Great Plains?

[red44]

Anybody shooting one of they're recurves? What do you think of them? I'm considering one of the original TD or b riser TD models in a  64-66" lenth. If you have one or have shot one, please give me your thoughts. Thanks

[KentuckyTJ]

I sold a one piece recurve a few years ago, it shot well but had excessive hand shock.

[SpikeMaster]

I had a TD B-riser takedown last year. Sold it and it was the stupidest thing I've done! Very smooth drawing, dead in the hand, and very accurate. Also a very good looking bow. Don't know why I sold it, wish I would have kept it.

[MYSTIKBOW]

I have a TD B-model I bought last year. It's one of the best shooting recurves I own. They are great bows for the price.

[Bowtie]

I have a takedown B-model "Bamboo", 60", 53 lbs. @ 28".  Very smooth shooting and quick.

[SpankyNeal]

I've had two original Model takedowns. Very smooth, quiet, quick, and dead in the hand. Excellent hunting recurve IMHO!

[Danny J]

I have a 58" SR Swift. It is my go to bow and a keeper. It is the only Grat Plains bow I have shot though, so I cant comment on the other models. I would agree with Spanky, smooth, quiet, quick, and dead in the hand. Excellent hunting, target or stump shooting bow.

[dino]

I'm a longbow shooter at heart, but I really like GP recurves.  I have a one piece rio bravo that I shoot from time to time and if I was ever going to go for a t/d model that swift is a smooth shooter. dino

[The Vanilla Gorilla]

Rio Bravo shooter. Most comfortable bow I've ever wrapped my grubbies around to this day. Will more than likely buy another one when/if I wear this one out.

Cam

[BrianH]

I have a TD bamboo B model.  Excellent bow, very good speed, quiet and I really like the grip.  Shot my largest traditional buck with it, the big 10 point only traveled about 50 yards.  The SR swift models look very nice.

[V-Archer]

I have a Palo Duro one piece B-model recurve. It is whisper quiet, has a smooth draw and flinges my 1916 Legacy's like darts. The grip fits like a glove.
Can't go wrong with GP bows.

V-Archer

[Dick in Seattle]

I just got a 3 piece Estacado with two sets of limbs.    It's one of the most beautiful bows I've seen, and very smooth and well made.   Most unfortunately, it is just too physically big a bow for me.  Their riser just won't work with my small hands and short of trying to reshape it, which would be a crime, I can't keep it.  I'm still dealing with that.  in all respects though, it's very impressive, as long as you're not a midget.   I ran into the same problem awhile back with a Bob Lee... just couldn't get good control on the large riser.   As far as Great Plains goes, though, I'd have to say their finish, workmanship and wood choices are fantastic.

[sticshooter]

They make a awesoem one piece recurve. I wish I had both of the ones I sold back. Just super shooters<><

[Cupcake]

I have two of them.  A B-model take-down and the Paragon.  The B-model is smooth to my 30" draw and flings an arrow, it is 64" and 42# at 28".  The grip is really nice for my large hand.  I got this bow not long after I started and have moved up in weight so I don't shoot it too often.  I will save it as my "old man" bow.  I will buy another when the right one comes along.

The Paragon is a target style bow.  It is 37# @28" and 68" long.  It is fun to shoot with its plunger and flipper rest I can hold it all day and get really small groups.

The workmanship is top notch so don't hesitate, you won't be sorry.

[red44]

Well it sure looks darn near all positive. I should have also asked, if there is a performance edge in limb material choices, what to get? I'm thinking of one like cupcakes' old man bow. But I'm not an old man yet, LOL, just seem to do well with that 45lb range. I'd be considering hunting with it for my local deer, so if there is a "best" performance choice...? I draw about 29-29.5. And thanks all, for chiming in.

[Danny J]

I would make sure you shoot The Sr Swift before you decide. Mine has bamboo limbs with cocobolo and osage riser. I shot a bunch of custom bows the day I bought mine. The Sr Swift was hands down the bow for me. As far as poundage, that is for u to decide what you can handle. Best not to over bow. 45-50lbs at your draw length would be a great all around bow for target or hunting. If the largest game you are hunting is deer. Alot of variables involved in what bow is best for you. Shoot alot of different bows and figure out what bow weight you will be comfortable with and staying at.