Well the goal is simple, shoot a deer with my Montana longbow. So far it is not brining the luck like my Bear recurves. I don't know if it the lower deer numbers, my luck or the longbow, but I might need to change something up to change my luck.
Would you rather hunt with a recurve or longbow?
What's a recurve? :bigsmyl:
Longbow!
I love my Black Widow longbow. But if I'd had a short recurve I'd have had two more shot opportunities last weekend...lower limb tip wouldn't clear my stand where the deer were standing.
R/D longbow is still my favorite though. Although...I'm really liking the looks of Tenbrooks 43" recurves :bigsmyl:
My Montana has served me well this year. Have barely touched a recurve since getting the longbow.
Longbow!!
Yes!
I prefer a short longbow. Esp. my Timberghost Smoke. Man I love that bow! Best of all worlds for me.
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Longbow. Yes!
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a classic length longbow limits me in the treestand it must be my technique and I'm sure I can practice all the crazy shots but the longer lower limb hits stuff and where I like to have my stands tucked in among some of the branches it can hit them at release,,, a recurve in the tree is much more versatile because of its size.
classic size longbow on the ground though feels much better than the recurve,, when I have a recurve I almost feel like I might as well have a compound it just feels super modern to me because of the grip and riser this does not include a 50's style.
what I really need is one of those super short 56-58 longbows that I've yet to try,,, so I will shout out for hunting trees and ground short longbow.
Longbow only for me. All of them are 64" or 66"
I use a loc on stand and like to get in the gnarly nasty trees for cover. Don't have problems with the longbow
The simple answer for me is yes
DDave
I like longbows. Been quite awhile since I shot a recurve.
Longbow for me
I don't have a preference. I don't think its the bow or luck. If it is luck, maybe your wife is having all of it lol just sayin. :dunno:
Loving my longbow. I was worried about the length at first because its 68" and I was used to my 60" R/D longbow. I was afraid that 68" would be absurd in the woods. Then I stood them up by each other and had an "ah-ha" moment. The R/D tips remain fairly straight upwards as it flexes inward where as my D shaped longbow the tips bend inward. The result was the 8" longer Vixen was only really a couple inches at most taller than my R/D. Limbs hitting things is a conscious effort regardless of the bow for me. Id say hunt with whatever bow you like most and shoot best.
LB :thumbsup:
QuoteI don't have a preference. I don't think its the bow or luck. If it is luck, maybe your wife is having all of it lol just sayin.
X2 on this! I don't feel either has anything to do with it. :D
I think she is having the luck. I told her to sit on the other end of the woods tonight so she can see one. I know my luck will change.
Luck of the draw. The bow is just a tool.
That said I just gave away my recurve, it won't stay in my rubber boot like my D/R does while waiting on the deer to show up! :D
Longbow for me these days, and likely forever. :thumbsup:
I like 'em both a lot, but I find myself more and more these days sitting in natural blinds with my recurve.
Longbow only.
Longbow!
Longbow.
I wouldn't get anxious...the season hasn't even started. Save it for November...heck, I like the last week of the season in December.
Kris
I used to be strictly a recurve guy.
One day I thought I should find out what I might be missing.
Having owned an RER recurve, I bought a used 56" Vortex 53# @ my 27" draw. It has a recurve style grip that I was familiar with and liked.
Man...I hated that bow because the draw was so stiff. It hung on the rack for months.
One day I started shooting it and it just grew on me and was way more accurate it seemed, than most of my recurves...RER, Zipper, and Dakota excluded.
Then Old Two Hairs brought over his takedown Thunderchild...I shot it and had to have one.
Now I have two 56" longbows and enjoy shooting them at present.
Who knows...I may change my mind again. Dont we tend to once in awhile?
I used to be strictly a recurve guy.
One day I thought I should find out what I might be missing.
Having owned an RER recurve, I bought a used 56" Vortex 53# @ my 27" draw. It has a recurve style grip that I was familiar with and liked.
Man...I hated that bow because the draw was so stiff. It hung on the rack for months.
One day I started shooting it and it just grew on me and was way more accurate it seemed, than most of my recurves...RER, Zipper, and Dakota excluded.
Then Old Two Hairs brought over his takedown Thunderchild...I shot it and had to have one.
Now I have two 56" longbows and enjoy shooting them at present.
Who knows...I may change my mind again. Dont we tend to once in awhile?
Longbow
I have no idea why but I absolutely love everything about a longbow. It just feels right and has been the bow of choice for me.
I like both.......I hunt most times with a 60" recurve, but there is nothing like a longbow to carry on a day long journey in the woods.
Im a longbow guy:)
Iv' been known to miss my first shot. I like getting a second shot. Not sure I would with a recurve. Longbows are whisper quiet upon release.Definite advantages with shorter bows however. I'm sure some recurves are very quiet also.I just am more partial to longbows.
Longbow
I think I'm a confirmed stickbow guy. The limbs can be kinked or not. I love em all, or dislike one strictly for it's individual characteristics.
Some of the ones I've disliked were longbows and some recurves. Unfortunately, I've liked too many of them :)
You can't get a deer with your long bow if you don't use it.
Longbow only ... especially my Misty Dawn from JD Berry!
Bob.
Longbows forever. :clapper: :clapper:
With out a doubt LONGBOW......unless I'm using a recurve.
Longbow and wood arrows. No need for anything else. ..OE
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Longbow and wood arrows. No need for anything else. ..OE
Who would have expected this reply...... :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Not looking to start a debate, but I always felt that longbows are enherently quieter.
That being said; I hunt with a 60" recurve, for its manuverability in a treestand.
Hill style longbow, anyday
Started with a recurve but switched to a longbow about 10 years ago and have never looked back. Now own 12 of the buggers of various shapes and lengths. Have never had a problem with obstruction, because I pay close attention to such and trim as needed. With that said I do not hunt with my 68" Hill TD, but prefer to hunt with my 62" to 66" bows, depending on the terrain and circumstances(stand type and location, weather, distance from truck, etc.). Good luck, be safe and shoot straight. :campfire:
I use a hybrid long bow - but have had recurves. I would say my long bow is definitely quieter and it's lighter as well.
D shaped longbows and wood arrows for me :archer2:
Don't plan on ever changing again but nothing against the others.
Tracy