Best R/D Longbow for the money?

[lefty4]

Osprey by CHad Holm is tough to beat for the money. He makes a fast quiet bow that shoots VERY well. I haven't shot them all, but I have shot quite a few and I really like his bows.

If I didn't, I wouldn't own 5 of them!

[sawtoothscream]

Originally posted by Drewster:
You should definitely check out Kegan McCabe's Omega longbows.  A lot of value for the money......and they are fast indeed.  They don't have fancy wood, usually oak riser & hard maple limb cores.  Don't expect the kind of finish you'll get on a $500 bow, but they are built to hunt and shoot fast.    http://www.omegalongbows.webs.com/  

im actually planning a custom from him to go with my current omega,  phenoilic 2 piece take down with curly maple limbs 47# @ 27". I want the same limb material he uses now because its got power.    He will do them but they will cost more cash. hoping I can order this next year because I LOVE his design and they work for me.

[JCJ]

Big River or Holm Made

[ken denton]

Holm-Made Osprey is my go to bow! It fits your hand, fast,quiet, and deadly accurate. Buy one and you don't have to look any more. I shoot 45# at my draw and CX H150 at 570 grains. Ken Denton

[owlbait]

I just piled them in at 20 yards with my 46#@28" Longwalker from TwoTracks. Compare his prices and reviews against the others. You should be impressed!  

[Mike Bolin]

May as well take a close look at Thunderstick bows too. The MOAB is my favorite, but more money than you are looking to spend. Some great deals on most of the bows mentioned above here in the TradGang classifieds! Good luck in your "bow" hunt! Mike

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by Pops:
Try a JK Traditions great bow for the money.
He is a sponsor here.      

X2. Although I am somewhat biased in my opinion.      

[S C Mercer]

Not sure what your wallet can afford but I have been shooting a Morrison Shawnee longbow for several years now and can't see myself hunting with anything else.  I "play" with other bows, but when it comes to putting meat on the table, my Morrison is always in my hand.  They really are killers for sure.. ~Steve

[ripforce56]

For the money, if price is the main factor, the Omega as stated is about $235 plus shipping, his bows are plain but they are smooth a fast, You can get a Bama Expedition Hunter for about $479 very smooth and is available in 58in to 62in Models! I own a Expi very smooth shooting R/D longbow!

[UrbanDeerSlayer]

Pics of my Bamabow Royal Expidition 50#@28".  35 yd group I shot, and an Apple I "cored" at 20 yds on a good shooting day! Picked it up at 1/2 cost of brand new. My favorite bow!
 
 
 

[BowHuntingFool]

I like quiet bows with no hand shock...that's why I shoot Big River Longbows! JMO....no matter what the cost I think they are the best bow out there, I would put them up against any $1000 bow thats made today, and the BR's are half the cost! Once again thats just my opinion!

[Pete McMiller]

Not just your opinion Joe.  Another Big River fan here.  My go-to, when I have to make the shot, is one of my Big River R/D's or the smoothest Hill style bow I have ever shot - also a Big River.

[stickum]

Thundersticks get my vote, waiting for my new one now. should be here this week.  Very stable bows.

Sarrels! (And he is having a 30% off sale this weekend which really makes them one of the best for the money)

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Bisch

[GRAYBEARD]

STEWART SLAMMER

[PaPaFrank]

For the money, it's awful hard to beat a Lost Creek Bow...

[Igor]

pre-owned Centaur!


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[guk]

I like the holm-made Chads bows shoot as good as any Ive tried. Great guy to work with.

[David Mitchell]

Did that give you enough suggestions to start with???  :D

[Terry Lightle]

Really hard to buy a bad longbow if you buy from a reputable bowyer.That said I love my Cari-Bow.