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crc · 11-12-2019, 10:49 AM

What brand and styles allow for shooting a 30” draw length on a shorter amo? I have a bear grizzly that’s 58” and is almost impossible to shoot. Currently using a 64” with a 21” riser. Would like to go as short as possible and remain somewhat shootable. I know the best way is to shoot as many bows as possible, but is there some brands that are known for this?

Easttxbowman · 11-12-2019, 12:38 PM

I havent shot a wood bow yet, no matter the length that didnt stack at around 29".

IMO if you want a short bow that is smooth all the way through I'd look at a short ILF setup with carbon/foam limbs.

crc · 11-12-2019, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Easttxbowman

I havent shot a wood bow yet, no matter the length that didnt stack at around 29".

IMO if you want a short bow that is smooth all the way through I'd look at a short ILF setup with carbon/foam limbs.

So for a shorter bow with a longer draw I’d need to look for something that’s as much limb as possible with a short as possible riser?

Wudstix · 11-12-2019, 02:12 PM

Shrew bows are famous for short length and Ron LaClair draws 30"+

Car54 · 11-12-2019, 06:17 PM

Java man Archery, or Toelke Traditional Archery(Montana Bows), give them a call...they don't get any better. Good luck.
Also, give Mike at Maddog Archery a call, see what he says.

huntingarcher · 11-14-2019, 12:26 PM

To get a comfortable shooting bow in those specs it will need to be a hybrid limb design.Big Jim Bows has a Thunder Child and Toelke has one called a Pika.I am sure there are others but the ones listed are very popular.CritterGetter on here has Primal Tech bows and would be another great source of information.

pivo · 11-16-2019, 07:53 PM

I draw over 30 and have a 62" Centaur glass bow that feels like I could pull past my head with no stack. I would try a 60" Centaur glass model and see if its good. My money says it'll be great. I also have a 58" Kempf longbow that stacks pretty bad but I shoot it good. Think the stack tells my brain to not overdraw.

RUM Mann · 11-16-2019, 10:47 PM

Bob lee bows is now making a 15” riser again which would allow for longer limbs on a shorter riser.

crc · 11-18-2019, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RUM Mann

Bob lee bows is now making a 15” riser again which would allow for longer limbs on a shorter riser.

I've been looking at those but thinking of sticking with the ILF system and get a 17" Tradtech Carbon Lobo or a Hoyt Satori.

Bud Ellis · 11-22-2019, 12:48 PM

I see where shrew has a new bow coming out that's really short glass backed for long draw lengths .

11-12-2019, 10:49 AM	#1
crc Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wharton County	Short bows for long draw lengths What brand and styles allow for shooting a 30” draw length on a shorter amo? I have a bear grizzly that’s 58” and is almost impossible to shoot. Currently using a 64” with a 21” riser. Would like to go as short as possible and remain somewhat shootable. I know the best way is to shoot as many bows as possible, but is there some brands that are known for this?

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11-12-2019, 12:38 PM	#2
Easttxbowman Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2014	I havent shot a wood bow yet, no matter the length that didnt stack at around 29". IMO if you want a short bow that is smooth all the way through I'd look at a short ILF setup with carbon/foam limbs.

11-12-2019, 02:12 PM	#4
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Shrew bows are famous for short length and Ron LaClair draws 30"+

11-12-2019, 06:17 PM	#5
Car54 Four Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston	Java man Archery, or Toelke Traditional Archery(Montana Bows), give them a call...they don't get any better. Good luck. Also, give Mike at Maddog Archery a call, see what he says.

11-14-2019, 12:26 PM	#6
huntingarcher Four Point Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Waverly,Tx Hunt In: Newton Co	To get a comfortable shooting bow in those specs it will need to be a hybrid limb design.Big Jim Bows has a Thunder Child and Toelke has one called a Pika.I am sure there are others but the ones listed are very popular.CritterGetter on here has Primal Tech bows and would be another great source of information.

11-16-2019, 07:53 PM	#7
pivo Four Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Victoria Hunt In: Victoria	I draw over 30 and have a 62" Centaur glass bow that feels like I could pull past my head with no stack. I would try a 60" Centaur glass model and see if its good. My money says it'll be great. I also have a 58" Kempf longbow that stacks pretty bad but I shoot it good. Think the stack tells my brain to not overdraw.

11-16-2019, 10:47 PM	#8
RUM Mann Four Point Join Date: Oct 2014	Bob lee bows is now making a 15” riser again which would allow for longer limbs on a shorter riser.

11-22-2019, 12:48 PM	#10
Bud Ellis Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Hunt In: Atascosa, county , Anderson county	I see where shrew has a new bow coming out that's really short glass backed for long draw lengths .