Recurve shooter.Yes these short bows shoot well.I know you've seen some of the great "shorties" posted on this site,by several outstanding bowyers.I've seen several in the lower 50" range tillered to 28".Zach's bow,which is 48" tip to tip, is tillered to 25" to lessen set,since that is his normal draw lenght.I have taken a 58'' osage bow to 28" draw,with very little set,but usually don't exceed 26",because that's my draw lenght.God Bless