOTO bow. Not superfast but very consistent.Draw mine to 29",easy on the fingers.I'm sure you will be more than happy.Still say chek-mates gota be Best bang for your Buck
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: Panzer I on May 13, 2007, 11:09:00 PM
I,m thinking of ordering one myself, does anyone have pictures.
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: SOS on August 08, 2007, 10:15:00 PM
Only problem I had with my short hunter was the sight window is short, other than that loved it and killed 2 deer and a hog with it.  

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j87/SOS_321/107_1174.jpg)
Title: Re: Chek-mate 56"er hunter questions
Post by: sloaf on August 09, 2007, 12:11:00 AM
If you can find one, the chek mate firebird is the killer blind bow. 56 inches and smooth as butter and I draw 29 inches on a good day.  There was one for sale the other day, I won't ever part with mine.