Best Classic "D" Shape Longbow Made?

nineworlds9 · January 01, 2013, 10:21:00 AM

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!

If you want a Salamanca rapier in bow form- David Miller all the way. One of the sweetest shooting D/Hill bows you'll every lay hands on.

January 01, 2013, 02:08:00 PM

I gave a friend a bow built by Mike Ballenger that is a 68" reverse handled R/D, the most accurate longbow I have ever shot and as quick as any normal Hill style bow plus a bit. I do not know if his current bows are this design. The JD Berry Apollo is also a bow that cover every design feature for total forgiveness plus an efficient limb design. I do not want to cause an argument, but a good R/D bow can be shot with Hill style form or any variant of it just as well as a Hill style bow. There may be some minor stability/release differences, but if that is the case, one should fix his release. While I really like my two remaining custom Hill style bows and my Schulz, the reality is that I shoot my Robertsons with the same form and get just as good a result with the advantage of having a shorter quick shooting bow at less pounds. I am not convinced that all 'D' longbow perform at all draw lengths and all poundages efficiently. I have found that very subtle differences in Hill style bows can make huge differences in how that bow works for the shooter. If you have two bows that shoot with same accuracy and feel, one longer and slow and one shorter and fast, objectivity should say that the shorter and faster bow will make a better shot in hunting conditions.

Roadkill · January 01, 2013, 06:06:00 PM

Liberty English

bayoulongbowman · January 01, 2013, 06:11:00 PM

JAVAMAN, OR NORTHERN mIST....MARCO...

Achilles1 · December 26, 2013, 05:55:00 AM

7 Lakes "Carolina Night" certainly qualifies,
a Hill-type string-follow bow.

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tippit · December 26, 2013, 09:39:00 AM

I have or had most of the bows listed and all are great D bows...but my Holy Grail of D longbows is:

You'll have a hard time finding one...but if you do (Don't pass it up) tippit

grouseshooter002 · December 26, 2013, 09:50:00 AM

For me it is this one. Fox Triple Crown

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tippit · December 26, 2013, 09:53:00 AM

For fit & finish, Gus Delaghelfa's Longriver bows are a close second to San Marco. Gus did a lot of beautiful inlay work with silver & Mother of Pearl. The tippit knife is pretty plain compared to Gus's inlayed quarter moon of MOP. Not quite as hard to find. JMHO...tippit

Sam McMichael · December 26, 2013, 10:28:00 AM

Hill and Northern Mist are both fine bows.

cahaba · December 26, 2013, 11:59:00 AM

There are so many great bowyers that make D shape bows. I currently have a Northern Mist Shelton that is excellent. I also have two Hills that are great and have a JD Berry on order. I don't think there is a "best" bow just a lot of great bows and bowyers.

Carcajou · December 26, 2013, 12:09:00 PM

LEON STEWART R/D LONGBOW.

snag · December 26, 2013, 12:26:00 PM

Wouldn't be a complete list with one of Allen's Liberty Bows "Classic" LBs.

Moots · December 26, 2013, 01:05:00 PM

For a mild r/d bow that strings to a D, I like:

Leon Stewart R/D
Wallace Mountain longbow
Stratton longbow

gonefishing600 · December 26, 2013, 01:46:00 PM

Sorry to rain on anyone's parade, but how can you even think about any other D style bow with out first mentioning the Wallace MT. Dave Wallace has won 6 world championships with it. There's not one D style bow that has been mentioned, that can even come close to making a claim like that!

I would also mention the Fox Triple Crown, and Dan Toelke's Super D are hard to beat!

Just my opinion I could be wrong!

Tajue17 · December 26, 2013, 07:27:00 PM

JD Berry, short wait, good prices, and the bows just shoot so perfect!

fmscan · December 26, 2013, 08:02:00 PM

2X what Carcajou said....

gonefishing600 · December 26, 2013, 08:23:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Tajue17:
JD Berry, short wait, good prices, and the bows just shoot so perfect!

I love my JD Berry Argos! And this is why I will probably never be the man with one bow!

I guess I'm starting to sound like a hypocrite! I love'em all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

T-D · December 26, 2013, 09:39:00 PM

Two Tracks Echo enough said

2 edges · December 26, 2013, 10:18:00 PM

I like my Mohawk 62" 57# @ 28 but would love to try a Yellowstone 50-57# @28

Kris · December 27, 2013, 01:45:00 AM

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There you have it, 30 of the "Best" D shaped bows out there. As others have said, you'll have to find what's best for you. There are a lot of very good ones out there. Good luck.

X2 what Orion said

Kris