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Offline snow leopard

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shrew classic hunter question
« on: October 13, 2010, 09:53:00 AM »
there is a shrew classic hunter that i am interested in for spring turkey hunting from a ground blind. it's 57lbs.@27", so i would draw about 55lbs.@ my 26" draw. my concern is it's 52" length. i've heard nothing but good about these bows, and i'm thinking it would be perfect for hunting from a blind. btw, i'm 5'7". i would appreciate your opinions. thanks.
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2010, 09:57:00 AM »
The Classic Hunters are awesome bows.  I shoot a 52" Classic and I draw just a shade under 28".  I have shot that bow out of a lot of smaller pop up blinds and it is awesome.  They are great bows and give you lots of room to move around.  Mine is 54#@27" and there is no stack or anything.  At your 26" draw it would be perfect.
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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2010, 10:44:00 AM »
thanks, tim. btw, that's a beautiful turkey in your profile pic!!
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Offline luv2bowhunt

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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2010, 10:51:00 AM »
How did I know that Tim would jump right on this  :D

I have shot his bow too and I draw 28", no stacking at all. I did find it just a tad squirrly, but that is to be expected with such a short light bow. I could definately get used to it with a little practice.

Definately a great bow and for a blind bow you can not go wrong with it.
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2010, 11:09:00 AM »
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Originally posted by snow leopard:
thanks, tim. btw, that's a beautiful turkey in your profile pic!!
Thanks, the bow I shot him with is my 52" Classic Hunter.
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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2010, 11:40:00 AM »
Here's a bearded hen taken with a 52" classic Hunter.

   
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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2010, 01:24:00 PM »
They are quite a bow.  I torture test my 56" CH with a 32+ inch draw.  Believe it or not, NO STACK.... Truly an amazing design.

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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2010, 07:10:00 PM »
52" should be about perfect for ya. I've shot the 54" CH drawing 29.9999" and it is fine.

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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2010, 10:50:00 PM »
Yep,Im sold on the classic Hunter for hunting out of stands and blinds. I think Im more accurate with this 56"er,even at distances over 30 yards, than I am with my 62"ers.
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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 11:04:00 PM »
I have a dozen or so Shrews with most of them being Classic Hunters in 54" and 56". I have a 29.5" draw and do not have any problem with the 54" bows stacking on me. A 52" Classic Hunter is absolutely the perfect bow for someone with a short draw length like 26". Definitely get the bow. You will love it.

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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2010, 05:19:00 AM »
thanks very much for all the input so far, all of you.
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Offline Steve O

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Re: shrew classic hunter question
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2010, 08:01:00 AM »
I had a 52" CH and have an almost 30" draw...NO issues!

They are a sweet little bow for the blinds for sure.
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