Author Topic: short longbows?? (Read 1145 times)

Sam McMichael · « **Reply #20 on:** October 06, 2015, 02:34:00 PM »

Even though I have a short 25" draw length, I prefer the smoothness of longer bows. Mine are mostly all 68".

crotch horn · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:16:00 PM »

I have 3 Lost Creek longbow hybrids. Shortest is 53", 54", & 58". Shoot them all pretty well & love them. Chad makes a beautiful short bows that really shoots fast & smooth. My favorite is my 54" NAT. In the woods with it as I type.

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2015, 06:09:00 PM »

I like the looks of those lost creek and Kanati bows

Yellow Dog · « **Reply #23 on:** October 06, 2015, 07:48:00 PM »

Never thought it was possible with my 30" draw until I picked up a 56" Elkheart with the perfect grip for me. Probably one of the most accurate, natural pointing bows I own.

Petrichor · « **Reply #24 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:37:00 PM »

I am 5'6 but have a dwarf 26 inch draw...... Well I need to get a long bow.....

Elkchaser · « **Reply #25 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:25:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Yellow Dog:
Never thought it was possible with my 30" draw until I picked up a 56" Elkheart with the perfect grip for me. Probably one of the most accurate, natural pointing bows I own.

Ditto this.
I have a 28" draw and shoot a 54" JavaMan Elkheart that I absolutely love!!

BowArkie · « **Reply #26 on:** October 06, 2015, 10:40:00 PM »

A lot of 54" and 56" pikas being bought right now

MnFn · « **Reply #27 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:27:00 AM »

I have had a 48", a 56" and a 58" bow. For whatever reason I have settled on 60" as optimal for me. I just have more confidence with that length in a recurve.

I posted on this before, but measure your bows tip to tip when strung. You might be surprised about the actual length.

Sam McMichael · « **Reply #28 on:** October 07, 2015, 11:54:00 AM »

I think there ought to be an established length that defines what a longbow is. Logically, a bow that is short can not be a long bow, regardless of the overall design. My opinion, and it is only my opinion, is that no bow shorter than 66" is actually a longbow.

riverrat 2 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 07, 2015, 12:27:00 PM »

Been there,done that. More is more. 66" for this kid. rat'

huckbuck · « **Reply #30 on:** October 07, 2015, 12:52:00 PM »

I have a 30" DL and have tried all shapes and sizes but have settled on a 56" Elk Heart by Gregg Coffey. I shoot it as well as any 64" bows i've had. No finger pinch, quick to target and amazingly smooth. I think it's plenty long especially after seeing some of the bows our native ancestors were shooting. The design of the bow is more important than lenghth IMHO.

The Whittler · « **Reply #31 on:** October 07, 2015, 08:50:00 PM »

This my opinion,I have a 58" Bear Grizzly, a 52" Shakspear and my DL is around 29". I dont really feel any finger pinch shooting either one.

Everyone shoots different so not everyone can shoot short bows without feeling finger pinch. I also feel a lot has to do with how much poundage your pulling.

Bladepeek · « **Reply #32 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:37:00 PM »

I have several longbows 66", a 62" RER longbow and a 62" Blacktail recurve. Love 'em all!

Having said that, I have a shorty on order with Greg Coffee (Java Man). Currently signed up for a 54" Helms Deep recurve, but seriously thinking about calling Greg and asking him to switch me to an Elk Heart longbow. I shot both at the Kalamazoo Trad Expo and shot both of them as well as any of my longer bows.

One of the things that intrigues me about a short Elk Heart, is the way I could order it as a 2-piece. I'd then make a new back quiver with a separate pocket for the bow which would not stick up above my arrows. At 74, I don't anticipate climbing any mountains chasing goats, but I just think it's a really cool option.

alex321 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:47:00 PM »

I have a Shrew Classic Hunter at 58" and even at my short draw it has excellent performance. The grip is very repeatable and it is just very consistant...

I would like to try his 64" version though...
Alex

KSshrewman · « **Reply #34 on:** October 09, 2015, 10:07:00 AM »

Been shooting 54-56" Shrew Classic Hunters and Java Elkhearts for years. For me it's a perfect fit. 5'10 28". I still have some longs of 62" and better but for hunting I seem to always feel the most comfortable with a shorty.

slowbowjoe · « **Reply #35 on:** October 09, 2015, 07:07:00 PM »

Had a 60" Selway /Centaur, a 58" Elkheart. and sometimes shoot a 62" stock Whip. All have been excellent bows. My current 58" T-Mag,I have to say, equals or exceeds all these in overall smoothness,forgiveness and pointability.

Among well made bows, my impression is a whole, whole lot depends on the design.

GRAYBEARD · « **Reply #36 on:** October 09, 2015, 07:19:00 PM »

I shoot a 56" Leon Stewart, 60#@28" I only draw about 26.5" but this Li'l Slammer has remarkable cast and shoots where I look.

Walt Francis · « **Reply #37 on:** October 09, 2015, 09:05:00 PM »

A Short....Long..... bow, is that the definition of an oxymoron?

McDave · « **Reply #38 on:** October 09, 2015, 09:36:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Walt Francis:
A Short....Long..... bow, is that the definition of an oxymoron?

I dunno, Walt. I've always liked long shortbows, but hey, YMMV.

FAV 52 · « **Reply #39 on:** October 09, 2015, 11:21:00 PM »

A short longbow is just that ; its more the design that makes it a longbow ; than the length . No different than a 66in recurve or one thats 48in ; still a recurve . just my opion


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