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Author Topic: smoothest longbow ?  (Read 1198 times)

Offline longbowben

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #60 on: November 23, 2011, 11:23:00 AM »
MOAB for me i don't think their is a smoother bow built.
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Offline BEN

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #61 on: November 23, 2011, 12:20:00 PM »
Gonna have to second that, for  the MOAB !!
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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #62 on: November 23, 2011, 12:30:00 PM »
Of the bows i have, and have shot my 3pc acs is the smoothest draw, but my habu isnt far off...

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Offline bucksbuouy

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #63 on: November 23, 2011, 07:28:00 PM »
Gotta go bamboo for the material. And I like Bama. Smoothest draw I have yet to experience.

Offline Bel007

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #64 on: November 23, 2011, 07:47:00 PM »
My new favorite is from Brian Wessel - a Tall Tines 3pc TD.
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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #65 on: November 23, 2011, 08:33:00 PM »
I was completely convinced bamboo cores had the smoothest draw until i started using foam cores.
Then i built a few of these things with yew cores and have to admit that stuff makes and incredible difference.

I don't think the yew is as silky smooth as foam, but it's really close. but the sound the bow makes is completely different. for what it's worth....

Comparing one bow to the next for smoothness depends mostly on design characteristics i would say. kirk

Offline riivioristo

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #66 on: November 27, 2011, 08:31:00 AM »
Well - more options to consider, seems that acs is mentioned most often in this case.

Cyclic-Rivers, yes I probaply am talking about stacking too - perhaps any bow feels smooth, if it is tillered to shooters draw lenght so that the sweet spot comes when you reach your anchor ???

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Offline BowHuntingFool

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #67 on: November 27, 2011, 09:00:00 AM »
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I dont understand   :confused:  

order a big river. They are a shock free bow, but smooth? I dont know what that means unsless you are talking about stack?
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Offline wolfhaven

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #68 on: November 27, 2011, 09:29:00 AM »
I'm a little surprised that there is little mention of the Mohawk bows by Vince.  A couple of years ago, I had the plesure of hanging out with "bentpole" and he was kind enough to let me shot his one of his Mohawk's.  I was sold immediately!

Vince makes one heck of a bow with bamboo cores.  I'm not bashing anyone else's bow choice, but IMHO, for the money, you can't beat a Mohawk.  

The best thing you could do, is meet up at a trad shoot and try some different ones out.  Nothing will help you more than hands on experience.

Offline Cecil

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #69 on: November 27, 2011, 04:21:00 PM »
Acs with a 14" metal riser and 64" bow is the smoothest bow I have shot. they are alot of good ones out there. I like my Centaur it is smooth shooting also.

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #70 on: November 27, 2011, 07:24:00 PM »
Mohawk    :deadhorse:  62"'er all bamboo smooth as a babies behind. 2- 64"'ers actionboo cores. I can only imagine a 66"'er with all tonkin cane dirty boo veneers.

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #71 on: November 27, 2011, 08:00:00 PM »
My 2 cents goes to Tomahawk by 3Rivers. 58" 50#@28". I have shot different longbows including BWs and I can honestly say the T-hawk is the one I'd reach for time after time  :thumbsup:  smooth, quite, fast,.. did I mention smooth,quite and fast  :campfire:
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Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #72 on: November 27, 2011, 08:30:00 PM »
7 Lakes, Mike Ballenger makes a very smooth mild R/D longbow. Shawn
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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #73 on: November 27, 2011, 09:59:00 PM »
I have 2 bamboo limb R/D Longbows from a great bowyer, but my shoulder was shot... I had my shoulder operated on, and now I am back at it. It took 8 months, but it was worth it for me.

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #74 on: November 27, 2011, 10:29:00 PM »
Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge...
Whippenstick!...I've shot a bunch and the only ones I consider in the same ballpark is an original OL Adcock and a LoneTree.
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Offline slade

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Re: smoothest longbow ?
« Reply #75 on: November 27, 2011, 10:39:00 PM »
The 68" ACS CX, 68" Dryridge Take down and 68" Fox Triple Crown are all very smooth with edge going to the Triple Crown, the 66" Martin Venom is not far behind.

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