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Title: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: flint kemper on September 07, 2008, 01:56:00 PM

It can be either longbow, hybrid or recurve. Glass or wood or carbon. It matters not. Thanks Flint :)

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Post by: woodchucker on September 07, 2008, 02:00:00 PM

I have some old Bear recurves that I hunt with,but my #1 hunting bow is a 62" Mikuta longbow. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: smokin joe on September 07, 2008, 02:19:00 PM

I have 4 old bear recurve bows. The two I use most are an A mag handle with #2 limbs at 50# that is 58" -- and a B wood handle with #1 limbs at 48# that is 60". They both shoot the same arrows (50-55 POC) well and that is why I shoot these two more than my other bows.
Joe

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Post by: trapperDave on September 07, 2008, 02:24:00 PM

48" and 52" on my hunting recurves

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Post by: Pat B on September 07, 2008, 02:43:00 PM

My 2 hunting bows for this year are a 60" osage static recurve and a 65" yew self bow. Both right at 50#@26". Pat

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Hot Hap on September 07, 2008, 02:45:00 PM

Recurve-62-64"
Longbow-68"
Hy-62"
Hap

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Post by: nutmeg on September 07, 2008, 02:45:00 PM

60" recurves #1 Gail Martin Classic Takedown 55#@28" #2 Martin Dreamcatcher 55#@28" Rich Potter(nut)

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Post by: Ian johnson on September 07, 2008, 02:51:00 PM

three 64in longbows, but am going to try and hunt with a 50in sheepeater recurve in my ground blinds

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: JEFF B on September 07, 2008, 03:04:00 PM

58" longbow made by twotimer a buddy of mine. and a 60" allenghney made by bill kernner. :archer:

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Widowbender on September 07, 2008, 03:11:00 PM

Two recurves 58" and 62"
Longbow 64"
The 58" recurve seems to see most of the action...although I enjoy using all of them...

David

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Post by: Curveman on September 07, 2008, 03:27:00 PM

Up to now a 60" recurve. This year I plan to go with my 64" longbow. Classic "D" shape-I love it! :)

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on September 07, 2008, 03:36:00 PM

Last couple years I used a 58" Red Wing Hunter recurve. This year will be a 64" Mahantango long bow. Hope to have my 70" Mahantango by Winter bow season.

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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on September 07, 2008, 03:37:00 PM

70" 51#@24" Red Oak Pyramid selfbow

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Post by: Smallwood on September 07, 2008, 03:38:00 PM

58" shrew longbow

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Post by: Chris Surtees on September 07, 2008, 03:48:00 PM

54" to 62" but mostly with my 58" bow

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Post by: JStark on September 07, 2008, 05:26:00 PM

58" AIM T/D Hunter recurve. I'd like four more inches, though.

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Kevin L. on September 07, 2008, 05:30:00 PM

This year, my main bow is a 56" Whisperstik Mojo recurve. Other bows on the rack include a 66" Appalachian longbow, 64" Appalachian flatbow, 64" Mississippi Lakes longbow, 62" Hill longbow and a 58" Appalachian recurve. So I have some alternatives, but that Whisperstik is an amazing bow. Quiet, fast, and accurate.

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Post by: JimB on September 07, 2008, 05:32:00 PM

My all time favorite length is 56".I have 52",54",56",58" and 60".

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Post by: Brad_Gentry on September 07, 2008, 06:08:00 PM

Mostly a 68" longbow, but will possibly do a little hunting with 62" later in the season.

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Post by: SouthMDShooter on September 07, 2008, 06:13:00 PM

hunt with a 62 inch longbow and a 52 inch curve

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Post by: KELLEY40 on September 07, 2008, 06:37:00 PM

56" shrew

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Post by: WildmanSC on September 07, 2008, 06:40:00 PM

62" Dale Dye recurve, 62" Crow Creek Black Feather longbow and 62" El Puma longbow. All are great shooting bows, the Dye recurve will be my number one bow.

