Those that know me and my short draw length know I really like shorter bows. I hunt in some thick tangled nasty stuff and I really don't like a very long bow. On top of that I just prefer the asthetics of a shorter bow.
Now as you know finding great performance, a smooth draw cycle all while having decibels similar to a longbow are almost too much to ask for. Well let me assure you, that is no longer an allusive goal.
At 56" this was #2 of 2 of a new offering of the River Runner model from Chad Holm at Holm-Made bows. I have a 58" version of this River Runner that is amazing, but when I pulled this bow from the tube I felt a deep connection to it and I hadn't even shot it yet. My draw length is 26-1/2" and this bow doesn't start gaining excess weight until about 29".
Once I got all my different shafts laid out and started shooting it, it was immediately apparent that this bow had everything I have always looked for in a bow. At 51@28 it likes my 150 carbon expresses (.500 spine) and my 60-65 woodies.
Now this is kind of a tease thread and for that I am sorry, but I am having trouble controlling my excitement. Chad has been very busy building bows and is about to begin his day job again so he won't be taking orders for this model until later this fall or early winter. But if you have been searching for a great performing short stick I assure you this one is the end of the rainbow.
52" string with a 7-3/4" brace height.
After about two dozen shafts through it I was so impressed with how straight it was shooting I thought what the heck, lets do the ultimate test and shoot a shaft with a broadhead on it. Here is a short very unprofessional video of that first shot at 15 yards.
Topic: For Short Bow Lovers Only! Holm-made River Runner (Read 1801 times)
