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Title: good mass weight longbow
Post by: ks8674 on December 02, 2007, 10:59:00 PM
I have been shooting a 58" centaur and can't seem to shoot it consistantly. I have a friend who shoots a longbow that is much heavier in mass weight, I shoot this bow very consistantly. Does anyone know of a nice longbow that has a good mass weight to it? I have been looking at ancient spirits and think they might be the ticket. Really appreciate the input!!
Title: Re: good mass weight longbow
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on December 02, 2007, 11:04:00 PM
Check out a Savannah. Good mass weight, and a super bow.
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Post by: Dave Lay on December 03, 2007, 10:26:00 PM
black widow pl has the most mass weight of any longbow I have shot.. very stable and dead in the hand at release...I shoot it alot better than my lighter in weight bows..
Title: Re: good mass weight longbow
Post by: Raminshooter on December 03, 2007, 10:58:00 PM
Stotler Gamebuster in 63 inches...this design was invented by Howard Hills bow makes (for 25 years) to combine the best of both a recurve (stability, lack of handshock) and a "D" shaped longbow (shootability).  Call Stotler and find out if Dan has one lyin around that he can send for a try out.
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Post by: Raminshooter on December 03, 2007, 10:59:00 PM
That should read "GameGetter" model, the Gamebuster is no longer made and the Gamebuster is a better handle anyway.
Title: Re: good mass weight longbow
Post by: Steelhead on December 04, 2007, 01:03:00 AM
Hummingbird bows have more mass than most other typical longbow risers for a 1 piece Longbow.They shoot great
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Post by: c ott on December 04, 2007, 01:09:00 AM
'what Dave Lay said. Can't think of a longbow that I've owned that has more mass than the 'Widow PL.
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Post by: c ott on December 04, 2007, 01:10:00 AM
Oh yeah, a close second would be a Sentman Moosejaw. Good shooters too...
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Post by: Mr.Magoo on December 04, 2007, 09:52:00 AM
Most of the 3 piece bows ...
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Post by: Bowmania on December 04, 2007, 10:48:00 AM
A longer bow is more stable also.  This can be seen in the extreme when a guy with a really long draw draws a really short bow.  The limb tips quiver back and forth perpendicular to the direction the arrow is pointed.

Bowmania
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Post by: maxwell on December 04, 2007, 11:31:00 AM
Leon Stewart slammer has good mass in the riser and shoot great.

Bill
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Post by: hibracehite on December 04, 2007, 05:31:00 PM
what maxwell said
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Post by: Gator1 on December 05, 2007, 09:17:00 AM
I was wondering if a person when ordering a custom bow, could choice the heavier of Riser Woods option???

I had a Kohannah Kurve, with Dymondwood, and man that felt solid??

Any similar experiences, I've noticed o O.Ls website, he lists quite a few woods and rates them on Best "Riser Woods", and Limb Lams...
Title: Re: good mass weight longbow
Post by: joe vt on December 05, 2007, 09:18:00 AM
you can also throw a quiver on your centaur and give it more weight.

i have a recurve that's too light for my liking; but when i put a quiver on it it becomes very sweet.
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on December 05, 2007, 09:30:00 AM
Good question above, Gator1 wood choices can make a huge difference.  An osage riser for example can weigh a  full half pound more than some other woods, even in a small take down longbow riser.