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Author Topic: Here we go again.  (Read 506 times)

Offline D. Key

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Here we go again.
« on: April 26, 2016, 09:22:00 PM »
Here's the deal...You are going to buy a new longbow and money is no object. You don't want snake skins but anything to else is open.  A 2-piece or 3-piece will be considered.  Woods/Carbon/Micarta isnt a factor unless you want to specify your choice and why. Build time would be a consideration. Which bow would you buy and why?
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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2016, 10:13:00 PM »
ÀCS is the best longbow I have ever shot. I'm speaking about their 3 piece, I have no experience with their one piece.
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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2016, 10:33:00 PM »
Sarrels Blueridge takedown longbow because it is the best bow I have ever shot!!!!!

Bisch
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Offline joe vt

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2016, 07:24:00 AM »
Morning Doug,

For some reason that is a hard question for me because of the 'money is no object'. I immediately wanted to think of the most expensive bow you could order. But after that process thinking calmed down I came up with bows I would love to order. (although I do have one of them and LOVE it).

Here is my list......and they are listed in order of price.

McBroom 64" Forward handle 2 pc longbow
Toelke Whip 64" 2 pc longbow
Tall Tines Tundra 64" 3 pc
Schafer Silvertip 64" longbow. I would beg Beth to allow a 2pc order.


If build time was a major concern; either the McBroom or Toelke would get the order.

For wood chocies....I would go crazy on something with super grade woods. You know me; pretty bows shot better    ;)
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Offline Blessed One

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2016, 07:35:00 AM »
I have really enjoyed my 2 piece Toelke whip. To me it's tough to find a better bow or better person than Dan to deal with. That's just my opinion and I am limited in the number of different bows I have shot, but smooth, quiet, and plenty fast.  to me the best 2 peice takedown system out there, I have owned 2 with thousands of shots and the takedown system is still rock solid.
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Offline pockets

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2016, 07:39:00 AM »
Am I seeing double?
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Offline kadbow

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2016, 09:06:00 AM »
For me, Javaman Elkheart two piece.
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Offline DanielB89

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2016, 09:18:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Bisch:
Sarrels Blueridge takedown longbow because it is the best bow I have ever shot!!!!!

Bisch
Bisch,

I shot a sierra this past weekend and it was such a joy to shoot!  It was smooth, fast, and very forgiving.  I hope to find a good used one some time soon
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Offline AZ_Longbow

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2016, 11:40:00 AM »
i just went through this myself, I ended going with a McBroom 68" Forward handle ASL Traditional backset 2 pc longbow. i did add some fancy veneers though. tuned some arrows and wow, out of my dozen plus customs this one is my favorite. The only problem with getting it, is i want a few more McBrooms now.

heres a link to what she looks like.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=148821;p=3#000040
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Offline Jmatt1957

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2016, 11:44:00 AM »
If you can find one the Crow Creek Blackfeather is a sweet shooting bow and easy on the eyes
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Offline Tradcat

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2016, 11:47:00 AM »
Hands down... Toelke Whip ! Beautiful bows, excellent performance & short lead times
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Offline Fletcher

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2016, 12:35:00 PM »
This week it would be a Toelke Pika, probably a one piece and not too fancy.  A Robertson would be on the list, too.  

I would like to get my hands on a Sarrels some day.
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Offline SKITCH

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2016, 04:04:00 PM »
Northern Mist Baraga....true craftsman that puts everything into his craft with a lot of respect for the history. Light r/d that strings up to a true d shape. Shoots where you look and is smooth.

Big Jim 2 piece buffalo. Loved that bow. Again. Pulls smooth and hits hard.

Bigfoot Flatliner. Kirk is an amazing craftsman and seems like he is a true student of what makes a bow perform. Dedicated to his craft and that bow is amazing.

There are more expensive bows out there and many other amazing Craftsmen. I just want a working bow that I can take into the woods and grow to shoot well. These are what I personally would look at first.
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Offline ESP

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2016, 04:16:00 PM »
Striker Fast back.  Any of the above mentioned are very nice also.
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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2016, 09:37:00 PM »
Toelke or Javaman
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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2016, 09:43:00 PM »
I'll let you know when I receive my Caribow Featherhorn I have on order.
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Offline Bill Carlsen

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2016, 08:05:00 AM »
Stalker longbows are really nice.
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Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2016, 08:14:00 AM »
A Hill style bow, preferably with a bit of string follow.
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Offline NEB

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2016, 01:31:00 PM »
Well, I have not shot a lot of bows.  I can say that for a one-piece I love my Kanati. For a three piece, my Morrison Shawnee is awesome.  Both of these bows are 58".
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Offline rjackson

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Re: Here we go again.
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2016, 01:35:00 PM »
Pronghorn.

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