R/D Longbows, Need some opinions!

Covey · March 15, 2011, 05:48:00 PM

I don't want this to be a debate on whose is better. I just need some friendly advice. Looking for some names and info on longbow,s. Maybe a few pics would be nice. Really looking to get me one and need some input. I'm a recurve guy so I don't no much about who makes them and what to look for.

Thank's in advance, Jason

awbowman · March 15, 2011, 05:52:00 PM

There are a lot of great bowyers around. For my money, check out an Acadian Woods treestick, function and beauty all rolled up in one! Comes in 56" too if you need a short bow!

Oh how I wish he'd make me a 2-piece treestick!

Here's the link:

http://www.acadianwoods.com/longbows.htm

March 15, 2011, 05:58:00 PM

I like Robertson and Lost Creeks.

59Alaskan · March 15, 2011, 06:01:00 PM

Hill Country. Tradways.com is a sponsor here and is the virtual front end for Roman Hershberger, the bowyer.

Fast, smooth, top notch quality. Makes a great R/D limb.

Red Tailed Hawk · March 15, 2011, 06:01:00 PM

I just ordered a lost creek. Check out the website he is a sponsor here, Chad is real good guy and very helpful.

falconview · March 15, 2011, 06:03:00 PM

So, do you want short 56"- 60" med 62" - 64"
or long 66" - 69", how fancy, wood inlays etc
and do you want a one piece, two piece or
Three piece. Also what weight and draw

Covey · March 15, 2011, 06:14:00 PM

I would like to stay with a one piece 60 to 64" in length, 50 to 55# in weight. I draw to a little over 30". I've shot a few here and there, but not enough to tell anything. I'm not to picky on woods, but if I'm buying I might as well get a purdy one. :D

Thank's guy's, Jason

Mitch-In-NJ · March 15, 2011, 06:19:00 PM

I've got a Stewart Slammer. 64" 55@28. Great bow and I know there are a lot of folks here who agree. Shoots fast, draws smooth.

You can see pics on his site .

ny state land · March 15, 2011, 06:25:00 PM

Protege Longbows, sponsor here

Shedrock · March 15, 2011, 06:27:00 PM

Herb Meland builds a dandy r/d longbow. You can get a one piece or a three piece t/d in lengths from 56"-66". Pronghorn Custom Bows.

flinthead · March 15, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

Ben Graham makes great one piece and 3 piece longbows. Alpha Male is the plainer version , Kingfisher is the fancy wood model. Smooth pulling , fast and NO handshock. Great guy to deal with too. I have one of each.
Hummingbird Bows in North Carolinia. IMHO.
Thanks , Roy

bentpole · March 15, 2011, 06:43:00 PM

I own 3 Mohawks. Vince is a sponsor here as well. I have owned and shot a tremendous amount of bows. Out of all of them a Mohawk does it for me. He builds a reflex deflex longbow. D Shape when strung. Smooth to draw,fast, quiet, and no handshock at all. Plus they are very reasonable and pretty to look at.

Butch Speer · March 15, 2011, 06:57:00 PM

Lost Creek. You could spend a lot more money & still not get a better bow.

Over&Under · March 15, 2011, 07:00:00 PM

In no particular order - Kanati, Centaur, Lost Creek, Two Tracks, Shrew, Firefly, Zipper, Big Jim, and lots and lots of others. I have not shot them all but lots of them.

The Firefly and Two Tracks were the quietest for me, Centaur the fastest, Zipper (although I have only shot the Revurve version, the grip is the same) and it was the prettiest!

AdamH · March 15, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

R/D ... Holm-Made, He's a Sponsor on this Site, This Style, Second to None ... Prices, Exceptional ... Bowyer, Superb !!!

59Alaskan · March 15, 2011, 07:05:00 PM

Here are 2 Hill Country's:

#1 Harvest Master 1 pc R/D. This is my wife's. It's a speed demon for 40#s

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#2 is my 64" 51# Wildcat R/D take down. Can't say enough good about it all the way around

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Jim Wright · March 15, 2011, 07:09:00 PM

In my opinion no one makes a better one than Dan Toelke's Whip. Beautifully made of beautiful woods, superbly mannered and from time of order to delivery takes about four weeks. check them out at www.montanabows.com, there is absolutely nothing not to like with Dan.

SS Snuffer · March 15, 2011, 07:13:00 PM

Jason makes a very good bow at a very good price. It's my go to bow and has killed many deer.

canadian · March 15, 2011, 07:20:00 PM

I shoot a Caribow Peregrine and it is a fine bow. I don't have much experience with other longbows.

snag · March 15, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Well you got plenty of recommendations. Now it'll just take you 10 yrs of buying and selling to see which one you like. haha
I'm a recurve guy also. The Griffin R/D longbows are a great bow. I can switch back and forth without any trouble. The only problem with Griffin's is that you can't find them used very often and John has a 24-30 month waiting list. Sure am glad I found one. Awesome bow! Shoots right where you're looking, very quiet, pretty fast, very weight gain on the draw and very little vibration in the hand.