Author Topic: I Killed My Longbow Today (Read 1171 times)

2Blade · « **on:** July 11, 2013, 08:00:00 PM »

Today I was shooting all my bows and decided to take my Byron Ferguson Woodsman Longbow for a go. Shot some terrible arrows and went walking up the back porch steps. I caught my foot or something and fell right on the bow! My left arm took the blunt of the force but a Longbow limb tip cannot hold the weight of a 210lb man. I heard a sickning "Snap" of wood and was horrified to see I took my top limb tip clean off! :eek: Im pretty sick to say the least but I guess its time to go bow shopping and see what I can get for this fall but man I cant belive my luck. Ill get over it but im thinking the Bear Montana is my best choice. I wanted to try a 70-75lb Longbow but cant find none in my 300-400$ price range but Bear dont make them that heavy. Just had to vent sorry guys :mad:

rick7 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:09:00 PM »

i can feel your pain good luck with your shopping for a new bow

pdk25 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:10:00 PM »

Sorry to hear about your loss. You nver know if you are patient. Sometimes those heavy bows are tough to move and you may get a deal.

Prairie Drifter · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:11:00 PM »

Try Maddog.

ron w · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:17:00 PM »

Yea, don't forget the classifieds.......do an add with what your looking for ....there may be one out there. Best of luck!!

Lowrider · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:20:00 PM »

Hate to hear that Nick. Hope you find what you are looking for.

DennyK · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:27:00 PM »

2blade-Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Check out the classifieds for the Great Northern Critter Gitter for sale. I brought the topic up to the top for you. GREAT PRICE and about the poundage you were looking for. Good Luck

2Blade · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:28:00 PM »

Thanks guys I shoot close to 60lbs and ive wanted to go heavier for sometime. But im gonna look around and see what I find. I actually bought this Longbow from a TG Member I hope he dont read this! He will be mad :(

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:31:00 PM »

Bummer about your bow but it was probably meant to be. I bet your next bow will be Grand

2Blade · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:37:00 PM »

Charlie I was thinking the same thing honestly.

Izzy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:44:00 PM »

I knew a guy who had the same thing happen and he had his bow shortened by 4 inches. Not the same beast but he didnt have to toss it.

Stone Knife · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »

Find yourself a good use Hill

« **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »

It sucks anytime a bow breaks on you!

Bisch

pcg · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:47:00 PM »

Terrible news. Amazing how quickly stuff happens. Good luck getting that replacement bow!

Bud B. · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2013, 08:48:00 PM »

Sorry to hear of your loss!

There's a heavy Dave Johnson in the classifieds now. American Semi-Longbow at it's best!!

Mudd · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2013, 09:28:00 PM »

All I can do is repeat others... I am sorry for your loss.

I am even more grateful that you weren't seriously hurt.

God bless,Mudd

longrifle · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2013, 09:48:00 PM »

Cut the same amount off the other limb,the weight will go up as you wanted,and you will still have a hunting bow.

Bowjunkie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2013, 09:53:00 PM »

How much of the tip broke off? Was it a clean break? Fixable?

Nativestranger · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2013, 11:53:00 PM »

For a factory bow, the Bear Ausable can't be beat. Just a little over your price range though.

Fanto · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2013, 11:58:00 PM »

thats a shame.

Martin or a Tred Barta (made by Martin) all are available to 70 as standard. could be a good used option


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