30" draw....recurve suggestions?

[skychief]

I have an honest 30" draw and am currently shooting an older Bear Grizzly (58" and 40# @ 28").

I am ready to find a new bow.   With my draw length, do you all have any suggestions.

I want to draw 44 or 45# AT MY DRAW LENGTH.

Hoping to find a stable, quiet and comfortable hunting recurve.

Your input and suggestions are very appreciated.

Best regards, Skychief.

EDITED to say that I shoot 3-under and prefer a one piece bow.

[ron w]

I would look for a good used bow that is 62" long. 64" might be even better. If the riser is short you can get a 60". Are you thinking one piece or do you want a take-down? There are a bunch out the that will work for you. Good Luck in your quest!

[skychief]

Ron, Thanks for the reply.

I should have mentioned that I like one-piece bows.

Best regards, Skychief.

[KSdan]

I shoot 30.5" draw. Surprised you get away with 58"- that would be a lot of finger pinch. I really like my 62" Black Widow SA and have a 64" Black tail.  Be careful with your draw- even a typical production bow like a Martin could be labeled 45#@28 but it may draw 48#@28.  Add your extra draw length and you could have more poundage than you think.  I would seriously be thinking 62"+ bow with a 40#@28.

[skychief]

Thanks Dan.

I also should have mentioned that I shoot "3-under".

[manitou1]

I wouldn't consider anything less than a 62" recurve... except for maybe the Black Widow PCH (60").  I shoot over a 32" draw and don't get much finger pinch with the PCH.. I have a 62" Pittsley Predator that does great also.  64" would be ideal if you want a good release with little finger pinch.  The Black Widow PMA would be a great 64" bow.  I also shoot a 62" Black Widow PTF (my favorite) and can get a good release with it.  The longer bows will help alleviate finger pinch, producing a smoother release.  The smoother the release, the more inherant accuracy you can achieve.  I'm sure there are other bows that would suit your long DL, but these are what I have experience with at this time.  Also, the design of the bow makes a difference.  Not sure how, but you will be able to shoot some 62" bows and some will grip your fingers like a vise... creating poor releases.  Don't short change yourself with a short bow as you will be fighting that finger pinch and won't develop to your full potential as an archer.  I should shoot longer bows, but don't care for longer bows, so I accept a little unforgiveness in the release department.

[old_goat2]

I have 31" draw and I get away with a 62" bow, but my next one will be a 64" bow, so my recommendation is to get at least a 62" bow. Since I shoote split finger and 3-piece bows, I don't have a particular model for you. Only one piece bow I've shot lately that I like is Keith Chastains and some of the older Bear's are nice too.

[GrayRhino]

I draw over 32" and shoot a 64" Black Widow PMA very comfortably.

[Paul Shirek]

At least 64 in.  Blacktail makes a 66 which I have and is great... Many other companies do too...

[Paul Shirek]

Bob Lee, Wes Wallace and Black Widow all make really nice bows too that will fit your long draw well... I just like the Blacktail bows best.

[babs]

I would try a 64 bob lee recurve I have (2) 62" recurve and longbow and I draw 29" and I love them both. I shot a 64 at ETAR last year and loved it, going this year to pick me one up. Just give JJ a call he will help you out and they have some good sales going on on their website. check them out

[Big Ed]

I shoot a 64" Schafer Silvertip and a 62" PSAX Black Widow with a 31" draw and love them!!

[Bow man]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=103581;p=1  

We built this 64" for this guy that has a 32" draw. he currently has 4 of our bows

[Bladepeek]

I just picked up an RER XR 3-piece with static limb tips. This 60" bow is smooth as silk at my 29.5" draw. When those tips come vertical at full draw, it seems to flatten the draw curve and lessen the string angle. I'm sure it would handle 30" just as easily, but they make limbs all the way up to 62" or, I think, even 64". If you can get your hands on one to try (I know Greenville, MI is a bit of a drive) you sure ought to give it a test drive. Mine is definitely one of my keepers. I'm looking at a really nice 1-piece arroyo in the classifieds right now.
Ron

[longrifle346]

At my 29 1/2" draw length I was told to go long too, and went with a 45# @ 29.5", 66" Omega. Then I picked up a 52" Bear Kodiak Magnum, 45@28", specifically for groundblind hunting and I've had no problem with the transition or switching back and forth. Guess ignorance truly is bliss because if I'm getting any finger pinch I don't know it!

[cedar]

Blacktail, Wes Wallace, and Fox all make a recurve up to 66".  I have owned all three and have no problem shooting them with my 30" draw.

[Steve O]

All my TallTines are 60" and I have my clicker set t 30".  Love them.  I do have a 64" ordered next, just to see if I can improve on anything, but I doubt it.

[Car54]

I shoot a Wes Wallace Mentor, 64", 31" draw, with no finger pinch. You could go shorter length an be fine with it.

[Bladepeek]

longrifle346, I must be even more ignorant than you. I had a 58" Lost Creek 48@28 r/d longbow that I shot really well. Finger pinch didn't bother me either, although at 29.5" it was definitely stacking up on me a bit - probably around 53#. I know it sure was handy and spit out a 2219 with about 225gr total up front like a rocket. In fact, I was SO ignorant I sold it thinking I was hurting the bow.

[Michigan Mark]

I have a long draw and am waiting on getting a CD made to post the pic's, since my PC is not accepting sd card from my camera to show off the new 60" Woodsmaster Mike made for me. Having shot HH longbows for many a years I decided to (after investigating for a while) get a Recurve that my budget could afford and handle my draw length. After getting the 60" Woodsmaster 50lbs @ 32" (I am just shy of 6'5") and shooting her I could not be happier. Do a search on here about any bow to investigate, but check Mike out at  https://bruinbows.com/HOME_PAGE.html  He is a sponsor here. Mike is truly down to earth and will spend some time with you on the phone. He prefers to to discuss your order on the phone to get all the details but that is a good thing.  He is a very talented in making his Bows and a real good man, in my opinion anyway..