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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: ron w on January 11, 2016, 05:37:00 PM
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Are you a recurve guy, Longbow type or do you like many styles? I find myself liking just about all types R/D longbows, recurves and lately I'm really getting into Hill style longbows. Is your focus narrow or wide open???? :dunno:
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Mainly longbows, both D/R and ASL. But I am not against shooting a recurve on occasion.
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I shoot anything that's got a string. I like them all
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I think I,m in to HH bows............
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Wide open.
I own more ASL style than anything but that's because I build them.
I also have, and like to shoot, D/R, recurves, static recurve and self bows.
I have no problem switching up and seem to easily fall in whatever the style. However, when big game season approaches, it is time to choose one and stay with it through the season.
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I'm stuck on the shorter R/D longbows. I have a couple of 56" Toelke Pika and Centaur dark matter longbows. So light, so handy in a treestand. I limit my shots to 25 yards, and these choices work great for me.
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R/D longbows and static recurves for me.
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I have and shoot R/D longbows, Bear TD, Bear SK and ILF recurves. A couple of the risers are made from old compound risers.
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I like and own them all but favor recurves, especially Older Bears.
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I like and enjoy all kinds but my mainstays are r/d and hybrid longbows. I am also a sucker for selfies.
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Started shooting recurves, and stayed with them for many years,mid 90's I discovered longbows, specifically R/D longbows,and shot both. I like Hill bows but could never dedicate the time to learn to shoot them well, now that I have the time I am liking the Hills more than ever.
I still shoot them all and enjoy each one.
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Originally posted by stonewall:
I shoot anything that's got a string. I like them all
+2
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Mostly R/D bows, and osage selbows, but I like 'em all!!
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I am an R/D longbow guy. Specifically, a Sarrels Blueridge takedown longbow. It has been my main go-to bow since 2009. I have a recurve and selfbow that I just shoot in 3D shoots. 90% of all my hunting is done with my Blueridge.
I will also add that I do not like owning a bow that does not hunt, so any bow I get I hunt with a little, at least till I get some blood on it!
Bisch
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I never met a recurve I didn't like!! I've owned Hills, Shrews and Thundersticks. I've shot them well, but I just love recurves. The way they feel, the way they shoot. That's what makes Trad bowhunting so great, there's something for everybody!!
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I like R/D longbows. I've been shooting an A&H ACS since about 2008 and do 95% of my bowhunting with it.
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I met one ASL style that beat me up pretty badly. I sold that one before really trying to tune it up with a different string, playing with brace height, etc. Since then, I've acquired at least one of everything and love 'em all.
I sell bows so I can buy new ones and try them, but I really have liked nearly all I've sold. If that powerball number came up, I'd probably never sell another bow, but I'd sure keep buying as many different bows as possible.
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I'm pretty narrowed down to only recurves and aggressive r/d longbows
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Like them all but with that said give me a 52-60 in. 47-55@28 3 pc. recurve or 58-62 in. R/D longbow and I'm happy.
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I prefer R/D Longbows and Selfbows, never have owned a recurve but there's just something about a laminated recurve I just don't like :thumbsup:
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Born in the 50's but I'm a child of the 60's era one-piece recurves.
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Life's about balance.
I'll always be true to my wife but when it comes to bows I'm admittedly sleazy. :dunno:
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I like different types of bows. I own a recurve, aggressive r/d longbow, have a static recurve coming shortly, and I've got a bad itch for a mild r/d longbow.
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I've been shooting sticks for about 60 years and have come full circle two or three times-- self bows, longbows, hybrids, recurves. Always have a few of each on my rack, but it's been mostly longbows/hybrids the last 20 years or so. That being said, I do use a short recurve for turkey hunting out of a blind.
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Mostly into Hill's and other ASL's
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I have tried a few longbows, but always find I shoot recurves, particularly 60" recurves better.
I think I am done experimenting now. I have two I really like . A Blacktail and a couple of Tall tines.
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I have been shooting 66" R/D longbows for the last couple years.
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Unfortunately, I like a lot of different styles so I never get great with one in particular. Fun though.
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Recurves for me. Haven't shot a longbow yet that interested me.
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I like bows.
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3 piece guy. Have both longbows and recurves.
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I like them all, but straight limb & mild D/R longbows are the only ones I like enough to spend money on. Still wanting to take a swing at self/lam-wood bows when free time & spare money coincide.
