Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?

Rob DiStefano · April 12, 2010, 08:49:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Arrow4Christ:
... I want this bow for longer range shooting where limb clearance isn't so much of an issue. ...

i'm guessing you really mean 'open range shooting' and not 'longer range'. the only issue with real longbows is clearance with up-in-the-air, blind or heavy bush country hunting.

that said, my next longbow - a classic mohawk - is now in the making and it's 68".

April 12, 2010, 09:06:00 AM

I gave a 68" longbow to a friend. After a very successful year with it, we got into an argument about its length. He declared it was a good 'little' bow, and how accurate a shorter long bow can be. I told him is was a 68" slight R/D nearly full reverse handle bow and only tape measure could make him think otherwise. If a bow handles easy it will not seem too long, just learn to use it at any position. The length does become an issue for those that only shoot with the bow held vertically or nearly vertical.

Rob DiStefano · April 12, 2010, 09:11:00 AM

for me, real longbows just feel better to shoot, too - smoother, better 'pointability', less finger pinch ... but only only on the ground.

ron w · April 12, 2010, 09:11:00 AM

I have a couple long ones now 68"72", At first I thought it was going to be a problem hunting them, then I took my Jerry Hill to hunt tree rats and it was just as easy to get around and shoot as any other bow. I'm getting to like the long ones.....

WindWalker-AK · April 12, 2010, 10:59:00 AM

Mr. Arrow4Christ,
We hunt with either 68" or 70" longbows from the ground as have gotten too old/infirm for tree stands. No more of a problem than one would have with a shorter recurve.
Best Wishes

cbCrow · April 12, 2010, 11:57:00 AM

I still hunt or from ground blinds, never a problem with a good 68" D bow in my hands!!

Quickblood · April 12, 2010, 01:38:00 PM

use 68" and 70" longbows all the time in all situations and love them - you will too! good luck

James on laptop · April 12, 2010, 02:59:00 PM

I hunt with 68 and 70" bows from trhe ground hog hunting and from the tees for deer.My short bow is a 66". No problems at all unless hunting a blind.I use a very short 60" recurve for that.

Arrow4Christ · April 12, 2010, 04:11:00 PM

Ordered my 68" 21st Century Lonestar this morning :D Thanks for the input guys!

Benny Nganabbarru · April 12, 2010, 05:09:00 PM

70", 75# @ 28" Howard Hill Wesley Special: two boars, one sow.

Night Wing · April 12, 2010, 05:44:00 PM

My Longhorn hybrid longbow is 68" long. No problems hunting with it. I'm 5' 9" tall and I can shoot it kneeling on one knee.

Bill Turner · April 12, 2010, 07:09:00 PM

The biggest problem you'll have is in traveling with a longer bow(68"+) and I don't mean flying. I have TD bows which I use when flying with archery equipment. 66" bows are fine, but as someone said above, 68" just doesn't fit in the cab of my truck as easily as I would like. Always worry about snapping the bow tip off when closing my truck door. I love shooting my Hill 68","Longbowman's Choice" and have hunted with it, but prefer 66" Hill's.

Rob DiStefano · April 12, 2010, 07:32:00 PM

if i needed to air travel with a 68" longbow, i'd opt out for a 2pc connexion hinge, same as i have on my 62" t/d longbow.

Jerry Jeffer · April 13, 2010, 08:01:00 AM

I've been hunting exclusively with my 70" Mahantango long bow. No troubles.

HATCHCHASER · April 13, 2010, 08:04:00 AM

I put mine in a PVC pipe with caps and haul it in the back of the truck. If I was traveling in a plane I'd opt for a take-down.

Ground Hunter · April 13, 2010, 10:58:00 AM

Better to get a bigger vehicle than a shorter bow.
Man's got to have his priorities straight - Ha! H

James Wrenn · April 13, 2010, 11:10:00 AM

If they are too long for a small vehical they are easy enough to saw in half.You can whack in half in just a few minuites and it will fit under your seat then if you need it too.

twitchstick · April 13, 2010, 12:27:00 PM

I used one for a few years. It didn't seem to bother me nor the animals it harvested. I mainly still hunted on the ground at that time.

tradlongbow · April 13, 2010, 03:44:00 PM

I only hunt with 66" or 68". I 've used them in tree stands with no problem.

I'm waiting on my new "Mohawk Classic" 68".

Darren

Shooty1 · April 13, 2010, 07:33:00 PM

They're a little tougher to shoot while parked on a 5 gal bucket, but not much. And always check cardoors before you let them fly--