Author Topic: Let’s See Your Northern Mist Longbows (Read 14729 times)

Vesty · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2019, 03:33:31 PM »

My Whisper. 51#@28. 66". It's called the Whisper for a reason. Deadly quiet. Just ask the deer on the left. Michigan's U.P. Where this bow was built by Steve.

Vesty · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2019, 03:40:46 PM »

Hey Fred. I saw you might be concerned about longer bow from treestand. It has never been an issue for me. I always make sure there are no branches that could interfere with bow limb clearance.

Overspined · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2019, 03:41:40 PM »

Can’t post pics apparently

azhunter · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2019, 03:44:54 PM »

When I talked to Steve and ordered the American he recommended the 68” for my 28.5” draw. I am a little concerned about that length. For those of you with knowledge about the American can I get away with 66”?

Ray Lyon · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:17:47 PM »

AZ, perhaps look at the new Sprague. Similar reflex in limbs but forward handles usually allows you to shorten bow.

1/4 away · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:24:15 PM »

AZ, This is what Steve wrote when I asked him about my 28” draw length....

At 28" you can go either way. Personally, I like longer bows but that's me. You can generally go shorter with a reverse handle because the limbs are closer to you when you draw. With a standard handle design, the limbs can be up to an 1 1/2" away from the palm of your hand. With a reverse handle the limbs are in the palm of your hand. All things being equal, you don't stress the limbs as much with a reverse handle. So to compensate for that, I suggest you go 2" shorter. In a standard handle design I would build you a 66-68", so in the Whisper or Sprague I'd go 64-66". Again, if I was building one for myself I'd go 66". I just like longer bows.
When you think about it, the difference is one inch on each end of the bow.
I hope this helps.

1/4 away · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:30:49 PM »

Craig, I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Sprague. I’m getting close to putting in my order as I’ve narrowed my decision down to a Sprague or a Whisper.

Steelhead · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:48:42 PM »

I had the Huron.It was a nice bow.I like the G.N Bushbow a tad more.I also had his Kodiak 59er replica that was a gorgous bow and shot well.No longer made.

Keefer · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:50:48 PM »

Fred,That’s it I’m sending you a bottle of Itch relief powder and a scratching stick!😬

1/4 away · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2019, 04:58:11 PM »

Keefer, You know how it is....

mec lineman · « **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2019, 05:19:01 PM »

hung up in the mail ! Best things come to those that wait.

bow loving man · « **Reply #31 on:** January 17, 2019, 06:14:06 PM »

I have owned a whisper, shelton and Baraga...I can say this...Steve builds a wonderful bow. Both in shootability and in quality craftsmanship. All 3 of the bows I've owned were top shelf bows. I'd still be shooting one had I not started building bows myself.

Overspined · « **Reply #32 on:** January 17, 2019, 10:53:18 PM »

When in doubt go longer. I’d agree with Steve. You wouldn’t notice the length hunting, only shooting feel. I got rid of all my 66” longbows and replaced with 68” at one point. That’s how dramatic I felt the little difference was..

Overspined · « **Reply #33 on:** January 17, 2019, 10:54:50 PM »

Quote from: bow loving man on January 17, 2019, 06:14:06 PM

I have owned a whisper, shelton and Baraga...I can say this...Steve builds a wonderful bow. Both in shootability and in quality craftsmanship. All 3 of the bows I've owned were top shelf bows. I'd still be shooting one had I not started building bows myself.

Same here...I keep a few of Steve’s because I got them before I started building and figured mine out to look (and shoot) as good before I was happy..I’ve killed many deer with his bows.

Roger Norris · « **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2019, 06:46:58 AM »

My Ramer is an amazing hunting tool. I love it.

1/4 away · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2019, 11:16:01 AM »

Well as luck would have it things can change overnight. I had made up my mind last night that I was going to place an order with Steve Turay for one of his Whispers and then this morning I was offered a deal on a Baraga that I just couldn’t pass up.

bow loving man · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2019, 11:24:35 AM »


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