Author Topic: Who makes a short fast recurve? (Read 5005 times)

Seeking Trad Deer · « **on:** February 19, 2007, 05:41:00 PM »

Who makes a short fast recurve with no stacking at 29". I have a Fedora 52" Stalker now which I like but would consider getting a similar bow around 54" with a bit more heft in the riser section. Checked out the Morrison site but didn't see anything that would fit this. Heard Bob Lee has a new small bow out and I know bear makes one but I don't think any of these would be fast enough for my liking. Suggestions or experiences are appreciated please...

hunt it · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2007, 05:51:00 PM »

Thats a pretty big order, 29" draw no stacking at 54"?? I would try one of Bob Morrison's Shawnees with 54" limbs. See what it shoots like for you and talk to Bob, he can make the riser any way you want it. Only other thought would be a Shrew, take a look and see what Ron has in that range. You will have a hard time bettering a Shawnee with Arapahoe limbs for speed.

Chad Sivertsen · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2007, 05:55:00 PM »

You might want to check out Mark Bakers bows. He is a sponsor here at TG

http://www.classicbowhunting.com/

Seeking Trad Deer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:00:00 PM »

Thanks guys. Keep the suggestions coming. My Fedora does not stack but I had to play a bit with the brace height to achieve that. Most of these kind of bows out there don't recommend a draw length over 27 or 28" (such as the new Bob Lee 54" hunter recurve and from what I have seen on Morrision's site as well). I draw 28 1/2".

Shawn Leonard · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:02:00 PM »

Rivers Edge Recurves has a 54" Arroyo that is supposed to smoke an arrow, but that may pinch a bit at 28.5"s. I will know in about an hour as I am waitng on a call from them. Shawn

JBiorn · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:02:00 PM »

The Bear SuperMag would prolly fit your liking. However, I think you ask for too much in a short bow, my friend.

Jeff

Tony Phillips · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:10:00 PM »

A 52" Saluki Scythian, I have had about 3 guys with 30+ draws shoot my bow with no problem.

Shawn Leonard · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:10:00 PM »

I would throw in the Shrew Lil' favorite, Ray Lyons and them say no stacking out to 29"s. Shawn

sticshooter · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:15:00 PM »

RER's new 54" recurve fit's your bill fine.I got one coming this weekend if everythhing works out.Great shooting bow and fast.<><

Seeking Trad Deer · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:17:00 PM »

Emailed Ron and will give Bob a call tonight if I get a chance. I'll check out RER now.

quemaple · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:32:00 PM »

Hey have you checked out the STALKER and the BUFFALO HUNTER by RODNEY WRIGHT ARCHERY!
I have tried both, and they are short fast sweet shooters.Just type in rodney wright archery and you should not have any trouble finding him.By the way his shop is in Canada.

Gerry · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2007, 06:54:00 PM »

Check out the new Bob Lee 54" Elite. Smooth, fast and comfortable to shoot. Picked one up at Trad Expo great little bow.

Seeking Trad Deer · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2007, 07:15:00 PM »

My draw is too long for the Bob Lee 54" from what thier web-site says anyway.

Mike Orton · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2007, 07:25:00 PM »

Suggest you take a test drive on the Black Widow PSR. BW has a good try it out program that'll only cost you shipping fees. The bow comes as a 1 piece or 2 piece, with a longbow grip or a recurve grip, the wait isn't too terribly long to have one built and the customer service is legendary. If you buy new you can get as fancy or plain as you want. This line of bows are new as of 2005 but there are enough built now that they show up on the used market fairly often.

A check to there website indcated that the "recommend" a 56" bow for your draw length, but I'd still give the 54" a try. If you build new the bowyer can structure those limbs specifically to our (yours and mine) draw length of 29 inches....Hey if you don't like the thing after it's built call me and I'll probably buy it.

Seeking Trad Deer · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2007, 08:32:00 PM »

Thanks Mike for the recommendation. The only thing that has held me back from BW's in the past is their speed. Is this bow faster than their standard recurve?

Seeking Trad Deer · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2007, 08:36:00 PM »

Checked out the Widow web-site and it looks like the riser would be very small/light. 56" does look like the ticket.

Mike Orton · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2007, 08:53:00 PM »

I can't comment on the speed of Black Widow, I'm not a speedy guy, other attributes of a bow are far more important to me than speed. I guess you lays your money down and takes your chances...

AnointedArcher · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2007, 08:59:00 PM »

To bad it has to be a recurve, The Super Shrew Classic Hunter is 54" and there is absolutely no finger pinch and I draw 29 inches as well. It's very smooth and fast enough for me but I am not a speed guy either!

Tim Fishell · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2007, 09:02:00 PM »

Check out Ron LaClair's Shrew Scout Lil Favorite. The bow is a gem and shoots a nice arrow. It is a 54" recurve.

Tim

'46 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2007, 09:15:00 PM »

Look for an old Daymond Howatt Highspeed. Inexpensive, fast and short. You won't regret it.


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