Interested in some opinions. I know everyone has different likes, but I am curious.

What do you consider the ULTIMATE longbow and why?

Jack B Harrison Black Wolf Siberian

Per Bob Wesley, "Jack's bows are the Rolls Royce of Longbows"

Matt

Sorry Matt, but i'm going to have to disagree...

Harrison HSS two piece with the composite sleeve, only because the lines are just a little nicer (to my eyes) than the BWS, and it still feels 8lbs lighter at full draw than it really is (like almost all of Jack's bows).

Big Jim
The very best long bows IMO buffalo or Thunderchild I have both an he is making me another TC as we speak. These things draw so smooth it literally feels like they are 10# lighter than they are marked you can't go wrong with either

I just recently shot a toelke whip hs and it was absolutely awesome!!!! Enough that I called and put an order in with Dan just this past week

American Longbow "Natural" by John Schulz.

Timberline Longbow by Pete George

Toelke for me, hands down.

Northern Mist Shelton

Love my Toelke Whips

Here is why bows are so interesting. Until I shoot every bow that every bowyer makes I can't honestly say. I have shot a lot of them and including all the very expensive ones that I have personally owned and shot a Sentman sticks out in my mind as being the bow I would trust. \\
Not counting the ones I make of course cause I'm biased there/

God bless you all, Steve

No such thing. Shoot a lot of them pick the one you like.

QuoteOriginally posted by Daz:
Sorry Matt, but i'm going to have to disagree...

Harrison HSS two piece with the composite sleeve, only because the lines are just a little nicer (to my eyes) than the BWS, and it still feels 8lbs lighter at full draw than it really is (like almost all of Jack's bows).

LOL

I guess I will have to go out tomorrow and shoot my Siberian and my HSS and compare. Plus, my Harrison HHC and my 2 El Lobo's. Gosh, that's gonna be a tough day.

Matt

Smooth draw, good speed, low vibration, good grip--there's a lot of them on the market.  The big difference comes in with warranty, durability, etc.

Definately check the warranty--some are just off the wall, some are worthless (i.e. verbal).  Luckily most are good.  A little research goes a long way.

Chad

I really like my three pc Bob lee envy longbow with recurve grip it shoots with authority and really shoots great when I do my part. gotta love those Bob lee's

I love my Hills.................

I think it is the archer who makes a bow good. Like somebody said before, there are no real bad bows out there.

You have to decide which bow suits you the best.

Roughly divided:

The Howard Hill style longbows. Straight limbs when not strung. They come with different grip styles:traditional straight, dished or pistol (locator grip)Most of the time long limbs, all the way up to 70 inches

The mildly reflexed/deflexed longbows, still a D-shape when strung.

The more agressive r/d longbows, no D-shape when strung. Also called hybrids. Smooth and fast shooters, no handshock at all. Mostly a bit shorter.Pistolgrip.

All of those are good. It is just what you prefer and like the most.

I like hybrids very much and my favorite is the Cari-bow Peregrine.

My old Heritage "Summit".  Light in the hand, fast with it's carbon lams and no stack or handshock.  Right on its heels is a Fred Anderson "Reaper".

Lone Wolf Autumn Storm is my preferred longbow of choice...Much time was put into the design and it may not be considered a longbow to some but I don't care cause I don't shoot competition but I like the way it shoots and it's 62" Long and a very smooth bow to shoot ..The craftmanship and glue lines are flawless and a very quick bow and built to last...John Maus doesn't get reconized much for his bows but it's a bow that hasn't moved from my stable since I got it from Old "TwoTimer" Mr. Painter from down south...Wonder if he's still around somewhere?  Keefers <><

I like the heavy R/D longbows as well. For a shorter version Black Creek Banshee,or a Thunderchild for there high brace height that
seems to reduce finger pinch on bows under 60"
length. For all around great bow quality,my Centaurs are my favorite of all time for speed,quietness,hitting power,and the way they feel in hand. Good looks are there as well.

I agree with Dutchman.  The most perfect longbow is the one in my hand when my arrow looks like a lazer beam to the exact spot I want to hit.  Lately the bow that more than likely is in my hand when that happens is a 60@28 Big River R/D w/ straight grip and D10 8 strand string.  Tomorrow it might be something else but that particular bow and I get along just fine at the moment.