Short Draw Hunting Bow
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 50
Short Draw Hunting Bow
To those of you who have short draw lengths (25"-27"), what bow would you recommend from the current models available? Criteria would be:
1) No hand shock.
2) Speed (280 fps-above).
3) Smooth draw cycle.
4) Lightweight (4 lbs max).
1) No hand shock.
2) Speed (280 fps-above).
3) Smooth draw cycle.
4) Lightweight (4 lbs max).
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
Posts: 5,293
RE: Short Draw Hunting Bow
I think you are going to have a hard time finding all those qualities with that set up. You might hit that speed with a light arrow. I think I got close with my Mighty Might at 60 lbs and 26 inches of draw. I think the arrow was around 300 grns or so though.
I think you are asking a lot though in wanting a light set up to shoot that fast yet draw smooth and have no handshock. I would also suggest looking at a bowtech. It will depend on the draw weight as well. 70 lbs at 27 inches might get you there, I don't know how smooth the draw will be though.
Paul
I think you are asking a lot though in wanting a light set up to shoot that fast yet draw smooth and have no handshock. I would also suggest looking at a bowtech. It will depend on the draw weight as well. 70 lbs at 27 inches might get you there, I don't know how smooth the draw will be though.
Paul
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Posts: 2,205
RE: Short Draw Hunting Bow
Everything you just asked for and more is available in the Bowtech Equalizer which is a brand new model for 2006. I just bought one and take delivery later this week. There are quite a few glowing reviews over on archerytalk.com. Just do a search for Equalizer and read on.
DL 23-27"
ATA 32"
3.5 lbs wgt
294-302 fps at 26.5" DL and 300gr arrows ( this not a missprint )
29-40-50-60 lbs DW
DL 23-27"
ATA 32"
3.5 lbs wgt
294-302 fps at 26.5" DL and 300gr arrows ( this not a missprint )
29-40-50-60 lbs DW
#7
RE: Short Draw Hunting Bow
My wife shoots a mathews FX. I am sure by no way could it be as good as the brand new [untested] bow. But it dose very good.Her bow is not quite as fast as you are wanting but she is only shooting 60#s It is very nice to shoot. I shoot quite a bit seting it up.And for price they are allso real nice.In that short of draw it is eazy to find them for sell quite cheep.
Good luck
Charles
Good luck
Charles
#9
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Middletown, Pa.
Posts: 95
RE: Short Draw Hunting Bow
Man, you're asking a lot from a hunting bow. Just about impossible unless you're wilkling to make some trade-off.
1. Little to no handshock is almost a given these days with parallel limb
bows. Almost anything fits this bill.
2. Aren't too many that will reach 280fps unless you're setting them up
more as a 3D setup. And you better keep as much stuff off the string
as possible.
3. Smooth draw usually means a softer cam, which are not speed
oriented. The best way to achieve smooth draw and more speed is
to choose a very fast IBO rated bow with hard cams and shoot it
at a lower weight and shoot light weight arrows, preferrably at 5gr/lb.
Replace the factory strings with good aftermarket ones and choose
string material from Brownell TS1+ or BCY 8125 as these are the faster
materials. Have only about 3" center serving and keep all string
accessories to a minimum.
4. Light weight is a tough one. There are light bows made, but I don't
have much use for them. Just like a heavy barreled gun, a heavier
bow settles down and aims more solidly. That being said I prefer a
total bow weight of between 7 and 8 1/2 lbs. Another reason to
shoot a heavier bow is that at higher speeds it is more important
for the bow to be more controllable during the shot.
I do realize that western hunters may have need of lighter bows for
carrying several miles a day. A couple pounds can mean a lot
over the course of a day. For something less than a couple miles
I'll tote the heavier bow. I want it to settle down and aim when
the moment of truth arrives.
I have one bow right now that set up for 3D, 27" draw and 53# shoots 299fps at 5gr/lb.
1. Little to no handshock is almost a given these days with parallel limb
bows. Almost anything fits this bill.
2. Aren't too many that will reach 280fps unless you're setting them up
more as a 3D setup. And you better keep as much stuff off the string
as possible.
3. Smooth draw usually means a softer cam, which are not speed
oriented. The best way to achieve smooth draw and more speed is
to choose a very fast IBO rated bow with hard cams and shoot it
at a lower weight and shoot light weight arrows, preferrably at 5gr/lb.
Replace the factory strings with good aftermarket ones and choose
string material from Brownell TS1+ or BCY 8125 as these are the faster
materials. Have only about 3" center serving and keep all string
accessories to a minimum.
4. Light weight is a tough one. There are light bows made, but I don't
have much use for them. Just like a heavy barreled gun, a heavier
bow settles down and aims more solidly. That being said I prefer a
total bow weight of between 7 and 8 1/2 lbs. Another reason to
shoot a heavier bow is that at higher speeds it is more important
for the bow to be more controllable during the shot.
I do realize that western hunters may have need of lighter bows for
carrying several miles a day. A couple pounds can mean a lot
over the course of a day. For something less than a couple miles
I'll tote the heavier bow. I want it to settle down and aim when
the moment of truth arrives.
I have one bow right now that set up for 3D, 27" draw and 53# shoots 299fps at 5gr/lb.
#10
RE: Short Draw Hunting Bow
Check out APA they have a modle I think it's called the Suphan,it's 310 FPS@ 28",- 8 to 10 fps per inch draw loss.
If you don't like the looks of that take a realy close look at the Equalizer,it's a realy a excelent bow.It's made for short drawed shooters.
Stay away from the Parker Hornet 2,it's a vibrating SOB.I shot one when I was looking for a speed bow.
BBJ
If you don't like the looks of that take a realy close look at the Equalizer,it's a realy a excelent bow.It's made for short drawed shooters.
Stay away from the Parker Hornet 2,it's a vibrating SOB.I shot one when I was looking for a speed bow.
BBJ