As the title says, what is your favorite R/D or Hybrid longbow length?
62 or 64 inches. Brian
Put your votes in and let us know!! :D
I chose 64" (but its really a toss up between 64" & 66") I only draw a bit over 28", but I like the feel of a longer bow.
Interesting results so far. Cool poll. rat'
I'm for the short ones
QuoteOriginally posted by phil_des_bois:
I'm for the short ones
Me 2. 56"
Voted 64" but get advice from the bowyer as design plays a part.
Since the post title said r/d I'm gonna interpret that as classic r/d, not hybrid and say that 64"-66" is my favorite all around for a classic r/d. Now hybrids are a different story and design is a big factor. My favorite is of course my 56" Elkheart. Otherwise I'd say 58-60" depending on the design does pretty good for my 29ish draw.
62 for my 30 inch draw
58 or 60 for my 29" draw.
I like 64 in a R/D........
My current goto bow is a 64" Sarrels Blueridge R/D longbow. The one before this one was a 62" and at the time I thought it could not get any better. The 64" is better to me.
Bisch
62 " or 64"' depending on the bow/bowyer. My Pronghorn 3-pc. And Leon Stewart 1-pc. Slammer Special are 62". My WhippenStick 1-pc. Is 64". Very happy about how they all perform for me.
56" Kanati 26" draw
58" 26" draw
I voted 62" based on a mild D/R bow. With a more aggressive hybrid I generally like 58" for my 26" draw.
Nice guys. I think this is going to be fun to watch. Almost hit the 100 mark.
Keep the votes coming.
Thanks
Dave
Enjoy shooting 56" hybrid long bows :archer2:
I like 64"
64" LB for me. Perfect balance between length, forgiveness and maneuverability.
Guess I'm in the 19% with 60" had a 62" that was OK but hunting the thick brush of Texas a shorter bow really shines.
62 or 64 inches. Brian
Depends on the bow more than the length but my favorites have usually been in the 64 in models.
God bless, Steve
64" whippenstik just picked up... Omg...
Seems like the 60, 62, and 64" are the most popular.
Just received new to me L Stewart R/D longbow. 65" 60#@27. I draw 27-1/2. for now I have to say that 65" is fine. This thing shoots spud missiles I kid you not! :thumbsup:
I love my 60" Royal Crown, but am thinking a 58" might even be sweeter............
I like hybrids so I would say what ever could go with my draw length. Which may cover a lot of bow length.
Gotta say 64"
My current R/D hunting bow is 65 1/4" tip to tip. 51#@28", I draw 28". The bow fits me, and shoots really well for me, so It's my favorite length. ;) Thanks.
Bob
64 inch James Berry bow
64"
I use 64" or 66" for my draw length which is a bit over 30".
63% in 60-62-64" range that's about right.
25% 64".
62" for me. I tend to shoot the moderately aggressive deflex reflex bows a lot like Widow longbows and Tomahawks and for me the 62" length works great.
66" for me, as that is the only R/D longbow I have. Suits me just fine with my 30" draw.
My first custom built was 68" in 1987.
64" is better for my draw length!
Bringing this old post back to life as i finally got my first R/D longbow. It is a Falco Storm 54" 45# @ 28". I think it is probably really considered a hybrid, but either way it is a sweet shooting bow. I just got it today all the way from Estonia and it is such a beauty with its custom exotic hardwoods. I will do a separate review later.
64", i have 5 r/d that range 60,64,66 and they all shoot good.
64"
60.....probably doesn't qualify for a longbow but it's my favorite bo that is not a recurve and my preferred hunting weapon
62-64"
Well I can't help think it depends on which bow (design)... never really shot any "mild" r/d longbows. Have had some more "aggressive" r/d's, and I seem to like a 60" bow overall.
My wife's Whip (a little less r/d than my bows are/have been), a 62"". Sure would like to try that bow in a 64".
I draw 27.5, give or take a little. Voted 60", just because that's what suits me best for the r/d's I've shot.
56" for me.
Blacktail recurve = 66"
Fox traditional longbow = 66"
Fox Triple Crown longbow - 68"
Hill Wesley Special - 70"
I like my 56" R/D like my Elkheart thunder children and shrews
I have a 60" Centaur Triple Carbon Elite I like but I shot a 56" Java Man Elkheart yesterday that was very nice even at my 29" draw
My favorite longbow is a Morrison Shawnee. I have limbs from 56" to 62". I seem to like the 62" better than all the other lengths. They just seem the smoothest for me.(even though my draw length is 27" at most).
64"
Not a Bell curve so far....
gotta go with 64" although I have hunted with a few 66" bows and they shoot great, but I found that at my a little less than 28" draw a 64 will do anything a 66 will and be a little more compact. and I can put a 64" on my boot tip and it makes a great monopod for my binos