Longbow core wood?

[NBK]

What limb core woods do you all prefer other than bamboo?  I've had several bamboo bows and would like to try something different for a change.  I'm leaning towards walnut, yew or elm but would love to hear some input.  The bow will be a dwyer original, ( mild r/d, narrow deep limbs and 68" long).
Thanks for all replies.

[longbowray]

Yew

[WESTBROOK]

Elm, Red or American makes a great limb.

[nineworlds9]

hard rock maple or birdseye maple is a fast wood and stable.  you could also do a combo, i had an Arner LB that was walnut/boo and a delight to shoot.

[JamesV]

Cypress make a good limb. fast and smooth for longbow or recurve

[MikeM]

Yew

[Knawbone]

For what it's worth, I have a medium R/D longbow 64" 58@28 I draw 52lbs with this bow. Hickory cores with black walnut veneers, shoots hard yet very smooth with a feel all it's own.Likes an arrow of about 9 to 11gpp.Limbs are 1 1/4" at fades.

Hard maple is another good choice, can't beat bamboo however!

[Flatshooter]

Elm is said to be one of the best core woods since it has many of the most desirable qualities of weight,strength,flexibility and speed.

[Keefer]

Yew

[mikebiz]

Pacific Yew, or you could try Red Elm.  I like it as much, if not a tad more than bamboo.  Seems to me to be a bit smoother on the draw, but that's pretty subjective.  

I owned a Red Elm bow for a short time and it was really nice as well.  The bowyer was very high on it as a limb material.  Don't think you can go wrong with either.

[Bob B.]

Yew is hard to beat, also hard to get, and even harder to get real quality stuff. That said, one should take a long look at red cedar.  That stuff recovers real quick and is light as a feather.  Heck, ask Dave Johnson what he thinks about red cedar ...it is excellent bow material.

Bob.

[dcmeckel]

MAPLE

[leftyfred]

Dave will tell you that Ash is one of his favorites.  It loads quick and shoots hard.  Pound for pound it is as good as it gets.  I saw some curly ash of Dave's that was really nice.  LF

[jhg]

I have shot a walnut cored longbow and it was very smooth. I would consider a walnut/elm stack myself. Or elm and cedar. Or elm and maple... Elm is very resilient of shock loads.

Joshua

[Brianlocal3]

Red and American elm are my favorites, followed very closely by hard rock maple

[Rob W.]

walnut.

[NBK]

Almost a dead heat!
Any durability benefits or concerns with one vs. another?

[BWD]

Between the three you mentioned, I don't think it matters in a glass bow. Depends on which you would rather look at, even if from a side view.

[1flyfish]

I have a Dauntless from Dave which is Rock Maple center core with White Ash for the other lams not veneers and the bow is a dream to shoot,great arrow cast and smooth to shoot.Talk to him and see what would be best for you,he is a super nice guy to deal with,good luck in your decision.Lou

[VictoryHunter]

I've had bamboo and currently have actionwood and can't tell much difference. Obviously bow design has a huge part to play but in my experience with a good design they can both be quite snappy just like I like it! Everyone will have a different opinion on this one in regards to their past experiences. Shoot what you like the look of!