Hey all.
I'm thinking of trying a new bow.
I'd like to find a r/d bow that has quite a far forward grip that's around 62-64".
I'm thinking about a shrew pretty hard.
Haven't ever shot one, but they sure seem to have everything I'm looking for.
Also, thinking a reverse handled 3 pc might be a way to go.
Anyone have some good ideas?
Thanks! :thumbsup:
Kanati's are nice also.
If you are going to get it custom made, most bowyers should be able to deliver on the type of grip that you would like.
Blackwidow has something in the works that
s hush hush right now. Will be release next month. Could be what your looking for. 3pc, reverse handled, forward grip...Who knows. Might be worth waiting for the release.
Sixby at Eaglewing might be the the way to go.
QuoteOriginally posted by Zmonster:
Blackwidow has something in the works that
s hush hush right now. Will be release next month. Could be what your looking for. 3pc, reverse handled, forward grip...Who knows. Might be worth waiting for the release.
Thanks for the heads up.
Any idea of a date...? :saywhat:
QuoteOriginally posted by KentuckyTJ:
Kanati's are nice also.
Those Kanatis look a lot like a Shrew in profile.....interesting.
Don't know if they "feel" anything like one though.
Wonder which I'd like more...hhhmmmm
I'd be right at the Max draw of the 60" though.
Wonder if they'd do a 62"?
Thanks!
A Black Creek Banshee is a nice little bow, too.
X2 with going with an EagleWing by Sixby. His bows are great performing bows that are jaw dropping to look at. The Static tips he has in the Talon 11 make for the smoothest draw you'll get.
My 62" Griffin has a pretty forward grip,my buddy had a 64" Griffin.
HOOTS
if ya go to the show in k-zoo in jan you could probably try one there
or your welcome to try mine
kevin
How about JD Berry, the Apollo model. I have a 62" and its absolutely stunning, reasonable build time, smooth, fast and a joy to shoot.
The 62 inch forward handle longbow is a rarer length.Griffin used to make one.Not sure if he still does.The 64 incher is nice at a longer draw.The wait time is painful though.might see about a used one with a wanted add.
Shrew just started offering the 62" Super Shrew I believe fairly recently.I bet that would be nice!
The Berry Appollo is an option.He also offers that bow in a Taipan model that is the same design but cheaper.Its a pretty bow.
A 3 piece Td like a Habu or some of the other similar models available by other bowyers with belly mounted limbs would give you as very forward set grip as well
QuoteOriginally posted by KHALVERSON:
HOOTS
if ya go to the shoe in k-zoo in jan you could probably try one there
or your welcome to try mine
kevin
Thanks for the offer Kevin.
Darn nice of you.
I've got a 45# Savannah if you're ever around the Shelby Gem factory you can stop by and try it out.
Making plans for the K-zoo show this year.
Had to miss it last time...ggrrr..lol
Those JD Berrys sure are lookers.
I don't know if I'd look right shooting such a fancy lookin bow..
I just built Andy Cooper a 62 inch bow with the new limbs I developed for the forward riser three piece. I did mount his on a standard riser. Its a medium D and R but really performs. He could tell you about it.
I am shipping another one to Alaska but they don'thave it yet so no imput.
This limb works great either on a standard riser or a belly mount and is a perfect limb for foam core and carbon.
Thanks for the reccomendations and God bless you all, Steve
Howard Hill Badger is another super smooth and the quietest bow I own.
The Kanati's are a great bow at a great price and Jason is easy to work with.
I haven't tried a Eaglewing or a Hoots yet but I have been watching both very closely. I'm hoping Sixby decides to make a Hunter version of his bow. I'll probably own one if He does.
bretto
Can't believe nobody has mentioned Lost Creek bows. They are hands down the best I have personally shot. Chad is a fine sponsor here. Give him a call before you buy anything. Whatever you decide good luck with your new bow.
If you can wait a couple months and get to Kalamazoo, you can shoot most of the above and get a hands on experience.
62" THUNDERHORN by Duane Jessop.
I am building a hunter version, either longbow. medium d and r or Talon 11 limbs. Grey actionwood and black limb with actionboo cores. top mount or belly mount. Pm for price.
God bless you all, Steve
you might want to check out hill country bows and roman hershberger. He has a beautiful bow called the wildcat that is a forward riser design and it can be fitted with either longbow or recurve limbs. I just purchased the longbow version, the pics are under "the one" on pow wow if you want to take a look at it. It is a super nice bow.
Bob Sarrels makes a great handle forward longbow, I'm very fond of called Blackhills II. He's a sponsor here so take a look at his website, a great bow at a great price. I don't use a 62" but he does make one.
Got to go with the J D Berry. James has been at it a long time, you can see it and fill it in is work.
I'll second the Wildcat by Roman at Hill Country bows. Outstanding workmanship and a great shooting bow.
The Wildcat has a good deal of R/D and the forward handle as you mentioned. There's one in the classifieds right now that's a pretty good deal. 62" and 50#@28".
Black Widow normally releases any new designs the first week of January. Their current "longbow" is a pretty normal hybrid with a not particulary forward handle geometry.
Kanati, Shrew, RER they all make that has that riser that is far forward as you say. Black Widow, I say it will be an ILF rig and they may have LB limbs for it. Shawn
Hill Country Bows
Most of them that have been listed are shorter bows.
Greg starting to make the 62 shrew. I shot one last year at the Kazoo expo and liked it.
Griffin makes some longer bows and they are very nice, but hard to find and long wait. John doesn't make many 62's from what I hear. The 64 is more common and a great bow.
You can get a 62 Kanati. I shot one yesterday. Very nice. The thing was light draw for me and I was real surprised how fast it was shooting my heavy arrows. A Kanati is on my list.
To me the best all around forward handle 3PC TD is the Hill Country Wildcat. Real dead in the hand, quiet, and very good speed for a forward handle. Shoot light and heavy arrows well. The price is right and workmanship excellent. The harvest master is also great in a 1 pc.
Here are a few different forward placed grips i build in long bow and recurve designs.
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Kirk>>>>Posting pics of your bows may come back to haunt you. You may not be able to handle all the orders.
I think Striker makes a Stinger three piece take down that would meet those requirements. Never owned one but have shot them at the deer and turkey expo and they were nice.
Take a look at a Striker Stinger in either a 1 piece or 3 piece.
I shoot a Stinger and they are fantastic shooting bows and Rick is a great guy to deal with.
Stiks
QuoteOriginally posted by Friend:
Kirk>>>>Posting pics of your bows may come back to haunt you. You may not be able to handle all the orders.
That wont hurt my feelings at all bro... I'm still hanging in there with 90-120 wait time. ;)
Zipper ZSR
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Does anyone have a website for a J D BERRY? I've never heard of him. Thank's Dano
http://www.berrygamecalls.com/jd_berry_bows_1.html
Thank's John .Those are some nice looking Bow's.
Zradix-
check out this link:
http://www.kustomkingarchery.com/Bodnik-Bows/products/52/
The QuickStick is on sale and you could draw this one up to 31" with no stacking.