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Title: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: the force on July 14, 2009, 10:54:00 AM
Anybody have one do they shoot good know handshock let me know.
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: BONE on July 14, 2009, 11:53:00 AM
Evan,Quinn makes a good solid bow,they shoot well and there is enough mass in the riser to prevent hand shock.-----------Bone
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: the force on July 14, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
Thanks Bone
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: Shape Shifter on July 14, 2009, 12:06:00 PM
Quinn makes some of the best bows you can get in that price range. Beautifully made and great shooters.
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: the force on July 14, 2009, 12:13:00 PM
Thanks for the input im thinking of getting one
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: buckster on July 14, 2009, 12:56:00 PM
I have a lefty Quinn Longhorn and do not feel even the slightest hint of hand shock.  Excellent bows from great people!
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: JC on July 14, 2009, 12:58:00 PM
Although I don't own one, I have shot a couple and they are indeed the best value for the $ on the market.
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: Shifting Shadow on July 14, 2009, 07:31:00 PM
Never had the pleasure of shooting a Longhorn. But have had a Stallion and getting another soon. The Stallion is a rare breed - a combination of good shooting characteristics, durability and economy.
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: nchunter on July 15, 2009, 09:57:00 AM
I had a Quinn Longhorn for about two years now.  Was shooting it just last night!  Performance is very good for the price.  

I'd give the workmanship of the limbs an A+.  However, I'd only give the riser a C.  Quinn doesn't spend near enough time shaping the handle portion in my opinion.  Very blocky and fat - like holding a 2x2 board.  Also the shelf is about a 1/2" thick and high above your hand.

Fortunately there's plenty of actionwood in the handle to work with.  I shaped mine to my liking with a fine microplane (you can buy it at Woodcraft - it's an awesome tool) and now it fits my hand just great now!  I lowered the shelf about 3/8" too.
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: ronp on July 15, 2009, 03:05:00 PM
Not trying to hijack this thread, but Joe, can you post some pics of your re-shaped riser? Thanks - ronp
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: the force on July 15, 2009, 03:53:00 PM
Rons right post a few pics so we can see the new riser
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: nchunter on July 17, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
Unfortunately I didn't take any "before and after" photos, and I'm not sure you would really be able to see much of a difference in a photo anyway.  Basically, the front of the riser where your fingers go still had corners on it, so I rounded the front.  The palm area was very fat, so I thinned that down.  It was also very fat where my thumb was, so I grooved that area.

Keep in mind I have small-to-medium sized hands.  If you have large hands I don't don't think you'll mind the riser much as is, except for maybe the squarish front.
Title: Re: Quinn Longhorn??
Post by: 2treks on July 17, 2009, 01:25:00 PM
I will be listing a righty stallion for sale soon. it has been fishing twice. very good bows. pm me if interested.