What Length bow for a 27" draw

[Want2no]

I'm interested in buying a new recurve but with all the choices I'm not sure what length to focus on.  I am currently shooting a 64" Hoyt Expert 40# @ 28  I pull 27.  I know I want to be 45-50# @ my draw.  I have tried a few in this range.  While there is a noticable difference from the Hoyt the weight is still comfortable. My hunting is done from treestands and ground blinds.  The 64"er just seems cumbersom for me in these situations.  What are your thoughts?

[SlowBowke]

Your draw length opens the door, IMHO, to ANYTHING you like, want, can afford and buy.

ok, IM OLD, too many, IMO, worry about technicalities.

Buy the one you WANT or you will end up selling the one you buy (losing money) and go buy it anyway later......words to live by.

I've hunted with 52-70 inchers and all em have pros and cons.

I gave up treestands when I realized it was effecting my bow preferences....instead of going by things more important.>>>>TO ME.

All others do differently and that's fine. Just an observation of mine.

God Bless

[doug g]

I have bows from 62" down to 50" I enjoy each and everyone for different reasons. Went to Hog Heaven started with with my Moab and had to switch to my 50" Ambush made by Two Tracks. I found it to be the perfect bow for tight spots. Chuck is a great guy to deal with and makes a heck of a bow at a great price.

[SlowBowke]

OR??? buy two?? lol

[Swamp Yankee]

Check the bowyers websites; most will recommend a bow length based on draw length.  If not, call and ask!  Every bow has a different draw curve; even among those with the same length; so there is no one single answer.  Someone is sure to chime in and tell you to go shoot as many bows as you can and pick the one you like the most.  Great advise if you live in an area that you can do that.  Otherwise (like me), you need to depend on the bowyers recommendations.

[Rob DiStefano]

with recurves and a 27" draw length, it will depend on two things - the design and recommendations of the bowyer ... and within that recommended bow length range, whether you require the shorter or longer length model.  in the best of all worlds, going longer in length with most ANY bow is always better from a shooter's perspective but may be a disadvantage from a hunter's needs.

[Stinger]

Jeremy,

There is good advice in all that has been said here.  I will tell you that I have the same draw length as you and look for a bow that pulls 45# at 27".  I find that I can shoot a 64" longbow out of a treestand without a lot of difficulty, but it obviously doesn't work in most ground blinds.  I normally shoot a recurve however and will tell you that I have found that 62" works best for me because I feel that the longer bows are a little easier to shoot - more forgiving of form errors and generally smoother draw - FOR ME.  Now, that all depends on the bow.  I have a range of recurves between 57" and 64".  I have a 57" RER static tip that I took a deer with last year sitting down in the stand and I could not have done that with a longer bow.

[Want2no]

Steve,
I like your wisdom of buy what you want.  I've always believed that and experienced it too!  

Doug, I've looked at the Two Tracks and they are on my list.  My problem, with all the customs seems to be access to shoot them.  It seems regardless of which bowyer I choose I would be happy with their bow based on polling info here.  Price will be the limiting factor, so I will most likely be buying used.

[reddogge]

I would try 58" for treestand and ground blind. Easy to shoot with no finger pinch. Of course I shoot 58"-62" bows.

[ChrisM]

I have the same draw and I like a 58" recurve and a 62" hybrid long bow and a 66" hill style (of course with the hill style bow I only draw around 26")

[ishoot4thrills]

I have a similar draw length to yours and I personally like bows in the 56" to 60" range with the ideal length being 58" for me and my needs. I also frequently hunt from tree stands too.

[Tajue17]

I shoot 27"  and I have 56" recurves and 72" english longbows... remember the weight at full draw still feels exactly the same with any bow,,,, its what you want meaning what style bow tickles ya fancy 8^)

[Rob DiStefano]

there are other matters to ponder, concerning draw length and ntn bow length, such as finger pinch and stack.  seek bowyer advice.

[S. Brant Osborn]

1Listen to the above advise "check with the bowyer"

2 ask what shooters are using in a certain model you are
interested in.

I shoot th same specs as you and no longer shoot  56" bows
i prefer 60" but can shoot 58" well enough.  However I will also shoot 62" but not go over that very often "even though I have a 66" longbow on order.  So you see it really comes down to personal preferance.

[Bow man]

Find a bowyer you wnt to work with and and design the bow for you so it is the best shooting bow possible. With your draw length most any length is good