I have always shot recurves and am thinking about trying a long bow, what are some of the smoothest longbows you have had or have?
Right now the smoothest longbow I've shot is a Black Widow PLX that I have. But, I've got a couple of other models coming so, I'll let you know more later. Oh ya, I have a Hornes T/D that is a very smooth shooting 3pc. :thumbsup:
The smoothest that I've drawn is the Acadian Woods Tree Stick. They feel lighter than what the spec says, but you put it on a scale and it's dead on....they are butter!
Mike
Cant say, but there sure are a LOT of good ones these days. What one guy dont like is just what the next guy is looking for.
For me its Northern Mist(any model) and the not-so-long-bow Super Shrew, both are real sweet!
Eric
The smoothest longbow I have shot is the Cari-bow Featherhorn with a Pronghorn LB not far behind. Ken
i really like grizzlylongbows : smooth and fast, not to mension mike is a great guy to do business with.a real down to earth guy. :campfire:
Well we are all going to tell you what we like. I love the Bamas from Bama Bows. I don't think you can beat them for the money. I liked mine enough to put the recurve down for good.
The Dwyer Dauntless is a sweet shooting bow. The Black Widow PLX. Northern Mist Baraga, etc.
Smoothest that I've shot and have = Pronghorn, Bowyer = Herb Meland.
J.D. berry tai pan. shot alot of longbows,but nothing better. James has been making bows for a long time. great guy to deal with.
Big River by John McDonald of Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
the smoothest I have ever shot was an A&H ACS
I would have to got with the Horne's combo hunter 3-pc.
I have been shooting a recurve for around 35+ years and the Fox Royal crown was the smoothest and easiest longbow to switch to so far
ACS CX is as smooth and quiet as it gets. The top bows are separated by personal preferences and marketing; you need to shoot lots of them-many bowyers offer a try before you buy program.
For real longbows as I define them (longbow risers and "D" shaped when strung), my favorite is the Border Griffon. If you are talking semi-recurves or hybrids then there are many a bit smoother but they don't capture that "longbow feeling" for me. Great bows though!
LimbLover is right - we're each going to give you our preference. I like Howard Hill longbows.
Whatever you get, learn how to hold it correctly - depending on grip style, it *probably* shouldn't be held like you hold your recurves.
Alot of the bows today are smooth drawing, but the feel on release can be quite different. The deflex/reflex bows feel more like the recurve to me. I like the looks and feel of a d-shaped bow.
I'm going to chime in with my pick: Lynn Harrelson Achery. :archer:
Mike Treadway, Black Creek, and Big Jim all make some excellent bows for a reasonable price; don't think you can go wrong with either of them. Do a search on these guys here and you will find some great reviews on each. If at all possible, shoot before you buy. Mike does not have a website, so you can get his # from me or someone else on TG if you decide to go that route (just send PM). The other guys have websites. Whatever you decide, these guys are definitely worth checking into.
21st Century and Fox are both very smooth in the draw cycle.
My favorite is the Morrison Shawnee longbow! Quick, smooth, and quiet.
To date the two I like are Fedora and Morrison. I have a Shafer coming in the Fall - then we'll see.
A&H ACS top of my list,also been playing w/ a Chad Holm -Holm-Made,smooth as silk & very reasonable.
I own Dan Toelke D bows and a Whip and have yet to find their equals. That said I have shot some nice bows by other bowyers and I was especially impressed by the J.D. Berry and Bob Morrison bows that I shot, both very smooth and beautiful as well. If memory serves, they were a Taipan and Cougar respectively.
Mohawk and Howard Hill.
I love my Toelke Whip also. But as everyone has already said there are alot of great ones out there.
If you want smooth go foam cores.
Mahantango
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Well I don't own one, but have shot a MOAB and that's on the top of my "gotta get" list. It really felt good to me...good luck.
QuoteThe top bows are separated by personal preferences and marketing; you need to shoot lots of them
Best answer I've seen.
My personal favorite is the Chek-Mate Crusader. Mine is 66", 66@30.5", and gains 2.5 pounds per inch out to at least 31".
I've yet to draw a bow that was any smoother, especially at that draw weight. At lower poundages, you can expect 1.5 to 2 pounds per inch.
Chad
As for me it is definitely a Frank SanMarco long bow.
Just got on here, thanks for all the replys, i highly respect each one.
I have shot and owned more than a few.My personal opinion wold be my Mohawk and my Toelke Whip.glen
John McCullough's Griffin longbow. Very smooth, very fast.
I personally loved the selfwood bow. Looks and shoots like a traditional bow should. The straight limbed bow may be the perfect instinctive shooting weapon. Loved them all. Until the elbow(bow arm)gave out. I thought I was done shooting longbows forever. Would still go to the shoots but couldn't shoot due to the pain. Went back to the recurve but it doesn't hold the same joy for me. The reflex/deflex design saved the day. I was able to drop bow weight and diminish hand shock to the point I could again enjoy the sport. Now the 3pc RF/DF longbow w/ a heavy riser section helps even more. While I dislike the recurve size riser, for a longbow, one can't argue w/ the performance and comfort.
Which one is the smoothest? All of them. They are what they are and we love them for what they are.
A Robertson Mystical 65# @ 28 .
I have shot alot of longbows and I now own a griffin and a dryad orion both great bows but I shoot and like the orion by far.
I'll second the Orion. I'd add the Kota Prairie Nomad, and of course my Kanati.
well there u have it . now you know just what to buy right ?lol :knothead:
go to some shoots and see if the other guys will let u try some out boyers usually will from there its all about what you can afford. gl :bigsmyl:
ACS -the smoothest I have ever shot,followed by 21st century.
My St. Joe is BUTTERY smooooooooooooth!!!!!!
My Windstorm was my best. My most recent was a Big Jim. Really liked that one but I'm searching again.
I'm smitten with my tukey creek however i'm open to a chimera
My two piece TD Wes Wallace Royal @66" with bamboo limb cores is smooooth! My Toelke Whip @64" ain't either!!
:archer: MOHAWK!
A&H ASC smoothest bow I have ever shot in 25 years. One reason you can go from a 53@ bow to a ASC@47# and get the same speed or faster. They shoot an arrow very flat.
I'd have to say the smoothest drawing longbows that I have shot is the Chek-Mate Crusader and the Mohawk. Two very differet styles of bows but both very smooth.
BOB
My favorites...
T/D: Morrison Shawnee 62" (A-Riser and E-Limbs), foam core or carbon foam.
1-Piece: Probably have to go with the Thunderstick MOAB 60", and right there is the Morrison Cougar 60" maybe 62".
Honorable mention would be the ACS-CX, would love to try one of their all carbon ACS-ACX.
Anybody shoot the tomahawk from 3Rivers?
I had one for a while traded it before I learned o shoot right. I wish I still had it.
There are no flies on a Pronghorn not butter smooth but smooth, quick and quiet.
D
I have Hill's, Widow's, ACS-CX, and 3RA Tomahawk's. All are great bows. They are all different - that's the special part of it. H