Hybrid longbows around $300-400?

[Safari Scott]

Hi all,

So I'm looking to test the longbow waters. I have a top notch 54# at 28 recurve which I will keep for my hunting etc. But recently I've developed an appreciation for r/d longbows. I don't want to spend another nine hundred bucks on one but I don't really want to get a mass produced. I pull 29.5 but I like the 60inch length and for sure I want a chunky handle was thinking 40 pounds or so at 28 so about 44 at my draw just to keep in shape.

Soooooo, I was wondering if there is mug out there at that price? There seems to be a tonne of longbow shooters on here. How will it compare to my recurve... Oh and I shoot a high wrist grip, is that going to cause me headaches?

[awbowman]

Check out Don Dow

[sawtoothscream]

Omega longbows.  You can get a u finish for less then all that or a complete for like $300 I believe.  These bows are all performance and have a pretty big fallowing on archerytalk. Love mine and the bowyer kegan is just great to deal with.

[Panzer]

Don Dow.

[Altiman94]

I'm going to 3rd Don Dow.  I've had one in the past and just ordered another.  At $335 it's probably one of the best values out there.  Plus, very quick turn around.

[rastaman]

And check out the classified ads here...the performance will be equivalent...

[legends1]

We have a discount Cyclone longbow in the shop. Like new but only $450. 44#@28" 64" Gray Actionwood with black glass over bamboo limbs.It has been to a few shows with us and I shot a 3D tournament with it.  Looks like new. It can be viewed on our website and our Facebook. Take a look.

[Safari Scott]

Probably should have mentioned I'm a lefty (well left eyed anyway) I've seen a few incredible deals pop up on the classifieds but they all seem to be on the wrong side! I checked out don Dow and they looked pretty nice indeed...

[twistedlim]

Did anyone mention Don Dow?

[Todweelz]

New wood they are a sponsor here

[Prairie Drifter]

Maddog. More options than anyone for the price.

[threeunder]

Lots of lefty bows show up on the classifieds...Of all my bows, only 3 were not purchased off tradgang classifieds.
Ken

[nineworlds9]

Omega and Dow both great bows.  Don't lose heart on the classifieds, I'm a lefty and I love the classifieds.  Our bows are harder to sell and there arent as many choices, but sometimes you can get a way better deal on a bow than if it was a righty for those very reasons.  I have a couple bows you'd go cross eyed if I told you what I paid for them vs. new cause they're lefties.  Lefties rule!

[sloaf]

I've always had trouble with longbow grips.  I am still looking for a longbow that I shoot well.  Had a dauntless that I loved but just couldn't stop fighting the low grip.  Man it was an awesome bow. Fast, quiet, dead in the hand, and weighed nothing.

[britt]

Check leftiesrus.com. Barry is a honest man to deal with. All lefty bows.

[finkm1]

Don Dows web site info??

[Walt Francis]

Go to the classifieds, you will get the best value for your buck there.

[Nativestranger]

Leftiesrus.com has a 60" 48# Kanati. Go check it out. Lots of other nice bows as well.

[finkm1]

May want to check out New Wood Bows. I shot one at K-Zoo and it shot great. Base price is $415.00

[Moots]

No website, but you can search Powwow to see pictures and read more about them. The vision is his mild R/D bow. I have a 66" 52# @ 28" bow.  It's a nice bow.