Bill

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: BobW on September 07, 2008, 06:54:00 PM

56" Shrew LB, 62" ChekMate Hunter II Recurve, 68" ChekMate Crusader Longbow.

This year the 56" is to designated bow.

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Post by: Gordy on September 07, 2008, 07:10:00 PM

62" recurve, 64" + longbows

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Post by: mmgrode on September 07, 2008, 07:11:00 PM

I usually prefer longbows in the 66-60" range. Any longer and I run into maneuverability issues. Any shorter and I run into smoothness and accuracy issues. Happy hunting, Matt

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Flatshooter on September 07, 2008, 07:31:00 PM

60" Hornes Brushbow and 62" PLX

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Post by: waknstak IL on September 07, 2008, 07:40:00 PM

64" and 60" Fox longbows. Used the long one the last 2 years, but am really leaning toward the 60" incher for hunting.

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Post by: bear1336 on September 07, 2008, 07:41:00 PM

60" Bear T/D

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Post by: GingivitisKahn on September 07, 2008, 08:34:00 PM

This year - a brand new 66" HH Halfbreed.

Last year (and the previous 15-20) - a used 62" DH Hunter.

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: freeman on September 07, 2008, 08:40:00 PM

I'm currently going through a short longbow phase. 58"-62"

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Post by: bearbowfan on September 07, 2008, 08:58:00 PM

i prefer the stability of my 64" bear longbow

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Post by: tippit on September 07, 2008, 09:01:00 PM

56-58" either Griffin, Shawnee, or Pronghorn longbow...Doc

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Post by: vermonster13 on September 07, 2008, 09:04:00 PM

I'll be using a new 56" Black Swan RC model, 56 Black Swan Hybrid LB, and a few others.

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Teacher_of_the_Arcane on September 07, 2008, 09:06:00 PM

Hi All,

For years I only hunted with my Bear Kodiak Magnum at 52 inches. Due to a damaged limb, I've retired the old boy, and now shoot a 62" Tomahawk.

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Steve P on September 07, 2008, 09:06:00 PM

68" longbow. Do have a 66" that may get out this fall.

Steve

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Post by: fatman on September 07, 2008, 09:07:00 PM

58" Dryad Orion Recurve
62" A&H ACS

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Post by: Danny Rowan on September 07, 2008, 09:26:00 PM

Blind=56" Morrison Cheyenne

ground and tree=60-64" Blacktail,1960&1962 Bear Grizzly,Brackenbury Quest,Dale Dye Trails End and soon two Jack Howard Jets, one camo model and one rosewood.

Danny

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Mike Bolin on September 07, 2008, 09:50:00 PM

60" or 62" longbow and recurve. Mike

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Orion on September 07, 2008, 10:39:00 PM

64-inch ACS hybrid and Robertson longbows, 66-inch Hills and a 60 inch GN Critter gitter for the blind.

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Fletcher on September 07, 2008, 10:48:00 PM

Usually 62" in a regular D/R longbow or 58" in a recurve or hybrid. My 58" Selway Lil Mag (Centaur) is a GREAT hunting bow. :help:

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Roger Swalls on September 07, 2008, 10:54:00 PM

I shoot a sweet pulling 56" Chek-mate right now, but I might try a Cascade in 52" later when I get my form back after going to compounds in 73.It all depends on your draw length and if the bow stacks befor you reach your anchor (feels like you hit a wall as you are drawing) but I like the shortest bow that is smooth to my little 28" draw length. I guess it's all what a guy likes. Ain't archery fun? :thumbsup:

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: String Cutter on September 07, 2008, 11:35:00 PM

62 inch Dwyer Dauntless longbow
62 inch Yellowstone longbow
64 JD Berry longbow

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: L. E. Carroll on September 08, 2008, 04:46:00 AM

60" Griffin and 56" "Redline" Super Shrew for me this year. Gene

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: L. E. Carroll on September 08, 2008, 04:48:00 AM

I should of said I use the 56" Shrew as my "Blind Bow" and the 60# 60" Griffin when not in the blind.
Gene

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: robtattoo on September 08, 2008, 06:41:00 AM

62" Horne Longbow, 60" Morrison Cheyenne, .
Soon to be a 62" Morrison Shawnee also.

