New Dwyer Dauntless

[skunkhound]

I recently took a Dwyer Dauntless on a trade from a fellow member here. I've always preferred, and shot recurves better, but my name is also Dave Dwyer, so I figured this was a coincidence I shouldn't  pass up.
 After I stopped trying to shoot it with the high wrist I was used to, and actually planted my palm down, this bow became incredibly accurate. I've only had it for a month or so, but I think I shoot it better than any bow I've had so far. The bow is a solid riser, all red cedar, without a lot of the upgrades. But the craftsmanship is second to none, and it is smooth. I love shootin her.
 Good luck with yours. I'm sure you'll enjoy getting to know her.
David

[Biathlonman]

That's a looker!  I would have loved to read the comparison with the whip but understand perfectly what your saying.

[Kris]

Mike...it's not as big as it might look ~ 135".  Look at how small I am in the pic.  Thanks, the memory of that hunt means more than the inches.  Photo taken New Years morning 2010 at sunrise, it was -15 degrees.  I love late season bowhunting and after a long uneventful fall it all came together the last day of the year!  Totally rewarding!

Kris

[Sirius Black]

Very nice!

[Wannabe1]

Congrats on a fine looking stick! Hope she serves you well. I'll try one of those Dwyers some day!

[longbow fanatic 1]

Stunning! The Dwyers are great people and awesome bowyers!

[NBK]

Skunk hound, you're absolutely right about hand placement.  Put your heel down on these bows and the stability of the shot really increases.
I've described these bows before as being very "pointable", meaning that the first cold shot is usually on the mark.  Picked it up after work today and first group of arrows at 18 yards was right in there.  I wouldn't think of this as a target bow.  Very light mass weight, a tad more hand shock than say a recurve, etc.  these bows are made to hunt.

[suburbanirma]

Enjoyed watching you shoot your Dwyer last night and was impressed with how well your two girls shot, too. Keep up the good work!

[NBK]

Yep Tom, tough to coach your kids when they have better form than me.

[1screagle]

Very very nice Mike. I want to try an original too. I love the woods!!

[tomcat8910]

The is a very sweet looking bow!

[Alexander Traditional]

Nice bow!

[Keefer]

I've always wanted to try one and that one is simply "Pretty" and love the profile of it...

[Lamey]

fantastic bows, and in my opinion the absolute best makers mark out there.

[tzolk]

I've owned both and love both. That one is a keeper!

[soy]

Sharp  

[Keith Zimmerman]

Very nice bow.  I like everything about it.  Is the compass a sticker or hand dawn?  I love that touch.

[NBK]

Hand drawn.  That's their logo used on bows and hats, etc.  Thanks for the compliments.

[D. Key]

Beautiful Bow.  Congrats.

[BrownA5]

That is a beautiful Dauntless.  I have owned two (both a bit heavy for me), but that aside, great shooters and wonderful craftmanship.  Probably will have to order one my size (LOL)!

Thanks for sharing!