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Offline Boneyard Bowhunter

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Short Longbows
« on: December 22, 2007, 06:33:00 PM »
I shot a McCullough 60" long bow back a few years ago and was very impressed. Are there any other 58" to 60" longbows that are made in this forward handle style.
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Offline mcgroundstalker

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2007, 06:43:00 PM »
The Ron LaClair Shrew and RER Vortex are cool. I own a John McCullough Griffin and a Super Shrew Gold. They ARE GREAT bows!

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Offline flatlander37

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2007, 07:46:00 PM »
The Shrew and Vortex are good bows for sure.  I shoot a Cactus Cal Saguaro that is similar to a Shrew and love it.  It's only 56" by the way.
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Offline bretto

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2007, 10:07:00 PM »
I've got a 58" Kanati on order. Check out Jasons bows, great price for a great bow.
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Offline ISP 5353

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2007, 10:17:00 PM »
Another vote for Shrews.  Great shooting bows!
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Offline Jedimaster

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2007, 10:19:00 PM »
I have a 56" Vortex with the heel grip that shoots the lights out. I could have quit shopping for bows with this one if it was a take-down. Of course what fun is that.
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Offline warden415

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2007, 11:44:00 PM »
Centaur gets my vote. Steve
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Offline KELLEY40

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2007, 08:04:00 AM »
Griffin due in march.John makes them under 60" now!
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Offline Tony Phillips

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2007, 09:35:00 AM »
I have a 56" Striker Stinger, it's a great little bow.
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Offline Slasher

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2007, 10:26:00 AM »
I'd give a look at the toelke whip as well... While not so much forward handle as it is a good R/D bow- it's handle makes you consistently place you hand for pretty accurate shooting...
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Offline 30coupe

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2007, 12:00:00 PM »
I'll second the Kanati. I love mine...smooth, quiet, fast, and zero hand shock. The price is unbeatable for the quality of the bow. Jason is a great guy as well. Mine will cast 540 grain arrows with amazing authority (that's 11.7 gr/lb from my bow).
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Offline elk ninja

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2007, 03:13:00 PM »
Solstice Longbows, made right here in Boise Idaho.  Possibly the quickest turnaround of any custom bowyer.
Mike
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Offline Interseptor

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2007, 12:30:00 AM »
Try a Treadway!
http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/DWB123/?action=view¤t=2007_0829Fuji1-Orlando-20070061.jpg" target="_blank">http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b161/DWB123/2007_0829Fuji1-Orlando-20070061.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">
This one is just 56 inches.
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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2007, 12:30:00 AM »
Let me try that again.
 
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Offline Jwilliam

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2007, 08:15:00 AM »
Another vote for Treadway!!! I have a 60" 51@28" that is a real shooter.  :thumbsup:  


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Offline jonesy

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2007, 11:01:00 AM »
I shoot a short cactus cal long bow, and iam very pleased with its performance.jonesy
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Offline geno

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #16 on: December 24, 2007, 11:17:00 AM »
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Offline PrarrieDog

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #17 on: December 24, 2007, 02:04:00 PM »
I have two "short" longbows. A three piece  @ 58" and a 56" one piece that is so light that it floats. Both are Herb Meland Pronghorns
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Offline Gator1

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #18 on: December 26, 2007, 05:05:00 PM »
Treadways here:

I shoot a 56" and a 58" Treadway...

Awesome shooters, great quality...

I can email pictures if you like..
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Offline DannyBows

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Re: Short Longbows
« Reply #19 on: December 26, 2007, 06:25:00 PM »
I have two Hybrids that are 56", I draw 26", and both are fine shooting bows. The first is made by Dave Beeler of Kansas. He makes them up to 60" I believe. Great shooting, fine looking bow. Well priced also. I believe he just finished one for a TG'er. I'm still deciding on the woods and spec's I want for my next Beeler.
  The second is by Jeff Findish. Another fine bow.

Beeler:
 

Findish:
 
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