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Offline Terry Green

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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #40 on: January 18, 2012, 08:57:00 PM »
BTW...Solana was the main reason I wanted a shorter bow....and I wanted one of the new BW Exotics just for kicks....so I chose the PCH.

I too prefer 60 inch bows....but sometimes.....
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #41 on: January 18, 2012, 10:15:00 PM »
yep, if you've got more than 60" of stick bow, solana will make you think again.  i used a 64" longbow and there were issues with some stands that would've been perfect with 60" or less.  also, couldn't hunt in a blind with 64" of stick.  lucky for me, there were some great spots with big shootin' holes.  i'm just getting my ducks in a row for solana 2013.  :D   :thumbsup:
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #42 on: January 18, 2012, 10:18:00 PM »
Rob ... pics of the Morrison eh !
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #43 on: January 18, 2012, 10:28:00 PM »
g'day ben!  you gettin' ready for a tele kinda day?  :D

 
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #44 on: January 18, 2012, 10:43:00 PM »
That looks sweet ... perfect for the brush country and I bet it throws an arra too !

I have been looking at something smaller , less poundage and shorter recently so this thread holds great interest for me .

To me at my immense draw length of 27" ... 64" is still short so the idea of sub 60" is a bit intimidating ...

If only Shrew / Big Jim didn't have such a long wait !
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #45 on: January 19, 2012, 06:12:00 AM »
I have checkmate firebird at 56 length and two sets of limbs 40 lb  and 49 lbs, shoots just as well as my Matin hunter at 62 inch at 50 lbs. I also draw 28 1/2 inch.
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #46 on: January 19, 2012, 06:29:00 AM »
If you are looking for a short bow, then you need to check out the Lil Hoot from Lee Hoots.  The quality and shootability is exceptional...Lee is also a great guy.
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #47 on: January 19, 2012, 01:46:00 PM »
Big Jim is sending me a 54" Thunder Child to try out. Looking forward to its arrival......stabow
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #48 on: January 19, 2012, 03:02:00 PM »
I draw 29" and I don't have problem shooting at hunting distances a 56" or shorter bow.If you decide to go for a short bow maybe choose some havy woods to put on the riser,this for sure will help.
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #49 on: January 20, 2012, 04:55:00 AM »
I second Rick Richard about a 56" Lil Hoot's...Lee makes a really nice bow..
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #50 on: January 20, 2012, 06:54:00 AM »
I have a 56" Wes Wallace B-model Mentor and absolutely love it it. It is a 15" riser instead of the original at 19". All my different limbs interchange with one another. My 56" in the same weight is more powerful, faster and just as easy to shoot as any other I have. I have 60,62, 64, and 66" limbs. The arrows seem to explode out of the 56" and the 66" has a beautiful forgiving cast. My draw is slightly less than 28" and is perfect for the 56" If I only could have one bow the B-model Mentor from Wes Wallace would serve me very well. Does everything as good or better in a tight maneuverable package.
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #51 on: January 20, 2012, 07:33:00 AM »
boyd, that t-child oughta do it for ya.  sounds like a winner!
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #52 on: January 21, 2012, 02:48:00 PM »
I forgot to mention. If you happen to shoot 3 under, shorter bows are not a problem.
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Re: 56’’ bow or 60’’ bow
« Reply #53 on: January 23, 2012, 08:49:00 AM »
I was digging around some of my archery stuff and remembered that I had a 17” Titian riser and had a set of short ILF limbs on another there you go a 58” bow. Should be getting the 54” TC from Big Jim today......stabow
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