New Liberty Bow Review & Test Drive Opportunity for ALL

Allen Boice · January 29, 2015, 08:56:00 PM

Mike:

The bow will continue to be called the English just with some subtle changes which I believe enhances the bows performance. The Classic is a string follow longbow and the Sherwood is a back-set bow with a Hill style handle riser. Until I get my website updated and/or can figure out how to post photos here you can see some photos on my Liberty Bow Facebook page.

Allen

snag · January 30, 2015, 10:41:00 AM

Here is a pic of the English strung as requested. Sorry for the foot in the pic. Guess it is too early to be taking pictures. The bow looks like it wants to be shot...have to head outside now.

Stump Buster · January 30, 2015, 12:12:00 PM

That bow has some Beautiful lines!!!

Thanks for posting those pics for us snag!

NBK · January 30, 2015, 03:52:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Stump Buster:
That bow has some Beautiful lines!!!

Thanks for posting those pics for us snag!

I'll say!
So many beautiful bows today but man how I love the simple arc of a straight limbed bow.

KYArcher · January 31, 2015, 08:40:00 PM

I would like to be added to the list.

Allen Boice · February 01, 2015, 08:03:00 PM

DanielB89 and KYArcher, we'll add you to the list. It's going to be awhile though before it will make around to you guys.

Allen

Sacred mt · February 02, 2015, 02:45:00 PM

The English Longbow is headed out to New York...Drewsbow. Should be there in about a week.

KYArcher · February 02, 2015, 04:20:00 PM

Thanks Allen, no hurry.

Hermon · February 02, 2015, 05:18:00 PM

Sacred mt- what was your impression of the English?

drewsbow · February 02, 2015, 06:30:00 PM

Thanks : I'll keep the snow down so it can be delivered

Sacred mt · February 02, 2015, 07:54:00 PM

I really enjoyed shooting the English longbow and the workmanship is outstanding. It's like a new profound friend getting to know each others' attributes....bow and the shooter.

Attributes: a) Handle was a bit getting use to. The base of my thumb was getting sore and thinking a more rounded handle would be nice. My adjustment was moving my grip to where the vee of my hand was directly on the high of the handle and along with changing arrows.
b) Arrows used were 2016 and 2018. My draw length is 28 inches and shot split fingers. The 2016's were flying about 3 inches high from 25 yards...with a very minor thump. The 2018 (bareshaft) flew at target level with the tail about an inch and half to the right...with no thump:)
c) Stringing the bow was smooth but unstringing was somewhat a struggle...push pull method. Using a stringer solve it. The string nocks have a bit of groves to it. Since there was no stringer with the bow; I believe it should have one. I made a stringer and a string keeper for it; just in case.
d) The edges of the limbs could be a bit more rounded. Its just me.
e) Its a smooth drawing bow and I would take it hunting any day. Its a Keeper!!!

Many Thanks to Allen for giving us a chance to try out his new English Longbow.

Sacred mt

drewsbow · February 11, 2015, 06:18:00 PM

I received the bow late yesterday but didn't have time to shoot it . I got it unpacked and first impression was that fit and finish where good . I shot just a couple arrows tonight and this is one of the most quiet bows I have seen. I will shoot it more Friday then send it along as I don't want to hold things up for the next guys.

Traxx · February 13, 2015, 12:12:00 AM

this is one of the most quiet bows I have seen.

That was the first thought that went through my mind,when i shot it for the first time.I took it down to the local shop and several other people said the same thing.

drewsbow · February 13, 2015, 07:19:00 PM

ok its in the mail headed to Nala in texas .
This bow is very mild mannered and smooth even with a long draw. There is no hand shock and shot very well for me . I like the narrow limb and thick stack design . I think this one is a winner

Stump Buster · February 13, 2015, 08:52:00 PM

Thanks for the update! I'm enjoying hearing other opinions.

Here's the current line-up...(If you see anything wrong, please let me know and I'll fix it right away)(Names in BOLD have already tested the bow)

STUMP BUSTER
TRADCAT
PHEONIXARCHER
HERMON
TRAXX
SACRED MT
DREWSBOW
NALA
FLETCHER
SILENT SNIPER
BIG ED
MUD_SLIDE_SLIM
DRY CREEK
LONGBOW1953
BLUEGOOSE
SACTOBOWMAN
TAJUE17(?)(Assuming you wanted to be added to the list)
DANIELB89
KYARCHER

Hope this helps,

Mike

drewsbow · February 14, 2015, 05:46:00 PM

Allen , pm sent

drewsbow · February 18, 2015, 07:14:00 PM

TTT

Tajue17 · February 20, 2015, 06:59:00 PM

Stump Buster sorry I missed this thread to confirm my name with you, I would like to be added but for now can I be dead last after the folks behind me because of all the snow here in New England around 7 feet and more on the way!!

I'm hoping its at least the thaw when I got the bow to really spend time outside shooting the bow,,, not sure if there was a deadline on the bow going around.

Stump Buster · February 20, 2015, 07:38:00 PM

STUMP BUSTER
TRADCAT
PHEONIXARCHER
HERMON
TRAXX
SACRED MT
DREWSBOW
NALA
FLETCHER
SILENT SNIPER
BIG ED
MUD_SLIDE_SLIM
DRY CREEK
LONGBOW1953
BLUEGOOSE
SACTOBOWMAN
DANIELB89
KYARCHER
TAJUE17

BOOM...Done!

Back in January, Allen asked that everyone try and keep their try-out to about a week so the bow can get back to him before he moves into an assisted living facility or something selfish like that. :D

AND...

If you haven't seen it yet, Allen just revamped his website and it looks GREAT!

http://www.libertybows.net

I also put an order in for an English from Allen with the new lay-up and some personal touches in the back overlays, so I'll be sure to post up pics of that here later in the year.

Mike

Nala · February 22, 2015, 04:12:00 PM

Hey all,

I have the bow now. I haven't got to shoot it until today. Been itching to get it out but the weather was just too darned windy.

Well today I had the chance and this is the first time I have shot a real Hill style bow. Boy it was a learning experience!

First of all, the bow is beautiful. Simple, perfect craftmanship, just a sweet bow. It has a different handle that I've never used, but that's OK.

The first arrow I loosed I was amazed at how literally dead silent this thing is. I could hardly tell the arrow was shot. The draw was smooth and everything felt great. After a few shots I finally realized what people mean when they say hand shock. It did rattle me a bit, but that is my fault. That only happened 4 or 5 times out of 20 arrows. Being that I've never shot one of these kinds of bows, I had to adjust my hold and release and I'm getting the hang of it more and more to eliminate that. The times that I do my part the right way, this bow is awesome. There is no vibration in my hand or arms at all. What an Elegant bow. Just a real nice bow to shoot. I suspect that over the next several days I am going to get more and more accustomed to shooting this bow and will grow to want one even more.

I cannot overstate how nice this bow is upon release. I've never experienced anything like it before. I can see why the guys that love these bows feel the way they do. I'm sure by the end of the week, I'll be in their camp too.

Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy such a work of art for a short time.

Larry