john mccullough longbows?

[deermaster1]

i know nothing of them, have never heard of them, but may have a deal on another site, where i trade a compound for one.  are they still made?  what is an average price for one?  the guy says its heritiage walnut riser, and boo limbs, so it sounds great.  is the overall workmenship of these bows good?  fast, shock free?  does he have a web site?  thanks for any info.

[jacobsladder]

no website...his bows are top notch!

[myshootinstinks]

John's bows are among the best available. Excellent workmanship & performance.  I like the 59er, a sooped up version of the 1959 Bear Kodiak.  I've also owned the Griffen LB which is similar to Ron LaClair's popular Shrew. I have no experience with the Tsunami but I've heard good things.

[Steelhead]

Workmanship ship is superb.Excellant shooters.Dont worry about handshock.Its not an issue.No website as far as I know.Wait time is around 18 months for a custom made bow.Resale value is high.They are plenty fast enough.If it fits you go for it with no hesitation.

[John McCreary]

John at one time made the RACO longbow. If you can get your hands on one , grab it up quick! Great little bow. They sold for around $300 new and where one of the great unknown bargins of the industry.

J-MAC

[Robhood23]

Alot of Guys I know shoot them and swear by them. I have never shot one but would not hesitate to get one if I found one.

[Izzy]

I have a Griffin made by John which is to me the nicest shooting longbow Ive ever shot and very quiet too.I hate to brag but shes a pretty thing too!A long waiting list but as long as you have other bows it wont hurt too bad.

[Doc Nock]

What John said...I bought my first and only longbow from John McCullough at Baltimore in 99'.

It was brand new...$250! I took a dozen longbow shooters to try it for me... and John just laughed and laughed at me... cause I was sooo paranoid.

Everyone commented on the fast cast...the lack of hand shock..smooth draw...etc. It was a action wood riser... red elm limbs..nothing fancy...but shot like a house afire!

John makes some fancy bows under another name...true beauties... The Griffin line...but whatever he puts his name to...is quality.

Whichever way you go... Raco or Griffin if the RACO is still available...it's amazing! JOhn's a straight shooter, just like so many bowyers out there making $.40/hour before taxes to build our passions for us!

[Builder]

I suspect the Griffin is already gone if anyone else caught wind of it. They are almost impossible to get.
Best of luck.

[GRAYBEARD]

HURRY UP AND BUY IT!!!

[JRY309]

I have a Griffin,and it is a sweet shooting bow.Great grip,he used to build Super Shrews for Ron LeClair.Now I believe Greg Coffee builds them now.

[NewtoTrad2008]

Deermaster, just curious what site were you able to trade your compound for a longbow. I have one I was going to sell, but if I can trade it for a good longbow that would be better.
Get your deal done so I done and let me know, I would hate to snake a bow away from someone.  

[KELLEY40]

I've had 3 griffins.And just got one a little over a month ago and another on order.The wait time is at least 18 months.Everything about Johns bows is top notch!!!
Get it quick!
The only thing differant between the Raco and Griffin i believe is the raco did not have boo in the limbs.or fancy woods.

[AdamH]

ALL THE ABOVE !!! EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, and did I say EXCELLENT !!!

[WildmanSC]

Not only is Mr. McCullough's bows similar to Mr. LaClair's Shrew bows, up until 2 or 3 years ago Mr. McCullough was Mr. LaClair's bowyer building the Shrews.  The difference between the Shrew line of bows and the the Griffen bows?  Length.  The Shrew bows are 60" and under and the Griffin bows are 62" and longer.  If the bow you can trade for is a Tsunami, commit to the trade as soon as possible!  They are a great bow!

Bill

[buckracks7]

Bill, I have a 56" Griffin.

[WildmanSC]

Yes, I noticed a 60" Griffin on the link above.  Maybe that was an agreement Mr. McCullough had with Mr. LaClair while he was building Shrew bows.  I've only shot one Griffin bow, a 68" 42#@28" Tsunami and it is a sweet shooting bow!

Bill

[Steve O]

Super Shrew=60" and down

Griffon=60" and up

John makes an awesome bow.  I have a T/D SS Chameleon that I will never part with.

[Dave Bowers]

I was fortunate enough to shoot one of Mr McCullough's bow a few months ago. I was very impressed with the bow, it shoot right where I pointed it every time.
Very nice bows, i would buy one in a second.

[danseitz]

I have a Griffin Longbow.  You could not buy it from me.  I have no other bows except a self bow made for me by a friend.  If I got another bow it would be another Griffin.  Everyone who shoots it loves it.  It is fast and hand shock is not noticeable, if there is any at all.  If you have a chance to get one without waiting, go for it.