Interested in any opinions?
I have both, The RER is a static limb, 62" 49# at 28" and the Asseinheimer is 62 inch 50# at 28".
Both are terrific recurves. As always, everything is subjective and each person is different. I however, seem to shoot my RER more than my Asseinheimer.
Tried the RER, but it did not suit me. It's a very straight handle, almost a reflexed handle, and I like deflexed handles better. Just didn't balance right for me, but there is nothing wrong with the bows, well-made, etc. Never shot or even seen an Assenheimer.
Have had both and the RER shot quieter, smoother, and faster. The newer versions have more of a deflexed riser that the original t/d series. The Arroyo and LX may suit the deflex question.
Not slamming the Assenheimer but the RER's are made and backed by some fine people.
Do not know much about Assenheimer's. I do know about RER's. Family owned and run. They make a quality that they stand behind. Excellent people with which to deal. Thing is you never know till you hold it in your hand and take some shots.
Good Luck!
Another big fan of RER and Kevin. I own a t/d with two sets of limbs that I absolutely love. I also had a longbow that I traded :banghead: because I thought it was too light. Excellent bows, excellent people.
Tried both and I much preferred the Assenheimer. Very quiet bows with decent speed and dead in the hand. Best bet would be to try them both because you may like them both or you may not care for either bow. Good luck!
Never had an RER but I owned two Assenheimers.
Assenheimers have really stout risers. Not big, just a good wt. Excellent fit and finish. Just beautiful and a rocking grip. Super dead in the hand. Powerful limbs. Great price point.
Considered the "Hunter's bow". Very quiet, rock hard finish that is tough to scratch. Arrow cast is great with heavy arrows.
I re-sold my "new to me" Assenheimers for exactly what I paid. So, re-sale is great.
Can't go wrong.
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Also, what is the difference between a Master Hunter and Master Hunter Elite...I assume it's the riser, but what difference is one riser vs the other...I know one is a little longer??
assenheimers are great bows! I think It very well may be one the best bows on the market.when your talking 1 price 2 customer service 3 shootabailty 4 craftmenship 5 quailty I dont know anything about the other fellow bows.other then alot of people shoot them as well.from what I see on this site.
Assenheimer Elite has a different design in the riser...you can sii it if you go to the website. I really enjoy mine and I tell that with the exception of the blackwidow I owned...the assenheimer fits my hand like no other!!
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BTW...never owned an RER...but a great looking bow
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Djanko,
I wish I had my Cocobolo Assenheimer back. It is the second bow on the pictures above. Should not have sold it. Dang it.
Djanko, Don's shop is only about 1.5 hours south of you just west of Mansfield. He is a great guy to do business with. Don and his wife and the greatest. He really stands by his bows. If you call him he would welcome a visit to answer all you questions and show you his shop.
i use to have an RER and they are real sweet to shoot so ya cant go wrong with one of those. just my 10 cents worth.
Had both. Did not care for the RER at all and got rid of it. Really like the Assenheimer. Both are well crafted, quality bows.
If I lived 90 minutes away from Don's shop, I would have been there 89 Minutes ago.
Really like the Assenheimers . Nice bows and good people
Just bought a RER. Fits me great. Smooth to draw, very quiet and quick. Kevin and Sue were great to work with.
Mitch
I own an Assenheimer and have shot a RER. They are both super recurves, but overall, I prefer the feel of the Assenheimer. Don Assenheimer and his wife are super people to deal with. I find that Assenheimers are extremely quiet, great speed and very smooth shooters. My recommendation is to shoot both if possible, before you make your decision. Good luck.
I shot a 58 inch, 63# Assemheimer. Don't know what it is, but that bow felt like a 53 pounder instead of 63. It scaled to 63# too!
Did I mention it was smooth for a short bow at that weight?
Don is 25 minutes up the road and I wish I had the cash to get one of his bows.....
and an ACS and a Black Creek and a Lost Creek and a Thunder Child...that about covers my wish list.
Oh yeah, the original question....get the Assenheimer IF it fits you!
I am getting ready to post a 2008 Assenmheimer for sale. It's 52@26 58". Curly Zebrawood on the back and Rosewood on the belly of the limbs. It has Zebrawood riser with Cocobolo grip in the riser. It is the Master Hunter Elite. Look for it to be posted in the Classifieds. Pics available if interested.
They are both great bows and made by top shelf guys. I have had more than one of both.
Just my .02 pennys worth but the RER with the static limb may be a tick quicker.
They are both well made and will be around for your grandkids.
I don't know anything about the RER but a buddy of mind shoots an assenheimer and he swears by it. I've heard nothing but good about these bows and it's one bow on my wish list.
Thanks guys, sound like I should have one of each and I'll be good to go.
QuoteOriginally posted by djanko:
Interested in any opinions?
opinions of others aren't going to help you one bit.
both are good bows.
the question is, will it work for you?
and only YOU can you can answer that question.
Djanko,
Lot's of good advice, with Rob's above being sage advice, what works for you is what is best.
I have never shot an RER but did trade for an Assemheimer a while ago and dang that sure is a smooth drawing hard hitting bow that I pick up for my goto all of the time. It was made in 91 and is a 66" that pulls about 56# at my 28" draw. Really is a solid bow that shows no signs of tiring. Good luck and hope you find the one that's right for you.
Smooth and hard hitting. Yep, that is an Assenheimer. Oh, add Dead in the Hand, too!