Hello, I would like to purchase a new (or better) recurve bow. I have been playing around with some old ("yard sale") bows for a few seasons and have an overwhelming desire to get good enough to hunt exclusively with traditional gear. I have a very short draw length (about 24 1/2" with my recurve). For my first decent bow should I look for a shorter bow because of my short draw length or would it really make any difference? I can pull and shoot comfortably a 55-60# bow which I assume equates to approximately 44-49 #'s. Are the longer length bows (60" and more) better suited to archers with longer draw lengths?
Any suggestions as to what bows may work well for me would be appreciated. My budget is only in the $300 range but I know once I get situated this would most likely be a transitional bow until I can trade up? I would like something that could be make to shoot quietly. Thanks for input. Dale