crow creek black feather longbow

[gringol]

I am considering buying a used 62" black feather longbow.  I haven't found a lot of information on them.  For those that have shot them, please share your thoughts.  Can this bow handle a 29.5" draw without stacking?

[Daz]

I bought a used Black Feather a few years back, and it is smooth and forgiving. I draw about a 1/4" more than you do, and my 62" has no stacking at all (and it is 67#@28").

I contacted Mr. Patton shortly after buying the bow to ask about strings/brace height etc. He gave me the history of the bow, and answered all of my tuning questions. My two new strings arrived four days later. A true gentleman.

There are faster bows out there, but it definitely holds it's own performance wise and the craftsmanship is second to none.

[ARCHER2]

I've got one, 62", and my draw length is 29-1/2" too. I haven't noticed it stacking at all. Good shooter too!
Charlie

[ARCHER2]

I've got one, 62", and my draw length is 29-1/2" too. I haven't noticed it stacking at all. Good shooter too!
Charlie

[WildmanSC]

Elmer Patton makes the best longbow I've ever owned/shot.

Bill

[gringol]

Originally posted by WildmanSC:
Elmer Patton makes the best longbow I've ever owned/shot.

Bill

Can you elaborate, Bill?  What do you think makes it the best?

[Friends call me Pac]

I live about 50 miles from Elmer and go visit from time to time.  

I have one of his Black Feathers, one of his Crow Mags and one of his Daltons.  They are all fine bows but I actually prefer the Dalton for it's light weight.  Mine are solid, beautiful and smooth drawing. But your concern is with the Black Feather.  

Concerning your draw I don't think it will be an issue.  Elmer has got to be over 6' tall and his son Chris isn't lacking in height either.  He is making them to the same specs as he did when he started in 1972.  That is when he first began to make and shoot his own bows.  

I don't know if your draw is longer than his but I do know he has a mighty wide wing span.

[WildmanSC]

Luke,

The Black Feather is the total package for what I look for in a bow.  I prefer takedown bows, check.  I prefer D/R longbows, check.  I like quality construction, check.  I like pretty woods in my bows, check.  And I like a non-glare finish on the bow, check.

Then it's shooting qualities, smooth, quiet, quick and consistent accuracy also all get a check from me.  Elmer's a great person to deal with and he builds a great bow!

Bill

[gonefishing600]

I am a previous owner of a black feather. My opinion is, bow was slow and heavy. worst of all is the bowyer doesn't shoot his own bows anymore due to an injury. To me that's a big negative.

[gringol]

Thanks for your candor, Bruce.

[jesse cales]

great bows and elmer is a great guy!

[WildmanSC]

Originally posted by gonefishing600:
I am a previous owner of a black feather. My opinion is, bow was slow and heavy. worst of all is the bowyer doesn't shoot his own bows anymore due to an injury. To me that's a big negative.

The only negative I see is your post.  Not being able to shoot a stickbow because of an injury is hardly a negative.  It doesn't change the quality of the bows he builds.

Bill

[gringol]

Let's not get into an argument.  Everyone has an opinion, and I would like to hear them even if they are negative as long as they are civil.

[knobby]

I've found Elmer to be a stand-up guy to deal with.I like the quietness of my Black Feather and it casts an arrow well enough for me. I also like the no-gloss finish he uses. I doubt you'll be disappointed if you buy one.

[Troy D. Breeding]

I've shot several of Elmers bow, can't find anything wrong with them. If I didn't build my own I'd definitely give one a go.

[bretto]

I have a 62" Blackfeather and draw it to 30" without any issues. You shouldn't have any problem at 29.5" Gringol.

Bought mine here used awhile back. It's a well built quiet 3 piece L/B.

bretto

[WildmanSC]

The Cocobolo and Bocote that has been in the risers of all of the Black Feathers I've owned have made for bows heavy in mass.  But, I personally find the heavy mass bows have zero vibration and make for a very stable shooting platform and no noise on the shot.  

Bill

[Jmatt1957]

I owned one for a while. loved the way it fit my hand and a great looking bow. however it was noisy tried new string, string silencers, brace height, heavy arrow nothing worked. I do believe this bow was the exception not the rule.