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Title: Tell me about the Oberon 62" longbow
Post by: Wheels2 on October 13, 2024, 07:55:29 AM

Does anyone have one of these?  I like the bit of thumb rest on the grip.  I draw 27 1/2" so length should not be a problem.  In the past I have tried longbows but the light weight and grip cause me to stay with recurves.
Anyone do any speed testing?

Title: Re: Tell me about the Oberon 62" longbow
Post by: Path on January 03, 2025, 02:03:19 PM

Did you ever end up with one?  Seriously considering this bow right now as I've spent too much time over the holidays watching YouTube and dreaming of a new bow..

Title: Re: Tell me about the Oberon 62" longbow
Post by: dad on January 04, 2025, 03:22:37 PM

I have shot two both to me were jerky when I draw them back. I passed and Shot Mesa 64" and liked it and bought it.

Title: Re: Tell me about the Oberon 62" longbow
Post by: Joe2Crow on January 06, 2025, 08:32:12 AM

I recently picked one up on a whim to try out. It’s only 40# so very smooth drawing to my 28” draw length. Grip is very comfortable with the thumb rest though a little on the small side for my hands. Very light in the hand. I had to go up to close to an 8” brace to get it as quiet as I like but my arrows were pretty light. I don’t have a chrono but speed is comparable to my 41# PLX. I doubt I’ll keep it though. Would like to try the recurve version.

Title: Re: Tell me about the Oberon 62" longbow
Post by: Path on January 12, 2025, 08:02:27 AM

Thanks for the feedback.  Mesa was the first one I'd seen and considered.