Thinking of Getting a New LONGBOW...Suggestions Please.

[hvyhitter]

My two favorites are Leon Stewart and Fox Archery for R/D bow.....and a Hill is a Hill but a different animal all together.

[azhunter]

Look at the Lost Creek longbows. You get way more than what you pay for. I do not think you can find a better shooting bow for the price or maybe for twice the price. It will be right in your price range. Chad is also a sponsor here. Waiting on my 56 inch NAT for a blind.

[straitera]

Are you going heavier or staying the same draw weight? Longer & heavier straight handled Hills only for me for 30+ years. Suits me perfect with smoother draws, forgiving releases, easy to control & carry & most beautiful to the performance eye. IMO, everything good in a LB. Maybe not for you. Ain't it great? You get to shop one home. Bet money, if you give Hill enough time, you'll agree.

[Raging Water]

Looking for Brand New?

For that price point you can get a tricked out Brand New Bama Bow, and never look back.

Other than that, I love Arnold Smit's V Archer and Howard Hill.

Above that price point there is a bunch of good ones.


Used? You can get a lot of great choices on the TG Classifieds for $500.


Matt

[landman]

Lots of choices.    I have owned several and prefer the D-shaped bows rather than those with more visible curvature in the limbs.    I currently own and shoot a one piece Mohawk with a bocote riser and double cane limbs.   It is light as a feather and is rated for 53# at 28" and in my draw length of 27", it is actually about a 50# draw weight.   I'm very impressed with the Mohawk and the wait time was considerably less than other instances where I've ordered a "custom" bow.   Lot of guys in this forum shoot them and I've never heard any bad comments on them.    You don't see the 1 peice M's for sale very often either.

[Nala]

Hey all,

WHEW!!  LOTS of recommendations to check out.  I too prefer the "D" shaped look, but with as much performance as I can get because I shoot such a low draw weight.  I need all the help I can get.

I would most likely have to go with a USED bow because before I get one I would have to sell or trade mine.

Going to check out websites....

If you have pics, please post those as well.

Nalajr

[Red Tailed Hawk]

Jim that's a great photo, makes me want to look into a hill bow.

[mooseman76]

Here is my Dan Toelke Classic Whip.  I prefer the "classic" locator grip to the thumbrest on the regular whip.  Mine is macassar ebony riser with yew veneers over bamboo cores...Mike


 

 

[mooseman76]

Two more pics I found of some my old Whips so you can see the difference in grips.  Top is classic whip bottom is standard whip...Mike

 

 

[Mike Mecredy]

You can check out my website and it'll save you a bundle.  New and custom.  This particular one is a midsized longbow, 60" 45#@ 28". riser is pecanna negra, maple limbs and black fiberglass. (Just ignore me that's me trying to make my best salesman face) Anyhoo, this model shipped to your door, is $209.25
 

[Autumnarcher]

Thunderstick. MOAB. You'll save yourself a lot of money trying out other bows. Buy one of these, and you'll be spoiled from the first arrow.

[GingivitisKahn]

Originally posted by Red Tailed Hawk:
Jim that's a great photo, makes me want to look into a hill bow.

Thanks much - my son's quite the photographer.   :D

[Victory Rider]

For the price range you stated go with the Mohawk. Vince makes an awesome D shaped bow. Sweet shooting, nice looking and priced right. You can pay alot more and not get as nice a bow.

[Earl Jeff]

Give John McDonald a call (Big River Bows) The best $475.00 you will ever spend.

[3Feathers]

How about a BigJims Buffalo Bow??Got one on order
What I been reading on tradgang can,t do WRONG!!!!!!

[bentpole]

Mohawk.      

[S.C. Hunter]

You will not go wrong with any bow you mentioned. I have owned a Thunder stick Mag and for this to be a short bow it is incredible. I have heard great things about the MOAB. I have a Fedora xcellerator that is just incredible. It is marked at 57#@28" and today is the first time I was able to go to the range with this bow.

  I had the draw weight checked and it was exactly 57 1/4#'s on three seperate pulls. Feels like 50# no stack and smokes a 570 grain arrow. Great find for me had not shot one until I traded for this one. Find the one you like, most bows being made are very good for someone just find yours. Good luck.

[PArcher]

You should check out a Kota. They just about the price range you mentioned. My dad and I each have a 58" Prairie Fire and they are great.

[limbow]

Lone Wolf Autumn Storm by John Maus--- Period!!!

[dot 1]

i own two takedowns and 1 one piece longbow plus a td recurve, all from neil jacobson at bears paw bows in lakeside MT. the very best, fast,quiet and accurate.  www.bpbows.com