New Liberty Bow Review & Test Drive Opportunity for ALL

[Pheonixarcher]

I have a couple quick questions. Who has the bow before me? Should I expect an email with request for my address, or a pm here on Tradgang? Also, how am I to get my feedback to Allen, just post here, or call or email him? If it's the latter, where do I get his contact info? Thanks!

[Stump Buster]

Pheonixarcher,

The member who is getting the bow next will contact you by PM or E-mail when he's finished testing the bow (maybe both). If you wouldn't mind posting your impressions on the bow here, I'm sure a bunch of us would like to hear them, but if you'd rather just contact Allen, you can call him at 541-698-7783. When you're finished trying the bow out, just hop on here and contact the next person who posted that they'd like to try it out after your first post.

Hope that helps clarify the process a bit. If you have any more questions at all, feel free to post them here or contact me and I'll be happy to help.


Nala...Yep it's the #46'er and you're on the list!    


Mike

[drewsbow]

love to try new bows

[drewsbow]

ttt

[Stump Buster]

Quick Update:

The bow was MIA since it was shipped off to Florida on the 10th. It finally made it today, over a week late but safe and sound, so keep an eye out for another review in the next couple of weeks. Pheonix...you get it next with hopefully a LOT less stress on the shipper.

I don't drink, but this worry about a possible lost bow made me consider cracking open a bottle. Now I can relax this week and give Thanks AGAIN to Allen for the opportunity to try out and share this bow with other members.

All the Best,

Mike

[Stump Buster]

Here's the narrative from Tradcat's review of the English prototype (Cut and pasted from his post with his permission)...

 " Hey everyone....This is a continuation of the thread that my buddy Stump Buster started. I'm the second person to review the Prototype English Longbow by Mr. Allen Boice of Liberty Bows. First of all, I want to say thank you to Allen for his willingness to let his potential customers "test drive" this awesome bow in exchange for some feedback in the "comment box". This bow was 68" and 46 lbs at 28". I have a shorter draw length, and during this demo, was shooting at around 42 lbs. The bow was extremely smooooth, due to the beautiful tonkin cane boo limbs. Absolutely ZERO hand shock ! The riser was a darker piece of myrtle that was gorgeous and complimented the lighter boo limbs. I'm not a big fan of straight grips but this one was without a doubt the best one I've ever experienced. The long fade outs in the riser made this bow extremely stable and a joy to shoot. I would highly recommend this bow to anyone as it performs exceptionally well. I will be sending the bow to another tradgang member for stop #3 this week... Stay tuned for the continued review of this fantastic prototype bow."  

Pheonixarcher, I believe Tradcat has already contacted you and the bow is probably en-route (hopefully it arrives waaaay faster than it made it to him).

Thanks for the review Tradcat and I look forward to hearing your impressions Pheonixarcher!

[Fletcher]

I'd like to try this bow too Please.  After the first of the year would be best; I'll be shooting leagues.  Thanks for the opportunity.

[silent sniper]

Im always open to trying a bow out. If there is room on the list I will give it a go.

[legends1]

Allen, is a great guy and makes a very nice longbow. Very nice review.

[Pheonixarcher]

As I was on my way out the door for work today, the mail man pulled in. I didn't have much time, but I opened it up to have a peek. It arrived safe and sound, and she is pretty. Hopefully I'll get some time with her in the next few days.

[Big Ed]

I would love to try it out also. If it is ok to handle my 31" draw. Love to try new bows and will give an honest review.
Thank you for the opportunity,
Big Ed

[Allen Boice]

Ed:

You're on the list, but it might be awhile.  This bow will be fine for your draw length, it should come in at around 53-54# at 31".

Allen

[Hermon]

I received word that this bow will be headed my way soon.  Look forward to trying it out.  Come on Postman!

[Mud_Slide_Slim]

Even if it takes a while, I would love to try this bow if there is an availability.  Thank you Allen for your generosity.

Bill-

[Dry Creek]

If you are still adding names to the list.
"I'd like to try this bow too Please."

Thanks

[Allen Boice]

We'll get it to you guys asap. As soon as Hermon gets done with his test drive he'll send it on to the next Trad-Ganger.

Allen

[Stump Buster]

Hey Allen,

  This thing is building steam!!! At this rate, you probably won't see the proto again until 2023.


 

[Pheonixarcher]

First of all, Merry Christmas to everyone. And secondly, I must apologize for not being a very good participant on this thread.

I shipped the bow to Glenn last week, and it should have been there Monday or Tuesday. I'm a little supprised that he hasn't checked in lately. Hopefully, it's not lost in transit again.

   

I must admit, that I am not the best person to review this bow, as I have very little experience with Hill style or ASL longbows. Perhaps that's the biggest reason for my procrastination. But, I'll do my best to convey the shooting experience with my limited knowledge and comparison.

The bow is very beautiful, with elegant lines. The subtle curves of the very mild d/r string up nicely to that traditional D shape that we all know and love. The limbs were surprisingly narrow, and drew back smoothly. I didn't feel any tight spots on the way back to my 27" draw. Normally, I draw right about 28", but I found myself instinctively putting a little more heel into the bow, and slightly bending my elbow. I normally shoot hybrid longbows, so this came as a bit of a supprise to me. After only a few shots with this bow, I learned quickly how it wanted to be held.

The bow is very stable, and accurate shooting was easily attainable, even for someone such as myself with little experience shooting these type of bows. The size of the grip, fills the hand nicely.  But I must say, I'm not a fan of a perfectly straight grip, like this bow has. I think if it had a dished or locator grip, that I would have seen even better consistancy.

The bow, as expected, was very quiet, and most definitely had considerably less hand shock than other bows that I've shot in this category. I attribute this to the centrally located riser, sandwiched within the lams, and the slight amount of d/r. After shooting this bow, it has renewed my interest in Hill/ASL style longbows.

In short, I was very pleased with this bow. I found the cast to be better than expected. It was quiet. And smooth, comparitvely speaking. It has a beauty that only this type of bow can exhibit. It easily put the arrows where I wanted, and it was fun to shoot! Thank you Allen for this great opportunity. I relally appreciate all the bowyer's who enable us bow-a-holics. Lol. Thanks again, and have fun to all who get to shoot this great bow.

[Longbow1953]

love to try it.  

[Hermon]

Don't know that it is lost, but it went to Wichita, Kansas according to the tracking.  Packages that I have tracked before don't normally go there.  Probably due to all the holiday packages I'm hoping.  Will check in when it arrives.