I like the looks of longbows with narrow limbs, both D-shaped and extreme hybrid. Can y'all help me with some of the makers of such bows?
Dan Toelke makes a whip that is pretty narrow, and it shoots awesome.
There aren't many. The shrewhill longbow has narrow limbs and is Hill style. I usually don't see others with the very narrow limbs made for sale. They are labor intensive.
How narrow do you want to go?
Hill archery just took the weight down on a bow of mine and it's really narrow now too.
Bobby Lutkenhaus' Predator Longbows are narrow limbed.
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Steve Turay of Northern Mist. He also makes one of the best shooting longbows I have ever shot. He's a heck of a nice guy. I called him a few times and made some changes and he was always very nice and accommodating. He also is an accomplished hunter.
The Shrewhill is very nice looking. I haven't shot one but those that have say great things about them. Also Ron is a nice guy and has been an accomplished hunter for many years. You wouldn't go wrong with either.
QuoteOriginally posted by huntmaster80:
Dan Toelke makes a whip that is pretty narrow, and it shoots awesome.
Great bow.
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This is a plenty coups archery special.
It is the same as a montana bows ( Toelke) Whip..made by the same guy..
Just this is less expensive as there are no veneers and limited options on riser woods.
The wait time is normally very short.
South Cox's Stalker Recurve longbow limbs are narrow as are Brian Wessel's Talltines. Leon Stewart's are narrow as well as Abe Penner's Caribow. Habu longbows are also..
the Bama Hunter longbow has the smaller pyramid type limbs, my Bama Expedition R/D also has narrow limbs! Both are great shooting longbow!
Another vote for the hybride Peregrine Cari-bow from Abe Penner. One of the best bows I ever shot.
Check out Pronghorn Custom Bows. Herb is also building a sweet shooting D-style.
I also love the looks of the narrow limbed longbow. I use a 1 1/8" pattern to cut out my "Carolina Night" (Hill style) bows and "Short Night" (very moderate r/d). Soon I'll start experimenting with the narrow limbs on the "Long Night"
Keep an eye out for Saxon American. I think Randy is no longer making them but they show up sale now and then.
Robertson Stykbows have a narrow limb. They are sweet killing machines, but i will admit that i am slightly biased.
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God Bless,
Nathan
Bill Forman builds a really nice thin limbed bow. The Great Plains Rio Bravo Longbow.
You might want to check out Mr. Chastains line of Wapiti longbows, ive got one of his 2 pc Yellowstones which measures 7/8 wide at the riser fades and 7/16 wide at the tips, it is a joy to carry and a great shooter.
QuoteOriginally posted by huntmaster80:
Dan Toelke makes a whip that is pretty narrow, and it shoots awesome.
His Super D is narrow limbed also!
QuoteOriginally posted by moleman:
You might want to check out Mr. Chastains line of Wapiti longbows, ive got one of his 2 pc Yellowstones which measures 7/8 wide at the riser fades and 7/16 wide at the tips, it is a joy to carry and a great shooter.
Now THAT's narrow!
Black Creek. beautiful bows, and graceful. Some of the better looking veneers. Price is good too.
Can't get much narrower than the Shrew Hill
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JD Berry LB's are very narrow ....
Blackcreek Archery and the craftsmanship is second to none! I have two of his bows one of which is the Banshee longbow that I've had since 2007 and could not be happier!
Dan Toelke all the way for narrow longbows.
the narrowest in a R/D ive seen is the Toelke Whip... amazing bow too.
IN a "D" when strung, Elmer Pattons Dalton is a real narrow/deep core.
John McCollough makes the "Griffin" longbow. I bought one at Denton Hill this year and just love it.
Well, I just found another narrow-limbed longbow that I think I'm going to like - a Bear Montana! Received one from a fellow 'Ganger yesterday and it shoots nice.
Once again I'm reminded not to overlook the so-called "factory" bows. ;) Some of those "factories" seem to know a thing or two about bow design...
Striker stinger has a narrow limb and shoots very nice!!
Shrew hill bow, or a Tomahawk diamond series would fit what you're looking for.
Give JD Berry a Call he will hook you up jdberryarchery.com
We are fortunate to have so many fine bowyers building great bows these days, I am sure any of the previously mentioned bowyers would do you a fine job.
I personally have owned Dan Toelke's "Whip" and have a "Super D" on order, that should arrive in a couple weeks. Great bows and great guy to work with. 3-4 weeks from order to finished bow.
Check out the Bear Montana LongBow. Its pretty Skinny and Shoots GREAT!!
Dwyer Orginal is pretty narrow, I'll have to go measure mine....
Whippenstick has very narrow limbs. Best bow I have ever shot and I have owned & shot lots of high end bows
QuoteOriginally posted by Shakes.602:
Check out the Bear Montana LongBow. Its pretty Skinny and Shoots GREAT!!
Um, Shakes..did you see my post about 4 posts up? ;)
The Dwyer dauntless is a narrow limbed longbow and St. Joe River Bows will custom make one for you. Jim Pyles
Great Northern Critter Gitter
Eaglewings are 1 3/8 at the fades to 1/2 inch at the notches full length taper.
It seems like there are way more than just a few building narrow limb bows.
God bless you all, Steve