interested in a longbow

[Chub]

considering on getting a longbow not familier on sizeup or what to look for .currently shooting b lee rec 60in 52@27 idraw 26 1/2 i have read some colomns on body height vs length of bow. 5ft 10in tall           is there a formula?

[tradtusker]

na dont worry about that there are lots of very short longbows out there now and they arn't any harder to shoot. im shooting a 56" shrew at 28 1/2" draw and i know guys that shoot it further. the grip will be something to get used to comming from most recurves but see if you can shoot a few and see what you like. only prob with a longbow is you have to sell all your recurves to buy more longbows

keep an eye one the classifieds on here

[artifaker1]

I have a 58" Morrison Dakota and I can draw it to 30 with no stacking. I tend to shoot it at 29 or so and it is very accurate. Very well designed grip and rest on these bows.

[longbowguy]

Whoa. I've never seen any sense in a short longbow. Normal is 66 or 68 inches. The merit of a recurve is good arrow speed from a compact bow. The virtues of a longbow are smoothness of draw, little finger pinch, lack of sensitivity and stability. I say go long. Mine are 68 to 74 inches.

Better get a back quiver too. We longbowmen have an image to maintain. Chicks dig it. - lbg

[Bear Heart]

Just got my first longbow.  Jerry Hill 69" 50# LH.  It's sure a fun bow but I am finding arrow tuning much harder than with my recurves.

[30coupe]

The sense in a short longbow is the ability to use it in a pop-up blind. They are also handier in a tree stand. If you hunt on the ground, spot and stalk or still hunt, a 66+ inch longbow is fine. My longbows are from 58" to 62" and I love them. They have all the positives listed by longbowguy, but are handier in all situations. I'm 5'9" so a 68" longbow would mean lots of cant for me in many situations.

Try to find a way to shoot several of various lengths until you find what feels right to you. Then be prepared to add to your collection...it is an addiction.

[Ssamac]

I have a sweet Bear Paw 55#@27 and 54 inches long. I like it in the brush and in a stand. But I have to say it does not draw as smoothly as my longer bows over 62 inches. BTW I'm 5'11" but find no problem with the length until I get into tight spots in the woods, etc. For just shooting, I'd go long.

[Curveman]

I shoot a 64" "D" shaped longbow, a Border "Griffon GL." I think that is the best overall longbow length for treestands, ground hunting, and even many if not all blinds. I could go shorter but then you'd be pushing the handle forward, starting to reflex the limbs back a tad, in fewer words, shooting a hybrid. Not that there is anything wrong with that-I really want to get a Shawnee, but when I want to hunt with all the romance of a longbow, well, I think you already get what I am saying.

[Plumber]

IAM INTRESTED IN A SHREW LONGBOW HAS ANYONE SHOT ONE OF THESE BOWS? Iam also looking for the mc cullough home web page cant seem to find it IWANT TO CHECK OUT A TSUNAMI LONGBOW

[bayoulongbowman]

The ones I love ...Liberty , Blackwidow,JIm beltcher , winterwind, wes wallace , centar, shrew, great northern , MOAB,...AcadianWoods...these rock!!!!!!!!    

[bentpole]

First Longbow? I'd check out a Mohawk.Best 425.00 bow out there and shoots like bows twice the price. Easy to shoot, quiet, no hand shock, and fast. Call Vince he's a sponsor here. He'll have all the answers to your questions plus more. Great guy that  likes to talk bows. Just my two cents!!!       By the way... I'm 5'9"s I have a 27" draw length.The bows on the rack= Lewis Hollow 3 piece takedown  hybrid 62" 48#s @ 27"s, A Horne's Traditionalist 64"s and 50#s @ 27"s,64" Mohawk 46#s @ 27"s and a 62" Mohawk 2 piece 49#s @ 27"s.

[TSP]

One thing to consider if planning on buying a longbow is whether you want it to shoot, and be held, like your recurve.  If so then a longbow or hybrid with a locator grip similar to a recurve would make sense for you.  These bows are alot like recurves in that the grip shape can dictate how you align the hand and how much cant to use for getting a good feel and good alignment.  If you want to experience a 'real' longbow feel then a straighter grip, one that is best palmed or heeled rather than straight-wristed like a recurve, would fill the bill.  Such 'D-bows' like the Hill, Northerm Mist, Abbott, and a host of other straight grips fall into this type.  Its not just the limb shape that matters.  So, what bow to look for really does depend on what grip and feel you want to experience with your new bow.  Its all good.

[Thebear_78]

I have a 60" chek-mate thunderbird and 62" takedown crusader and draw them both 30" with no problems or stacking.  Its all in the limb design.

[Elk77]

Take a look at a J D Berry, he's been at it 28 years and it shows in is bows that he is a master bowyer. You can see is web page by going to  www.berrygamecalls.com  once there click on J D Berry bows is number is (509) 299-3029