Long bow Boyer selection help.

rluttrell · December 02, 2011, 11:07:00 PM

I would like to get a one piece long bow 45@ 28" 64" long. I shot left handed and live in So-Cal so it's not easy for me to go and shot a few and decide. So guys please tell me who you would go to and why?
Thanks Robert

ChrisM · December 02, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

If you are looking for a RD style I don't think you can beat a Bob Lee Stick. Another great one is Thunderstick MOAB. Also If you have the coin to get one Black widow has a test drive program. Most established bowyers have quality products, however a bow one fella swears by is just a pretty stick in another guys hands. We are all built different and have different likes.

scedvm · December 03, 2011, 12:39:00 AM

You will get a lot of answers here but three of the bowyers I have done business with that have been outstanding to work with are Dan Toelke (Montana Bows) Nate Steele (Bamabows) and Chad Holm (Holm-Made). I have also been on some long waiting lists but these guys put your bow out quickly, very quality work and excellent, personal service as well.

limbshaker · December 03, 2011, 01:22:00 AM

Jason from JK Traditions makes a fine bow called a Kanati. He is absolutely superb to deal with and I think they are the best value out there. He makes one model, and makes it right. There are so many good bowyers around that I dont think you could go wrong with any of them. I'd give a hybrid style a look for sure, but you have plenty of options and any suggestion you get on here should be a solid one

horatio1226 · December 03, 2011, 05:17:00 AM

Consider JD Berry.

ripforce56 · December 03, 2011, 06:57:00 AM

I second on Nate from BamaBows give him a call he is a great guy to talk to & builds a great bow!He builds d-Style and has a R/D called the Expedition!

cbCrow · December 03, 2011, 07:30:00 AM

I think that you should put Abbott bows on your list to call. Steve is a good guy and will assist you any way he can. Another plus is he is located in California. I have been shooting longbows for a lot of years and Steve makes one of the smoothest,good shooting bows you would want.

wolfhaven · December 03, 2011, 07:34:00 AM

Vince at Mohawk Bows. My 2 cents.

But you really should try to find a trad shoot near you and go out and shoot some of them. Most guys at these evenets are good ol' boys and won't mind letting you get some string time.

LongStick64 · December 03, 2011, 07:35:00 AM

Dan Toelke, Great Northern, Robertson all make excellent bows. You can't go wrong with either.

ChrisM · December 03, 2011, 07:40:00 AM

Oh yeah for the price and value Maddog archery.

Bullfrog 1 · December 03, 2011, 07:53:00 AM

Call Dave and Sue Dwyer. BILL

String Cutter · December 03, 2011, 08:24:00 AM

Dwyer, JD Berry, Norhern Mist are all really nice bows and nice bowyers to work with... But my all time favorite is Yellowstone Longbows. Every time I take her to the shoots people say how quiet she is. She also has very little hand shoke...Just wish I would have ordered her 5# heavier...

centaur · December 03, 2011, 08:40:00 AM

Northern Mist is a definite consideration. Smooth, nice to look at, reasonably priced.

Lamey · December 03, 2011, 08:43:00 AM

It would depend on what style of longbow you wand, if you want one that strings to a D, but has some mild r/d (Mohawk, Northern Mist, Liberty), or a more radical r/d (Moab, Dwyer, Centaur), or a fwd. handle hybrid (Shrew, Griffin, Kanati).

A bunch of good choices, and this is the best place to do the research.

Tater · December 03, 2011, 08:47:00 AM

You are going to get as many answers as there are Bowyers. Selecting a bow is a very personal choice.

A couple Bowyers I have personal experience with are Dan Toelke (Montana Bows), Herb Meland (Pronghorn Bows).Both will spend time on the phone with you and help with your personal selection.

Good Luck in your search.!

ron w · December 03, 2011, 09:37:00 AM

This could be a long list......Chad Holms, Toelke, Great Northern, Northern Mist, Kohannah, Mahaska,Hill,Kota,Big river and that's just a few that I'm familiar with. All good quality and solid performers. Good luck in your search and have fun!!

owlbait · December 03, 2011, 09:51:00 AM

Quality, performance, and price...you would have a hard time beating Chuck Deshler's (TwoTracks) Longwalker!

JamesKerr · December 03, 2011, 09:53:00 AM

I would go with either a Tomahawk, Black Widow PL, or a Mohawk.

Over&Under · December 03, 2011, 09:54:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by owlbait:
Quality, performance, and price...you would have a hard time beating Chuck Deshler's (TwoTracks) Longwalker!

X2!

December 03, 2011, 10:20:00 AM

With your specs for the money a 64" Northern Mist whisper, for the thrill of a high end bows looks and performance a 64" Robertson.