Your money-maker, meat-in-the-freezer, life-on-the-line, GOT-to-make-the-shot, "GO TO" stick bow ....
My Cari-Bow Peregrine! :)
Since I have two Blacktail take down recurves, my 37# Blacktail TD recurve is my preferred choice.
lookin' good ... !
oh yeah, we're winnin' now! :laughing:
HIlls style one piece !
the "aggressive r/d, reflexed limb tips (think: MOAB)" are recurves in my opinion. MOAB is a great bow but if the limbs are REcurved then they're "recurves!" IMOHO! :bigsmyl: Some of these bows even have recurve grips etc. I like them all however! :D :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Curveman:
the "aggressive r/d, reflexed limb tips (think: MOAB)" are recurves in my opinion. MOAB is a great bow but if the limbs are REcurved then they're "recurves!" IMOHO! :bigsmyl: Some of these bows even have recurve grips etc. I like them all however! :D :thumbsup:
most folks call it a 'longbow' if only the string loops touch the limb nocks, irregardless of the braced limb curve .... to each their own! :D
Rob, y'all need to get outide & go bowfishing Brother! :laughing:
Lost Creek Longbow now. Perfect bow in my eyes...
As I practice it is looking like Bear TD Supreme, A handle at 48 #'s or Predator Anniversary at 48 #'s. I own only 1 longbow but I don't shoot it.
northern mist! its simple
Lost Creek Long Bow ... It's my go to :)
I have taken game with both and would take my longbow hunting anyday. The way you made that statment though I had to choose my recurve.
rose oak recurve. It just shoots so good I always end up selling every other bow I get.
Since it is the only one that I have Blue Ridge Snowy Mountain recurve.
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob DiStefano:
QuoteOriginally posted by Curveman:
the "aggressive r/d, reflexed limb tips (think: MOAB)" are recurves in my opinion. MOAB is a great bow but if the limbs are REcurved then they're "recurves!" IMOHO! :bigsmyl: Some of these bows even have recurve grips etc. I like them all however! :D :thumbsup:
most folks call it a 'longbow' if only the string loops touch the limb nocks, irregardless of the braced limb curve .... to each their own! :D [/b]
True, I know the "traditional" definition over here but it's not one I subscribe too. I prefer the one they use in many of the European tourneys where the longbow in this case has to maintain a continuous "D" shape when strung and not be cut to center. Of course, they don't even call them "longbows" over there but "American Flatbows" if they even have a shelf, but I'm fine with "longbow" over here. There are some "hybrids/longbows" where you have to dang near strain your eyes to tell it's not a recurve! I'm fine though if no one here shares my definition-it really is just an opinion/preference. I think I'm just tired of "look at my new longbow" posts and seeing a Bob Lee "longbow" or something similar. Again, GREAT bows-they just don't give ME the feeling of a longbow that I seek when I shoot one. I don't call a sports car a sports car if it doesn't have a stick. Some do. Peace!
I think one of my favorite quotes on this subject was the guy (whose name I wish I could remember) who said: "Hybrids are for people who want to say they shoot a longbow without ever having to shoot a longbow!" May not be entirely true-but funny! :D
I don't think they are recurves...I think they are hybrids. Not hybrid longbows...Hybrids.
Now that I own a couple of Mohawks, my recurve just seems to gather dust.
reflex deflex longbow, every time
When I hunt a tree stand, ground blind or sit with my Ghillie suit on I shoot best with a recurve. For me it is better for the planned shot at standing game like deer.
For quicker shooting on fast shots at things like rabbits, I seem to shoot my R/D longbows better. I prefer them for stalking hunts on hogs, javalina and the like.
I have pheasant hunted a few times with my bows and the one Hill style Martin ML-10 I have is the best for shooting at fast jumping targets on the wing.
Had to pick the take-down recurve the way the poll was worded, but each of the bows I have is a tool tailor made for a specific job, or hunting situation.
OkKeith
my Fox Royal crown longbow saweet shooter smooth and Quick :bigsmyl:
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Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
oh yeah, we're winnin' now! :scared:
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
Cari-bow Peregrine uhhhhh... hybrid. I don't dare to say longbow now..... :help:
Would have been a recurve, but then a couple of Kanati's moved in.......
Been killing recently with my HH "Wild Boar" but just received a new TD HH "Redman" that will be my go to bow this year. Need a little blood on my "Redman" so it won't feel out of place when resting with my other Hill bows. :archer2:
Add another recurve to the count!
QuoteOriginally posted by Flying Dutchman:
Cari-bow Peregrine uhhhhh... hybrid. I don't dare to say longbow now..... :help:
:thumbsup:
A couple months ago I would have to say my Morrison Shawnee recurve. But as of late, I have to side with my Shawnee with longbow limbs on it.
Looks like those recurve guys need some emotional support.Maybe feeling less than the longbow guys,when you get big you guys can get a longbow...LOL :goldtooth: You know Im kidden dont you.
interesting results, so far!