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I've owned and shot every type of bow and enjoy shooting them all.
I even enjoy shooting the evil compound from time to time. Lol.
I just like to shoot. Doesn't really matter what it is :thumbsup:
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Originally posted by PEARL DRUMS:
I like bows.
That's me in a nut shell........seems I like long ones the best.
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I like all bows also. But I do turn off as soon as the bow is to heavy to draw or stacks at my draw. Also the grip is the next thing that turns me on or off. If it doesn't fit then I quit. Last is in the past years I have found most bows with carbon or center cores that add performance just don't do it for me. Some do if the bowyer does it right. And some just vibrate a little different than I like. I am sure it is a personal thing, but I like milder shooting bows. I don't like finger pinch either.
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I primarily shoot my Hill style bows. I also have a couple of R/D that I shoot as well. My recurves no longer know what the outdoors looks like.
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I have finally settled on R/D longbows. I really like the 3PC Slammer and A&H. Both shoot well for me.
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TD D/R longbow 64" with a more recurve grip. Has everything I want or need.
Quick, quiet,no stringer needed ,shoots better than I can.
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Recurves only. Have a couple 1-piece but I like the extra heft of the 3 piece. Like lots of wood in the riser (not bulky but not 50's style either).
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Used to be just short R/D longbows and recurves, but I kind of got the Hill bug... Found a used 68" Hill "Custom" bow that has been keeping my interest here lately...
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Usually one of each in the house, a silvertip and my Toelke Lynx. Any more than that and I will drive myself crazy. Right now just the Lynx.....it's always been good to me :thumbsup:
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I am pretty picky about what I shoot,it must have a string on it and a wood arrow on the string.
Terry
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I prefer the ones where the arrows come out of the back.
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Recurves mainly.....or aggressive R/D longbows...prefer a little mass weight on those.
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for me I only have the one bow. but im a lover of almost all bows. ( except hill style bows) I just don't see what the draw is there..
I would like to try an ILF bow someday.
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Longbows mainly....In order of preference:
Mild R/D Longbows 62-66"
Aggressive R/D Longbows (Hybrid) 60-62"
Hill Style or ASL 64-68"
It all comes down to the grip for me...If I can put my hand on it the same way each time, it has a home in my stable
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Originally posted by Gaff:
( except hill style bows) I just don't see what the draw is there...
Gaff, I was right where you are on the Hill bows... Actually owned a few that reaffirmed my thoughts... But, when the bug bit again to try another the one I found is just different... Smooth, quiet, and dead in the hand at the shot...
Not nearly as quick as my R/D longbows or recurves, but the quietness makes up for a lot in a hunting situation! Been carrying it for about the last month of hunting, and have taken a doe, two squirrels, and a ground hog that made a burrough near one of my stands...
Shot the doe at about 12 yards, arrow passed through and she jumped when it went through... Looked around for a couple seconds, then went to browsing again! Watched the blood pour out both sides of the chest for about 25 seconds and she fell over about 20 yards from my stand. Only bow quieter that I could think of would be a selfbow...
This has been the first time I've hunted with a Hill, and I don't think I'll let this bow go just because I may not find another like it...
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When I started this post I should have listed my likes......Zipper ILF 17" with Dyrad limbs, a Morrison ILF 15", a bunch of stuff buy Chad Holm [Holm-Made], several Northern Mists, several Hills, a Kimsha Mattawomen II, a few self bows, a RER Arroyo, several old Bears including a "A" and "B" Mag T/D, a Stalker Coyote static tip and a 66" Treadway Back to Basics longbow, and a Black Widow PL longbow. I think I missed a couple. On any given day I would take anyone into the field.
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I just got my first Hill style longbow but due to circumstances I have yet to shoot it
DDave
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I like longbows, mostly because of the grip.
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Many... kinds, brands, styles, eras? :p
Current state of the bow rack; subject to change without notice!
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Originally posted by okla bearclaw:
I am pretty picky about what I shoot,it must have a string on it and a wood arrow on the string.
Terry
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I'm going to say mostly recurves. I've tried 3 different types of longbows and in fact ,I'm trying out a Dwyer right now. I believe its the grip that I have the most problem with when it comes to longbows for me. As far as recurves I like them a little on the long side and with a little mass in the riser
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I started with Bears. My first being a '62 K Mag and then a '63 Tamerlane. Both were purchased new and both were great bows.
