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Title: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: Safari Scott on February 14, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
Hi all,

So I'm looking to test the longbow waters. I have a top notch 54# at 28 recurve which I will keep for my hunting etc. But recently I've developed an appreciation for r/d longbows. I don't want to spend another nine hundred bucks on one but I don't really want to get a mass produced. I pull 29.5 but I like the 60inch length and for sure I want a chunky handle was thinking 40 pounds or so at 28 so about 44 at my draw just to keep in shape.

Soooooo, I was wondering if there is mug out there at that price? There seems to be a tonne of longbow shooters on here. How will it compare to my recurve... Oh and I shoot a high wrist grip, is that going to cause me headaches?
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: awbowman on February 14, 2013, 05:30:00 PM
Check out Don Dow
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Post by: sawtoothscream on February 14, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
Omega longbows.  You can get a u finish for less then all that or a complete for like $300 I believe.  These bows are all performance and have a pretty big fallowing on archerytalk. Love mine and the bowyer kegan is just great to deal with.
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Post by: Panzer on February 14, 2013, 07:57:00 PM
Don Dow.
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Post by: Altiman94 on February 14, 2013, 08:03:00 PM
I'm going to 3rd Don Dow.  I've had one in the past and just ordered another.  At $335 it's probably one of the best values out there.  Plus, very quick turn around.
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Post by: rastaman on February 14, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
And check out the classified ads here...the performance will be equivalent...
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Post by: legends1 on February 14, 2013, 11:03:00 PM
We have a discount Cyclone longbow in the shop. Like new but only $450. 44#@28" 64" Gray Actionwood with black glass over bamboo limbs.It has been to a few shows with us and I shot a 3D tournament with it.  Looks like new. It can be viewed on our website and our Facebook. Take a look.
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: Safari Scott on February 15, 2013, 12:12:00 AM
Probably should have mentioned I'm a lefty (well left eyed anyway) I've seen a few incredible deals pop up on the classifieds but they all seem to be on the wrong side! I checked out don Dow and they looked pretty nice indeed...
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Post by: twistedlim on February 15, 2013, 06:46:00 AM
Did anyone mention Don Dow?
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Post by: Todweelz on February 15, 2013, 07:10:00 AM
New wood they are a sponsor here
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Post by: Prairie Drifter on February 15, 2013, 08:52:00 AM
Maddog. More options than anyone for the price.
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Post by: threeunder on February 15, 2013, 09:10:00 AM
Lots of lefty bows show up on the classifieds...Of all my bows, only 3 were not purchased off tradgang classifieds.
Ken
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: nineworlds9 on February 15, 2013, 10:16:00 AM
Omega and Dow both great bows.  Don't lose heart on the classifieds, I'm a lefty and I love the classifieds.  Our bows are harder to sell and there arent as many choices, but sometimes you can get a way better deal on a bow than if it was a righty for those very reasons.  I have a couple bows you'd go cross eyed if I told you what I paid for them vs. new cause they're lefties.  Lefties rule!
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: sloaf on February 15, 2013, 12:48:00 PM
I've always had trouble with longbow grips.  I am still looking for a longbow that I shoot well.  Had a dauntless that I loved but just couldn't stop fighting the low grip.  Man it was an awesome bow. Fast, quiet, dead in the hand, and weighed nothing.
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Post by: britt on February 15, 2013, 12:53:00 PM
Check leftiesrus.com. Barry is a honest man to deal with. All lefty bows.
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Post by: finkm1 on February 15, 2013, 08:46:00 PM
Don Dows web site info??
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Post by: Walt Francis on February 15, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Go to the classifieds, you will get the best value for your buck there.
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: Nativestranger on February 15, 2013, 09:01:00 PM
Leftiesrus.com has a 60" 48# Kanati. Go check it out. Lots of other nice bows as well.
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: finkm1 on February 16, 2013, 09:20:00 PM
May want to check out New Wood Bows. I shot one at K-Zoo and it shot great. Base price is $415.00
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Post by: Moots on February 16, 2013, 09:37:00 PM
No website, but you can search Powwow to see pictures and read more about them. The vision is his mild R/D bow. I have a 66" 52# @ 28" bow.  It's a nice bow.
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Post by: Chaz on February 16, 2013, 10:01:00 PM
Dry ridge archery.....Don Dow.......bama bows.....etc...etc...
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Post by: Moots on February 16, 2013, 10:59:00 PM
Wild Horse Creek bows.
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Post by: Mryan2176 on February 17, 2013, 05:20:00 AM
Don Dow bows are great.  http://www.stikbowsbydondow.com.  Just got one, i love it.
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: Mryan2176 on February 17, 2013, 05:21:00 AM
Don Dow bows are great.  http://www.stikbowsbydondow.com.  Just got one, i love it.
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: Arwin on February 17, 2013, 02:56:00 PM
Safari Scott,
Get a hold of Dave or Tracey over at St. Joe River Bows. Sometimes they have sales to move stock. Here is a link to their specials page but also contact them, they may have what your looking for.   ;)  


http://stjoeriverbows.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=specials&zenid=b2fcf2003639a050a1b7adcd690ab7b2
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: JamesKerr on February 17, 2013, 08:48:00 PM
Maddog!
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Post by: Zradix on February 17, 2013, 09:30:00 PM
classifieds and Mad dog bows
Title: Re: Hybrid longbows around $300-400?
Post by: Safari Scott on February 18, 2013, 05:37:00 AM
Just checked put newwwod, the vanguard looks just about perfect for me. High grip and everything!