30" draw and short bows

[Leinsg91]

I have about a 32" draw and after looking for shorter bows that would handle my draw I got a bodnick slick stick (58") and absolutely love it. Plus for the price and warranty that comes with it I couldn't be happier. Just be confident in your form and release with those short bows

[Bow man]

Our 60" Torrent Longbow will work well for you and our 56" Torrent Recurve will be good also.

[monterey]

I have a 54" Shakespeare Super Necedah that draws stack free to 31".  I don't shoot it at that draw so I can't describe the shooting characteristics.

[bisket]

Chuck deshler at two tracks bow has a brand new short hybrid bow with wide limbs that I am really impressed with.  It handles an30" draw great and is very well mannered.  I haven't been able to put it down since I got it and it is only 54".  The wide limbs and perfect handle make it very stable.  He makes it in 56 and 58" also.  I shot the 58" and the 54" thinking I would prefer the 58" with my near 30" draw but I really liked the 54".  So that is what went home with me.  The draw curve shows even poundage all the way out to 31" and there is no finger pinch.

[Pointer]

That's a tough one S.C.  I draw just over 30" and in a recurve I really need 62" to be comfortable and without finger pinch. That said, I have an older 60" Super Kodiak that I can shoot well. Still, the finger pinch is noticeable. I can shoot it for a while which is fine for hunting where only one shot will be taken, but if I shoot more than say 30 arrows in a practice session I do become aware of the pinch in my right index finger. For those first 30 arrows or so I can shoot it just as well as a longer bow so I will hunt with it this season in the early going. My brother has a pop up blind he wants me to try and the Kodiak is my shortest bow which should work with the low ceiling. I will likely switch back to my 62" Robertson before the season is over though.

[huronhunter]

A Great Northern Super Ghost at 58 to 60 will work also .

[Michael Arnette]

Originally posted by Bisch:
I have a 29" DL, and have yet to find a bow under 60" that I like and can shoot well. That's just me though. I hope you find something that works well for you.

...same here I'd stay over 60" and you'll be fine with about any bow you like

[Veneficus]

I have a 29.75" draw.
 My 2011 52" Bear kodiak magnum anniversary and 56" Bear takedown("A" handle #1 limbs) have no hint of stacking.

I should add that not all 52 inch bows lack stacking at my draw.

[Tim Finley]

Finger pinch is a problem with longer draws and short bows not only can it bother your fingers you can get a lot of bad releases. I used to have a 31" draw back in the 70s before I had elbow problems and I broke a lot of bows. Many bows cant take the pressure in the fadeout area the shorter the bow the worse it is.

[Broken Arrows]

I would give Dave at Dwyer Long bows a call he can set you up. I have a 29" draw. I had Dave build me a 58" 64#@29" Endeavor and it shoots like a dream.

[goldentrout_one]

I've got a 30" draw (really more like 30.2"), the one short bow that has worked for me has been a redwing hunter. I have two, one a 45 lb and one a 50 lb, both 58". If I was inclined to shoot a short bow (the term 'short' being relative here), a redwing hunter can't be beat. I also have a few 60" super kodiaks, all are definitely ok at my draw but they do seem to tighten-up at the end of my draw (not sure that's a bad thing, but it's my observation). My 58" Howatt Hunter does not work at my draw, stack and finger pinch are very pronounced. Had a Kodiak Magnum once (52" amo), couldn't shoot that bow to save my life.

Having said all that, my go-to bows, both hunting and target, are all either 64" or 66", just works better for me and the extra length does not seem like a handicap when I'm hunting.

Good luck in your search!

[katman]

Also have not had good luck with short bows, just can not be consistent with them, but that is me.

I will add a second plug for Kirk Lavender at Bigfoot bows, His hybrid is outstanding if you prefer the feel of a longbow. I currently have a 3 piece SS and a ILF with SS limbs on a metal riser both are static recurves, draw 29.5" and no finger pinch. Kirk will build your bow draw length specific to maximize performance. And yes his bows are fast and stable.

[2treks]

Let me know how that Ogemaw Treats you Bisket.
You are shooting it well.
I'll be out for the 1st week.
Good luck

[Chain2]

I know I can handle a lot shorter bow when my form is right. If my fingers get angled to the string rather than perpendicular I get finger pinch. I draw 31". With that being sId I'm on Greg's list for a 58" Elkhart.