Question for Widow PCH owners...

[Pierre Lucas]

Have recently shot a 56" PCH and was pleasantly surprised on how well it shot and how quiet it was. Bow was very smooth @ my 28" draw.

 Ok...now the dumb question...I draw 28", can I get away with a 54" PCH ?  Anyone have any experience with the 54"?    Appreciate the info.

God Bless,   Pierre

[Keith Zimmerman]

Get a Schafer:)  (Inside joke)

[flyfish1]

I think thats a long shot. Widows recomendation for draw length with the 54" ends at 26 inch draw and they obviously know best. I think it would stack sompin fierce at 28

[Terry Green]

Is there a reason you think that the 1 inch on each end will make a difference in your hunting scenario?

I love shooting 60 inch bows....and don't mind 62-64 either most times....but when I needed a shorter bow for certian stands, I dropped 4 inches and got a 56" PCH...and i SOLD a 58" bow that I had cause there just wasn't enough length difference to get me where I wanted.

Just curious....what length bows do you normally shoot?

And, I sure wouldn't go on the 'general populations' guess....I'd ask BW directly cause they WILL know and tell you what will and wont work.

[buckster]

Pierre,

Black Widow recommends 56" for 24-28" draws.  Since you're on the top end, I don't think it would be a great idea to push the envelope down to 54".

I believe that you'll realize a more stable & forgiving bow by going at least 56" if you draw a true 28".  Hey, if you get one please post a review.  I want one real bad!!

[Pierre Lucas]

Keith, funny...rub it in..

Appreciate the advise.  Just thinking...

Terry,
I have been shooting short bows all my life.  I am one of those people who are vertically challenged. Sitting, kneeling and shooting from a tree stand with a shorter bow has always felt more comfortable. It sucks when you bang a limb tip or limb off the stand and watch the back side of your prey running away. With a bow much than 58" the string always hits my chest and is even worst with heavy clothing on. Bows I'm currently shooting are 50"-54".  Seems to work for me.  Will an inch either side make a difference do know, probably not?

Looks like I need to give Widow a call.


Thanks and God Bless,  Pierre

[ranger 3]

What ever length you buy you will love the PCH, I have a 58" CH and I will never part with it.

[Swamp Yankee]

Why not have them send you a 54" bow with their try before you buy program?  Then just order a 54" bow if it works, or the 56" if it doesn't.  Either way it doesn't cost you anything if you order something, or just shipping if you don't.

[Possum Head]

The new KB would be more apt to work though a one piece. Let us know about your call results!

[Bowwild]

I'm 26" draw. I have 58 and  56" limbs for PCH. I've never shot any recurve that was shorter than 56". I can't evaluate the 58 and 56" difference because there are 3#'s difference in draw weight.

[Friend]

BW will likely recommend the 58"r even if you are just shy of a true 28 draw.

I offer this since this is the same advice provided me by Roger of BW.

[Ulysseys]

If you talk to BW they'd prob say go with the longer per their listed recommendations.  I just bought a PL from them and wanted a 60"er for my 28" draw and was recommended strongly to get the 62".