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I Killed My Longbow Today

Started by 2Blade, July 11, 2013, 08:00:00 PM

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2Blade

July 11, 2013, 08:00:00 PM
Today I was shooting all my bows and decided to take my Byron Ferguson Woodsman Longbow for a go. Shot some terrible arrows and went walking up the back porch steps. I caught my foot or something and fell right on the bow! My left arm took the blunt of the force but a Longbow limb tip cannot hold the weight of a 210lb man. I heard a sickning "Snap" of wood and was horrified to see I took my top limb tip clean off!   :eek:   Im pretty sick to say the least but I guess its time to go bow shopping and see what I can get for this fall but man I cant belive my luck. Ill get over it but im thinking the Bear Montana is my best choice. I wanted to try a 70-75lb Longbow but cant find none in my 300-400$ price range but Bear dont make them that heavy. Just had to vent sorry guys   :mad:
The Stuttering Bowhunter

rick7

#1
July 11, 2013, 08:09:00 PM
i can feel your pain  good luck with your shopping for a new bow

pdk25

#2
July 11, 2013, 08:10:00 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss.  You nver know if you are patient.  Sometimes those heavy bows are tough to move and you may get a deal.

Prairie Drifter

#3
July 11, 2013, 08:11:00 PM
Try Maddog.
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ron w

#4
July 11, 2013, 08:17:00 PM
Yea, don't forget the classifieds.......do an add with what your looking for ....there may be one out there. Best of luck!!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Lowrider

#5
July 11, 2013, 08:20:00 PM
Hate to hear that Nick. Hope you find what you are looking for.

DennyK

#6
July 11, 2013, 08:27:00 PM
2blade-Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Check out the classifieds for the Great Northern Critter Gitter for sale. I brought the topic up to the top for you. GREAT PRICE and about the poundage you were looking for. Good Luck
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

2Blade

#7
July 11, 2013, 08:28:00 PM
Thanks guys I shoot close to 60lbs and ive wanted to go heavier for sometime. But im gonna look around and see what I find. I actually bought this Longbow from a TG Member I hope he dont read this! He will be mad  :(
The Stuttering Bowhunter

Cyclic-Rivers

#8
July 11, 2013, 08:31:00 PM
Bummer about your bow but it was probably meant to be.  I bet your next bow will be Grand   :thumbsup:
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

2Blade

#9
July 11, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
Charlie I was thinking the same thing honestly.
The Stuttering Bowhunter

Izzy

#10
July 11, 2013, 08:44:00 PM
I knew a guy who had the same thing happen and he had his bow shortened by 4 inches.  Not the same beast but he didnt have to toss it.   :dunno:

Stone Knife

#11
July 11, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
Find yourself a good use Hill
Proverbs 12:27
The lazy do not roast any game,
but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.


John 14:6

#12
July 11, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
It sucks anytime a bow breaks on you!

Bisch

pcg

#13
July 11, 2013, 08:47:00 PM
Terrible news. Amazing how quickly stuff happens. Good luck getting that replacement bow!
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Bud B.

#14
July 11, 2013, 08:48:00 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss!

There's a heavy Dave Johnson in the classifieds now. American Semi-Longbow at it's best!!
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Mudd

#15
July 11, 2013, 09:28:00 PM
All I can do is repeat others... I am sorry for your loss.

I am even more grateful that you weren't seriously hurt.

God bless,Mudd
Trying to make a difference
Psalm 37:4
Roy L "Mudd" Williams
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The road to "Sherwood" makes for an awesome journey.

longrifle

#16
July 11, 2013, 09:48:00 PM
Cut the same amount off the other limb,the weight will go up as you wanted,and you will still have a hunting bow.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

Bowjunkie

#17
July 11, 2013, 09:53:00 PM
How much of the tip broke off? Was it a clean break? Fixable?

Nativestranger

#18
July 11, 2013, 11:53:00 PM
For a factory bow, the Bear Ausable can't be beat. Just a little over your price range though.
Instinctive gapper.

Fanto

#19
July 11, 2013, 11:58:00 PM
thats a shame.

Martin or a Tred Barta (made by Martin) all are available to 70 as standard. could be a good used option
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