3Rivers Archery



The Trad Gang Digital Market













Contribute to Trad Gang and Access the Classifieds!

Become a Trad Gang Sponsor!

Traditional Archery for Bowhunters






LEFT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS TRAD GANG CLASSIFIEDS ACCESS RIGHT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS


Author Topic: Best 3 piece longbow??  (Read 1028 times)

Offline Tim Fishell

  • Moderator
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ***
  • Posts: 3772
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #20 on: March 30, 2009, 07:39:00 AM »
I really like the Firefly made by Jim Jones.  I have never shot a 3 piece bow as well as I shoot his.
Dreams can not be bought; they are free to those who have lived. -Mike Mitten

We must go beyond the textbooks, go out into the untrodden depths of the wilderness & travel & explore & tell the world the glories of our journey

TGMM Family of the Bow

Offline overbo

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1226
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2009, 07:56:00 AM »
I've shot and owned the Morrison,Pronghorn,SXT Zipper,and ACS.I got a call from Chris Cox of Habu.My number was next and he built me a triple carbon Vyperkahn that exceeded all my expectations and the other bows.

Offline Rob DiStefano

  • Administrator
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 12245
  • Contributing Member
    • Cavalier Pickups
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2009, 08:03:00 AM »
there is no such thing as "the best 3 pc longbow".  opinions about gear is just that - other folks ideas about what works/doesn't work for them, and not necessarily what'll work best for you.  good luck in yer search, try out as many bows as ya can!
IAM ~ The only government I trust is my .45-70 ... and my 1911.

Offline hunt it

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 2622
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2009, 08:27:00 AM »
Morrison Shawnee has my vote - I have 4 of them.
hunt it

Offline Randy Morin

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1235
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #24 on: March 30, 2009, 09:15:00 AM »
What Rob said.
For me I like shooting a bow I built/designed myself. Of course. It probably wouldnt be everyones fav. but to me it rocks. I have owned and really liked a Shawnee Dakota and Pronghorn.  

Dryad bows have got to be nice with Mike and Jason at the helm.  The 3 piece longbow is my favorite hunting bow by a long ways.  There are so many out there anymore you just have to date a few and eventually (or not) you will fall in love (ok, maybe lust) with one. No hurry...they are all fun along the way.

Offline Randy Morin

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1235
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #25 on: March 30, 2009, 09:22:00 AM »
Sorry I had to post some pics!!

 
 

 
 

Offline zwickeyman

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 234
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #26 on: March 30, 2009, 09:29:00 AM »
Brack Non-typical. Performs great, quiet as a church mouse and as good craftsmenship as there is.

Offline Oregon Okie

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 648
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #27 on: March 30, 2009, 09:33:00 AM »
Like my firefly but it's the only one I have used. Nice bow and lots of guys like 'em on here. I think there are too many very high quality and beautiful bows out there to pick a best for sure.
"Don't believe everything you think" - bumper sticker

"Savage Blaster" - 50@31 - 63" (recurve I made with Steve Savage)
Firefly TD longbow - 50@31 - 63"
7 Lakes double shelf from a blank - 45@31 - 66"
Trident ILF w Blackmax carbons - 42@31

Offline Russ Clagett

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 629
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2009, 09:40:00 AM »
Easy.

Black Swan

Firefly

that's it for me.

Offline David Mitchell

  • TG HALL OF FAME
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • *****
  • Posts: 4371
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #29 on: March 30, 2009, 10:14:00 AM »
Rob nailed it.  I just wish we could all get over this idea that somewhere in Never-never Land there is something called "the best xxxxx bow".  There is not now nor has there ever been such a critter.  It is all totally subjective so just find the 3 piece that YOU think is "the best" for you and be happy  :bigsmyl:
The years accumulate on old friendships like tree rings, during which time a kind of unspoken care and loyalty accrue between men.

Offline bayoulongbowman

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 3765
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #30 on: March 30, 2009, 10:21:00 AM »
Now you've done it!  :eek:    :campfire:    :coffee:  this mmight be 3 cup mornin   :goldtooth:
"If you're living your life as if there is no GOD, you had  better be right!"

Offline BMG

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 208
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #31 on: March 30, 2009, 10:23:00 AM »
the WhippenStick 3-piece longbow

Offline Dartwick

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 226
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #32 on: March 30, 2009, 10:30:00 AM »
Unless you value best in "terms" of 5 or 6 fps, pretty much all the listed bows are as good as another. It mostly comes down to what feels best in your hand and what you think is pretty.
Wherever you went - here you are.

Offline ron w

  • Contributing Member
  • Trad Bowhunter
  • ****
  • Posts: 13848
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #33 on: March 30, 2009, 10:34:00 AM »
Nice bows, everyone likes differnt styles and traits in bows. The best 3 pc. longbow bow is the one that feels good in your hand, that you shoot well and becomes your go to bow. Thats why there so many excellent choices out there.Its also fun to shoot them all till you find the one thats right for you!!! Have fun looking!!!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Offline Irish

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1116
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #34 on: March 30, 2009, 10:43:00 AM »
To answer your question - There is NO best 3 pc longbow.    There are many good ones.  No one is going to tell you what is best for you, even though they think they can.   I am not even sure I know anyone who has shot all the bows listed on this thread enough to give them all a good review.    People fall in love with a certain bow, then fall out of love.   Check the "Bows for Sale" for proof of this.
Mel Riley

Offline Irish Archer

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1280
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #35 on: March 30, 2009, 11:06:00 AM »
I agree with Irish. Who wants to shoot the same old tired bow all of the time? Not me. I love looking at and shooting different bows. JMO

Offline hawk22

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 373
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #36 on: March 30, 2009, 01:42:00 PM »
I understand that there is no "best longbow." I'm just looking for pictures and input. sorry for the confusion

Offline Drew

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 1509
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #37 on: March 30, 2009, 02:32:00 PM »
I like the FireFly by jim jones, the grip is great and the limb design makes the bow a pleasure to shoot and it moves an arrow!
Great price on a custom bow too..

here's my two..62" and 60"
 

 
Just a Coyote Soul out wandering...

Offline jcar315

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 3843
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #38 on: March 30, 2009, 04:17:00 PM »
Timely thread...I am shooting longbows and am considering a TB LB. Is there a "difference" between a 2 piece and 3 piece? any sort of input and feedback would be great. Thanks John
Proud Dad to two awesome Kids and a very passionate pig hunter.

Right handed but left eye dominant.

Proud to be a Native TEXAN!!!!!

"TGMM  Family of the Bow"

Offline Shawn Leonard

  • Trad Bowhunter
  • **
  • Posts: 7837
Re: Best 3 piece longbow??
« Reply #39 on: March 30, 2009, 06:02:00 PM »
I agree with what Rob and Irish said, but for me the best by far is the RER LX. The grip is what makes any bow for me and Kevin has the best for me. They are very quick and super quiet. I have an all bacote with bamboo cores and it smokes and arrow. Danny have ya shot the LX by RER? Shawn
Shawn

Users currently browsing this topic:

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
 

Contact Us | Trad Gang.com © | User Agreement

Copyright 2003 thru 2024 ~ Trad Gang.com ©