Author Topic: the "D" shape R/D longbow appreciation thread! (Read 42157 times)

Eric Sprick · « **Reply #41 on:** November 07, 2011, 10:15:00 PM »

More Mohawks

Eric

AdAstraAiroh · « **Reply #42 on:** November 07, 2011, 10:17:00 PM »

I am very partial to the Fox Triple Crown made by Ron King in Oregon. It is a true performance R/D shape unstrung, but when braced is a pure "D shape" and meets all the requirements as a competitive longbow for IFAA and nearly all other governing bodies. Ron's reputation for craftsmanship in his design and construction is well known, and his latest carbon backed incarnation of the Triple Crown is state-of-the-art in a competition "D shaped" longbow. The Triple Crown is the bow Larry Yien is currently campaigning.

Mark

pdk25 · « **Reply #43 on:** November 07, 2011, 10:40:00 PM »

Gotta get me a mohawk soon.

Ron, I like the jack-knife fine. It is very rugged and fast to set up. Not my favorite style aesthetically speaking, but it doubles as a locator grip.

NomadArcher, thanks. The osage really darkened up nice.

rdoggsilva · « **Reply #44 on:** November 07, 2011, 10:45:00 PM »

When my cousin passed, he left me some bows. One was a Aim Legend longbow by Smaick. I got a set of 2016 arrows for it and learned to shoot it. Read about the hand shock with it but have no problems with it. I still am a recurve man but do enjoy it. Someday will get a good R/D longbow.

Fletcher · « **Reply #45 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:09:00 PM »

Lots of very good bows in this category. Dick Robertson's have always been one of my favorites; I have a Heritage, Mystical and a Purist spanning about 20 years of Dick's production. Lately I've been shooting a Great Northern Critter Gitter that I really like and is dead quiet. I find a 62" to be perfect for my comfort and 26" draw.

Steelhead · « **Reply #46 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:30:00 AM »

Good thread and nice pictures.

My 1st custom longbow in this category was a Frederick Regeant.Matter a fact it was the 1st bow I ever ordered.It was a steal for 500$ about 15 years ago.It was a beauty and super narrow,very deep core with steeply trapped limbs.I had about 8 of those total.

I have enjoyed alot of other nice ones.GN Critter Gitter,Mohawks,Berry's,Dwyer original,Apex Predator Sappelo,Liberty contenders.

I may have to get another one after seeing this thread.Its on my agenda.Maybe a Sparrowhawk or Two Tracks of MI.

I have killed more game with this type of bow than any other.Thier special in thier own right!

Oliverstacy · « **Reply #47 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:37:00 AM »

Hey 4runr...post a picture or two of your Kota Badlands.

Apex Sapelo is another one that comes to mind.

As Fletcher stated...a lot of good bows in this category!

Josh

Oliverstacy · « **Reply #48 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:39:00 AM »

I also believe the Tall Tines LB is in this category...but shoots like a high R/D bow!

Josh

Stone Knife · « **Reply #49 on:** November 08, 2011, 06:34:00 AM »

When my son was little I bought him a Kohannah kids bow, this is a fine example of a D shaped mild RD. I was always amazed at how well that little bow would cast an arrow, it's put away in hopes of grand kids some day.

Stone Knife · « **Reply #50 on:** November 08, 2011, 06:39:00 AM »

This is one of my favorite pictures Joe and I with our bows when they were new. I had my Hill and he had his Kohannah, Joe was 8 at the time. The profiles of the bows are similar when strung.

Bowjunkie · « **Reply #51 on:** November 08, 2011, 06:59:00 AM »

How 'bout a peek beyond the realm of glass bows?

Here's Rose, a bamboo backed yew d/r I made. Talk about light n lively! This bow is feather lite in the hand, 70# @ 28", and casts arrows faster and farther than any of my other glass bows or bamboo backed bows of other woods, all with identical profiles and draw weights. With yew and bamboo, there's just less dead weight.

cbCrow · « **Reply #52 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:02:00 AM »

Just thought a picture of an Abbott should be included. One of the most stable and sweet shooters I have!

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #53 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:09:00 AM »

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WOW! gorgeous!! i want one!!!

Molson · « **Reply #54 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:42:00 AM »

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WOW! gorgeous!! i want one!!! [/b]

Me Too!!! Everything about that bow is sweet!!

Aussie Stickbow Hunter · « **Reply #55 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:58:00 AM »

There are some very nice looking bows in this thread but not one of them is of reflex/deflex design!!!

Everyone photo I've seen has been of deflex/reflex bows!!!

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Here's Rose, a bamboo backed yew d/r I made.

Nice bow Bowjunkie and glad to see someone describe their bow limb profile correctly.

A bows limb profile has always been described by what the limbs do as they leave the handle of the bow eg; reflex, set back, deflex/reflex, reflex/deflex etc.

A bow with a reflex/deflex limb profile could never brace at what people term 'D' shaped!!!

Reflex/deflex and deflex/reflex are opposites and can not be used to describe the same thing. I do not understand why so many people use the terms incorrectly these days as all it has done is lead to confusion.

I saw this thread and thought it was appropriate to mention the above.

Jeff

Bladepeek · « **Reply #56 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:04:00 AM »

I'm with the Abbott

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #57 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:21:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Aussie Stickbow Hunter:
There are some very nice looking bows in this thread but not one of them is of reflex/deflex design!!!

Everyone photo I've seen has been of deflex/reflex bows!!!

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Originally posted by Bowjunkie:
Here's Rose, a bamboo backed yew d/r I made.
Nice bow Bowjunkie and glad to see someone describe their bow limb profile correctly.

A bows limb profile has always been described by what the limbs do as they leave the handle of the bow eg; reflex, set back, deflex/reflex, reflex/deflex etc.

A bow with a reflex/deflex limb profile could never brace at what people term 'D' shaped!!!

Reflex/deflex and deflex/reflex are opposites and can not be used to describe the same thing. I do not understand why so many people use the terms incorrectly these days as all it has done is lead to confusion.

I saw this thread and thought it was appropriate to mention the above.

Jeff [/b]

you are reasonably correct jeff, but like many things american, we've used r/d to describe any bow with reflexed/curved limbs and deflexed riser, which all of the bows in this thread, so far, whether mild or aggressive r/d, have. it's all good in the long run, i think.

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #58 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:27:00 AM »

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Originally posted by cbCrow:
Just thought a picture of an Abbott should be included. One of the most stable and sweet shooters I have!

steve makes beautiful r/d "D" longbows, indeed. he's on my bucket list, for sure!

so many longbows, so little time ....... :(

ron w · « **Reply #59 on:** November 08, 2011, 10:17:00 AM »

Good stuff....I think there's a Mohawk in my future..........or at least there should be....lol!


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