[Arrowwood]

If you really have a 30" draw length, you'd probably be more comfortable with a longer bow, whether it's new or old... some people prefer shorter bows for hunting, especially from a blind or a stand, but finger pinch from the tight string angle might be an issue with a long draw. And some bows' draw weight "stacks" badly beyond 28".

There are lots of other Bear models..

 

[jusoldave]

I have a 31" draw, and shoot my brother-in-law's Grizzly OK... not "great", but "OK". It's a nice-feeling bow, but I do run into the stack just short of full-draw, and do notice just a tad of finger-pinch once I hit full draw.

I prefer a longer bow: find they're generally smoother and without finger-pinch (which is simply a result of the string angle; the longer the bow, tip-tip, for a given draw length, the shallower the angle of the string at full draw and the more space there will be for your fingers).

 

[Easykeeper]

If you have a 30" draw with a compound, you may or may not have a 30' draw with a recurve. Some people have a bit shorter draw shooting a recurve than a compound.

I have a draw a bit over 29" and definitely like my 64" bows better than my 60", but I can shoot the 60" bows just fine. Like said above it comes down to string angle. As long as your relatively long draw doesn't push a 58" bow beyond it's design limits it all comes down to comfort.

I think you would like a longer bow better, but the 58" should work if that's the way you want to go. The best deals are always with a used bow, assuming you know what you are looking for.

 

[woodpecker1]

traditional archery sales .com mr.buzbee.has a good collection of bear bows last i looked. i think he has a long draw and shoots a 58 also

 

[reddogge]

A couple of the old 60s Kodiaks come in 64" lengths. Great shooters too.

 

[Long Rifle]

I've learned that with those old bows ya just never know til you grab it and pull it back. I've got a 29 1/2" draw length and use an old 52" Kodiak regularly. I don't notice any string problems and just the slightest bit of stack at full draw. I've got a 60" High Sierra that doesn't seem quite as forgiving, when I hit my anchor with it I'm not at the wall but swiftly approaching it.....

 

[Widow's son]

I've never been able to shoot a 58" recurve worth a darn. Even the 60"s give me some trouble. But that's just me. You'll never know until you try one.

 

[moonhs10]

If you have a 30" draw with a compound, you may or may not have a 30' draw with a recurve. Some people have a bit shorter draw shooting a recurve than a compound.

I have a draw a bit over 29" and definitely like my 64" bows better than my 60", but I can shoot the 60" bows just fine. Like said above it comes down to string angle. As long as your relatively long draw doesn't push a 58" bow beyond it's design limits it all comes down to comfort.

I think you would like a longer bow better, but the 58" should work if that's the way you want to go. The best deals are always with a used bow, assuming you know what you are looking for.

Never shoot a compound before. Traditional all the way.

 

[moonhs10]

Thank you for your all sincere responses, helped me a lot. :shade:

 

[Easykeeper]

Let us know what you come up with. This is a nice place to hang out.

 

[moonhs10]

I decided that I would try Samick Squall or Samick NightHawk. They are both nice looking bows. If you want to check them out, go to Lancasterarchery.com, they are under Traditional Take down bow section.
Still thinking about getting a used bow if I can find one.

Let me know, what you guys think about.

 

[Arrowwood]

A guy at our club has a Squall. His looks fantastic (rosewood veneer, walnut and hickory) but I haven't shot it. He got 50# limbs and now wants 30#.

 

[moonhs10]

Yeah I know, I saw couple pictures of Squall, It looks gorgeous. Do you have any opinion about NightHawk?

 

[Arrowwood]

No, but I wonder if extra limbs are available - they aren't listed at LAS. Maybe a special order item? Something to consider..

In this price range there are a LOT of really great used bows available too.

 

[moonhs10]

On Lancasterarchery Website, I believe they have extra limbs for any Samick Take Down bows.

 

[Arrowwood]

You're right, they didn't come up when I searched because they put a space between 'night' and 'hawk', but just the extra limbs are spelled that way. ?

 

[moonhs10]

I am not sure why did they put like that.
The fact that I can buy a pair of limbs with different poundage, force me to buy takedown bow.

 

[Highstrung1]

Get a Bear to shoot.
Anything else is just window dressing.

 

[nineworlds9]

Going from compound to trad your draw will typically shorten up to 1.5 in, like everyone is saying. If you end up over 28" any Bear bow 58" is gonna be on the absolute limit comfort wise, especially if you want to play with any weight over 45#. I would try to find a bow AT LEAST 60", preferably 62 or even 64. Longer the bow, more comfortable and smooth it will be for a given weight.