Ok, someone just had to do it again. Start a "Who has a bow on order? " thread. Not me. Last night I saw a post for a Navajo Apache and thought that I just might. I had to wait for the bosses approval and she was asleep.Well we've all heard when she snoozes you loose and the bow was sold this morning.Congrats to whoever bought it.
Anyway, I just e-mailed Roy with my ideas for a new bow. Haven't ordered one yet. Thinking about an Apache or Aztec 62 or 64" 48@29". Cocobolo and osage riser with osage limbs.I have looked at alot of longbows but keep coming back to the Navajo.
Any pros or cons or suggestions would be appreciated. I have always been a recurve guy.
Thanks Gang
Ed
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they are very nice bows. I have a caddo that I really like. Ive heard there not very quick but I couldn't be happier with the speed I get from mine. I shot a apache at k-zoo last year liked it as well. that will be my next Navajo.
He makes a very nice bow and is willing to work to your specifications on pretty much everything. I talked to him for an hour or so at the West VA expo.and he is a great guy. Even if he does not have an option listed on his website, don't be afraid to ask for it.
-Charlie
I recently got one second hand, I had also heard that they are not particuarly fast but I have no complaints with the one I have.
Shoots great once I had the opportunity to do some tuning.
You won't be dissapointed with Roy's Bow... He is a great fellow to have working on your bow...
Roy makes a fine bow. They are smooth as silk, they look good and shoot as fast as I need them to shoot. Take a look at his TD Apache longbow. I personally prefer two piece TD long bows over three piece and Roy's Apache TD is second to none. Besides that he is a class act. Good luck in your search.
Thanks for the info guys.
I too have heard about the speed issue with Navajos. Thats the least of my concerns. I hunt with heavy arrows and limit my ranges and have yet to find a bow that was to slow for me.
I recieved a reply from Roy today. His prices are competative with any bows I have been looking at.
Now I just have to get my wifes OK. The last BIG hurdle.
Thanks again for your input.
Take care,
Ed
I don't think you will be disappointed I have an Apache And it shoots great it's smooth as silk and it seems pretty fast to me.
Mine is a 62" Navaho Cherokee 50@28. It has the rubber grip wrap. Excellant craftsmanship, beautiful, quiet bow with no handshake. I dont know what the speed is but I judge by the arrow cast compared to the rest of my bows. It is very much in line and I am sure it is very lethal. Roy builds a bow that you would be proud to own and a pleasure to shoot. Speed is nice but accuracy is final.
I heard that speed thing so I got the Chrno out and The Caddo was right there with the rest of my good bows. One thing I dearly love about it is the total lack of sound it makes. I shot 4 bucks with that bow and none of them heard a thing before the arrow arrived.
And Mr. Hall is a real gentleman to deal with; a friend of my stopped by his shop to just look around and was so impressed he left with three bows.
Better to ask forgivness than permission :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
Roy Hall of Navajo is a great man and pleasure to work with. Just got my new apache about three weeks ago. Shoots very well and is great looking. Will try to post pictures later.
Better to ask forgivness than permission
I think we can all stand behind Nighthawk for his unselfish act of bravery.
Signed:
No name please
I bought a used Navajo Chief a while back and it's a great little shooter. It's only 40# @ 28, and although I never shot it through a chrony, I can't tell much if any difference between the speed of the 40# Chief, and the 51# Chek-Mate I was shooting. I guess what I'm trying to say is I didn't have to change my aiming process. Using the same arrows by the way.
I also emailed Roy with some questions and he was quick to reply, even though I never bought the bow from him. That means a lot to me. I've emailed lots of bowyers in the past, as a potential buyer, only to never have my emails returned.
Roy seems top notch to me.
hnh
Cherokee, Cherokee, Cherokee, that is all I can say. I had one that was 50#s at 28"s and 62"s long. I have never really shot longbows well and I could shoot Roys Cherokee lights out. I would buy another in a heartbeat. It was quick and very and I mean very quiet. The bunny in my Avatar was killed with a Cherokee, I think I am holding the bow as well. Shawn
Thanks for the input all. I think you have confirmed my impression of the bow and bowyer.Shawn I will definately take a closer look at the Cherokee.Nighthawk now you got my gears turnin. I never thought of that. Guess I've always taken the wrong approach. :knothead: Indiana is along way from Nebraska if you are wrong and I need some help.Danny, I see you are from Sioux City. My home town. Thats where I grew up.(Well sort of.)I used to spend alot of time on a field archery range south of town near a golf coarse back in the late 60s early 70s.Ran by the Sioux Bowman if I remember correctly.
Thanks again folks and wish me luck. The holidays are a terrible time to be homeless.
Take care
Ed :help:
I just picked up a Cherokee at the PO from Brittman. Wow awesome bow! 62" 52#@28 cocobolo and chechen riser, carary wood over bamboo limb cores. Thanks for all of the input on Roy's bows, I was not familar with them. Sure am please with this one.
Gene
APACHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!One sweet shooting bow and that forward handle sure makes one smooth drawing bow and quiet as a church mouse.As fast as any other bow i think!!Carbon bows may be faster but Roy's bows are not a dog in speed either.FIT AND FINISH ARE AS GOOD AS THEY GET!!And a true gentleman if there ever was one!!!!!!!!!!!!!MY VOTE IS THE APACHE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
APACHE!! is my vote too...a great bowyer and bow(s)!!
Send Lost Nation Larry an email he might have one in stock
I can tell you one thing! i have owned over 100 longbows and my APACHE is the one i kept great guy Awesome craftmenship IMO the best longbow out there!
I have two Apaches and one on order. They are absolutely one of the smoothest bows I have ever experienced. However, right on its heels is a Treestick bow I have from Acadian Woods. These are definitely my favorite bows!!!
I've had a Caddo for a while now and it cannot be replaced. Yes, recurves are faster, actually a few longbows I've shot were a few fps faster; and, I shoot better scores on the 3d course with a recurve. But when I need to make a shot on a game animal, this Caddo has a knack for slipping a 2117 completely through any animal that gets in front of me!! It's so silent, I've been able to take follow-up shots on deer and hogs. Roy sells mostly Apache, Aztec, and Cherokee bows these days and probably for good reasons. They are a bit smoother and maybe 1 or 2 fps faster than the Caddo. If you want a dead silent, accurate, beautiful, trustworthy, killing machine; pick one that looks good to you and go forth.
Hey Ed, glad to see your still shooting the stickbows! I think you'll enjoy shooting a longbow, I went back and forth but always ended up with a longbow in the end. Good Luck this season, missed you guys at some of the local shoots, hope all is well- we will want to see pics of your new bow oh and by the way someone recently stated it's easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission! I smell an order comin!!
Todd
Had both the Apache & the Aztec,, both very nice, but should've kept the Aztec ... Good Man, Roy is ...