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68in. for hunting??

Started by 3Feathers, August 14, 2012, 06:35:00 PM

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3Feathers

Anybody hunt with a 68in.longbow?Any disadvantages?
HH Cheetah 66in. 48lb at 25in.
HH HalfBreed 66in. 57lb. at 27in.
HH Wesley Special  56lb. at 26in..
HH Big 5          64lb. at 28in.
HH Wesley Special 55lb. at 28in.
HH Redman         60lb. at 28in.
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fishone

If you hunt from a tree stand, I sure like a shorter bow than 68".

Cyclic-Rivers

Yes and Yes!

Tim I hunt with my 68" bow.  I'm sorry but you will always have disadvantages no matter what your equipment.  keep the length in mind and you can avoid that disadvantage by planning your set up with a long bow.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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David Mitchell

I do and since I'm old enough that I don't bounce well any more I stay on the ground.  :D  My 68" longbows are no disadvantage at all there.
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Sant-Ravenhill

I have and would not hesitate to do so again. I'm with David, I hunt on the ground and it never seemed to cause any problems.

Earl Jeff


ron w

I have, not a problem.......
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Squirrel Bait

Yes 68" Northern Mist and a 68" I don't know what it is. But its a shooter. Heck I'm always at a disadvantage !!!
If you've never been in the woods at daylight, and seen the world come alive, you haven't " Lived".

pickaspot55

There is no problem shooting them as long as you don't have anything in front of you like bars to hit when you shoot

Cyclic-Rivers

QuoteOriginally posted by Earl Jeff:
YEP 68" big river
Good to see you around Earl. my 68" er is a big river too.  Inspired by your phenolic one.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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swampthing

68" over here. Bow is a lot skinnier than me. If it could slip through the woods without me I bet it would be more productive.

ron w

QuoteOriginally posted by swampthing:
68" over here. Bow is a lot skinnier than me. If it could slip through the woods without me I bet it would be more productive.
:biglaugh:      :biglaugh:      :biglaugh:     You and me both!!!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

njloco

This will be my first year, with a new to me, Gordon Morey Lightning 3-D 2pc. 55#'s @ 28", R/D LB. Now don't get me wrong, I am not giving up my go to 64" Leon Stewart 3pc. LB but this new one really flings an arrow, they are about the same #'s but the Gordy Morey has a graphite/ carbon layer in the limbs and it's noticeable.

  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

YORNOC

Yup, 66-70". I hunt in the nastiest trees you'll find. Set it up right...no problem. I'm 6'0 though, I'm sure height makes a difference.
David M. Conroy

Sam McMichael

Yes, I hunt with a 68" Hill. The only caution is that, in a tree stand, you have be careful about bumping the lower limb against the stand or the upper end against an overhead tree branch. However, watching out for those things soon becomes second nature.
Sam

TooManyHobbies

The only disadvantage is...IT doesn't work. IT missed two bucks last year. IT better shoot where I'm looking this year. IT has a mind of it's own.    :biglaugh:
60" Bear Super Kodiak 50@28 (56@31)
68" Kohannah Long Bow 62@30

Larry Yien

I'm out there with a 68" bow most all the time and it's always helpful to mind your tips.  It's rare that they foul but it's happened before.  I'd never hesitate to bring out my 68".  Sometimes travelling on a plane can be a hassle unless you've got a t/d model.
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