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RC
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 4450
The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 04, 2010, 05:52:00 PM »
I shoot r/d longbows purty good and takedown recurves as well but I enjoy shooting D bows ,mostly Hill style bows the best.
You can beat it around all you want but a shorter recurve or R/D longbow is a bit "easier" in the woods but Hill bows are made for kill`n. I actually tend to get on target quicker and shoot faster if needed with a Hill bow.
So what do you do? Hunt the bow thats easiest in the woods or hunt the bow you enjoy shooting the best.I can kill stuff at 30 yards with either so accurracy is not a deciding factor.
I must say I can never remember a critter getting away without a shot becuse my bow was too long but it can be a bit awkward at times.But I tend to enjoy the walk and hunt so much more with a LLOOONNNGGGbow.
Just was curious if any of you other fellows have this "problem".RC
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SpankyNeal
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1264
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 04, 2010, 06:21:00 PM »
To me traditional archery is all about what gives you the most rewarding experience. For me that is a Hill bow and a back quiver! It's not the most popular choice, nor is it the easiest choice, but I didn't get into trad archery to be popular or have it easy...I would still be shooting wheels if that was it! If your not getting the most personal satisfaction you can while afield, why go? Just my $.02 worth!
Ken
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straitera
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3860
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #2 on:
March 04, 2010, 06:52:00 PM »
Longer Hill bows suit me. All I've owned 32 years worth. Wish I'd gone to the BQ earlier.
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Buddy Bell
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kat
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1413
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 04, 2010, 07:00:00 PM »
Life is short. If you have the accuracy, and enjoy the longbow more; go for it. It is about enjoyment for me.
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Ken Thornhill
Deadsmple
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Posts: 673
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #4 on:
March 04, 2010, 07:20:00 PM »
RC,
I couldn't agree with you more! Hand me my 70" D-bow and I'm in Loooongbow Heaven!
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LimbLover
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 633
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #5 on:
March 04, 2010, 07:28:00 PM »
I love a D style longbow myself. I'm not saying I wouldn't own an R/D bow. I most likely will, but nothing makes me want to ramble and hunt more than a traditional D-style longbow - though I prefer a bowquiver.
I LOVE a backquiver and it DOES amplify my experience somewhat to wear one, I just haven't gotten used to it.
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dennis rice
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 274
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 04, 2010, 08:01:00 PM »
I shoot my 62"recurve the best out of all my bows but i also like my shrew longbow out of my climbing stand.But i love my 66" longbows eather mild R/D or straight limb.So i just pick what ever i feel like hunting with at that time. O yea and i have another straight limb bow comming from Apex predator in a couple of months that might just be my favorite then!
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william d. rice
Kip
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1720
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #7 on:
March 04, 2010, 08:05:00 PM »
Hey if you are not married to one take them all out.Just don't bring out more than one or they will fight.Kip
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lpcjon2
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 7673
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 04, 2010, 08:31:00 PM »
I hunt the one that feels the best and the one I have the most confidence with.It's the arrows that I change up mostly.
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sou-pawbowhunter
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 700
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #9 on:
March 04, 2010, 08:51:00 PM »
I'm just a recent Hill bow convert, so what do I know? But that 68" Jerry Hill is really working it's magic on me.
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RC
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 04, 2010, 09:23:00 PM »
see what I mean.RC
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vermonster13
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Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #11 on:
March 04, 2010, 09:24:00 PM »
The Black Swan Classic D is what got me hooked on Arvid's bows. Still one of my all time "fun" bows.
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Quickblood
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Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 05, 2010, 03:51:00 AM »
Love my longbows, nothing like a featherweight weapon!
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Benny Nganabbarru
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 6549
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #13 on:
March 05, 2010, 05:59:00 AM »
My favourite longbow is a 70" Hill; but I still have heaps of fun with my recurves.
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StanM
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1082
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #14 on:
March 05, 2010, 09:45:00 AM »
I do have the same problem. So I still shoot both bows.
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Longbowwally
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 750
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #15 on:
March 05, 2010, 08:42:00 PM »
I agree that longer is better - my new 66" BW PLV is my best shooting one yet...
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wollybear
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 336
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 05, 2010, 11:02:00 PM »
what makes you pick up eather one? witch one brings you joy? i say shoot and enjoy
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wojo124
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 184
Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #17 on:
March 06, 2010, 10:52:00 AM »
I hunt mostley w/my hollenbeck R/D.....but I love shootin' my northern mist,cant beat a longbow if ya ask me!
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BRITTMAN
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Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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March 06, 2010, 04:10:00 PM »
The fun bow for me is the short 52in. Shrew Classic hunter but I cant hit crap with it .
For comfort , accuracy and smooth drawing its for sure a 64in. Mohawk . I just love the traditional lines of this bow and can shoot it very well also .
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dnovo
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Re: The best or most fun to shoot?
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Reply #19 on:
March 06, 2010, 06:39:00 PM »
I should have thought to have you shoot my Yellowstone when we were there. It's a fine shooting bow. Nothing better than a good longbow in the woods.
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