Let's start with the conclusion. I think this is a very good bow. It's quiet, it's smooth and for me it's accurate.
Now back to the beginning. I like longbows. I especially like "D" shape longbows and was looking to add another to the collection and kept looking at this mainly due to the low price ($189).
I was only able to find a couple of reviews online and the two main reviews on youtube both were negative. I'm glad I didn't listen to them.
Right out of the box the bow looked well made. The string was a run of the mill endless loop string and it went straight into the "only use in case of emergency" pile. The grip was nice enough, but it was too low and positioned your hand too far away from the shelf. I took it off and wrapped the grip with hockey tape. I put on a string I had made for my Big Five and we're in business.
Right from the get go this longbow shot really well for me. Quiet, smooth and accurate. Speed seems just like any other mild r/d longbow. No speed demon, but not slow either. For me it shoots better than my Bear Montana. As for hand shock, just a little thump. Less than the Montana.
It has a huge Pioneer logo on the back of the bow, but a little spray paint took care of that. The description says the woods used are Makore, Cassia Siamea and Maple. Who knows? It looks fine and shoots well.
I've had it for a couple of months now and have put hundreds of arrows through it. Everything's held up fine. I don't see how you can go wrong. It's a solid bow regardless of price.
Just thought folks might like a short review since there doesn't seem to be much out there on this bow.
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