Short draw recurve bow

[socalmonster09]

Hi everybody,
 I have a short draw, 25" what should I look for in a bow that my draw length.
I would like a bow at 45pd at my draw. what are the calculation per pd of draw
length. where do you find info on size/length per pd. would a 50 to 52 pd.
and 58" to 60" be close enough for someone my size. the bow would be use
for hunting. mainly hunting hogs and turkeys. my main bow now is a Holm
River Runner Static at 43.5 pd at 28" draw and I know will work for turkey
but might not be enough for hogs, I would like a little more power in my shot.
thanks for all the info.

[Wudstix]

Generally, 3 pounds per inch of draw will get you close, so -9# from 28 to 25".  Talk to the specific bowyer to get precise.  58" would be OK, but with a 25" draw you might go shorter.
 

[Orion]

Woodstix, you shoot heavy bows.  For those, 3# per inch is about right, but 2- 2 1/2# per inch is more the norm in a mid-weight bow. So, yes, SoCal, something marked 50-52# @28 should be pretty close to 45# at 25.

[Terry Green]

Just curious and want to help. Do you have a pic or video of you at full draw?

At 25" it sounds like you are not getting full extensions or proper back tension. Are you drawing with your arm or with your back?

[socalmonster09]

THANKS for the info

Info off of 3 rivers archery

[socalmonster09]

That's a good question Terry, I had a piece of cardboard at the end of my arrow and pull
back all the way tell my middle finger hit the corner of my mouth arm slightly bent cardboard
touch riser at full draw. it measured 25" to the U in the nock. Friday I will get someone at
the club to take picture. I'm 5'6" tall, I believe I'm drawing with my back muscles.

[socalmonster09]

here the other info from 3 River that I meant to send thanks

[socalmonster09]

 the 3 river archery info for Dynamic spine. what does this mean, it looks off.
is the number supposed to be close to each other.

[Terry Green]

Ok Earl, a pic would be great.

[socalmonster09]

 My draw length is 25 3/4" I had help from the old
timers from the club. 

[socalmonster09]

[socalmonster09]

I finally rotated them right 

[Ray Lyon]

With 26” draw I agree, 50-52# rated bow at 28” would get you to where you want to be in bow weight.

From a bow standpoint, look at shorter bows like Shrew or Bear Kodiak Magnum in 52” lengths that can handle fast flight style (high performance) strings.  The older Bear K-mags are not designed for those strings.  Also, make sure your arrows are utilizing higher front of center setup with point/insert weight and stay with 5/16 or skinnier carbon arrows to increase penetration qualities.  Two blade heads also improve penetration. 

If you like longer bows, a Bear Super Kodiak or Martin Hunter model have shorter limbs that will give you snappier performance at shorter draw, but I believe the shorter bow will still give you a smooth draw and better performance at your draw length. 
Lot’s of variables to consider but if you put the most efficiency improving principles in your favor you can have a very effective hunting setup.  Bottom line is accuracy/shot placement always wins.