BW Longbows

Froggy · December 28, 2009, 07:29:00 AM

It may be wise to check out the Buffalo bow that Big Jim makes. I have owned a couple Widow longbows and shot them well. Had a chance to shoot a couple of Jims bows this year, very nice craftsmanship, excellent speed and shootability. Actually, the riser puts me in mind of the PL's. For half the price of a new Widow I feel sure it is one of the best values out there imo. Been thinking real hard on ordering one myself. Met him a couple times, real gentleman and has a handshake that would crack bone !!!

Lanier

DEAN · December 28, 2009, 07:45:00 AM

treadway black swamp

Spike · December 28, 2009, 09:51:00 AM

Why does a question on BW longbows shooting characteristics to owners/past owners get responses from people to recommend another bow with no comment at all on the question asked? Guess people can't read, or just answer every post that their favorite bowyers products are best?

Steve Leffler · December 28, 2009, 10:06:00 AM

I love my BW PL. I was always a recurve guy until I got this bow. I actually think I might shoot it better than my recurves. I shot a lot of longbows that didn't fit me or weren't comfortable. I would order another one in a heartbeat.

PrarrieDog · December 28, 2009, 10:41:00 AM

I shot a widder but didn't like that much weight in my hand. It shot alright but didn't outshoot my Pronghorn. My Pronghorn was half the money too.

Arwin · December 28, 2009, 11:42:00 AM

Jerry,
I've read a few of your articles in TBM, good stuff!!
I noticed in a couple articles, you had the LDB. If you like the vintage Bears, you may want to look at St. Joe River Bows. Their risers are similar to the old Bears, just tweaked a little, very comfy.
The risers for both their recurve and longbows are the same and their longbows perform extremely well!! Dave and Tracey are great people to talk with to boot.

Weasel · December 28, 2009, 01:08:00 PM

Thank you for all the replies! I just ordered one of Big Jim's Buffalo Bows.

Jerry

Elk whisperer · December 28, 2009, 01:17:00 PM

just pull your firefly back an extra 1/2 in.

frassettor · December 28, 2009, 01:21:00 PM

I never had any problems with my PL's. There a real nice bow and are smooth...in fact I own 2 of them.

frassettor · December 28, 2009, 01:22:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:
I don't know Weasie, I just got ANOTHER BW longbow cause they seem so smooth to me. This one is Juniper, 66", 54#@32". I'm shooting 700gr carbons w/125gr Muzzy Phantoms.

Different guys have different feel but the only longbow I have that is smoother is my Great Northern Traditional Longbow. That may be because it's a 70"er.

Come on Biggster...Lets see a pic

Broken Arrow 1 · December 28, 2009, 01:40:00 PM

I would reccomend a pronghorn LB I absolutley love mine. and you can get them at a very reasonable price. I have shot black widow bows in the past even hunted with one part of this past season and I still personally like my pronghorn better.

George D. Stout · December 28, 2009, 02:18:00 PM

Well I really think Weasel is eyeing a friend's BW and isn't interested in any other bow we may think is better 8^). I can't help with that one, I 've only shot the t/d model SA.

Weasel · December 28, 2009, 02:53:00 PM

George, I ordered Big Jim's Buffalo Bow. BW qualities for 1/2 the price.

Jerry

KumaSan · December 28, 2009, 04:17:00 PM

I have two Fedora longbows - a one piece and a TD and both are smooth, good shooting bows. I recentle shot my buddy's BW PLII which is 62" AND 55@ 28". it is A TD and a sweet shooting bow.

IB · December 28, 2009, 06:29:00 PM

May I recommend a NICON or perhaps a FUGJI Sureshot

Troy spear · December 28, 2009, 06:37:00 PM

I own a BW LAG Model 64" 54# @ 28. When I fill the need to shoot a long bow The bow performs very smooth/fast. It dont get out very often. I'm more of a recurve Guy. " Wallace,Blacktail"

STEVE R. · December 28, 2009, 06:39:00 PM

I like your comment Spike. I don't like to ask opinnions for that readon. I have 6 long bows the last two are BW PL's. They are my choice in the most shootable and tops in quality.

George D. Stout · December 28, 2009, 06:47:00 PM

Hey Weasel, a report on it would be nice once you get it and spend some quality time in the woods.

customcrester · December 28, 2009, 07:15:00 PM

Hey Weasel,check out the tomahawk longbows from 3rivers trad supply.They are made by great plains for 3rivers and they are beautiful bows and shoot great.They have no hand shock and are fast.I own one and love it!

sinistral · December 28, 2009, 07:53:00 PM

Jerry, the best advice is to shoot one, then you will know. Do yourself a favor and try their loaner program, it will cost less than buying and not liking. So many bows so little time.