Good performing R/D or hybrid longbow in #45 range?

[Muttly]

28" draw, Chad Holm Kingfisher be one to check out..
Thunderchild be on the radar..
Toelke Whip...
Wes Wallace Royal, at 64", probably be about right??..

[Steelhead]

Their are quite a few very good performing longbows in the R&D style.It would be very hard to narrow it down really.

You will get a lot of recommendations and that's fine and gives you some ideas to mill over.

Every bow mentioned will be a good bow and liked by its owner.You would probably like many of these bows.But you may not love them like you think you might.

A traditional bow is a very personell thing to an archer.I have haad bows that many rave about and not really grooved with them.I have had bows that fly under the radar a bit and don't get all the love in print or the WEB and they were superb for me.

The best thing you can really do is go to a few shoots that have many bowyers and shoot the hell out of many different models and find one that's a cherry for you.That you just groove with and its like a good marriage.You can spend a few days doing this.Till you narrow it down to the one for you

you can also try other guys bows out at the shooting lanes or tryout area as well.Most guys will be glad to let you try their bow.Not all bowyers will be their.

Other than that all you really have to go on is opinions.Which are honest.But may do you no good.

[tippit]

I just reduced weight on about thirty of my bows to 40-43#.  They all shoot as well as the did in the heavier weights. So it depends more on what style of bow you like not the weight...tippit

[tippit]

I just reduced weight on about thirty of my bows to 40-43#.  They all shoot as well as the did in the heavier weights. So it depends more on what style of bow you like not the weight...tippit

[katman]

I have owned several of the hybrids already mentioned and the best performing one has been the Bigfoot Sasquatch hands down. Kirk is excellent to work with and will build you the bow you want.

[imbowhunt10]

I love my Fox Royal Crown.

Sarrels sould be my recommendation!

Bisch

[maxwell]

Leon Stewarts bows are real nice shooters and look great also.

[MnFn]

I did give a recommendation previously, but after reading steelheads comments I have to agree. I have owned 10 or fifteen bows in search of the perfect bow.  

Also, don't  get me wrong I love the bows I have now, but I wonder how much better a shot I would be now if I had just stuck with one of my first purchases- a 51# Shrew or a 56# Pronghorn.  

People say it all the time but I wonder how many follow the advice of try to shoot as many bows as you can, - before you make a big purchase based on someone else's experience.

[Orion]

Agreed that there isn't a lot of difference between the top performing bows, but there is a difference between them and the less than top performing bows.

Then again, we have different views as to what performance/speed difference is significant.  Some folks consider a 10 fps difference to be insignificant. 10 fps translates into 3-5# of bow weight.  To me, it's significant.

In a one piece, I like the Liberty Chief at 64 inches.  In three pieces, an ACS of the same length.

[Phillip Fields]

I like my 58" Brush Wolf from Dry Creek Bow Company.

[Rough Run]

For a hybrid, the Bodnik/Bearpaw Quik Stick & Slick Sticks get high praise for performance across all draw weights.  Smooth draw without stacking, no hand shock.  58" & 60" options.  Almost bought one myself - still considering it.  Check out the Kustom King site.

[mark Willoughby]

Hard to beat a widdow longbow

[Tradcat]

I second shadow hunter's recommendation of Maddog Prairie Predator  62" longbow. These bows are very inexpensive but perform like the high dollar bows & Mike Mecreedy is an awesome guy to do business with

[elkhunter45]

One factory bow to throw in the mix of the fine custom bows that have been recommended is the Martin Savannah. At 62" it is a fine tree stand bow. I must admit that I have never owned one, but the ones that I have seen shot appeared to be rather quick, enough so that I noticed. I prefer longer bows for myself. Good luck in your search!

[Bill from NJ]

Right there in your neck of the woods, Pennsylvania… and a vendor on this site also.

Stewarts Archery
218 Coffroath Rd.
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-857-2340

[Friend]

The Centaur Carbon Elite in Dark Matter is personally outstanding.

The only bow that I have moved which I truly miss. Had moved it in order to finance a special hunting trip....Real speed...smooth...stable...a complete pleasure to shoot and excellent long range accuracy forgiveness at 62"s.

[elkken]

Thunder Child by Big Jim    

[neargeezer]

Toelke Whip for me. An all around good bow, short wait time, and as good of craftsmanship as you'll ever see.

[shedhunta]

Originally posted by neargeezer:
Toelke Whip for me. An all around good bow, short wait time, and as good of craftsmanship as you'll ever see.

Same here all day long!!!