Longbows 62",64",66" What do you like and why?

legends1 · November 22, 2011, 11:48:00 PM

After making recurves for years, i have been asked for years to make a longbow.I have shot alot of longbows,talked to bowyers building great ones.Have done the math on what i like and im in the final stages.This longbow will be a reflex-deflex take down.What i need from you guys is what length do you like and why.Also, so you all know when i get this longbow finalized you all will have a chance to shoot it.We will pass it around to Tradgangers to try out.Thanks to all who participate in this post.
Mike

coaster500 · November 22, 2011, 11:58:00 PM

Glad to see another Bowyer building LONGBOWS in California

at my 27" draw 60 is plenty long if the bow is R/D >>>

60 50@28 Big Jim Buffalo Bow Ironwood/Redwood
60 45@28 Big Jim Buffalo Bow Striped Ebony (for bad shoulder days)

rastaman · November 22, 2011, 11:58:00 PM

i've shot 60", 62", and 64" longbows. i've found that for me the 62" shoots just as well as the 64" and it is a good all around length for me to shoot consistently well. i can shoot the 60" pretty good but i'm just not as consistent as i am with the 62 and 64". So my vote would be for the 62".
Good luck sir!

November 23, 2011, 12:00:00 AM

I like 62" and will not buy one shorter than that. I have a kind of long DL (29 1/2") and just don't shoot shorter bows as well. 62" is still manageable out of a pop-up and also long enough for me to shoot well.

Bisch

Over&Under · November 23, 2011, 12:08:00 AM

I voted 62 but would defiantly not purchase one that long, just my personal preference. I prefer 60" and less on all bows including longbows.

Looks like the poll is showing the majority of guys are liking the 62"

I like the way you are asking, seems like the best way to go before you introduce a new product. Looking forward to how it turns out.

TxAg · November 23, 2011, 12:12:00 AM

64" I just draw it smoother than a 60 or 62. It's a bit tall for ground blinds but I'm learning to deal

legends1 · November 23, 2011, 12:24:00 AM

I see now i should have made 60" a option,if you like 60" longbows over the others just write in and why.Thanks for everyones input so far.

Bjorn · November 23, 2011, 12:55:00 AM

I draw 27" which is not a lot but found the difference between a 62" RD and a 64" RD of exactly the same design to be significant and so did my son. Shooting is way more enjoyable and I am more accurate with the longer bow and would never go back.

David Yukon · November 23, 2011, 01:08:00 AM

Wow, I thought that they would be more people liking the longer bows... after all it's called a longbow...lol

I have a 68" longbow that I love, but it is a bit to heavy now a day...

i also have a Hybrid that is 62. that is great to. I think with my draw i like a longer bow... 30" draw. I don't hunt in blinds or tree stand so long bows are not a problem!

Piratkey · November 23, 2011, 02:05:00 AM

I like 62" but depend also of the recomandation bowers

Piratkey · November 23, 2011, 02:06:00 AM

I like 62" but depend also of the recomandation bowers at your drawn lenght.

alaninoz · November 23, 2011, 03:15:00 AM

I like 68 or 70 - 33" drawlength though.

Sixby · November 23, 2011, 03:17:00 AM

A lot depends on how the bow is built. Long riser , Short riser, Power lams , no power lams ect. for a generic bow I like 64 inches because most will not stack at 28 or even 29 inches. If the bow is built to have no stack at 62 inches I like it just as well. I am not a fan of the shorter longbows. If I go that route I prefer the recurves.

God bless and good luck with you bow. Steve

Plumber · November 23, 2011, 03:25:00 AM

I was sure more people would have said 66.its early maybe all the long-longbow shooters are still in bed.

slowbowjoe · November 23, 2011, 03:31:00 AM

R/D longbows are what I like to shoot these days, 58 or 60". Anything longer just seems a little awkward in the woods, and 60"
feels plenty smooth and forgiving. Of course, as Sixby said, depends on the design.

legends1 · November 23, 2011, 03:52:00 AM

Thanks Steve for your in-put.I personally agree with you.I have a 30.5" draw,and dont like stack of any kind.

JCJ · November 23, 2011, 07:05:00 AM

I am currently shooting a 60" Centaur and I draw 31". I can't feel andy significant stack or issues with string pinch.

I like the handiness of a short bow when hunting. I set my shots up to be 15 yards or less and I am plenty accurate with this short long bow to hit the vitals of a whitetail.

The other thing I like is how feather light the bow is. Again, maybe not the ideal for shooting targets but really nice when in the field.

xtrema312 · November 23, 2011, 07:27:00 AM

For RD's I like 60-62". I have about a 29" draw. There are bows out there 60" and under that can take longer than my draw with no stack, but I don't care for the finger pinch shooting split with RD bows less than 60". My main bow right now is 62". I just sold off my 64".

3Under · November 23, 2011, 07:39:00 AM

I have longbows 60" to 72" but my fav' is 66" I like the smooth draw. I've got four of them(66"), three are Hill style and one is R/D.

I seem to shoot them better! My draw is 26.5"-27" and since I shoot 3under, finger pinch isn't an issue.

Igor · November 23, 2011, 07:44:00 AM

I find that I can shoot 62" as well as the longer length bows in terms of finger pinch, and over all feel I don't notice any additional benefit in going longer than 62" - when I shoot bows of less than 62" I'm not as consistent and depending on the design of the bow overall IMO not as pleasant to shoot.

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