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Title: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Bear Heart on February 10, 2008, 08:34:00 AM
This weekend I shot someones homemade 3piece, takedown longbow with a recurve style grip. The sight window seemed to be cut to center.  I loved the way it shot and found the familiar medium pistol grip comforting.  I just don't know who produces a bow like this.  Any ideas.
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: wingnut on February 10, 2008, 08:39:00 AM
Jason builds a beautiful bow like you are describing.

Here is the link to our webpage with the Orion.

http://www.dryadbows.com/jason.htm

Mike
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Whip on February 10, 2008, 08:48:00 AM
Wow, I learn something new on here everyday!  I didn't know Dryad had a 3pc T/D - Nice bow!  And a very resonable price as well.
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: sticshooter on February 10, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
Whip they look Sweet don't they? I think all Dryad bows should come with glass also as a option. Mike ya make some of the best looking bows out there. The soothsayer with glass would be awesome.<><
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Bear Heart on February 10, 2008, 08:56:00 AM
Mike,how big is the shelf on that bow?
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Bear Heart on February 10, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: SlowBowinMO on February 10, 2008, 08:31:00 PM
We have a Firefly in stock that fits your description perfectly.  Gorgeous bow.  

  (http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m276/BraveheartArchery/Stock3-1-w.jpg)

You can learn more at:

http://www.braveheartarchery.us/new_page_22.htm

Happy "bow hunting" whatever you choose.
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Bear Heart on February 10, 2008, 08:51:00 PM
What is the general length of these bows?  That lefty is just a little too light for me.
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: LV2HUNT on February 10, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Bob Lee, I shoot one myself.

http://www.bobleearchery.com/takedownlongbows.html
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: SlowBowinMO on February 10, 2008, 10:59:00 PM
The most popular length in the Firefly is 62", but he makes plenty of 60" and 64" bows as well, and occasionally a 58" or 66".

Jim Jones of Firefly is a lefty himself, he'll build you about anything you'd like.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: SOS on February 10, 2008, 11:22:00 PM
This is the bow Braveheart is talking about.  Based off Binghams, with actionwood riser and cut close to center then built out with 2 layers of velcro.  64" with 16" riser.

Enjoyed shooting with this fine young father, hope to chase some pigs with him while he is in this part of the country.  Of course my bow is built backwards for him!

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j87/SOS_321/Newriser2.jpg)
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: wingnut on February 11, 2008, 07:30:00 AM
"how big is the shelf on that bow?"

I guess I don't understand the question.  The riser is 15" with a 3"+ window.

Mike
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Randy Morin on February 11, 2008, 08:36:00 AM
I've built about 10 bows like what you are describing....with a deflexed handle.  It's my favorite design...best of everything IMO.
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/Ranman/IMG_0534.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/Ranman/hunting/IMG_0668.jpg)

Seems quite a few folks are building them now. You should have a good choice!
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: LV2HUNT on February 11, 2008, 09:02:00 AM
Nice work Randy   :thumbsup:  .
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Jwilliam on February 11, 2008, 09:09:00 AM
I talked to Mark Horne last week and he said that he is working on a 3 piece Brush Bow. I already own a 1 piece Brush Bow and it is awesome!!! There might be a 3 piece in my future. It would be a little easier for travel.


Bill
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Bear Heart on February 11, 2008, 06:44:00 PM
I can't believe some of these bows you can make.  Beautiful.  I'm stuggling just to make a hickory selfbow.  Please keep em comming.
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Ken999 on March 30, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
Couple more of Mr. Morins work...


(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1374/bow4uu5.jpg)

(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/6167/bow5fh8.jpg)
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: Mike Burch on March 30, 2008, 09:53:00 PM
Shadow T/D by Tom Parsons of Kim Sha archery. Mine is the 60" model with the 12" riser.

Mike

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Kimsha/P6290012.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/Kimsha/P6270003.jpg)

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/9901/South%20Texas%203/P7090023.jpg)
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: GameGetter on March 31, 2008, 02:42:00 AM
The top bow in my avatar (at left) is a R/D longbow and can be had in a 3-piece just like the recurve below it.
Title: Re: Hybrid TD Longbows
Post by: AkDan on March 31, 2008, 05:14:00 AM
Bob lee also builds a longbow with a recurve style grip.