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Originally posted by robtattoo:
Rob, y'all need to get outide & go bowfishing Brother! :thumbsup:
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Originally posted by Curveman:
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Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
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Originally posted by Curveman:
the "aggressive r/d, reflexed limb tips (think: MOAB)" are recurves in my opinion. MOAB is a great bow but if the limbs are REcurved then they're "recurves!" IMOHO! :bigsmyl: Some of these bows even have recurve grips etc. I like them all however! :D :wavey:
QuoteOriginally posted by ishoot4thrills:
quote:
Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
oh yeah, we're winnin' now! :scared:
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
no way, dude - longbows RULE! :laughing: hey! what am i laughing about? this is
serious stuff ... NOT! :D
QuoteOriginally posted by OkKeith:
When I hunt a tree stand, ground blind or sit with my Ghillie suit on I shoot best with a recurve. For me it is better for the planned shot at standing game like deer.
For quicker shooting on fast shots at things like rabbits, I seem to shoot my R/D longbows better. I prefer them for stalking hunts on hogs, javalina and the like.
I have pheasant hunted a few times with my bows and the one Hill style Martin ML-10 I have is the best for shooting at fast jumping targets on the wing.
Had to pick the take-down recurve the way the poll was worded, but each of the bows I have is a tool tailor made for a specific job, or hunting situation.
OkKeith
i worded the poll just so you HAD to pick ONE bow type, just ONE! sneaky, ain't i? :D
7 recurves can't be wrong. By the time your "quarry" hears the "SLAP"...it's tooooo late....recurves ROCK....my opinion..should be yours too....LOL.There's a reason they call em' LONGbows.....cuz' the leave you longing for a recurve! (easy boys...just joking)...john
RECURVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My go-to bow has always been a recurve , that said I'm looking for a longbow now . What does that say about me ?
You've come to your senses. :laughing:
It's all good!
What's an "off-season"? Is that something recurve shooters participate in???? :bigsmyl:
Recurve.
Brack Legend.
John
Kwyk Styk 'curve :archer2:
Gotta be one of the Wes Wallace Royal's.......But, a new (1960) Howatt Catalina just showed up so we'll see as soon as I get a string on it.
BS
I just looked at the latest results: 9%, 22%, 30%, and 40%. Guess which one is the 40%!??! Yeah, you got it, RECURVE!
But I gotta admit, that Beeler hybrid I sold several months ago sure was a shooter! :archer: :p
Where are all my Hill style brethren ?
C'mon, I know we are an exclusive mob and have more style and flair than everyone else ... but don't be shy ...
Otherwise Rob is gonna go off on his Mohawk tangent again...
C'mon Mudd ...ya can't sit on the fence all day ...!!! I know Vince's Mohawk classic is nice but we Hill shooters need to band together ....
We endure handshock for a reason...to win polls like this ... :goldtooth:
I can't vote . I do not have a off season and some times I take both with me.hill type self bow and my recurve.
I will chime in here with recurve. I am drawn to the longbow though not exactly sure why, With the longbow I have I will admit that I am very consistent with it(cant hit a thing).
I'm with Robtatoo...June is for giving the bow a rest and all free time is chasing smallmouth and largmouth bass.....oh yeah...my Kempf Stealth curve.
:saywhat: :nono:
takedown recurve because that's all i have.
Shawnee with Dakota LONGBOW limbs... or a MOAB...
"American Flatbow"... I think I like that terminology. ;) Whatever you want to call them, they are what I like! :thumbsup:
hmmmm .....
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Robertson Vision Falcon; however, I have a MOAB on the way-should get it in July. It is my latest attempt to make a longbow my go-to. :banghead:
All I have now are two Martin Visions but I'm about to change that. I want a take down recurve.
My favoties are my McCullough "Griffins". I enjoy hunting and just shooting them.
Been shooting recurves for about 15 years now, mostly a GN superghost, going to have to vote for aggresive longbow though, new Javaman Tanjavur has spoiled me, just love to shoot it. Will be my go-to bow for some time, it just shoots so well for me, smooth, fast, hits where I'm looking, and the grip is perfect for me. Todd
60" Zipper "SXT" recurve :thumbsup:
Bill
I have both recurves and longbows,but my goto bow is without my Predator Custom Classic. I enjoy shooting my longbows, but, for some reason I just can't get the accuracy from them that I can with a recurve. I also like my Martin Dreamcatcher :campfire:
Joe,
I'm Not so sure I agree with with you on this :bigsmyl:
(Joe Skip...I'm with Robtatoo...June is for giving the bow a rest and all free time is chasing smallmouth and largmouth bass.....oh yeah...my Kempf Stealth curve.)
June 2010...Doc
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PS: Shrew long/shortbow ;)
Morrison Dakota
It's in a class by itself.
J/K- put it in whatever category it fits.
Hill bow all the way.
Longbows for me mild r/d or wild r/d. Just curious, if a longbow with a recurve handle is really a recurve then, is a recurve with a longbow handle really a longbow?
QuoteOriginally posted by HATCHCHASER:
Longbows for me mild r/d or wild r/d. Just curious, if a longbow with a recurve handle is really a recurve then, is a recurve with a longbow handle really a longbow?
shirly ya jest. :D
to each their own, but imho it's a "longbow" if the string only touches the limb nocks. grips are grips and can be of any size or shape or whatever. ditto for the limb cores, dimensions and shapes!
with 285 votes tallied, it looks like an average of 60% longbow and 40% recurve, with an even 50/50 between 1pc and t/d.
