OK Gang...In YOUR opinion, what is the best "short" longbow 60" or below & why ?
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Only had one. A Shrew Classic Hunter; If I had to have a sub 60", I would be satisfied with one again.

For me, Gregg Coffey built ElkHeart - no doubt...
Rando

Can't go wrong with Big Jim Thunderchild.

Primal tech

I've tried a few, but my favorite is a Kanati.

I haven't shot many but it's my Toelke Pika for me.

i havent shot many but it's my Toelke Pika for me.

Centaur

Centaur carbon elite for me. Smooth and fast, quiet as a church mouse.

Bigfoot Sasquatch hybrid, but my definition of best may differ from yours. She is a high performance hybrid that is also quiet and dead in the hand on release.

Javaman elkheart for me or one of Gregg's classic hunters.

The only sub-60" bow I have is a 56" Kanati.  
I think it is outstanding, and really surprising.  It is smooth as can be to my 28" draw, does not pinch my split fingers, has no hand shock that I can perceive, and throws arrows hard that I can't reasonably shoot arrows tuned for bows with 3# more weight, and points so naturally & easily.  After this hunting season, it will be my primary.

Anyone tried the Striker Sport or the Sarrels Black Hills 2 ?

I own and shoot a 62" carbon elite Centaur right now, it is the bow I will never part with. That being said, the best 60" or shorter longbow I have ever shot was a 60" Kanati. I would own one again.

David

https://youtu.be/4zPNYuJDVNs

I just took delivery of a Two Tracks Ogemaw.  It's 58", reflex deflex.  I absolutely love it.  It's quiet, shot great first time in my hands and is the shortest bow I've ever tried.

At 28" I was afraid of finger pinch.  No problem there.  I love it.

-Jeremy

Really like my 2 Wild Horse Creeks!
Terry

Mike Treadway Black Forest.

QuoteOriginally posted by Gator1:
Mike Treadway Black Forest.

Gotta agree with Mitch on this one !!!