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Author Topic: Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???  (Read 1995 times)

Offline ron w

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Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???
« on: February 05, 2021, 08:09:02 PM »
Got a 58” longbow coming on a trade, it’s a pretty aggressive looking hybrid longbow !! Any thoughts or experience with these bows ???
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Re: Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2021, 08:33:19 PM »
Jim used to come here and hunt the lease, sure enjoyed talkin to him. Don't think I shot any of his bows because I'm  kinda weird , I only shoot one bow during hunting season, period...

Good looking bows for sure and I liked talkin bow building with him too, learned quite a bit just talking to Jim.
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Re: Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2021, 09:05:27 PM »
Jim Jones might be one of the most underrated bowyers in the country.  I own 2 of his bows, my son 1 and my brother 3.  I chronographed my 58 inch hybrid against a longbow that was 5#s heavier, $1,000 more and built by one of the most desireable bowyers out there.  The firefly matched the speed of the heavier bow.  It is quick, maneuverable and comfortable in my hand.  You will love it. 

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Re: Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2021, 10:14:54 AM »
Ron,
I don't know if you remember the Firefly I shot with you at Pine Tree. I still have it. It is a great looking bow. The fit and finish are really good, and it is a fast and good shooting bow. The only shame is that I can't quite handle the weight anymore.
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Re: Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2021, 10:32:56 AM »
This is my Wenge riser with elm limbs 
« Last Edit: February 06, 2021, 11:07:06 AM by kat »
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Re: Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2021, 11:38:03 AM »
I own and love my Firefly 3 piece T/D Longbow RH 58" 50# @ 28".  It is the bow I hunted with in 2020 and is the bow I grab most often to shoot.  Jim is a great guy from Michigan who still hunts in his mid-seventies.  He is humble about his bows, but he crafts great looking, very smooth, fast bows.  I'm confident you will enjoy yours
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Re: Firefly longbows, what do ya think ???
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2021, 09:22:52 PM »
Thanks for the info, should have it early next week. Looking forward to a test !!!
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