Nothing wrong with 60" recurves...I have two of them and another may be on the way if it works out. However, I have a 52" (51# @ 28 1/2") Fedora Stalker Recurve and just love this short little bow. It is such a pleasure to carry around that I feel like I could just slip it in my back pocket. I can't say I shoot any the worse from the short bow than I do my 60" bows. If you get a chance try one of these micro midgets...they sure are fun :)
I think Shrew and Bob Lee make shorties as well.
Know whatcha mean. I just got a Rodney Wright 46" Stalker and love it. :thumbsup: It's all I need and nothing more. Since shooting the Stalker my 64" TD seems like way too much. If you have a longer than 28" draw this bow ain't for you. But for me it's been great, and my shooting has improved with it. I'm a happy camper. :archer:
I got a chance to shoot a Sheepeater Spirit Recurve the other day, and I think I could put it in my back pocket!! LOL!!! Didn't feel bad at all at 29" draw either. Would be PERFECT for blind hunting.
I have a Bob Lee Hunter 54" 46# @28" Nice little bow great for shooting in a blind.
Hey Brian...you must have got to shoot Pete's bow. I think the "Sheepeater Spirit Recurve" sits up front with anybody's bow...of course I have a bias!
Here is my 52" Saluki Scythian:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/tphillips1645/Bows/Scythian.jpg)
I also have a 54" Saluki Turk on order.
Mark,
Yes, I got to shoot Pete's. I think I could grow to like that little rascal!! The bow I have been shooting is almost 18" longer than the Sheepeater, so it was a shock to my system, but a pleasant shock.
Hey Brian, if you play your cards right I might let you shoot a 52" "Hornet sometime.
TTFN, Bert
How long was the one Pete had of yours Bert? I shot that one a year or so ago.
I just bought a New Bear Kodiak Mag. and I just love it. I went roving and didn't have to pay to much attention while in the brush. It points were I what it to a joy to carry and light in the hand. The finger pinch issue at my 28" draw I personaly can't tell the differance between the 60" or the 52." I'm just wondering what took me so long to get one!
I have a 54" Shrew Scout Lil Favorite that Tippit and 4runr tell me shoots nice. I have to wait a little while yet before I get to ring in my opinion on it though. I did have a 52" Red Wing Hunter that was a great shooter even at my 30"
I have a cascade goldenhawk mag. coco riser, zebra limbs, 48"60#@25" that shoots better then any bow i've ever owned, and crafsmanshipp is top notch, you can sneak through the woods, stick it under your arm, and forget about it.Jonesy
Is anyone concerned that a short bow might make your butt look too big? :confused: ... :rolleyes: ... :archer:
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/2007_beardedhen.JPG)
No ones ever taken a picture of one of my bows by my backside so I have no concerns Ron.
I love my litle 56" super shrew. But Ron is right it could make your but look big!
Ron, you a funny guy! did you shoot that bird hanging from a tree? lol Jonesy
I love short bows, especially my Super Shrew Lil Favorite. This isn't a great shot of the bow, but it shows how the Chameleon finish disapears, and how handy this bow is in brushy areas. Short bows RULE!
With regards to bows and backsides, I may have a picture somewhere of Ron swatting me in the rear with bow somewhere, does that count?
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/RogerNorris/LilFavorite010.jpg) :bigsmyl:
Those super Shrews must be a hell of a bow.
Brian,
That one was 52" NTN unstrung.
Those short bows grow on you.
Bert
here's my 54" Howatt Hi-Speed. she's just plain fun to shoot and surprisingly fast....even with good ol' dacron.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/joevt/P1020120mod.jpg)
Nice bows
always wanted to order a shrew you think they would feel ok with my 29 plus draw length? .
I almost orderd one some time ago but i did not want to wait for a year .
I realy like the looks off the grip on the shrew bows .
cody
29" draw on a Shrew is not an issue.
It would be cool to have a Shrew especially if Ron signed it :thumbsup:
Mike,
That is easily arranged.
Gregg
:thumbsup:
You mean like this?
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/RogerNorris/PICT0004-1.jpg)
How about this...
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/RogerNorris/PICT0005.jpg)
love both of mine,, read my signature :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Ron
thats the funniest thing I've seen all morning
My favorite shortie is my 56" Acadian Woods Carbon Reflex...an absolute screamer and dead quiet. In fact, the recurve limbs are actually quieter than my longbow limbs on the same riser.
Wish I had my K-Mag back...gotta find another one of those.
Tal