Recurve for a long draw?

[AndrewArcher]

So at first I wanted a longbow. But it seems like if I want a good one, I'm gonna need to pay alot.

So I decided I want to go with a recurve. They seem like they can be good quality and cheap.

So right now I have a 58 inch bow... And let me tell you... It's making me hate shooting. It has so much finger pinch, and stacks so bad, that when I get to my full draw, 31, it feels like I hit a brick wall.

It's becoming frustrating, annoying, and a pain.

What size recurve do I need for a smooth, non pinch draw?

I don't want to spend anymore then 140, 170 tops.

I'm getting so angry I almost want to quit archery.

And I love archery, so I want a new bow.

Thanks

[Jim Wright]

The length of the bow is not going to be a guarantee of a smooth draw without stacking and in fact some custom bowyers make quite short bows that accomodate quite long draw lengths such as yours. Your problem is that with your stated budget you are going to be limited to older production models that are not designed for your draw length. I suspect you will have to at least double your outlay and do a bit of searching to come up with a used custom bow to meet your needs.

[Robert Honaker]

62"

[wildgame]

Originally posted by Robert Honaker:
62"

I agree  

[Koko Bow]

What Jime said.  You could go with a Hoyt Excel riser for about $130 and a lesser expensive pair of ILF limbs. The one thing I would stress is get a bow to fit you and not the other way around.  It will make your shooting sessions so much more fun. Call Lancaster Archery.

I got my boy a set of golf clubs that were too long for him.  As a result, he did not do well and generally did not have fun.  Got him a set that fits and while he is no Phil Mickleson, he is hitting the ball better and having more fun.

[Winterhawk1960]

I draw a true 29 3/4" and anchor with my thumb-knuckle on my earlobe and the cockfeather on the tip of my nose. If you are drawing a true 31", I wouldn't go for a bow that was shorter than the already recommended 62". That being said, if I were you........I'd try and find something in at least 64" length and even 66" or 68" wouldn't hurt a thing.

I did notice in your profile photo that it doesn't look like you are anchored on your face with any of your fingers.....are you using your thumb on a facial feature perhaps ??? The long draw length has it's advantages, but shooting shorter bows (unless they were built for the long draw) isn't one of them.

You might check the big auction site and watch for older bows that are in a weight that you want and also the length that you need. It isn't gonna be an easy task to find one with limited funds. Where do you live in Ohio.......I go to several shoots over there, perhaps we could meet up at one of them and you can try some of my longer bows???

Winterhawk1960

[AndrewArcher]

Originally posted by Winterhawk1960:
I draw a true 29 3/4" and anchor with my thumb-knuckle on my earlobe and the cockfeather on the tip of my nose. If you are drawing a true 31", I wouldn't go for a bow that was shorter than the already recommended 62". That being said, if I were you........I'd try and find something in at least 64" length and even 66" or 68" wouldn't hurt a thing.

I did notice in your profile photo that it doesn't look like you are anchored on your face with any of your fingers.....are you using your thumb on a facial feature perhaps ??? The long draw length has it's advantages, but shooting shorter bows (unless they were built for the long draw) isn't one of them.

You might check the big auction site and watch for older bows that are in a weight that you want and also the length that you need. It isn't gonna be an easy task to find one with limited funds. Where do you live in Ohio.......I go to several shoots over there, perhaps we could meet up at one of them and you can try some of my longer bows???

Winterhawk1960

Hello. I believe I have a true draw of 31. Every method for measuring draw length I've used, and I always come out to the same length.

As for my anchor point, It's usually the tips of my fingers to the corner of my lips. In that photo though, I was using under spined arrows, so I could not draw to my full length for risk of it breaking.

Right now I'm staying with some friends. We are 30 minutes from Dayton.

I actually live in the Cleveland area.

That would be really cool. I've only shot... 1 actual bow. And that's the one I have now. It's a PSE kingfisher.

That would be so awesome if we could.

What kind of bows d you have?

Thanks!

[Winterhawk1960]

Andrew........PM sent.

[SpankyNeal]

Ron Foley of Foley Custom Bows was building a 64" recurve, and from what i've heard his are some of the best out there.

[legends1]

I also have a 31" draw, i like 64" recurves.I also build a 60" recurve, i did  make it so a 31" draw will work. I can shoot it fine.But i do like a 64" better.

[Margly]

I have a drawlength slightly beyond 31"
And in my experience you should go or a minimum of 64"
Today the two best recurve bows for me is a Schafer silvertip 64" and a Border Black Douglas in 66".
Smooth and no fingerpintch.


Margly