Mohawk longbow performance ???

Eric Sprick · January 27, 2011, 09:56:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Rob DiStefano:

QuoteOriginally posted by Passthru:
What does "likes a heavy arrow" mean?
spits out arrows in the 11gpp and up range with good speed at hunting distances. [/b]

Yep.

BRITTMAN · January 28, 2011, 08:31:00 AM

Also " likes heavy arrows " means the bow shooots better , more quiet , less bow shock , and more accurate than with lighter weight arrows .

joe vt · January 28, 2011, 10:30:00 AM

tom,

thanks for that generous offer. i just need to pull the trigger on an order.....

tradlongbow · January 28, 2011, 10:57:00 AM

I saw that Vince posted a really nice Mohawk Classic in the Sponser section yesterday.

Ready to be shipped. No waiting

Darren

bentpole · January 28, 2011, 05:10:00 PM

No Problem Joe!

Glad to help out!

Kenneth · January 28, 2011, 05:43:00 PM

WOW!!! Just looked at the "Classic" in the sponsors classifieds and it is a beauty!!

Ladams · January 28, 2011, 05:49:00 PM

Shoots as well as any bow I have
I love mine
64" 56# @ 28
Larry

rick7 · January 28, 2011, 07:59:00 PM

i have been thinking about one for quite a while. i might have to sell some thing to make room.

HATCHCHASER · January 28, 2011, 10:48:00 PM

I just put in an order to get back into the tribe. Gonna try something a little different in the riser. Stay tuned. O and by the way they are above average speed for the design and the only bow I have shot that is as quiet is a Toelke Super-D. Not to mention Vince is a class act and you will not find a better value.

COLongbow · January 28, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

I've shot several Mohawks at RMS Gear. They keep several in stock. Do yourself a favor and stop by some time, great guys, great shop.

The Mohawks I've shot there have had the bamboo limbs, and they are very snappy. Can't really explain it, they just seem awesome when you shoot them. You gotta feel it.

daveycrockett · February 02, 2011, 09:57:00 AM

What kinda brace heigth you guys run on these bows? Will 64" feel ok at 29.5" draw?

Bob B. · February 02, 2011, 10:08:00 AM

Daveycrockett,

Great question. Vince recommends 6 3/4 inch brace heigth on his bows. However, most guys like 7 - 7 1/4 inches. On my 64 inch bow, 40 @ 28 inches ( I draw 30 ) my bow likes 6 3/4 with a fast flight string. Shoots well. My 66 inch Mohawk 54 @ 30 is set at 6 7/8 with an SBD skinny string. That bow is pretty fast and quiet at that setting.

I draw 30 inches. A 64 inch Mohawk will serve you well. Any questions feel free to pm me.

Bob.

steadman · February 02, 2011, 10:09:00 AM

David I can't honestly give you a number for the brace height. Mine is my fist against the riser with my thumb stuck out. The thumb almost touches the string (high tech I know

) As far as the 29.5" draw I shoot 29" with a 64" bow and have no problem at all. I shoot with a clicker so am at full draw for a while, no problems. I can't see an extra half inch causing problems. Go with the bamboo as well, you won't regret it.

GMMAT · February 02, 2011, 10:09:00 AM

I owned two Mohawks..

All I can tell you is....they're zippy! I moved on (not up) to recurves. But, the Mohawk was my favorite LB.

Rob DiStefano · February 02, 2011, 10:23:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by daveycrockett:
What kinda brace heigth you guys run on these bows? Will 64" feel ok at 29.5" draw?

i have a 29" draw that works well with a 62" 'hawk, but i would recommend 64". in fact, i have another t/d 'hawk on order, 64".

BRITTMAN · February 02, 2011, 06:21:00 PM

My draw is 28 in. and I could shoot the 62 in. but the 64 in. feels alot smoother ( to me ) . I also like the brace to run around 7 - 7 1/8 , makes for a good quiet bow .

selfbowyer · February 02, 2011, 07:45:00 PM

I have a 66" and a 64". One of the smoothest bows I own. I know the turkeys and deer, around here, didn't appreciate when I got my first one. The first thing you will notice about the Mohawk is the finish on it. When Vince makes a hunting bow he knows how to keep it non reflective. I have enjoyed both of mine.

Bob B. · February 02, 2011, 10:38:00 PM

Selfbowyer,

Although the OP requested performance questions and this thread has taken on a life of its own, the finish is worth mentioning ... good point. Fullerplast has been around for a LONG time. It is real tough and just plain excellent in my opinion. The rougher finish vince uses is absolustely non-reflective, yet the beauty of the riser and or limbs is easily seen. I wish all my bows I ever owned had a fullerplast finish. In fact, I took my bow and while shooting at night with my head lights on a target, I put the bow in front of my truck ... I could not get any shiney reflections to emit from my headlights on the bow. No way any bow will reflect sun light from a blind or stand with that finish ... it is marvelous!!

Selfbowyer, good call!

Bob.

Friend · February 02, 2011, 11:07:00 PM

Rob DiStefano has graciously sent me his prize Mohawk to give it a run. It should be here tomorrow or by Friday. While I have not shot D-shaped bows that well in the past, they have been at the tops for my personal pure enjoyment. I hope this Mohawk and I click, then I will be pursuing the best of both worlds(Personal accuracy and elite personal pleasure at its best). The D-shaped bow has proven so enjoyable that I may still consider pursuing one even if I am still struggling with accuracy. I will just have to learn and continue to enjoy the journey.

Thank you - Rob!

daveycrockett · February 03, 2011, 11:40:00 AM

What type string comes with a New hawk,strand count, material?