Suggestions for a TD longbow

[rybohunter]

I figure if I list what I'm thinking of, you guys will certainly have some makers for me to check out

I'd like a TD  hybrid longbow, high wrist or a "recurve" like grip. I'd also like to keep it under $600. my draw is ony 27.5" looking to have it fairly stout 62-64# draw weight. It would be a pure hunting bow.

Suggestions?

[wingnut]

Take a look at Jason's Orion.  He has had great feedback on the bow.

It's on our website under J's bows.

Mike

[Mike Byrge@home]

I'm partial to Bob Lee's t/d longbow myself but there are many good ones out there.

[Hatrick]

I've been really pleased with my Firefly by Jim Jones. Definately within your price range. You can check them out at Braveheart Archery, they're a sponser here. There's also some pictures and comments on the Review Forum regarding Firefly TD Longbows as well.

[Tim Fishell]

Firefly
Zipper
Bob Lee

[Drew]

Jim Jones - FireFly!!!!

[Doug in MI]

Theres a guy here named Crooked Stick that builds a nice bow like your looking for.

[Orion]

If the stars are aligned right, can sometimes find a used Morrison Shawnee for that price.  Very nice bow, though haven't seen very many with a high-wrist grip, though his medium wrist is rather high IMO.

[AlanF]

Horne's Archery makes a nice TD longbow for real close to that money and if you check out Crow's Head Outfitters (sponsor here) Ned sometimes offers Horne's bows for %10 off which would help you come in right at your dollar amount and you will have a first-class TD hybrid longbow with a super grip.  Got a TD Brush Bow on order myself...

Alan

[DeerSpotter]

Now I might be a pretty strong persuasion for;

1 Bob Lee

2 Bob Lee

3 and did I mention Bob Lee


I am thinking he makes a pretty good bow, but I also have not tried out that many takedown's.  I've had about six bow's, and the Bob Lee has been the best-performing bow for me and its takedown, mine is a recurve, but you can get the same grip for a longbow.  Check him out


Pastor Carl

[fishmerf]

Check out Lewis Hollow Archery.

[HATCHCHASER]

That Orion from Dryad is sweet.  It is a neutral wrist, but I think you would like it.

[bentpole]

Lewis Hollow. Chris Sparks  makes a pure hunting bow.I believe he still has a try before you buy bow around. I tried it and orderd one.I predict he'll be very busy come next fall.Outstanding person and bowyer makes a very fast, quiet and smooth takedown 3 piece hybrid longbow. He will also make a grip to your liking I understand, but his standard grip suits me just fine.

[rybohunter]

Thanks for all the tips guys, looks like I have some investigating to do.

[Rob DiStefano]

I'd give the nod to either a Firefly or a Dryad Orion.  

Either are friendly priced and have bamboo limb cores ... though do consider that the Orion has Tonkin cane cores as opposed to the Firefly's action'boo.