Who loves the Shorties !!!

[PrimitivePete]

Not too long ago I got in a trade here a hybrid longbow at 58", Dryad Bushwacker and I was instantly impressed on how well this short longbow shot. Over the course of recent time I have added to my short hybrid inventory a 60" Kanati and a 56" Striker hybrid. I am impressed with how well they shoot, very quiet, smooth draw and great point ability. I draw to 28" and neither of these bows has felt like they stack and they all seems to like shooting heavy arrows as well. This all started when I was making myself an Osage selfbow that ended up shorter than what I initially was working towards. That little selfbow is a kick to shoot. I get that short hybrids are not for everyone but for me they are absolutely the most fun to shoot and hunt with. In my experience they shatter the notion that a longbow needs to be 66" and over to be comfortable to shoot and forgiving.

[Zeebob]

A couple years ago, my friend Ken Bullman built me a FHLB using KennyM’s design. It’s 57” and 47lbs @28 but I’m only drawing about 43lbs. It’s smooth to draw and shoot and fast considering my short draw length.  It works great in a pop up blind too.  Killed a couple deer with it right after I got it…what’s not to like?  I think it’s great!

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

My best shooting bow to date out of the 15 I own is a 56" Treadway Black Forrest.  I also do not consider 60" to be short. Intermediate or as I say, normal....

I do own  64" traditional "Back to Basics" D style Treadway that is also a phenomenal shooter.

The 56" is just a perfect symphony for me at my 27" draw length. Perfect riser window, length,  weight. It just plain shoots.

I recently built a 3 piece 66" longbow at 42lbs , 40 at my draw length and if my form is perfect,  it will bust knocks, but with the lighter weight draw, my form errors result in left shots.

[Pine]

This little bow was custom made for me.
It's 52" 45#@28"
It's my primary hunting bow.

[woodchucker]

I'll play!!!!

Not a longbow... But when I ordered my Bear Kodiak T/D (after wanting one for over 40 years)
I ordered an A-handle, with #1 limbs, for a 56" bow. I just always liked a shorter bow!! 

[PrimitivePete]

This combo is working out real special. Striker STDL and POC arrows

[John Cholin]

I'm with you guys!  I have a Fox High Sierra 64# at 29" and a Bear TD with the short riser and limbs 60# at 28".  I draw about 29.5 " on both.  I love the way they shoot.  At 73 I've been told that I ought to start thinking about a lighter draw-weight bow so I got 50# limbs for the Bear.  But I still love those 64 pounders!  So far I am holding up with the 64# bows if I make sure I practice at least a dozen shots every day or so.  On good days I get in two or three practice quivers (10 arrows).  Getting ready for October!

Stick a big one!

JMC

[GCook]

Two piece Primal Tech.  58" long, 55#@28".  Quiet and quick.  Deadly from a blind or spot and stalk.  I really enjoy shooting it.

[MnFn]

I was a little surprised how well my  Widow PSAX 58” shoots.  I think in my case the weight of this bow helps the stability factor.  I must be at about 11 gpp.  I would like to get to 9-10 but the arrows are flying nicely.

[PrimitivePete]

I'll be honest I really didn't think the Striker would work well for me because it is so damn light, but it does and it feels very stable at the completion of the shot. I traded for it because I really wanted the most portable bow I could get my hands on but I am very happy so far with the performance.

[LookMomNoSights]

Can't say enough good about my brand new Toelke Whistler 58".   Nicest shooting bow I've owned so far,  makes me want to shoot nothing else 

[Pauljr77]

I can’t shoot them personally with my long arms, but my wife’s 56” slammer is amazing.

[BigJim]

Personally I find them rather easy to shoot, but it is all about design. I shoot a 58" Thunderchild and draw a firm 32"s with no issue. I shoot it pretty well If I must say so myself..
BigJim

[cacciatore]

Big Jim,you ROCK. As you said it’s more a design thing and I think a lot of people has misconceptions about bow length,IMHO.

[tippit]

52" Toelke Pika...My go to bow...tippit

[Terry Green]

I loved taking my 68" HH to the big woods, but usually shooting 58-60".  I hunt too many thick places and stay it too many thick places to carry one much longer most times.  Never had an issue as far as accuracy vs length.  BTW, I need to go hunting!

[ozarkcherrybow1]

I have always stayed away from any bow under 58”. My opinion on short bows has changed now. I recently acquired a 45 lb Shakespeare 52” bow from the early 70’s and WOW, I am impressed. This little bow shoots like a dream and doesn’t stack at 28” draw like I thought it would. I really want to take it out to the woods this fall.

[GCook]

52" Toelke Pika...My go to bow...tippit

That's a great looking stick!

[beemann]

My 58" Widow PCH is turning into quite a hunting tool.  When I first got it I didnt like it.  It was sensitive to form, I needed a special glove to shoot it etc.  Well my storongest quality is being stubborn so I kept at it.  Eventulally because of being in a blind constantly it became the number one bow.  Now I dont even think about it just grab it and go.  Taken more game with this bow in the last few years than all my other rigs combined...With a thirty inch draw shes smooth as can be.   Love it.

[MnFn]

Very nice  Bryan!  Although I was expecting to see something quite different.
Remind again me what’s on the grip?