Due to a recent change in shooting style and softening of my stubborness, I have come to realize my current bow is just a bit too much for me to shoot dead on everytime. I'm piddling with the idea of getting a new bow but I'm a bit picky on such things so here's the criteria.
Tillered for three under.
Draw weight something like 53@28 so it will be around 52 or so at my draw.
58 or so inches long to accommodate my near verticle bow positioning.
Good quality no frills bow but still custom.
I don't have a preference on whether it's a recurve or longbow.
Who do I need to look to to build me this bow?
Thanks guys
Black widow pch x. mine still amazes me every time i pick it up and points rite where i look, smooth, fast. and ashbel grip is awesome.
A Zipper 60 inch long bow,carbon foam limbss should do the trick.
If you have a price point in mind, I'd add that. Lots of good bows fit your criteria....some are $300 and some are $1300
Take a look at Cari-Bow
Dan Toelke
For my first custom bow was and still is my Dwyer Endeavor you can find them in the sponsors list up top they are great to work with and build a great bow!
predator hunter or classic
or a zipper zsr or sxt
both bowyers build exceptional products that are quick, quiet and stable
I really like my bob lee t/d. I've never shot there longbows or one piece recurves but I'm sure there awesome as well
The answer may be as simple as a lite set of limbs for your current riser.
I have two bows from Lewis Hollow Archery,and really like them. One is a take down recurve and the other is a one piece recurve. Call Chris Sparks and he will talk with you and make sure you get what you want,and he is pretty cheap compared to others. He starts at $650.
Can't go wrong with a Morrison ILF
I forgot to include a few things like always haha.
1. I want to stay with a takedown if possible but I dont have an issue with a one piece.
2. a healthy sized sight window if that makes sense.
Looks like a buyers market right now in the classifieds.
You know, there's nothing wrong with dropping down to a 45# or even less, if you need to. That is more than enough to kill a hog or a deer. Lighter will be better when you're working on your form. There is always a market for bows in that range, so you really won't be out any money, if you decide to sell it later on.
Zipper, Longwalker, Stalker.
I'm in love with my 58" recurve from St Joe River bows. It's very smooth and built for hunting. Fully custom, but fits me perfectly as I'm likewise not looking for a lot of frivolous frills...I like solid performance and built to work. That's what I got.
Honestly, too many good bows to list. What I DO have to say....is congrats! And welcome to the world of accuracy! Now that you've accepted you are overbowed, your shooting is going to drop your jaw at a proper weight! You have just overcome one of the biggest obstacles in trad archery.
If I were going to break away from my Black Widow bows, I'd look into Bigfoot, Eagle Wing, or Acadian Woods. Good bows, very well made, great reputations. And from what I hear, Bigfoot and Eagle Wing are very custom, but not hugely expensive.
How about an ILF setup... it lends itself to your vertical shooting style and with a 4 to 5#s of weight adjustment you can dial in your optimum weight?
There are a bunch of sponsors here that make some fine ILF equipment. I think Bob Morrison hunts with his ILF set up? Dryad, Zipper, Black Creek are all sponsors here and make fine bows...
Good luck
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Tall Tines would be my recommendation. If going with the longbow, ask about the new Presidential grip. I call mine George.
Too many to list, but I like my Toelke
Foam core limb Zipper or Morrison recurves.
Hands down the St. Joe River bows!!!! They are a full custom bow, not only in woods and tiller, but they will even shape the grip to just how you want it! They are truely one of the finest shooting bows I have ever shot!
i also have a bow from chris sparks and its awesome its a 3pc combo. Its a 62" longbow and a 58" recurve. call him he has a try before buy program. I can also vouch for bob lee there service is awesome and I cant say anything neagative about my 3 pc envy longbow and my 3 pc heavyweight recurve. Awesome shooting bows by both bowyers
St. Joe River Bows! :thumbsup:
Shelf is cut so it would accommodate a vertical hold. I shot their 58 inch longbow for a while and took a pile of critters. Now I'm using a 60 inch longbow that performs awesome!
Robert Honaker has a Shafer Silvertip takedown that fits your needs in the classifieds.
Cochise
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