Flatbow shooters help me out

Canadabowyer · May 27, 2009, 06:53:00 PM

I have decided I want to try a flatbow like a Northern Mist Huron or Mahaska or Kohanna flatbow.Can any of you flatbow shooters tell me about your likes and dislikes of any of these bows? Thanks, Bob

Dick in Seattle · May 27, 2009, 07:34:00 PM

I like flatbows, but I make my own. I've heard good recommendations on all three of those, though. I'm sure they're better than mine! :^)

frank bullitt · May 27, 2009, 08:40:00 PM

Robert, those listed and others, like Robertson's, Great Northern etc. can't go wrong! Are you making one? What's your desires?

JRY309 · May 27, 2009, 10:11:00 PM

All those are good flatbows,I have a Thunder Mt. Coyote flatbow that is a sweet shooter also.It has a semi-reverse handle.Check Mate has a couple of nice flatbows,one of them has a turkish style look with a set back grip.I wish I hadn't sold mine.

Canadabowyer · May 27, 2009, 11:23:00 PM

Frank, yes I would like to make one but I have never seen one except the Great Northern Bushbow and while I liked it a lot I would like to hear some opinions on the others out there and what features made them good and what features might not be so good. I have a bow to trade and I wanted some opinions before I traded. Bob

the elf · May 27, 2009, 11:52:00 PM

Hi I have the BUSHBOW by Rodney Wright--it is a 52 inch flatbow--55@27.I use it when I am in the thick and dirty wet stuff--which is usually less than 15 yards; Or in a closed in blind.It weighs next to nothing---smooth, fast,no handshock.
Unfortunately I can't do pictures.

Gordon martiniuk · May 28, 2009, 01:28:00 AM

Jack Kempf makes a flat bow called Little Grizzly Mine is a 56" but he makes shorter and longer ones they shoot real sweet and are one of jacks more popular models

Steelhead · May 28, 2009, 02:38:00 AM

I had a bushbow and also a Dwyer Defiant.The defiant has a wider flatbow style limb.Good looking bow and shoots nice

Leland · May 28, 2009, 05:43:00 AM

I've got a 60" Dwyer Defiant,I just love shooting this bow.Great bows made by some fine people.
Leland

J. Oles · May 28, 2009, 11:03:00 AM

You can't go wrong with the Huron.

I have one on order right now. Live about an hour away from Steve's shop. If you have any questioins I'd be happy to answer them for you. I saw two Hurons hanging in his shop last week.

Jason

frank bullitt · May 28, 2009, 11:14:00 AM

Well Robert, sounds like alot of pluses on this style. How about a self bow or bbo flatbow? They're a simple design. What are you trading for? This design is pretty Bullitt proof. Good shootin to you.

jdemoya · May 28, 2009, 11:38:00 PM

Check the Yellowstone Renegade. Hard hitting.

God bless,

Jose