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Title: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: trad_in_cali on February 25, 2012, 04:02:00 PM
Hello, I recently bought a new-to-me Tomahawk, and enjoy shooting it quite a bit. Mostly 3D. Shooting under 40 yds. #40@28, shooting 3 under.
I need a T/D (I'm a lefty, been posting on the classifieds for any T/D at that weight, 2-piece but no luck).
I was thinking of getting the Tomahawk T/D, but I had such a bad customer service experience with 3 Rivers that giving them money irks me.
Any similar T/D bow suggestions?
Thanks!
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: ChrisM on February 25, 2012, 04:04:00 PM
Tons and tons.  I would suggest blackwidow.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: trad_in_cali on February 25, 2012, 04:13:00 PM
I was looking at the PL-X. Like that T/D system, like Big Jim's, (though his waiting list is 9 months).
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: daveycrockett on February 25, 2012, 04:55:00 PM
Yellowdog has a T/D PLX listed here now.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: Possum Head on February 25, 2012, 04:57:00 PM
Watch close for a nice used Thunderchild.If Jim dont sell them all in Birmingham this weekend he may have one in stock. Give him a call.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: WESTBROOK on February 25, 2012, 05:05:00 PM
Marco, The Great Northern Critter Gitter or Lil'Creep with the Jack knife hinge. It folds up but doesnt come apart. Real nice system, Jerry has a pretty short wait time, 8 weeks, better than most.

Eric
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: trad_in_cali on February 25, 2012, 05:09:00 PM
Thanks!
Thanks Eric, hope you enjoy the Classic back! I'm at the range almost everyday, keep the mind busy.
ciao!
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: trad_in_cali on February 25, 2012, 05:10:00 PM
Thanks, I'm left-handed, that's why it's so hard to find one used. Yellowdog's PLX was exactly what I was looking for. Only LH.
Marco
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: Sixby on February 25, 2012, 05:15:00 PM
I have a new left hand EagleWing 3 piece with koa riser that Is in stock. Email sent.

God bless you, Steve
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: trad_in_cali on February 25, 2012, 05:24:00 PM
Thanks Steve, out for a 2-piece, but I'll take the bait and look at pics!
PM sent.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: bowhuntingrn on February 25, 2012, 06:06:00 PM
Have you checked out Bamabow? Similar takedown system and start for $539.00 in the Hunter model I believe. I recently acquired one in trade and really like it.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: trad_in_cali on February 25, 2012, 06:20:00 PM
Yes, but his longbows are straight-limbed, and the D/R Expedition comes as a 62", I do wanted a 64 or 66" for stability in 3D.
Maybe I'll just get on the list for Big Jim. 9 months isn't that long... right?
Marco
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: frassettor on February 25, 2012, 06:54:00 PM
PLX        ;)
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: tecum-tha on February 25, 2012, 07:01:00 PM
Give Keith Chastain a call at  www.worldclassbows.com (http://www.worldclassbows.com)  and ask for his Spike TD model. Waiting time should be short and he'll build everything you want.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: WESTBROOK on February 25, 2012, 07:08:00 PM
Chad Holme Goshawk, he'll put a bow-bolt in it for ya.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: BOHO on February 25, 2012, 07:39:00 PM
Im sorry you had a bad experience with 3 rivers. I have always found them to be fantastic. Good luck in your search
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on February 25, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
I've also got a 3 piece left hand TD in a maple riser you could look at. check out the TG classified or my stock bow page on my web site. I do not build a two piece TD myself, but Steve does.... Kirk

Hey Steve,  Why don't you build this gentleman a a nice two piece?
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: bowhuntingrn on February 27, 2012, 07:02:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by trad_in_cali:
Yes, but his longbows are straight-limbed, and the D/R Expedition comes as a 62", I do wanted a 64 or 66" for stability in 3D.
Maybe I'll just get on the list for Big Jim. 9 months isn't that long... right?
Marco
In the grand scheme of things, absolutely not...but waiting for a bow...that 9 months is gonna seem like f o r e v e r. At least it would to me, of course I've been known to be more than a little impatient. That being said, if it's what you want and you're happy with it in the end, it'll be worth it.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: SpikeMaster on February 27, 2012, 04:37:00 PM
Mohawk longbows.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: Sixby on February 27, 2012, 04:41:00 PM
Holms, Big Jim, Mohawk, Lots to choose from.

Good luck and God bless you, Steve
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: JamesKerr on February 27, 2012, 07:46:00 PM
I would go with the Pl series from black widow as the it shoots extremely similar to the tomahawk. That said I am going to be ordering 3Rivers new 3 piece Tomahawk in a few weeks when I get the money up for it. I can't believe you had a bad experience with them. I would suggest calling them and talking to them as I have never had anything but the BEST service from them.
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: Mike Bolin on February 27, 2012, 08:48:00 PM
Just sent you a pm......stabow has a lefy Widow takedown longbow on the classifieds. Still there as of 5 minutes ago! Good luck. Us lefties got to stick together! Mike
Title: Re: Alternative to Tomahawk longbow?
Post by: Dave Lay on February 29, 2012, 12:45:00 PM
like alot of others  the BW is a great bow with a proven TD system the one Mike refrerred to looks like a dandy if ya can swing it..