Compare Pronghorn to Mohawk Longbow

TRT · May 11, 2012, 07:08:00 AM

A Pronghorn longbow is the reason I am in traditional archery. I shot one in a shop in Kansas City 15 years ago. I went in a couple of days later to buy the bow...and it was sold. I left the shop with a Martin Hunter.

I have read much about Mohawk Longbows. It really looks sharp to me.

So, I have a question for those of you who have shot both of these bows. How does the Pronghorn compare to a Mohawk?

steadman · May 11, 2012, 09:36:00 AM

They are 2 different types of bows. The pronghorn is a great bow, has more mass and is very stable. That being said, I shoot a Mohawk, as does my son. They are both great bows, but in the end it really is a personal choice

TRT · May 11, 2012, 11:46:00 AM

Thanks Steadman!

RC · May 11, 2012, 12:06:00 PM

I`ve owned both. Both were near the same pounds and very good bows. The Pronghorn may have been a touch faster if that matters to you but I really enjoy shooting the Mohawk and right now it is my go-to bow.RC

WESTBROOK · May 11, 2012, 01:04:00 PM

Just a matter of which on you like the most.

Either of the bows and their makers have a flawless reputation from what I've seen over the years.

Eric

collofthewild · May 11, 2012, 01:16:00 PM

RC, is that a new model mohawk in the first pic??

I havent seen one nor heard that a new model was being made.

RC · May 11, 2012, 01:29:00 PM

Thats regular Mohawk. The first pic is an osage pronhorn. The only "new" hawk I know of is the sparrowHawk.Vince has been making those a while now.RC

Hud · May 11, 2012, 02:04:00 PM

I have a 60" and 62" Pronghorn (3 pc. T/Ds) there are differences between the two, both have more R&D than the Mohawk (don't own), or Robertson Fatal Styk Longbow (16" riser), which I do own. The latter two will be lighter in physial weight, but not a problem. The Pronghorn is a bit smoother IMO, due to the weight in the 15" riser, and shorter working limb. The Pronghorn is approximately 23" from fade-out to fade-out, and the Robertson is 16". Prices for the three vary quite a bit.

TRT · May 11, 2012, 06:02:00 PM

Gentlemen, thank you for the information. This is exactly the kind of info I was wanting to hear.

RC, a special thanks for including the hunting pics!

TRT · May 12, 2012, 03:28:00 AM

Gentlemen, thank you for the information. This is exactly the kind of info I was wanting to hear.

RC, a special thanks for including the hunting pics!