I prefer a long stick any time.
Started with recurves.
Tried a longbow..liked it.
Still shooting longbows.
57Lb predator recurve with a impact riser. I find this good all round hunting bow. :)
QuoteOriginally posted by Zradix:
Started with recurves.
Tried a longbow..liked it.
Still shooting longbows.
Me too! :campfire:
wow, old thread brought back.
Zipper SXT nothing fits me better
Yep. Old.
And I didn't see "American Flatbow" listed as a choice. :biglaugh:
My go to bow, pretty much since I got it, is a three piece take down radical reflex longbow, hybrid,recurve...anyone who owns an RER LXR will understand what I am talking about
DDave
Recurve for me. Just shoot them better. Could be because that is what I grew up shooting. Have tried longbows, but keep coming back to the recurve. My go to bow these days is a Howatt Hunter. :archer2: It may be 49 years old, but it still shoots better than I can.
A standard glass model Osage and Cocobolo Centaur has been my "go to" for years now.
Longbow 59%
Recurve 41%
Love my longbows, but if I could only have one it would be my 56" Bruin one piece recurve.
I am thinking....The end results change depending upon your current stable.
ChuckC
If everyone found that one bow that fits these criteria and stuck with that one bow, the bow makers would go broke. I have ten of them and they are all different in one or more ways. The must make the shot criteria, in the end, is always more up to me than the bow.
64" 63# Great Northern Critter Gitter. It has been my hunting bow for 7 years now. I cant miss with it unless im shooting at a 5x6 Bull elk at 25 yds
My Liberty Edge 66" 52lbs R/D longbow
JD Berry American Semi-Longbows
Agressive R/D, 1 pc or takedown, WOOHOO!! Longbows either way, love a good Hill too. I am a "longbowman". Though I have a soft spot for Border Hex recurves also.
2 Piece R/D LB
I have 2 Hills that I go to. My 65# Wesley Special was all I used till an injury caused me to step down in draw weight. Now my 55# Cheetah is my current choice.
I was a bit surprised to see that the poll suggests most Trad Gang members are longbow guys. I would have guessed recurves would lead the parade.
shot longbows for 20yrs, a year ago i picked up a used recurve, and sold all my longbows but one, and that will be going up soon, recently picked up a Blacktail Snakebit, now i think all my bows could go, its awesome!
I think it is important to define what a longbow is. When a longbow is a D-shape bow, with no or little r/d, I am a recurve- man.
But modern longbows come very close to recurves. I have a hard time to choose between modern high r/d longbows, like hybrids, and recurves. At the moment I prefer 3 pce recurves. But I also love my hybrid.
The " old fashioned" D- shape straight longbows are not my cup of thee.
So I guess I am more a recurve- man.
I shoot both!! I build Osage Cherokee Flat bows (hence the Nickname Hedgeapple) and own several recurves. each has a purpose. like a box full of tools!
Hedgeapple
for crying out loud someone sound off the straight limbed rally cry! these high-tech stick shooters are taking the lead again 8^(
I shoot both recurves and R/D longbows (3pc) . My Caribow (Silver Fox) has been with me for the fall daily hunts and really enjoy it! I just enjoy shooting bows and have fun with the one I have in hand,but must say I voted longbow!
I agree with you 4dogs, but shot timing at game is more difficult than just shooting groups at a target.
Toelke Whip.
I wish we could have voted both LB & Recurve?
I like them both.
My "go-to" bow is my Assenheimer recurve, however I will be spending a lot of time this year with my new Hill Country K-2. :thumbsup:
I'm with Ben, One pc Hill :thumbsup:
Listening to all the chatter, I would have thought the poll results would have been in the neighborhood of 90% hill type.
Sherwood forest must not be that crowded after all. :dunno:
QuoteOriginally posted by Ben Maher:
HIlls style one piece !
X2
So far, for me, one piece recurves have the highest tally. I switched to hybrid bows for a bit but now I'm back to recurves.
Saxon Longbows suit me fine. I own five of them in different draw weights and can hunt bunnies to elk.
Up until last Friday I would have said my TD Blacktail recurve without hesitation. Then my new Schafer Silvertip one-piece recurve came in the mail. Now I'm not so sure... :saywhat:
BW PL or PA. A toss up.
Awwwww do I gotta pick one?? I shoot both and don't discriminate! But since my Kodiak mag is my newest I'll say recurve this time!! Tomorrow could be self bow.
Larrydawg
My Stacey Groscup series Zipper recurve
Currently my selfmade Scythian bow, but I prefer Asian recurves generally.
Kanati.
If I had to pick one to be my only bow, I really don't know which one would win. I refuse to make that decision until (and if) I have to. Right now, I'm alternating limbs on my RER LXR between recurve and aggresive D/R longbow limbs, but I love shooting my "D" type mild D/R Border Griffon and Mohawk too.
Ask me again when I have to sell all but one to buy groceries.