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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: rybohunter on May 28, 2008, 10:12:00 PM
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I figure if I list what I'm thinking of, you guys will certainly have some makers for me to check out
I'd like a TD hybrid longbow, high wrist or a "recurve" like grip. I'd also like to keep it under $600. my draw is ony 27.5" looking to have it fairly stout 62-64# draw weight. It would be a pure hunting bow.
Suggestions?
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Take a look at Jason's Orion. He has had great feedback on the bow.
It's on our website under J's bows.
Mike
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I'm partial to Bob Lee's t/d longbow myself but there are many good ones out there.
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I've been really pleased with my Firefly by Jim Jones. Definately within your price range. You can check them out at Braveheart Archery, they're a sponser here. There's also some pictures and comments on the Review Forum regarding Firefly TD Longbows as well.
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Firefly
Zipper
Bob Lee
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Jim Jones - FireFly!!!!
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Theres a guy here named Crooked Stick that builds a nice bow like your looking for.
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If the stars are aligned right, can sometimes find a used Morrison Shawnee for that price. Very nice bow, though haven't seen very many with a high-wrist grip, though his medium wrist is rather high IMO.
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Horne's Archery makes a nice TD longbow for real close to that money and if you check out Crow's Head Outfitters (sponsor here) Ned sometimes offers Horne's bows for %10 off which would help you come in right at your dollar amount and you will have a first-class TD hybrid longbow with a super grip. Got a TD Brush Bow on order myself...
Alan
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Now I might be a pretty strong persuasion for;
1 Bob Lee
2 Bob Lee
3 and did I mention Bob Lee
I am thinking he makes a pretty good bow, but I also have not tried out that many takedown's. I've had about six bow's, and the Bob Lee has been the best-performing bow for me and its takedown, mine is a recurve, but you can get the same grip for a longbow. Check him out
Pastor Carl
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Check out Lewis Hollow Archery.
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That Orion from Dryad is sweet. It is a neutral wrist, but I think you would like it.
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Lewis Hollow. Chris Sparks makes a pure hunting bow.I believe he still has a try before you buy bow around. I tried it and orderd one.I predict he'll be very busy come next fall.Outstanding person and bowyer makes a very fast, quiet and smooth takedown 3 piece hybrid longbow. He will also make a grip to your liking I understand, but his standard grip suits me just fine.
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Thanks for all the tips guys, looks like I have some investigating to do.
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I'd give the nod to either a Firefly or a Dryad Orion.
Either are friendly priced and have bamboo limb cores ... though do consider that the Orion has Tonkin cane cores as opposed to the Firefly's action'boo.