What I am looking for is a 3 piece td longbow with a substantial recurve type riser and a generous sight window. I am currently shooting a Firefly which I really love but I have trouble shooting it real consistently. One problem I have is the sight window is not as large as I would like and it distracts me and causes me problems when trying to anchor and pick a spot. I was a recurve shooter previously and always favored heavier, more substantial risers. The Firefly is very quiet and launches an arrow with authority but I am thinking I may be able to find a 3 piece td longbow that performs as well but has a more substantial riser and larger sight window. The looking I have done so far has me wondering about a Brackenbury Non Typical (although there is a long wait time) or a Zipper. Any suggestions or comments are welcomed. Thanks.
Rampart!!!
Black Widow PSA, sorry I didn't ready LB. My vote changes for a Dan Toelke
... An RER LX would fit your taste.....
Dan -
Take a look at Bob Lee Archery. They are a sponsor here. I shot one of their 3 piece longbows last weekend at the Chester shoot and was so impressed that I ordered one before I left. Rob (Bob's son) tells me that delivery is about 5 weeks.
Danny
RER all the way, and don't look back.
Watch for a B or C riser Morrison Shawnee. Hard to beat a Morrison!
The Bob Lee has a nice recurve riser
for there longbows and so does Zipper
both would be a good choice.
Northern Mist, Witbeck ........
Don't rule out looking at a Cari-bow.
The zippers are nice I don't know a whole lot bout them but I shot a fellas at a shot awhile back and liked it are you looking for the high wrist grip as well with it the bow or a low
Pronghorn should be in thevrunning. Herb makes a great bow and mine loves to travel back east forbwhitetails
Dan Toelke .....PHENOMINAL !!! @ MONTANABOWS.COM
Love me some bob lee as well :)
I've owned some of the above mentioned,
I'll get a new bow and shoot it exclusively for a couple months.Really get connected w/ it.
Then I'll pull out the Habu triple carbon longbow and w/ the first shot I'll be wondering why I bought that other bow!
I know Chris is overpriced and a waiting list that's ridiculous but his bow is a stept ahead IMO.
Hornes Mountain Recurve
Oops sorry saw the word "Longbow" after I posted. But Hornes makes longbows too.
My objective has been to own one hybrid(which has been a dream), one great fitting recurve, one compatible short LB for blind hunting and one special 'D' shaped bow. My goal has been to own four completely different bows which provide four completely different enjoyable experiences.
The three pc hybrid w/LB limbs' slot has been sealed for quite some time. I had shot a buddies bow over several years and each time the experience was the same. This bow at even 10#'s heavier than my desired draw wt was quite discernably more comfortable than any of my high end bows which I had shot 1000's of times. Bow fit is extremely personal and this one happened to be a Habu. Emptied my stable to fund a Vyperkahn w/triple carbon LB limbs. Familiarity with the Habu served to make this a biased calculated risk. The challenges of filling the other slots are still ahead of me.
I'm liking my Kota Prairie Nomad. It's one of those bows that I always shoot well. Some of my other bows require a few shots to get in the groove. Pick my Kota, and the arrows just go where they are supposed to from the first shot. Doesn't have the recurve type riser, though. Does have a nice grip, though.
Check out the new Liberty Edge. Liberty bows is a sponsor here. Ken
Dan, the new Robertson 3 piece longbow looks like just what your looking for and his wait time is usually under 6 months. I think it's called the Raven Styk. I'm thinking about getting one myself.
Travis
Dan,
I agree with the others who have mentioned Bob Lee. Very generous site window, and if you are looking for more mass in the riser then the Bicentennial model might be something to consider. I had one and it was right up there in performance and shootability.
The Zippers have a larger site window too. The one I had had a very comfortable pistol grip and was very quiet. What really surprised me about the Zipper was how light in the hand it was for a 3 piece bow. I also had a RER, and it too was a great performer and looker with a great grip and longer site window. Lots of good choices out there.
Zipper fits your description,I've got one with two sets of limbs fast,quiet and the riser grip fits like a glove.
I have to throw in Foley. Ron makes a fine bow.
Lippe
I have two Libertys neither are take downs but are exceptional in the quality department. Allen puts in that kind of attention to details. I would not hesitate to own any Liberty.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I am taking a look at some of those bows suggested and I will report back if I buy one. In the meantime keep the suggestions coming!
Randy Morin Hi-Breed. The sight window is not what i would call large but these bows are excellent shooters. I am messing with one as i type this. I Am loving it.
Bob Lee. Wicked quick. Instantly becomes part of your bow hand. Beautiful and classy looking. Quiet. Smooth as a 16 year old Highland.
I know for a fact that "Ric O'Shay" has been opposed to the 3 piece longbow for years. Just not traditional enough for him. If he purchased a 3 piece Bob Lee longbow, and I know he did, cause I was there, then I would have a tough time not recomending the new Bob Lee LB. My man "Ric O'Shay" knows his bows, and he don't buy junk. Better give them a look, I know I will. :campfire:
look at the hill country K-2. i own on and it is awesome.
Check out Foley Bows and Dryad.I own 1 of each.Excellent bows great craftsmenship and shooters.
Zipper or Stalker. They look great, shoot great, and both are fine bowyers that will listen to what you want and do their best to build it for you.
Another Vote for the Hornes Combo Hunter L/B, Man I liked that Bow !! Very Sleek ....