Silvertip recurve vs. longbow

[valleysniper]

Hi, does anyone have any experience shooting both a Silvertip longbow and a recurve and can tell me what they think ? Speed difference between the two, stability, hand shock etc. I am torn between which one to get, Over the last couple years I have really gotten into shooting the Hybred longbows. I shoot about 46-48# @ 30 inches.

Thanks in advance, Gary

[Danny Rowan]

Gary,

It will depend on your preference. I have owned both and both are great bows. However, I prefer the recurve, just fits me better. As for speed, stability or hand shock. Speed is subjective and to be honest I could not tell a difference between the two. Stability, the recurve seems a bit more stable due to more mass weight in the riser. Hand shock, did not feel any in the Schafer 3 piece longbows I owned.

[valleysniper]

Thanks for the reply, never had this many second guesses. Might have to order both !!!

[Orion]

If you're looking at both in a Silvertip 3-piece TD, I think the recurve is faster.  I've owned both. Couldn't detect any difference in stability, hand shock,etc.  Both are very stable and hand shock is negligible.

[cacciatore]

I like the recurve not been impressed by the longbow

[Keith Zimmerman]

Just buy both Gary.  Then send me the curve:^)

[knobby]

Sounds like a win win situation, to me.

[Michael Arnette]

You'll like the recurve better, their longbows are great but not as beloved

[valleysniper]

I guess it's a recurve then, and Keith  you have enough already

[DanielB89]

Originally posted by valleysniper:
I guess it's a recurve then, and Keith  you have enough already

Yes he does!! Keith has some of the best looking bows i've ever seen!

[BOBBO NJ]

Recurve must faster. His longbow just  doesn't have that zip.

Robert

[Walt Francis]

Guess I am in the minority. I prefer the Schafer one piece or two piece longbow.
Over the years I have had over a dozen Schafer recurves (both Paul & Dave's) and four of Dave's longbows, all of them were good bows.  That said, currently I only have my two piece Longbow, the others were sold when I decided to only shoot bows that I build.

In my opinion, the three piece recurve is prettier than the three piece longbow.

[Keith Zimmerman]

I wish Dave would make a 1pc 60in longbow.  Anybody have one?  I think he might have made a few years ago.

[md126]

The 3pc recurve is outstanding and iconic, no doubt about that.

His 1pc LB is a great bow too and often overlooked.

Those are my 2 favorite Schafer's

[Carcajou]

Kieth
I currently shoot a 60" one piece longbow. Copperheads, carvings...50@27"..a wicked little bow..love it.

[Dave Pagel]

I have both 60 inch recurves and a 62 inch longbow. The recurves are definitely faster, but I really like the longbow.  It is smooth, very forgiving and handles heavy arrows well.  It is quick enough to take anything I hunt.  I have killed dozens of deer with the 3 piece recurves, but I find myself carrying the longbow most of the time now.  My last 2 or 3 deer and a black bear have fallen to it.

D.P.

D.P.

[Warden609]

I really like the recurves. Owned a three piece longbow for a short time. I have never tried a one piece, but hopefully I will someday.

[ProAlpine]

I've owned a 60" 3 piece recurve and a 62" 3 piece longbow. I've since sold the recurve and will NEVER sell the longbow. For me it has everything I'm looking for in a bow. It has 2 layers of carbon in the limbs and I can honestly not tell any difference in speed between the recurve and longbow, but never chrono-ed them. It also has Dave's brass antler burl limb bolts, which add a good bit of mass to the riser, if that's what you prefer. I personally am fond of the slimmer riser and less clunky/bulky shape. I love Schafers, but always felt the recurve riser is a bit chunky. I shot both bows well, but just bonded with the longbow. I've always wondered why there's not more praise for them.

Best of luck with your decision. Not a bad place to be.

[valleysniper]

Does anyone have any experience with Daves double carbon limbs ? Will I see enough gain to make the cost worth it ?

[cacciatore]

I have a recurve with double carbon limbs, I ain't chronoed it against bamboo limbs but I prefer the feeling of bamboo