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Author Topic: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?  (Read 1012 times)

Offline Arrow4Christ

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Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« on: April 11, 2010, 08:27:00 PM »
Trying to decide on all the options for the next longbow I'm ordering and my final dilemma is deciding on the length. I want this bow for longer range shooting where limb clearance isn't so much of an issue. I'm looking at either a 66" or 68" bow, and am only leary of the 68" because I'm afraid it will be difficult to hunt with. I do all my hunting now with a 64" bow and have absolutely no issues with it. I am planning on using this bow for situations where longer range shots are more likely, so the terrain will likely be more open than what I would use the 64" bow for.
So how many of you have hunted with 68"+ bows and what is your experience?
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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2010, 08:54:00 PM »
Hunted with a 68" bow for 2 years and didn't notice a problem in the areas where I hunt (pretty open also).  The only thing I didn't care for was it won't fit cross-ways in my back seat-it has to go at an angle.  Think of it this way-it is 2 inches longer on either end than what you hunt with currently.

I think a bow is going to be in the way in the brush, pretty much regardless of the length (I am going to be in the way in the brush too!).

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2010, 09:03:00 PM »
i agree with ron, a few inches wont make much diference. theyre all tough to get through brush.lol my longbow is a full 72" and i wont think twice about taking it out hunting. longer bows are more forgiving of form, which gives you better chances on that big buck.
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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2010, 09:29:00 PM »
I use 68" longbows for most all of my hunting.  Even use them in tree stands.
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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2010, 10:08:00 PM »
Used a 68" for a year or two. No problems.
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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2010, 10:20:00 PM »
I just layed my 68" next to my 64" on the ground. I was surprised to see the small amount of difference. I hunted with mine some last year and no issues. I sure do like the string angle on a 68"er.
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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2010, 10:21:00 PM »
Had one for about 6months. Absolutely loved it. Then the riser cracked and I sent it back. Oh well.

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2010, 10:29:00 PM »
Hunted with a HH Redman 68" for a while, no problem and a great bow.  Only wish it was a 2 piece TD for traveling.

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2010, 10:31:00 PM »
69" self bow, no problems.

Offline Scott F

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2010, 10:34:00 PM »
I shot my first ever deer with a 68" longbow from a ground blind.

Offline Bill Skinner

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2010, 10:35:00 PM »
I hunt with a 68" Big Five.  I take it in the brush and the cane brakes.  I'm 72", if I can go through, so can my bow.  Only had a couple of times when I couldn't get a shot off and I am pretty sure I couldn't have shot any length bow where I was.  Bill

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2010, 10:44:00 PM »
I know this is heresy these days, but you can hunt just fine with longer bows.  :readit:    :saywhat:     :eek:  They are more acurate, forgiving, stable, and generally more fun to shoot. The thing about physics is, it has "laws".  ;)

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2010, 10:52:00 PM »
Once you shoot/hunt with a longer bow - you will see - they are killers!  Funny - I never noticed their length when hunting.  H

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2010, 11:03:00 PM »
shortest bow i own is 66" . my reflex bows are 68" and my string follow bows tend to be 66" .
aside from the occasional youying with ILF 'curves you won't see me hunting with a shorter bow . JMHO
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Offline Arrow4Christ

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2010, 11:04:00 PM »
Great thread you guys! Thanks for the info, that just about settles that!
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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2010, 11:08:00 PM »
all of my longbows are 68-70in long and i hunt everywhere from open paddocks to dense scrub-rain forest with them neverhad much trouble with them the longer bows are more forgiving on moving targets or quick offhand shots

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2010, 11:11:00 PM »
I sure like mine.
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Offline Chuck Hoopes

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2010, 12:16:00 AM »
68"-70"  STRAIGHT D bow has always been my go to -when  Iam really serious about taking game-- be it deer, turkey, rabbit, or squirrel.  Definitly the  forgiving in tense situations, and a pleasure to shoot on the range.  Ive hunted 40yrs. with just about every kind of traditional bow out there--for me nothing beats a Long, STRAIGHT Bow. Ask yourself this-- What would H.Hill say?

Offline Michael Peschek

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2010, 12:26:00 AM »
It took a little bit getting used to going from a 60" recurve to a 68" selfbow. I hunt off the ground and just paid attention to clearance the first few times out with it. You get used to it and I ended up taking my first deer with it this year. Good luck with whatever you choose!

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Re: Ever hunt with a 68"+ bow?
« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2010, 01:50:00 AM »
I only hunt with 68 inch longbows.  I love them and use them in oprn country and heavy brush.
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