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Title: Looking for better longbow
Post by: Zacpierre on January 12, 2026, 04:34:49 PM
I have a Cabela's Internature 68" 55# at 28" longbow. My draw length is 30.5" and would like something around 50-55# at full draw. Have considered black widow but it's 10-12 months wait. Any better brands that would be available sooner or off the shelf? Saw the 3rivers Mesa 64", wondering if that would be fine for my draw length? Any other opinions??

Best,

Zac
Title: Re: Looking for better longbow
Post by: Iowabowhunter on January 12, 2026, 05:02:53 PM
Toelke can build you a bow much sooner, be pretty hard pressed to find a better longbow (or recurve) in my opinion.

Brian Wessel makes stellar bows as well, not sure about the wait time
Title: Re: Looking for better longbow
Post by: Jim Wright on January 12, 2026, 07:53:55 PM
You would be hard pressed to find a finer bow like you describe than a 60" Whistler or a 64" Whip by Dan Toelke!
Title: Re: Looking for better longbow
Post by: JohnV on January 12, 2026, 08:28:17 PM
Plenty of great longbows and hybrid longbows to choose from.  Many bowyers have a limited stock of bows available for immediate purchase.
Title: Re: Looking for better longbow
Post by: Tajue17 on January 12, 2026, 08:45:04 PM
rms gear and big Jim have huge inventory's of used bows,,,,,, if not your in WV,,, Id strongly suggest holding out till July and going to denton hill where you can spend all day trying different bows and you will find the right one.