Deer hunters preference: longbow or recurve?

[Bowwild]

I might add. For many folks, especially me, this decison of LB or Curve is one of the few easy archery decisions!  I have absolutely nothing against LB or those who shoot them.

I'll also admit I've shot only one LB. I have no doubt they are easier to quiet than a curve. I'm also certain they will shoot with the curve in every respect.

Now if I could only decide: FF or B50, Heavy Arrow or Fast Arrow, 2-blade or 3-blade, etc.

[joe ashton]

longbows, light, quiet and sexy.

[moleman]

I own a few recurves and i enjoy shooting them on the range now and then, but my true love lies with the Hill style longbow. I love the simple lines, light weight, and the way they cast a heavy arrow.
They may not be as quick as a recurve, but they work well for me.  

[wooddamon1]

I tend to switch every 5 years or so for some reason, but I've killed more game with a longbow...

[Jwilliam]

Recurve !!! Just shoot them better.


Bill

[kbetts]

I started with recurves and may shoot them a touch better but I love my longbow.  I have a Kanati on order, so we'll see where that goes.

[zipper bowss]

Please don't make me choose!!!    
Bill

[rjackson]

Recurve!

RJ

[jonsimoneau]

If I had to choose between a recurve and a true longbow I will take the recurve everytime and not feel the least bit of guilt. However I do like "hybrid" type bows and am currently shooting one. In my opinion there is not much difference between a "hybrid" and a recurve. But as far as the old hill style longbows....if you like them I say great!  But I'll pass.

[CRS]

Both, I shoot a recurve better, the romance of the longbow is stronger.  Just bought a hybrid and it seems to be pretty comfortable.  Recurve handle with the quiet longbow limbs.

I usually pick a bow in the spring and shoot it all summer/hunting season.  Last year was a longbow, year before a recurve etc.  This year I am hoping to use the hybrid or maybe the Grayling Green Super Kodiak I have on order.

I just stick to my effective ranges and all is good.

[rdoggsilva]

Recurve here. Started out with one, over 40 years ago and just stayed with one.

[Night Wing]

Recurve for me. The reason being, I'm not accurate enough with a longbow. Since I'm not accurate enough, I have no confidence in a longbow.

[Swamp Yankee]

Recurve for me because I'm more accurate and confident with it than a longbow.  At some point I hope to become confident enough with a longbow to take advantage of it's inherent quietness, but until then it's a recurve all the way.

[BWD]

Up a tree, 58" recurve or a 56" Kanati. On the ground, 62" mild r/d.

[Pat B.]

Once I learned the ways of the longbow there's no turning back !!  

I didn't really alter my shooting style, just refined it and my longbows responded with great accuracy.. I'm hooked

[Sam McMichael]

Hill bows.

[hvyhitter]

......what day of the week?????????

[KSdan]

YES.  They are killing machines in the right hands!      

Could not resist.

Dan
ditto-    

[ron w]

Both have there place.....longbows are just nicer to carry, light and and graceful. Recurves a cool also! That's why I have both.....  

[WRV]

I love longbows but shoot my recurves better