Author Topic: Heavy Quiet 3pc Longbows? (Read 573 times)

pamike · « **on:** August 07, 2012, 10:02:00 PM »

i have been trying many different bows and the one i would really like to find is a 3pc longbow. thinking schafer, talltines, or ???

most 3pc longbows are just to light for me. i like the Habu vyperkahn but dont think any 45# bows are out there. i want some thing with heavy riser like the schafer.

i like my recurves for weight, but wish they were quiet - they are just too loud.

any thoughts or recommendations?

mike

pdk25 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:04:00 PM »

Depends on what you like. You can get an ILF with aluminum or phenolic riser in many lengths that will have a great deal of mass to them. I believe the acs aluminum risers have a decent amount of heft to them as well.

pamike · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:06:00 PM »

a phenolic riser might be an interesting option, but i perfer heavy woods.

Henry Hammer · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:10:00 PM »

Bob Lee's have a heavy riser.
But I disagree that you "cannot" quiet a recurve. I have recurves that make a quiet thump just as a longbow does. Good luck in your search..Henry

pamike · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:14:00 PM »

maybe my recurves are not loud, but they sound loud to me. my comparison is my Habu vyperkahn with longbow limbs. that bow is quiet!

i would love to get the schafers quiet, but seem loud to me.

Biathlonman · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:18:00 PM »

Toelke lynx. He uses heavy woods and phenolic in the riser, quick and quiet.

Tim · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:19:00 PM »

Hey Mike,

A good option is to use brass antler knobs. I have a set if you'd like to try them. They'll increase the overall mass weight real quick and look great. I know Dave and Beth have them in stock. You want the smaller one if you'll be putting them on a longbow.

Tim

pamike · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:30:00 PM »

tim - i put some on the ACS but still really light compared to a schafer riser. just thinking some one must make quiet longbow limbs for a heavy schafer style riser.

Ydanny · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:32:00 PM »

I had the same thoughts and ended up putting together a 62" 45lb @28" A&H ACS CX with an actionwood 14" RC riser. Then I put a 4 arrow Eagleflights bow quiver with angle bracket and 3 arrows in it for a little more weight. It shoots great and is dead quiet.

Tim · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:47:00 PM »

A 64" silvertip recurve and a quiver full of arrows is a heavy bow. The only other similar setup in a longbow version might be a Bear Paw by Neil Jacobson, another Montana guy only a few miles from Dave.

lefty4 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2012, 10:51:00 PM »

Hummingbird Kingfisher 3 piece takedown w/ Kingwood riser.
Nice and heavy,
nice and beautiful,
nice and quiet,
nice and fast.

These are very nice bows.

elkbreath · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:13:00 PM »

I just finished one up with a phenolic riser. ITs my heaviest mass weight bow. and yes, dead quiet.

JamesKerr · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:15:00 PM »

Try a Tomahawk Legacy series. They are not a super heavy bow but they do have a decent weight to them and they are super quiet.

Lamey · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:18:00 PM »

Jim Gainey @Black Creek Bows will make you an all phenolic riser TD Siren. I shot one today with a "mostly" phenolic riser, and the weight was noticable. As with all Jims bows it was also very quiet.

sawtoothscream · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:26:00 PM »

check out hitman, his risers have some weight to them

Aggie1993 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:45:00 PM »

Jack Kempf Raven.

Glunt · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2012, 01:29:00 AM »

Black Canyon bows has a longbow that fits the bill. He has a great design that is smooth and quiet. He uses Dymondwood and has just little more mass than many 3pc longbows, but not bulky looking. A couple buddies have them and I really enjoy the feel.

JohnnyWayne · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2012, 03:00:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Henry Hammer:
Bob Lee's have a heavy riser.

Shedrock · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2012, 06:56:00 AM »

Pronghorns are sweet longbows. Herb will build the riser out of whatever you want, and maybe even add some lead if you want it real heavy.

NBK · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2012, 08:07:00 AM »

I'll add my Firefly to the mix. With a Kanati bow quiver it is quieter than any other bow I've shot seemingly regardless of where I have it braced.


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