Tolke Whip or Schafer

I would recommend shooting a bow first before you buy it. Lot of bowyers have return policies.
Some of them will let you send it back if you dont like it
You want the option of returning the bow if it doesn't fit you, or at least deal with a bowyer that will get the grip how you want it even if it means sending it back to be re-done.

I've been stuck with many bows that just wasn't right for me.

I would recommend shooting a bow first before you buy it. Lot of bowyers have return policies.
Some of them will let you send it back if you dont like it
You want the option of returning the bow if it doesn't fit you, or at least deal with a bowyer that will get the grip how you want it even if it means sending it back to be re-done.

I've been stuck with many bows that just wasn't right for me.

Might want to look into a Herb Meland Pronghorn.

Might want to look into a Herb Meland Pronghorn.

I'm liking the look of the Caribow featherhorn

You said D shaped r/d. The Dwyer original is just that and has a fantastic locator grip.

QuoteOriginally posted by tzolk:
You said D shaped r/d. The Dwyer original is just that and has a fantastic locator grip.

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Well, I have a 21st Century, but they are not "D shape" longbows when strung.  You can't go wrong with a Northern Mist Superior.  Also Dave Wallace makes the Wallace Mountain longbow which is a mild RD longbow that is of the classic D shape when strung and he can certainly put a locator grip on if you wish. Neither of these bows will be anywhere near the $1000 mark either and will shoot as good as any.

My Toelke Whip is not a D shape longbow.

Wes Wallace Royal

There is a very nice Mohawk at a steal on the classifides page 2 right now . You cant get a better mild r/d bow than a Mohawk .

There is a very nice Mohawk at a steal on the classifides page 2 right now . You cant get a better mild r/d bow than a Mohawk .

There is a very nice Mohawk at a steal on the classifides page 2 right now . You cant get a better mild r/d bow than a Mohawk .

QuoteOriginally posted by NBK:
 

QuoteOriginally posted by tzolk:
You said D shaped r/d. The Dwyer original is just that and has a fantastic locator grip.

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Kalamazoo is coming up in 3 short weeks.  Can your Friend make it to the Expo in Kalamazoo Michigan? Not all bowyers there but some good ones and he can try them out and place an order if one calls his name.

Robertson stykbow. My personal favorite.