? for you Silvertip Owners

[jamed]

Currently searching for a used Silvertip and have a question about bow length vs. draw length.

I would prefer a 58" bow, but see the recomendation is 60" for a 28" draw.  Do any of you TIP owners have any issues drawing the 58" bow to 28 and beyond?

All help is appreciated.

Rusty

[Straitshot]

I think KentuckyTJ shoots a 58" Schafer but I don't know what his draw length is. Might PM him and ask him. I have a 60" and 62" and a 28" draw. I would not be at all concerned about shooting a 58" with my 28" draw however.

Louis

[ka]

Got one on the way (a 58" bow and the previous owner drew 29" without problems).

[billy shipp]

I draw 28", and I have 2 Schafers that are 58"'s....no problems at all.

[md126]

the schafers are real smooth and have no trouble handling longer draws w/ shorter length bows. 58" or 60" would be more a matter of personal preference.

dave will send you a 58 or a 60" bow to try too

[Kevin Dill]

Just keep in mind that all 58" bows produce the same string angle (and finger pinch) at 28" draw...assuming they have normal riser configuration and hand placement/brace height.

In theory at least, a variety of 58" x 55# bows will feel the same to the string hand/arm at full draw. Some guys can shoot the shorter bows with better results. My hunting pal shoots a 58" recurve for deer currently, and he's completely deadly with it. Me...I have meat hooks for hands and don't believe a 58" would feel that good. I know I could kill game with it, but would shoot a longer bow somewhat more accurately and comfortably.

The try before you buy advice is very sound.

Kevin Dill

[Brad Davis]

My two are 60" and 27" draw length. Both super smooth. I wouldnt worry about the length vs. draw length. Go with Daves advice, he definately wouldn't steer you wrong. Trying before you buy is always good too.

[cacciatore]

The Silvertip has a relatively short riser so the long limbs make the bow easy and smooth also for longer draws.I don't have any Shafer but at my 29" DL don't have any problem to use very short bow 52" and less.

[Cobie33]

My 58" Silvertip is smooth as silk and I love it! I don't think you would mind the length, but like posted above, try a 60" and and 58" and see what you think.

[KentuckyTJ]

Yep I have a 58" Tip but only draw 27". I can tell you though my brother of the bow (LoweBow) has a 29" draw and has shot my Tip and will tell you he has felt absolutely no stack. You will be fine with your 28" draw.

Only thing you may or may not notice going with a shorter riser if you have never shot one before will be a shorter site window.

[Dave McDaniel]

X2 What Kevin said. I love my Shafer, but I shoot a 62 inch for comfort reasons.

[Bob Walker]

Terry
I shoot a 58" 'Tip and have for the past 5 or 6 years. It has been my go to recurve, at least until my Tall Tines recurve arrives which is 58" also. I have a 29" draw and have had absolutely no problems with the bow length being an issue. If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact me at (434) 444-3111.
Bob

[limbow]

I too have a couple of 58" Tips. Great for tree-stand hunting. I have also done quite a bit of stump shooting with them and trad archery shoots. Very comfortable at my 28" draw. I will say that I also enjoyed my 62" Silvertip that had quite a bit more draw weight to it. I think if I were to Elk hunt out west, I would carry a 62" bow walking through the mountains. Hunting Whitetails here in Michigan, I would prefer my 58 or 60" tips.

I failed to mention I recently acquired a 58" 1 piece Silvertip curve. It has moved to the top of the go to list for hunting. It is smooth on the draw and throws and arrow like a 90mph fast ball! I am thinning out a few of my Silvertip t/d curves in favor of finding a 60" 1 piece Tip curve just to compare against the 58"     If you get a chance, give a 1 piece Silvertip curve a fair shake, I think you will like it!

[Warchild]

I have a 28" draw and have owned 5 Tips. One of these was a 58" bow and I did not care for it. It just felt too short. I own a 60" and a 62" and find them much smoother. I really like the 60" and find it funny that 2" can feel so different. If it were me I would definately buy a 60" bow if you pull 28". jmo

[Warden609]

Having shot 58", 60", and 62" Silvertips. I would lean toward the 60" bow personally. I have a 28" draw and liked the 60" bow. I know it might not be possible but it would be ideal to shoot the different lengths to see what feels the best for you.

[Tim]

I've always shot 60" Schafers....just a personal thing I guess, I draw 27".  I always thought the medium riser just looked the best    

Tim

[CDR]

Good info here guys, I have been shooting a 60" silvertip and thought about going to a 58", hopefully be a little easier out of a treestand, without dropping accuracy.

[ridge runner]

I always shot 62" recurves untill I tried  a 58 " schafer. tried the 3 pc and the one pc and came to prefer the one pc, I have a couple of 58's and 60's  and I draw 29" and don't notice any loss of smoothness with the 58"er's. Hard to go wrong with a schafer but if you do there's plenty of people willing to take it off your hands      good luck     Tony

[Bob Palmer]

I have both 58" and 60" Schafers and have a 28" draw...I prefer the 60". The 58" is plenty smooth but I like the longer sight window on the 60" bow for shooting off a rest.

[jrstegner]

I have two 58" Silvertips, and I draw a little over 28". Most of the bowyers recommend draws under 28" for 58" bows. I believe if the bow is well made it won't matter. Schafers are the best. I shoot 65# and there is no finger pince or stacking.