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Author Topic: I,m done with LB's  (Read 909 times)

Offline SELFBOW19953

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2013, 06:27:00 PM »
If you do decide to part with your longbow, get up with Abe.  Maybe he can help you limit your loss in some kind of deal with a recurve.
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Offline Moots

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2013, 08:33:00 PM »
I used to own a Peregrine.  Yes, it is a fast bow, and Abe builds some beautiful bows!  I hope this bow works out for you, but if it doesn't, I'm sure that you can easily sell it.

Best of luck!
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Offline fmscan

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2013, 09:37:00 PM »
Ranger 3, What MoeBow said.... he never gives bad advice.
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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2013, 09:40:00 PM »
remember it is supposed to be fun.... so shoot what you enjoy shooting and be at peace.  
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Offline Hattrick

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2013, 09:43:00 PM »
I shoot recurves better but hunt better with longbows. Go figure?
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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #25 on: November 19, 2013, 10:11:00 PM »
Don’t believe that all bows will conform to me.
Nor do I believe that I am able to conform to all bows.

However, I do believe that the bow must be permitted to shoot for it has no other objective than to place the arrow on the mark.
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Offline Stumpkiller

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2013, 10:43:00 PM »
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I have tried and tried different long bows and just can't shoot them. My latest is a Cari-bow peregrine 49@28, just got it from Abe 10/31 and thinking about selling it. I just shoot mu PTFX better.
I have resigned myself to being a recurve shooter.  And you know, that's OK.  Once you get over the shame of using a higher performing bow it's not that bad.  ;-)

Most longbows I see being used are American Flatbows and the grips are not far removed from recurves.  The distinction between recurve, reflex/deflex, longbow, etc. has been well blurred.  

So long as you are shooting wood arrows it really doesn't matter; you'll probably still get into Heaven.      :biglaugh:
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Offline old_goat2

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #27 on: November 19, 2013, 11:45:00 PM »
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Originally posted by pavan:
Most of the time, the shape of the grip has more to do with how one shoots a bow than the shape of the limbs.
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Offline Nativestranger

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #28 on: November 20, 2013, 01:27:00 AM »
A lot of it depends on what you are used to vs expectations of switching to a different style of bow. Longbows with smaller and lighter risers are definitely harder to shoot compared to a recurve (especially widows with their massive risers). If you have been shooting a metal riser ILF target bow, switching to a trad wood recurve will have the same effect. The same can be said of the ilf bow coming from compound bow. Someone who has been shooting a 53" horsebow will find that longbow amazingly easy to shoot. There will always be a initial learning curve when going down the tech tree and up in primitiveness. It also helps to start at a lower draw weight than what you think you can pull and learn to shoot all over again.
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Offline Flying Dutchman

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #29 on: November 20, 2013, 02:33:00 AM »
Just hang in there. I own a Peregrine for years now and it is my opinion it is one of the best hybrids out there. You probably just get to get used to it.
Main difference with your Widow will be the difference in mass. If you have shot your widow for years, you need some time to get used to the lower mass of the Peregrine.

Then there is the center-cut issue. Typically, BW recurves are cut 3/16 past center. The Peregrine is center- cut. This is a huge difference and you will need defenitely shafts with a lower spine.

Then there is the grip. A Peregrine has  a very moderate recurve grip and it will be different from your BW.

All this means you will need some time to get used to your Peregrine. And you will have to tune your arrows.

But I will promise you one thing bro: once you get the hang of it, you will have a hard time to stop shooting! The Peregrine is a fantastic bow.

I also own 3 pce recurves, but I can shoot all bows equally well. Just keep in mind that each bow is different and it takes some time to learn how to shoot them.

Btw: I tried a quiver on my Peregrine, but I didn't like it at all. But I sure do like them on my recurves.

Now go out there, make sure you have the right arrows and you have tuned that Peregrine and shoot the heck out of it for a few weeks!
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Offline ranger 3

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #30 on: November 20, 2013, 08:15:00 AM »
thanks for all your encouragement
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Offline kat

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #31 on: November 20, 2013, 10:01:00 AM »
Life is short.  Shoot what makes you happy.  
Isn't that what it is all about?
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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #32 on: November 20, 2013, 07:25:00 PM »
Ad,

Great advice as always!  Hope you are well.

Rob
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Offline RecurveRookie

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #33 on: November 20, 2013, 08:56:00 PM »
When I first got my Maddog longbow, it was really different than what I was used to.   I liked it, but I knew it would take some time to get.....comfortable...with it.  I don't like change, but it pays to be patient.  Maybe give your Peregrine a little more time.
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Offline pamike

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Re: I,m done with LB's
« Reply #34 on: November 20, 2013, 09:02:00 PM »
Find a Habu or eagle wing and you be happy. Grip of recurve and quietness of longbow. Plus both are fast!
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