Short bow long draw

[Red Tailed Hawk]

I recently aquired a Bear Kodiak Magnum recurve that was given to me. The bow is 52" and is 50# at 28". I have a draw length of 31.5". Can this bow be used safely at such a long draw length? Ive yet to shoot it because i havent made a string for it yet. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[Possum Head]

After reading several post on 29" drawers shooting this bow's 48" little brother without stack I would'nt be afraid to go for it.Report back on your findings.Certainly a good question!

[Hot Hap]

I believe you'll find it will start to stack after 30" if not a little before. Hap

[Rodsnapper]

I have the same draw and shoot my 58" grizzly 3 under with no problem. Some people have told me that it is not recommended, but it's comfortable for me. Good luck.

[Orion]

Finger pinch will be substantial.  Your  draw length will severely overstress the limbs. That bow starts stacking severely soon after 28 inches.  It's not a matter of if, but when the limbs will come apart. Better to sell/trade it for something longer.  Why torture yourself and the bow.   :eek:

[cch]

I have a 52" Cascade that I draw to 30" and a kt44 that I draw to 30" also. I don't see any reason to not shoot it if it is comfortable to you.  IF you shoot split finger you might experience some finger pinch but not 3 under.

[Night Wing]

With a 31.5" draw and the bow being 52", there is definitely going to be a case of finger pinch.

[Bonebuster]

Yikes!

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Thanks for all the replies, I am a little nervous about shooting this bow for an extended period of time. Think I will trade it.