Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: dreamunelk on August 24, 2010, 08:53:00 PM
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Ok I got the traditional bug, bad! Bought a 50# cheap recurve. Shoot the heck out of it. I find I shoot my compound and get board. And switch to the recurve and shoot the evening away. Now I want a better bow. Looking at the Martin Savannah. My question is: I have a short draw length. Around 25". On my 50# I am pulling about 41#. So I am thinking of buying a 60# Savannah. So I pull about 50#. I want to hunt with it. I hunt elk with a compound now. Am I thinking correct on this?
Thoughts?
I did think about ordering a custom but, think I should wait a few years.
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I would give Martin a call and know for sure. 509.529.2554
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Do they have a bow for your draw length with the poundage you want? I am not trying to be a turd when I say this, but you may want to look at lady or youth bows. My first hunting bow was a ladies model.
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You are about right, if you buy a 60# Savannah, it will draw about 52 pounds at your draw length.
When you jump to a custom, there are a few guys that have high performance bows that really kick ass for a short draw. Centaur is one... But, in general, you can drop a few inches in bow length and maintain a smooth draw and the bow will be more efficient at the 25" draw than a longer bow, designed to draw 28-30 inches would be....
Good Luck!
PS...there are a BOAT load of good, custom, used bows out there that you can buy for 300-500... so dont "jump" on the savannah just yet. Its a decent bow though...what do they cost?
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Savannah is range from 450-550. Not many used. I was think over going with a longbow with a good rep to start with. Their are so many customs out there I think it best learn from a good quality over the counter bow and research the custom market. A lot to choose from. After I know more of what I want from a bow I think it would be easier to order the custom. I am searching for used but, not happy with what I find or am leary. I plan to keep looking. Thanks for the heads up in Centaur bows. They look promising!
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Well, there are a bunch of customs that are great bows.... so you may consider looking, then just posting the question in this thread and I or others can say, "hell yeah...thats a great bow" or something like that!
Good Luck
