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Title: Mild rd longbow
Post by: ESP on January 25, 2026, 03:35:26 PM
Can someone recommend a mild RD longbow about 64" and doesn't stack at 31" dl?  Thanks in advance ESP
Title: Re: Mild rd longbow
Post by: Jim Wright on January 25, 2026, 04:59:57 PM
There are a number but you'd be hard pressed to do better than a Toelke Whip.
Title: Re: Mild rd longbow
Post by: Orion on January 25, 2026, 05:47:07 PM
A number of builders of mild r/d longbows, but at 31 inches, I think most will stack pretty good.  Why not consider a 66- or even 68-inch bow?
Title: Re: Mild rd longbow
Post by: Possum Head on January 25, 2026, 06:25:06 PM
Dan recommends his Whip for that draw length.
I apologize for lack of clarity.
Title: Re: Mild rd longbow
Post by: ESP on January 25, 2026, 06:58:32 PM
I have used a 66" RD longbow before, but it was very limiting for my style of hunting.   Thanks for all the responses, you folks a very helpful. 

ESP
Title: Re: Mild rd longbow
Post by: Rob DiStefano on January 25, 2026, 07:53:07 PM
Not knowing your experience in trad archery and longbows, coupla things come to mind. 

The first is, are you sure of your 31" draw length?  Even a tall, big archer such as Howard Hill had a 28" draw length.  As most trad archers continue their shooting experience, at least a fair number will shorten their draw length - for better shooting and not for being overbowed.

If you really absolutely do require that long a draw length, even a specialty 64" longbow will more than likely not be as consistently stable as much longer 68" or so longbow.

Please tell us more about how a 31" draw length is yer requirement.