I agree spectre,it's just that I feel that wood was alive once and of course risers and bows made in series are far ,in my opinion,from a self bow.Any the soul is in reality in our heart and head,don't they?

In my opinion, for the money, there are a lot better options on the market...especially with respect to the limbs.

Be SURE you get the right grip when you order. New ones are $40!!!

Jeff, I love your handle "Turkeys Fear Me", if I didn't already have one, I could change mine to "Turkeys point and laugh at me".  

I'm still skunked on turkeys!  

Biggie, I talked to the Guys at 3 Rivers first before I sent it back. I was just getting into Trad Archery and they said give one a try and if it is not what you want send it back. I tried it along with alot of other bows and settled on the A&H ACS as my favorite with the Centaur a very close second. I to love the woods and feel of the long bow. I buy all my Trad Equipment from 3 Rivers and sending this bow back was in no way meant as a negative comment to them . They are GREAT people to deal with. The bow was returned in like new condition and I am sure they were able to package and re-sell as slightly used. Thanks, Randy

Randy, I figgered as much. Maybe it was me but the way you 1st told the story, it didn't sound good.
Didn't mean to put you on the spot...I know by your posts here that you are not "that" kind of fella

Since you already had one in the past then you do know what you are getting and you seem like you want one so go for it. For me hearing all the hype about these bows before actually shooting one was a real downer for me. Don't get me wrong, the bow is a shooter but so is my palmer, and the zipper I tried and that sweet shooting blacktail etc.

I have owned a lot of bows, some really nice looking, however if you can get by the looks of a flat black metal bow you will absolutely love the way the DAS, Morrison, Tradtech etc. etc. shoots. You can tune the bow to the arrows rather than the arrows to the bow if you wish.
I look at it exactly opposite of Biggie, it's my real pretty very expensive bows I feel bad about hunting with, afraid I might scratch them. That flat black not so pretty bow doesn't seem to bother me at all.

end of the world is near......hopefully I will see y'all in heaven because BIGGIE has bought a METAL riser TARGET BOW! Or hunting bow!  Welcome Biggie to the other side. maybe I can talk you into a single bevel and flipper rest? Let me know because I am going to stump your tail in Nebraska on stump shooting.  Welcome to the 21st century.

Well..... im tired of waiting for u to build my longbow.

I have it on paper.   . Do not have the guts to lay it up yet.    Your still #1 on the list.

What kind of grip did you get for your big ole paw?

Or-you can gat an extra set of limbs for the Widow.

Well, thank you all for your insights both here and on PM's.  I didn't want this to become a "what is trad" thread and you all did a great job of keeping it clean.  Thanks!

I've went back and forth several times, but just made a swing through the classifieds and found a Jack Kempf Kwyk Styk, 55# @ 28" and 58" long that I couldn't pass up.  So, I guess I'll have to put the DAS on the back burner for now...

Still thinking of getting one, but now I can't afford it.  Makes that decision easy... for now!

 

Grats on the new addition.

Joey, I got the standard grip but it's no good for me. Went to buy a low grip handle but $40 is too much. I'll try it with the standard.

I also told them that they should include a $2 bowstringer with a $800 bow.

How much is that Swamprooter Longbow gonna cost me again?

On advice from others I tried this with a metal riser I had that's similar to the Dalaa, I shot it with no grip on it... just some sports wrap like the kind used for a tennis racquet... worked real nicely.

Ya better work some overtime so you can get that Das

Take a file to that grip Biggie, make it like you want it if it doesn't fit.

I too love the acs limb and am patiently waiting for a set from Mike to put on my DAS master, pant pant. Should make a superb combo. And heck there is some wood in those limbs.

Congrats on the kwik stick but I bet you still yearn for the das.

IMHO all the adjustability is a recipe for disaster under hunting conditions.  I like simple, no tiller adjustment, no rest adjustment/elevated rest, no "snap" anything.  40 years hunting big game with a bow has taught me if something can go wrong it will. I could tell stories for hours....Simple+tuned+practice = consistant success. My advice is to look inside for solutions, not to gadgets.  just my 2cents

QuoteIMHO all the adjustability is a recipe for disaster under hunting conditions. I like simple, no tiller adjustment, no rest adjustment/elevated rest, no "snap" anything. 40 years hunting big game with a bow has taught me if something can go wrong it will. I could tell stories for hours....Simple+tuned+practice = consistant success. My advice is to look inside for solutions, not to gadgets. just my 2cents  

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