help me pick a longbow

[beaunaro]

After shooting a friend's Dwyer Endeavor and seeing it hit where I was looking...I'm thinking strongly that it might be fun to add a short longbow to my stable of recurves.
I want a bow around 58" with a decent grip or thumb locator, quiet shooting, and if it was cut as far past center as possible would be great.
Give me something to investigate.
Which brands have proved reliable and easy to shoot for you?
Thanks for the ideas.
Irv Eichorst
www.truesouthadventures.com

[johnnyk71]

take a hard look at Maddog.

[TSHOOTER]

I like Maddog as well.  Beware...once you try a longbow, 1 won't be enough  

[JRY309]

It would be hard to get the smaller riser longbow cut past center like a recurve.The riser is usally not strong enough.Look at the size difference on larger riser recurves.There is a lot of nice shorter longbows out there.Can be a personal choice,you should try some out if you are able to.For me I like my 58" Kanati,well made,points well,nice grip and a great shooting longbow in my opinion.

[Wetfeet]

I have the Dwyer dauntless and love it, its a lil longer , 62in. but its smooth and fast. The Dwyers are great people to work with too.

[German Dog]

Great Northern!

[Igor]

I'm a Big River fan....currently shooting the model that has the 21st century type profile...


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Glenn

[bulldog18]

If the Endeavor shot good for you. Then get yourself one. The Dwyers are great bows. I have the Dauntless and Endeavor. The Endeavor is what I am taking to the woods this year.

[JB]

Being used to a recurve grip. Id go with a Caribow Wolverine. Look at them on his site.

[Jim Wright]

There are plenty of nice bows to consider, personally I have found none that match Dan Toelke's "Whips". See them at  www.montanabows.com

[VictoryHunter]

Maddog or Stalker Stickbows  

[nineworlds9]

All good suggestions.  Thumb locator and shoot where you look...Toelke!

[Rufus 25]

MOAB

[bow loving man]

lost creek life ender or mike baker jaguar

[TubbsTru]

Just got my new Dwyer Endeavor---my highest recommendations!!!
 
 

[Gator1]

I think you found it

I wouldn't consider another option based on your review of the Dwyer you shot and liked

Just my 2 cents worth

 

[Roger Norris]

Hey Irv....that Dwyer is a darn good bow. Shoot what fits. I have used Shrew "short" longbows for years, they are a great hunting tool.

[ishoot4thrills]

I really, really like my 58" Kanati.....

[damascusdave]

I would at least take a look at the Dryad Phoenix...I have a Dryad longbow made from a blank..it is fast and quiet with good materials well put together

DDave

[False Cast]

58", quiet, and an awesome thumb locator grip? I think 'Toelke Whip.'