Heavy Quiet 3pc Longbows?

[pamike]

i have been trying many different bows and the one i would really like to find is a 3pc longbow.  thinking schafer, talltines, or ???

most 3pc longbows are just to light for me.  i like the Habu vyperkahn but dont think any 45# bows are out there. i want some thing with heavy riser like the schafer.

i like my recurves for weight, but wish they were quiet - they are just too loud.

any thoughts or recommendations?

mike

[pdk25]

Depends on what you like.  You can get an ILF with aluminum or phenolic riser in many lengths that will have a great deal of mass to them.  I believe the acs aluminum risers have a decent amount of heft to them as well.

[pamike]

a phenolic riser might be an interesting option, but i perfer heavy woods.

[Henry Hammer]

Bob Lee's have a heavy riser.
But I disagree that you "cannot" quiet a recurve. I have recurves that make a quiet thump just as a longbow does. Good luck in your search..Henry

[pamike]

maybe my recurves are not loud, but they sound loud to me.  my comparison is my Habu vyperkahn with longbow limbs.  that bow is quiet!

i would love to get the schafers quiet, but seem loud to me.

[Biathlonman]

Toelke lynx.  He uses heavy woods and phenolic in the riser, quick and quiet.

[Tim]

Hey Mike,

A good option is to use brass antler knobs.  I have a set if you'd like to try them.   They'll increase the overall mass weight real quick and look great.  I know Dave and Beth have them in stock.   You want the smaller one if you'll be putting them on a longbow.

Tim

[pamike]

tim - i put some on the ACS but still really light compared to a schafer riser.  just thinking some one must make quiet longbow limbs for a heavy schafer style riser.

[Ydanny]

I had the same thoughts and ended up putting together a 62" 45lb @28" A&H ACS CX with an actionwood 14" RC riser.  Then I put a 4 arrow Eagleflights bow quiver with angle bracket and 3 arrows in it for a little more weight.  It shoots great and is dead quiet.

[Tim]

A 64" silvertip recurve and a quiver full of arrows is a heavy bow.   The only other similar setup in a longbow version might be a Bear Paw by Neil Jacobson, another Montana guy only a few miles from Dave.

[lefty4]

Hummingbird Kingfisher 3 piece takedown w/ Kingwood riser.
Nice and heavy,
nice and beautiful,
nice and quiet,
nice and fast.

These are very nice bows.

[elkbreath]

I just finished one up with a phenolic riser.  ITs my heaviest mass weight bow.  and yes, dead quiet.

[JamesKerr]

Try a Tomahawk Legacy series. They are not a super heavy bow but they do have a decent weight to them and they are super quiet.

[Lamey]

Jim Gainey @Black Creek Bows will make you an all phenolic riser TD Siren.  I shot one today with a "mostly" phenolic riser, and the weight was noticable.  As with all Jims bows it was also very quiet.

[sawtoothscream]

check out hitman, his risers have some weight to them

[Aggie1993]

Jack Kempf Raven.

[Glunt]

Black Canyon bows has a longbow that fits the bill.  He has a great design that is smooth and quiet.  He uses Dymondwood and has just little more mass than many 3pc longbows, but not bulky looking.  A couple buddies have them and I really enjoy the feel.

[JohnnyWayne]

Originally posted by Henry Hammer:
Bob Lee's have a heavy riser.

[Shedrock]

Pronghorns are sweet longbows. Herb will build the riser out of whatever you want, and maybe even add some lead if you want it real heavy.  

[NBK]

I'll add my Firefly to the mix.  With a Kanati bow quiver it is quieter than any other bow I've shot seemingly regardless of where I have it braced.