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Title: Morrison Recurves
Post by: BrownA5 on September 26, 2011, 07:12:00 AM
I have been looking at Morrison recurves for a while now.  Am considering purchasing a Shawnee recurve "A" riser with "B" limbs which would give a 56" inch bow, around 45# at 27" draw.   Can anyone give me their input/experience with Morrison recurves?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Tater 2 on September 26, 2011, 08:04:00 AM
Do a search here and I think you will find all the info you want.

   You won't go wrong with one of Bob's Bows!!
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Guss on September 26, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
PM sent....Thanks, Jr.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: 2 Barrels on September 26, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
I havent owend one the shawnee bows.I have and have had a few of his ILF bows.You may want to talk to Bob about one of them.It makes things alot easier down the road if you want to change draw weight or bow length.And Bobs a great guy to deal with.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: BowMIke on September 26, 2011, 09:16:00 AM
I have four Morrison Shawnees. I prefer the longbow, but with the Shawnee you can have the best of both worlds with different limbs available for bot longbow and recurve. I also have a Morrison ILF, which is also very hard to beat.
Either way I am sure you will be very happy!
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: robtattoo on September 26, 2011, 09:52:00 AM
Best bows in the world.

Period.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: leatherneck on September 26, 2011, 09:55:00 AM
I also draw 27". I'm not a big fan of the shorter bows. I prefer the 60" (A-riser,D-limbs) But once you find what set-up you like then it's all good from there. I love my Morrisons!!!!!

If you deicde to order a new one then deal with the boss(Barb). Bob's just a mean,old guy!  :laughing:
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Horne Shooter on September 26, 2011, 10:34:00 AM
PM sent
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: buckracks7 on September 26, 2011, 11:03:00 AM
My favorite is the Cheyenne. A riser and C limbs.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: WRV on September 26, 2011, 11:14:00 AM
I am a fan of Morrison for sure!  Have an ILF being made that should be here soon. My hunting rig is a Shawnee A riser with D longbow limbs. My fav recurve is my Cheyenne A riser with 2 sets of c and one set of d limbs.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: joe vt on September 26, 2011, 11:31:00 AM
i have a cheyenne 'A' riser with 'C' limbs. its an awesome bow! i had at one time some 'A' limbs making a 56" bow. it was the best 56" recurve i have ever owned. i miss those limbs.


i have not shot a shawnee but i never heard a bad word about that model. you will be impressed with a morrison.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: KentuckyTJ on September 26, 2011, 11:37:00 AM
Go with the foam core recurve limbs. Good stuff!
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: NoCams on September 26, 2011, 11:50:00 AM
joe vt, I have a set of diamond back skinned 48lbs @ 28" "A" carbon foam recurve limbs in the classifieds right now and half price over new ones. They are 9.9 out of 10.

Bob's bows are awesome and if and when I want another 3 piece bow it will be a Morrison. As Rob said above Bob's are simply one of the best there is out there. Fine gent as well !
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Spurs on September 26, 2011, 02:12:00 PM
I love Bob's bows and the Shawnee is one of my favorites.  Saying this, I do not like the Shawnee as a recurve.  I prefer the cheyenne or ilf for the recurve limbs.  The shawnee feels more and has a design more like a longbow.  

Now the crazy part is that I do like the longbow limbs on my ilf?  It just feels really good and smooth, and is super quiet.

My Cheyenne with the B riser is my favorite recurve.  I think the ilf risers are basically the same as the cheyenne.  My ilf's are the mini's.  

I agree 100% with Kentucky TJ, Go with the foam core limbs with black glass.  Way smoother and quieter and much less expensive than the carbon foam.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Dirtybird on September 26, 2011, 02:15:00 PM
Great bows and great guy to deal with.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Pierre Lucas on September 26, 2011, 02:21:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Dirtybird:
Great bows and great guy to deal with.
Yep X2... Look at the ILF's models also...best ILF riser IHMO.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Carbonkiller on September 26, 2011, 02:35:00 PM
i'll 2nd what pierre said...best ILF risers and limbs you will ever find. period. all my hunting bows are now morrison ilfs
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Steelhead on September 26, 2011, 03:54:00 PM
I have had quite a few Morrisons.I have a long draw so most of the Morrison recurves I have had  have been 60 inches or 62 inches.I have had the A riser and D limbs and B riser and D limbs in both the Shawnee and Cheyenne.

I might lean toward the Cheyenne personally in the recurve because of the deflexed riser.Especially in a shorter bow like the 56 incher you are interested in.I would look at the C limbs as well on the A riser for a 58 inch bow.

I did have a B riser and B limbs on one Cheyenne and it did not shoot as well for me because of my long draw.Would work for you at 27 though I believe.The B riser will give you more mass weight if you like that?

I currantly have a 15" all phenolic ILF Morrison riser and have shot a few different limbs on it and its very nice.Its drilled for a plunger and elevated rest as well.I have not tried Morrison ILF limbs on it yet.But have shot Tradtech carbon/wood mediums and it was pretty nice at only 58 inches.I have some Dryad Epic recurve limbs coming in XL that should be very nice.Those will make a 62 inch bow on the 15" riser.

Some people prefer the Cheyenne and some prefer the Shawnee riser.I like both of them.I think in a short recurve I would opt for the Cheyenne though with its deflexed riser.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: BrownA5 on September 26, 2011, 09:18:00 PM
Thanks all, this has been very helpful.  I will have to wander back over to Bob's website and check out the different models.  Appreciate the input!
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Over&Under on September 26, 2011, 11:18:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by KentuckyTJ:
Go with the foam core recurve limbs. Good stuff!
A big X2~~~!!
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: thunder1 on October 23, 2011, 01:11:00 PM
You can't go wrong with a Morrison.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: YORNOC on October 23, 2011, 02:49:00 PM
A great bow. I've had several. I'm a big riser nut so I've shyed away from the Morrison going for bigger heavier risers, its just my thing.
But I'm always looking at Bob's bows. Very talented guy, great design,gorgeous work. Up there with the very best of them.
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Froggy on October 23, 2011, 07:04:00 PM
Guss just lowered the price on the Shawnee in the classifieds... Great price on a fine bow !!
Title: Re: Morrison Recurves
Post by: Hawkeye on October 23, 2011, 08:21:00 PM
I have several bows that I really love after years of buying, selling,and trading.

My favorite of all is my Morrison Cheyenne.  I shoot the best of anything I've owned because the grip fits me the very best.  Bob made an extra effort in building it because the thumb I busted years ago caused me a lot of pain when shooting a lot of bows.  He made this one perfect, for me.

Look until you find a riser that fits YOU, but I find Bob Morrison's bows to be at the top of the heap for this ol' farmboy!

Good luck in your search.