Best Classic "D" Shape Longbow Made?

Shawn Rackley · December 04, 2012, 03:18:00 PM

Agree with dan. Jdberry bows. Whether u want a straitend bow. Or a slight reflex/deflex. I have shot most of the models from the 2 american styles to numerous of his r/d bows. They are all awesome. Love my berrys.

Austin Brown · December 04, 2012, 03:32:00 PM

Fred Anderson Skookum

riverrat 2 · December 04, 2012, 03:36:00 PM

I'd bet most will say a Hill. Checking that thread out that is. That thing is growing like the national debt.

Steelhead · December 04, 2012, 05:07:00 PM

I dont think you could ever narrow it down to just one.I like Anderson Skookum,G.N Critter Gitter,Dwyer original,Fredericks,Saluki Grandeur,Berry,Mohawk.

heydeerman · December 04, 2012, 05:16:00 PM

If I could do it all over again it would be a Dwyer

m midd · December 04, 2012, 09:04:00 PM

My favorite are GN critter gitters... I also like JD Berry and Northern Mist

Mushin · December 05, 2012, 09:54:00 AM

JD Berry.Best craftsmanship i've seen.And for the money and service he cant be beat.

Bullfrog 1 · December 05, 2012, 01:11:00 PM

Dwyer original.

Steve Clandinin · December 05, 2012, 01:59:00 PM

Same as Bullfrog,Dwyer Original,but,I do love my Stewart RD,Northern mist superior and sometime this week new to me JD Berry Rennaisance.

Pointer · December 05, 2012, 09:16:00 PM

Personal preference really...I like Steve Turay's bows and Vince Migliorado made me a sweet shooting Mohawk..either one of those should serve you well

jackdaw · December 05, 2012, 09:37:00 PM

Gus Delagaffo's "Longriver" Hill style bows are superlative.....beautiful and stellar performers...for 30 years as well...

nineworlds9 · December 05, 2012, 09:41:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by buxntoms:
I am in the market for a classic D shape longbow in the 66" to 68" length and was wondering what bow builder out there makes one of the finest shooting bows in a classic D shape? Any thoughts or photos would be greatly appreciated!

I love my Dwyer, though it's an R/D. If you want a Hill...David Miller gets my vote! I recently got an Old Tom and can't believe the elegance and finish on it. Always good things to be heard about Northern Mist as well. If you want pics of a Miller I'd be happy to email some to you, send me a PM with addy if you want.

**DONOTDELETE** · December 06, 2012, 12:10:00 AM

These are not "Classics" yet... but they are definitely "D" shaped NFAA/IBO regulation long bows.

mooshkat · December 06, 2012, 06:18:00 AM

Dwyer original, i have a beautiful one, the wife had made for me.

JamesKerr · December 06, 2012, 08:06:00 AM

If you are looking for a one piece or two piece takedown I would go with a Mohawk. The new Tomahawk Legacy series bracies up to a true d shape but is a pretty aggresive deflex reflex bow (and by the way it is one heck of a shooter)!

December 06, 2012, 12:30:00 PM

Gus Delgaffo does not seem to be on the web, any info?

Sixby · December 06, 2012, 06:13:00 PM

EagleWing Frontier 66 Foreward riser carbon string follow longbow 66 in. Available with locket socket 2 piece or one piece.

Shedrock · December 06, 2012, 07:29:00 PM

Herb Meland, Pronghorn Custom Bows, builds a super nice D style in 64 and 66" lengths. Sweet shooters!

Shedrock · December 06, 2012, 07:31:00 PM

The "Nighthawk", Herb Meland, Pronghorn bows. This is my 66". Very little handshock. Nice shooting bow with the classic look. Very classy bow, and a great shooter, as all Herb's bows are.

Bob B. · December 07, 2012, 12:59:00 AM

If you want a calsic D shaped bow with a hint of R/D, I think a Welte Deathwish can not be beat by any bowyer for smoothness, accuracy, fit and finish, it is a flawless bow.

If one is looking for a Hill stle longbow then ones choice is more difficult. Perhaps Northern Mist (Steve Turay) is best with his Shelton string follow design. It is so smooth on both the draw and release, yet it is as fast as a back set bow ... without hand shock! His bow is perfect in fit and finish and classically narrow limbed yet deep cored, this bow will hurl heavy arrows with surprising velocity. All this performance and super quiet as well. A Northern Mist Shelton is hard to beat.

Bob.