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Offline djanko

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Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« on: June 11, 2009, 09:29:00 PM »
What is the best reflex deflex bow out there??

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2009, 09:41:00 PM »
Short hybrid longbow - Kanati

Classic longbow mild reflex deflex - Mohawk

Takedown longbow - Hummingbird Kingfisher
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Offline R H Clark

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2009, 09:42:00 PM »
What length bow were you thinking about? What is it's intended use,hunting in thick stuff,just shooting,3D,tree stands and blinds? I might suggest a different bow for each or one that could do a little of all.Also what is your draw length and price limit?

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2009, 10:01:00 PM »
What Dave said!

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2009, 10:27:00 PM »
Best bang for the buck = Kanati.

I also agree with Dave though. You need to find the best for YOU.
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2009, 10:33:00 PM »
I have to throw in a bid for you to check out JD Berry .  James makes an awsome bow!!!
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2009, 10:42:00 PM »
Just another for your consideration. The best bow is one that fits you the best.

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2009, 10:44:00 PM »
As Dave mentioned, "favorite" is subjective and you'll likely change in your preferences over time.

I just bought a 64" GN Critter Gitter with the Jack Knife takedown system. I'm not sure that I've ever had a more simple bombproof hunting bow that is also that packable. It shoots purty good too, even for me. Throw a GN LB quiver and it's a light and super compact system that is basically unbreakable.

I have a 64" Griffin and a 60" Shrew that are also great and a bit quicker than the milder Critter Gitter. All are great bows and after the "new bow" fever wears off on the GN, they'll likely all be favorites again.
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2009, 05:41:00 AM »
I have a Marriah Chinook that is absolutely awsome
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2009, 05:50:00 AM »
Find what works for you. try and find a show or some local guys that may have bows that interest you. Try before you buy, Ed
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2009, 06:58:00 AM »
!!! MOST IMPORTANT !!!!

there is NO such thing as a "best bow".

there is only the bow that works "better" for you.

you will never find your better bow unless YOU shoot as many bows as possible.

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2009, 08:49:00 AM »
what Rob said!     :archer:

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2009, 09:05:00 AM »
I havent shot as many as alot you guys but I sure like Roy Hall's Navaho sticks.

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2009, 10:11:00 AM »
Dan Toelke has made me 4 "Whips", all 62" at my 29 1/2" draw. Each has been superbly crafted of beautiful woods and they have it all, smooth drawing, stable & forgiving with ZERO handshock.  Like me, they love heavy arrows and unlike me are quieter than quiet! While I am a shameless Dan Toelke fan, I can honestly say that other shooter's comments and assesments of my bows have validated my opinions over and over again. Check out Dan's site at  www.montanabows.com  and contact him, you will find him the easiest guy in the world to deal with & incredibly knowledgable about all things Archery.

Offline Big_Al

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2009, 12:25:00 PM »
I love my ACS!
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2009, 05:20:00 PM »
I've owned and shot alot of longbows. My personal favorite is a Turkey Creek. Mike Treadway makes a good bow too. A couple I'd like to try are - Holm-Made Osprey and a Whippen Stick. Hopefully I'll run into a Holm-Made at Coon Rapids next weekend.
edit: I should have mentioned 21st Century Long bows also. Excellent shooters.

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #16 on: June 12, 2009, 05:34:00 PM »
My current fav is ACS-the only bows I have shot seriously for several years. The top bows are really good and 'best' is purely a personal preference thing.

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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2009, 06:41:00 PM »
My vote would have to go to John Mc Collough and his Griffin hi-breds....They just don't get any better [probably why it takes so long to get a new one  :wavey:
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2009, 06:46:00 PM »
Lots of good bows out there. I prefer Pronghorns.
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Re: Best reflex deflex bows...looking for suggestions
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2009, 06:48:00 PM »
another vote for Turkey Creek...
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