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bihunter
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Longbow Question
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November 06, 2008, 01:23:00 AM »
What would be a good choice. Speed not important. Looking more for stability & smoothness. Back-set, slight deflex- reflex, radical deflex-reflex, straight limb or string follow.
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b.glass
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Re: Longbow Question
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November 06, 2008, 03:16:00 AM »
Dean Torges talked about the quietness, smoothness and stability of a sefbow with some set. Dr. Ashby likes a straight limbed longbow for the same reasons especially the quiet part. I've prefered longbows over recurves for quiet shots. Fox Archery made mine with slight r/d. I like it.
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Gregory R. Glass Feb. 14th, 1989-April 1st, 2007; Forever 18.
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Apex Predator
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Re: Longbow Question
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November 06, 2008, 05:43:00 AM »
If speed is not an issue, I think most in the know will tell you the string follow longbow would be the smoothest and most forgiving.
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SpankyNeal
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Re: Longbow Question
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November 06, 2008, 10:40:00 AM »
Agree with Marty - string follow Hill style longbow...Ken
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E. Texas HillBilly
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Re: Longbow Question
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November 06, 2008, 11:43:00 AM »
I have to agree. I have 5 bows, 4 are reflex deflex except for my Howard Hill. It is by far the most quiet and smooth, but only with heavy arrows. That is currently the bow I hunt with and shoot daily, and honestly I don't see that changing. My bow is 70# and 68 inches long, and I shoot arrows in the neighborhood of 800 grains. It shoots 165-175fps. So if you are willing to sacrifice speed for stealth I say Hill Style.
-Hillbilly
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GingivitisKahn
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Re: Longbow Question
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November 06, 2008, 07:33:00 PM »
I'm shooting (too light) aluminums out of my Hill and it's pretty danged quiet. It felt a bit harsh at first, but then it's the first longbow I've ever really shot. Now - smoooooooth (assuming no major operator error that is).
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Missouri Bowman
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Re: Longbow Question
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November 06, 2008, 08:46:00 PM »
Try a Hill in the 68 inch lenght or more and you'll be amazed at the smooth pull. Try a straigt handle and you never have to worry about torque. You can shoot it with mittens on too.
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Sam McMichael
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November 06, 2008, 09:20:00 PM »
I shoot a 68" Hill bow and it pulls smoothly and is also very quiet. I shoot the dished grip - the completely straight grip just isn't comfortable to me.
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