Been through a lot of recurve bows in the last 54 years but I was a one of those one bow makes me happy guys most of my shooting past.
In the last five years I broke my old mold of only shooting one bow and now shoot three Kodiak Specials ('59, '60, and '62), and two Kodiaks ('61 and '62)'cause they remind me of that time of my life when I first started shooting and when I first started driving a car (a '57 Ford).
Lots of target shooting, hunting, and camping memories. Several friends have gone home since then. Maybe my bows take me back a bit. I'm very very thankful to have what I have and be able to still shoot'em. See u'all round some of them 3-D shoots.
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I have sold all of my bows and have only 1 left, it's the one I will never sell. A 10 year old Roy Hall 3 pc Navajo #50 longbow with a 18" riser, I shoot it very well and need nothing else for hunting.
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Most of my traditional shooting has been with a recurve. I have a recurve that I shoot fairly consistently an accurately with. This has been my go to for a couple of decades, this is the bow that I take into the field during the archery season for now.
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A couple of years ago I got a mild D/R longbow and then another and another. :rolleyes: I have really enjoyed shooting these longbows and stumping with them but when August rolls around I switch back to the recurve to be tuned and on for September.
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Whoops! Those are Huckleberries. I must have had that longbow out in mid August too. :cool:
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Have a jet longbow on the way,started with a Owen Jeffery's recurve,moved onto a Big horn & Great Plains recurve.Some how the switch from wheel bows to trad did not seem satisfying enough so I bought a West Wallace Long bow (Royal).Five long bows later I voting long bows.
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My favorites are 1st: Blacktail Sitka and Rose Oak Creations Heritage. Both curves of course. Other greats include Pittsley Predator and Bob Lee Ultimate.
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I'm trying to be very very focused. It's worked in firearm shooting for me, so I'm trying to apply it to archery.
One ILF riser. It's easily the nicest "archery" piece I've ever had. I'm going to learn "this" riser.
I tried bouncing back and forth from LB to RC (in weights that were too high) and it just led to frustration for me. Still trying to get basics down and get to were I can print a 4" at 20yds any day of the week.
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Have 'em all , like 'em all. Built a lot of primitive longbows too, but I find myself gravitating more and more to recurves. KMag in the beginning and thru the years, Fasco,Checkmate, an old Brownie,Grizzly, and now I have hanging Saxon Kadiak, a Wiseman Frontiersman (Saxon) and a Javaman Duoflex. Besides, John Nail says I look good carrying a 'Curve. LOL.
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I grew up shooting recurves but I will dance with any gal that'll dance with me. I am increasingly drawn to bows that are unusual or come with a bit of history or mystery. I find myself wanting to find out about those snakey-looking selfbows carved out of a meandering stave of osage or hickory.
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I like longbows and recurves. Take-downs only. I love the idea of a short bow, but can't shoot them well; as a result, I shoot longer bows only.
I desperately long to buy a Java Man Falcon, but after finding that I couldn't shoot it well, I decided to stick with what works for me.
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self bows and horse bows
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I'm a bow porn addict. Have eleven right now, which, by some standards isn't a lot, but is for me. Some recurves and longbows, some one and some three piece. Like 'em all and shoot 'em all. Have my eye on a nice Bob Lee Heavyweight on another site but have resisted so far. Hoping someone else picks it up, rescuing me from temptation. :pray:
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Dave you need a Kanati ;) I have 2
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I've always preferred recurves. I like the bigger handles and greater over-all weight. Usually 60-64" lengths.
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Anything, I can hit the target with.
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I started with a Montana longbow; I currently shoot a Dorado recurve,
AND I THOUGHT I wanted a new longbow
UNTIL I made a trip to Black Widow the other day. It was the first time I've ever had the chance to shoot lots of different styles of bows back to back.
I now know I prefer the way a recurve shoots... at least the way a Black Widow takedown shoots compared to their longbows or my own Dorado.
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I don't NEED any more bows Bucky. WANT? Now that's a different story. You let me hold your Kanati but Tom let me shoot his Wes Wallace Stealth. Maybe I need a Stealth. :laughing:
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It seems as if the asl style just feels right for me. Nothing against the others, they just don't feel as good.