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Froggy on September 08, 2008, 06:46:00 AM

58" Morrison Dakota, 58" Centaur Double Carbon, and a 56" Centaur Double Carbon that should be here in a few days......

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Post by: Ben Maher on September 08, 2008, 06:59:00 AM

68" Hills and 68" Liberty English. All 50# to 55# at my 26.5" draw...i only hunt by stalking and whilst many find the longer bow awkward but i love the accuracy,stability,feel and look of the longer bow. Ben

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Post by: Grant Young on September 08, 2008, 11:45:00 AM

60" bows for over thirty years.All recurves. Grant

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Post by: Frenchymanny on September 08, 2008, 12:02:00 PM

64" for now, 60" in the future

F-Manny

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Post by: James Wrenn on September 08, 2008, 12:16:00 PM

62" on recurves to 70" longbows.Mostly with 68 and 70" longbows unless I need to hunt from a popup blind.I have a 33" bow for that. :)

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Post by: JL on September 08, 2008, 12:21:00 PM

I like a 60" bow. I tend to get good performance and a comphy draw out to 28.5-29". I have a Blacktail Snakebit that is 64" and is as smooth as butter...

JL

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Post by: SilverTip on September 08, 2008, 09:25:00 PM

64" silvertip

Billy

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Post by: akbowbender on September 08, 2008, 10:23:00 PM

Primarily with my 60" Pittsley Predator, and possibly with my (in the mail) 64" Kota Prairie Nomad.

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Jwilliam on September 08, 2008, 10:25:00 PM

I really like 60" bows.

Bill

Title: Re: What length of bow do you hunt with?
Post by: Irish on September 08, 2008, 10:37:00 PM

My 58" Widow PTFX. A 56" Morrison will also see some woods time. Got a Shrew, 58" that will also get out some. But I always end up shooting my Widow most - I love that bow.

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Post by: Bob B. on September 09, 2008, 08:35:00 AM

66 inch Dwyer longbow. Wish me luck this Saturday!!!!!

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Post by: Jeremy on September 09, 2008, 08:52:00 AM

62" r/d longbows or 62-64" recurves (old Bears). With my 30" draw I'm not comfortable shooting bows under 62" for any length of time... can't stand the finger pinch.

This year's hunting bow is a 62" 1959 Bear Grizzly :)

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Post by: Mike Burch on September 09, 2008, 11:52:00 AM

60-64". Mostly 60" though.

Mike

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Post by: tradtusker on September 09, 2008, 03:04:00 PM

56" shrew love having that thing in the bush!

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Post by: Pointer on September 09, 2008, 07:42:00 PM

Either a 62" Robertson, a 64" Blacktail or a 64" Wes Wallace

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Post by: pseman on September 09, 2008, 09:15:00 PM

58" and 60"

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Post by: Tom L on September 09, 2008, 10:12:00 PM

64" selfbow. First year with this bow.

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Post by: WildmanSC on September 09, 2008, 10:23:00 PM

62" Dale Dye T/D recurve, 62" Crow Creek Black Feather T/D hybrid longbow, 62" Cooks Mountain Archery El Puma one piece hybrid longbow.

Bill

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Post by: Benjy on September 09, 2008, 10:45:00 PM

62" take down, just feels right

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Post by: gak on September 09, 2008, 11:10:00 PM

62" Predator Longbow, 64" Samick Verna Longbow, 60" RER takedown recurve, and 58" Red Wing Slim Line recurve.

Greg

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Post by: LUCKY MAN on September 09, 2008, 11:31:00 PM

64" Only

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Post by: DBerrard on September 09, 2008, 11:43:00 PM

Good marketing tool here? :D

64"

Regards,
Dave

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