Best R/D Longbow for the money?

[AZWarts]

I really want to get a long bow and was wondering what you guys think are great reflex deflex longbows for the money. I am looking for a simple bow that has a smooth draw at 29 inches. Thanks for your opinions!
Andrew

[Pops]

Try a JK Traditions great bow for the money.
He is a sponsor here.  

[tzolk]

It all depends on what you want to spend and what length you want your bow. I would start with that criteria first for the R/D Longbow category because they will all be pretty smooth at 29" draw. You will get as many answers that vary akin to asking for an opinion on a reliable car. So, how much do you want to spend and would you be willing to purchased "pre-owned"?

[huntmaster80]

[huntmaster80]

Originally posted by huntmaster80:

Originally posted by Pops:
[qb] Try a JK Traditions great bow for the money.
He is a sponsor here.       [/b]

dollar for dollar they would be hard to beat. I sold one a few months ago, only because it was about 5# over my comfort zone.

[SS Snuffer]

Yup

[pickaspot55]

Big Jim bows great bows!!

[Roger Norris]

Shrew bows and the Tanjavur (both made by Gregg Coffey)are excellent.

[UrbanDeerSlayer]

Love my Bamabow. Smooth drawing. You can pick up a new one under $500. And around $300 used.  I've also shot Omegas a lesser known product from a bowyer in PA. Very inexpensive,basic , hard hitting shooters. I'm having an Omega built now, I can post it up once I get it in a few weeks.

[creekwood]

The Dwyer Endeavor is worth a look at. A great shooter and Dwyer is a sponsor here. Someone currently has a beauty listed on the classified here on this site. (58" Dwyer endeavor longbow 57#@28)

[owlbait]

Do yourself a favor and check out the TwoTracks Longwalker made by Chuck Deshler. Great value, performance and craftsmanship. Some of the finest finish work available anywhere.

[PaLongshank]

Ever here of Leon Stewert?  check him out...his  bows are awesome!  Might also check out a Pronghorn too by Herb Meland.  PaLongshank

[gordydog]

Big River bows,  John McDonald bowyer.

[chris fleming]

don dow

[Shedrock]

Pronghorn  

[coaster500]

Tradgang Classifieds....  try a few before you take the plunge with a new one.

My test drives took me to Big Jims (he draws 31"s) Thunderchild and Buffalo Bow but it may be different for you.

Good luck and have fun

[Teacher_of_the_Arcane]

Hi All,

My wife and I both shoot Tomahawk bows.....check with 3 Rivers Archery, one of our sponsors.

[TxAg]

Everyone has his favorite. I'm no different. I'm a Toelke Whip fan.  They can be found in the classifieds for about half off.

[Elkchaser]

As others have said, you need to try a few and see what's best for you, but...............
There is a screaming deal on a Thunderhorn Coup Stick in the classifieds. Great shooting bows, with fit and finish second to none.  

[bowless]

So many excellent bows out there, but I can only speak for lost creek.  Beautiful bows that shoot straight and smooth!