This is not a thread about who is the best, just a thread about who are considered the top few.  In particular I am looking for a take down bow.

Byron Ferguson@s comanpy seems to be making them again.  He's a good shot, are the people he has working for him good bowyers?

Thanks for all the advice so far...
Alex

Some that I have shot,owned, and like a lot are Northern Mist, JD Berry, and Howard Hill, but not sure if Berry makes a takedown.

Byron's son ,(not zach) is making the safari line and the woodsman. If you order takedown he sends the bow to Zach (his other son) to do the takedown system.

HHA, yes and yes  

QuoteOriginally posted by Knawbone:
HHA, yes and yes      

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That is a HH Cheetah takedown in my avatar. Great bow.

Keep your eyes open for the new Big Foot "Stealth"
coming out this Spring..... This one is going to be hot....   Kirk

I heard the Toelke Super D is a great shooter

Chuck at Two Tracks

Thank you guys... I now have some names to research.  I appreciate your help.
Alex

QuoteOriginally posted by Kirkll:
Keep your eyes open for the new Big Foot "Stealth"
coming out this Spring..... This one is going to be hot....   Kirk

You tease us Kirk.  

Northern Mist. Steve understands the mechanics that go into a good American Semi-longbow. He will custom fit the bow to you. For instance, even though I draw 26 in, I ordered a 68" Shelton. Steve explained that he would custom tiller the bow to a 26in draw allowing for maximum performance.

Tom

Tom,

That is interesting to hear.  I am short myself with a 25" draw.  I thought it was only the length of the bow that determined the optimum draw length

It's all about limb taper as explained by Steve. Give him a call.

Tom

I've spoken with Steve a couple times at Northern Mist.. This guy has built bows for a "Long Time", and knows his Longbows.  Very impressive I don't think you could go wrong checking out Northern Mist at all..

Id say stick with the Original HHA.
  Craig will make you a take down and match your draw length....

I'm going to suggest Craig at Howard Hill Archery too. Craig makes a great bow.

www.howardhillarchery.com

My two favorites are Northern Mist and Howard Hill.  Of all the longbows I have owned over the years I have been shooting them, I have to say my Hill Wesley Special is my best shooter and go-to longbow. But either one is a can't lose proposition.

QuoteOriginally posted by mike g:
Id say stick with the Original HHA.
  Craig will make you a take down and match your draw length....

About 6 weeks ago I recieved my HHA Tembo takedown 70",  50# @28.  I told him I had a long draw.  I pull 31" and there is no stacking.

Lets not forget Dave Johnson

HHA and Northern Mist