Larry,
If you are thinking you would like a Morrison, you ought to try one. I like them a lot. The risers and the limbs get longer as the letters go from A to B to C, etc. The ILF risers start with the Mini-14, then to the 16", and then the 18". I am 6'1" tall, weigh 185 pounds, and have a 29 1/2" draw length. Even so, I like the Morrison A riser the best, or the Mini-14 if you decide to get the ILF model. I have several B risers, but for some reason I tend to prefer shorter risers and would rather put the length in the limbs. The only advantage I can see with the longer risers is a bigger sight window, and that is not a real factor with me. If you want increased weight, the longer riser does add weight. The only reason I get longer limbs is to accommodate my longer than average draw length. For me the perfect combination is the A riser with a low grip and D limbs (if you pick a Cheyenne or a Shawnee), or the Mini-14 ILF riser with C limbs (if you go the ILF route). Your preferences will probably vary. Better to go one size longer on the limbs than to be one size too short. Bob Morrison will let you return the bow within a month if you don't like it.
I'm with Danny on the Quest -- or about any other Brackenbury for that matter. The Quest is the best of the Brack recurves. It is a great shooter. The Blacktail is also very nice. If you want a bow with a larger grip and heavier riser, the Blacktail might very well be the one for you. It is similar in many respects to the Bracks, but enough different to notice. Since you are up there not too far from Bill Howland of Brackenbury Bows and Norm Johnson of Blacktail Bows, you might want to take a long day and go visit them and shoot their bows. I'm sure there are other TradGangers near you who have those bows, and probably some Morrisons too, that you could shoot. If you were down here in Oklahoma, I would let you shoot any of mine, and I have quite a few of these three models as well as others.
I think perhaps I recall that you have tried a Shrew. I really like the Shrews and think they are some of the best bows made, but I understand why they are not for everyone. They tend to be short and light and are not as forgiving of errors in shooting form. If you have issues with several different models of high quality bows, you might want to think about getting with a good trad archery instructor, because there might be a problem with your form that could be easily corrected. Or it could be as simple as being left eye dominant and shooting right handed, which might cause you to need to use a sight or otherwise change your shooting style. Just a thought. I know I have plenty of improvements that I could make in my form, and I will be seeking additional help in doing so.
Terry Green is 100% right -- in the end only you can decide what works for you. My problem is the opposite of yours. Most of the high quality bows work well for me. That's why I can't stand to part with them after I buy them, so they just keep stacking up on my rack.
Allan
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