Here we go again.

D. Key · April 26, 2016, 09:22:00 PM

Here's the deal...You are going to buy a new longbow and money is no object. You don't want snake skins but anything to else is open. A 2-piece or 3-piece will be considered. Woods/Carbon/Micarta isnt a factor unless you want to specify your choice and why. Build time would be a consideration. Which bow would you buy and why?

JARHEAD1371 · April 26, 2016, 10:13:00 PM

ÀCS is the best longbow I have ever shot. I'm speaking about their 3 piece, I have no experience with their one piece.

April 26, 2016, 10:33:00 PM

Sarrels Blueridge takedown longbow because it is the best bow I have ever shot!!!!!

Bisch

joe vt · April 27, 2016, 07:24:00 AM

Morning Doug,

For some reason that is a hard question for me because of the 'money is no object'. I immediately wanted to think of the most expensive bow you could order. But after that process thinking calmed down I came up with bows I would love to order. (although I do have one of them and LOVE it).

Here is my list......and they are listed in order of price.

McBroom 64" Forward handle 2 pc longbow
Toelke Whip 64" 2 pc longbow
Tall Tines Tundra 64" 3 pc
Schafer Silvertip 64" longbow. I would beg Beth to allow a 2pc order.

If build time was a major concern; either the McBroom or Toelke would get the order.

For wood chocies....I would go crazy on something with super grade woods. You know me; pretty bows shot better

Blessed One · April 27, 2016, 07:35:00 AM

I have really enjoyed my 2 piece Toelke whip. To me it's tough to find a better bow or better person than Dan to deal with. That's just my opinion and I am limited in the number of different bows I have shot, but smooth, quiet, and plenty fast. to me the best 2 peice takedown system out there, I have owned 2 with thousands of shots and the takedown system is still rock solid.

pockets · April 27, 2016, 07:39:00 AM

Am I seeing double?

kadbow · April 27, 2016, 09:06:00 AM

For me, Javaman Elkheart two piece.

DanielB89 · April 27, 2016, 09:18:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
Sarrels Blueridge takedown longbow because it is the best bow I have ever shot!!!!!

Bisch

Bisch,

I shot a sierra this past weekend and it was such a joy to shoot! It was smooth, fast, and very forgiving. I hope to find a good used one some time soon

AZ_Longbow · April 27, 2016, 11:40:00 AM

i just went through this myself, I ended going with a McBroom 68" Forward handle ASL Traditional backset 2 pc longbow. i did add some fancy veneers though. tuned some arrows and wow, out of my dozen plus customs this one is my favorite. The only problem with getting it, is i want a few more McBrooms now.

heres a link to what she looks like.

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=148821;p=3#000040

Jmatt1957 · April 27, 2016, 11:44:00 AM

If you can find one the Crow Creek Blackfeather is a sweet shooting bow and easy on the eyes

Tradcat · April 27, 2016, 11:47:00 AM

Hands down... Toelke Whip ! Beautiful bows, excellent performance & short lead times

Fletcher · April 27, 2016, 12:35:00 PM

This week it would be a Toelke Pika, probably a one piece and not too fancy. A Robertson would be on the list, too.

I would like to get my hands on a Sarrels some day.

SKITCH · April 27, 2016, 04:04:00 PM

Northern Mist Baraga....true craftsman that puts everything into his craft with a lot of respect for the history. Light r/d that strings up to a true d shape. Shoots where you look and is smooth.

Big Jim 2 piece buffalo. Loved that bow. Again. Pulls smooth and hits hard.

Bigfoot Flatliner. Kirk is an amazing craftsman and seems like he is a true student of what makes a bow perform. Dedicated to his craft and that bow is amazing.

There are more expensive bows out there and many other amazing Craftsmen. I just want a working bow that I can take into the woods and grow to shoot well. These are what I personally would look at first.

ESP · April 27, 2016, 04:16:00 PM

Striker Fast back. Any of the above mentioned are very nice also.

tippit · April 27, 2016, 09:37:00 PM

Toelke or Javaman

dnovo · April 27, 2016, 09:43:00 PM

I'll let you know when I receive my Caribow Featherhorn I have on order.

Bill Carlsen · April 28, 2016, 08:05:00 AM

Stalker longbows are really nice.

Sam McMichael · April 28, 2016, 08:14:00 AM

A Hill style bow, preferably with a bit of string follow.

NEB · April 28, 2016, 01:31:00 PM

Well, I have not shot a lot of bows. I can say that for a one-piece I love my Kanati. For a three piece, my Morrison Shawnee is awesome. Both of these bows are 58".

rjackson · April 28, 2016, 01:35:00 PM

Pronghorn.

Randy