Author Topic: Deer hunters preference: longbow or recurve? (Read 900 times)

Bowwild · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:02:00 PM »

I might add. For many folks, especially me, this decison of LB or Curve is one of the few easy archery decisions! I have absolutely nothing against LB or those who shoot them.

I'll also admit I've shot only one LB. I have no doubt they are easier to quiet than a curve. I'm also certain they will shoot with the curve in every respect.

Now if I could only decide: FF or B50, Heavy Arrow or Fast Arrow, 2-blade or 3-blade, etc.

joe ashton · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:08:00 PM »

longbows, light, quiet and sexy.

moleman · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:24:00 PM »

I own a few recurves and i enjoy shooting them on the range now and then, but my true love lies with the Hill style longbow. I love the simple lines, light weight, and the way they cast a heavy arrow.
They may not be as quick as a recurve, but they work well for me.

wooddamon1 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:30:00 PM »

I tend to switch every 5 years or so for some reason, but I've killed more game with a longbow...

Jwilliam · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:31:00 PM »

Recurve !!! Just shoot them better.

Bill

kbetts · « **Reply #25 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:34:00 PM »

I started with recurves and may shoot them a touch better but I love my longbow. I have a Kanati on order, so we'll see where that goes.

zipper bowss · « **Reply #26 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:53:00 PM »

Please don't make me choose!!!

Bill

rjackson · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:57:00 PM »

Recurve!

RJ

jonsimoneau · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:56:00 PM »

If I had to choose between a recurve and a true longbow I will take the recurve everytime and not feel the least bit of guilt. However I do like "hybrid" type bows and am currently shooting one. In my opinion there is not much difference between a "hybrid" and a recurve. But as far as the old hill style longbows....if you like them I say great! But I'll pass.

CRS · « **Reply #29 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:46:00 AM »

Both, I shoot a recurve better, the romance of the longbow is stronger. Just bought a hybrid and it seems to be pretty comfortable. Recurve handle with the quiet longbow limbs.

I usually pick a bow in the spring and shoot it all summer/hunting season. Last year was a longbow, year before a recurve etc. This year I am hoping to use the hybrid or maybe the Grayling Green Super Kodiak I have on order.

I just stick to my effective ranges and all is good.

rdoggsilva · « **Reply #30 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:04:00 AM »

Recurve here. Started out with one, over 40 years ago and just stayed with one.

Night Wing · « **Reply #31 on:** March 21, 2012, 09:07:00 AM »

Recurve for me. The reason being, I'm not accurate enough with a longbow. Since I'm not accurate enough, I have no confidence in a longbow.

Swamp Yankee · « **Reply #32 on:** March 21, 2012, 09:55:00 AM »

Recurve for me because I'm more accurate and confident with it than a longbow. At some point I hope to become confident enough with a longbow to take advantage of it's inherent quietness, but until then it's a recurve all the way.

BWD · « **Reply #33 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:22:00 AM »

Up a tree, 58" recurve or a 56" Kanati. On the ground, 62" mild r/d.

Pat B. · « **Reply #34 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:35:00 AM »

Once I learned the ways of the longbow there's no turning back !!

I didn't really alter my shooting style, just refined it and my longbows responded with great accuracy.. I'm hooked

Sam McMichael · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2012, 10:35:00 AM »

Hill bows.

hvyhitter · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2012, 01:58:00 PM »

......what day of the week?????????

KSdan · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:31:00 PM »

YES. They are killing machines in the right hands!

Could not resist.

Dan
ditto-

ron w · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:46:00 PM »

Both have there place.....longbows are just nicer to carry, light and and graceful. Recurves a cool also! That's why I have both.....

WRV · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2012, 03:51:00 PM »

I love longbows but shoot my recurves better


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