Author Topic: help me pick a longbow (Read 310 times)

beaunaro · « **on:** October 07, 2013, 12:20:00 PM »

After shooting a friend's Dwyer Endeavor and seeing it hit where I was looking...I'm thinking strongly that it might be fun to add a short longbow to my stable of recurves.
I want a bow around 58" with a decent grip or thumb locator, quiet shooting, and if it was cut as far past center as possible would be great.
Give me something to investigate.
Which brands have proved reliable and easy to shoot for you?
Thanks for the ideas.
Irv Eichorst
www.truesouthadventures.com

johnnyk71 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2013, 12:31:00 PM »

take a hard look at Maddog.

TSHOOTER · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2013, 12:33:00 PM »

I like Maddog as well. Beware...once you try a longbow, 1 won't be enough

JRY309 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2013, 12:42:00 PM »

It would be hard to get the smaller riser longbow cut past center like a recurve.The riser is usally not strong enough.Look at the size difference on larger riser recurves.There is a lot of nice shorter longbows out there.Can be a personal choice,you should try some out if you are able to.For me I like my 58" Kanati,well made,points well,nice grip and a great shooting longbow in my opinion.

Wetfeet · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2013, 12:59:00 PM »

I have the Dwyer dauntless and love it, its a lil longer , 62in. but its smooth and fast. The Dwyers are great people to work with too.

German Dog · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2013, 01:20:00 PM »

Great Northern!

Igor · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2013, 01:27:00 PM »

I'm a Big River fan....currently shooting the model that has the 21st century type profile...

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Glenn

bulldog18 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2013, 01:30:00 PM »

If the Endeavor shot good for you. Then get yourself one. The Dwyers are great bows. I have the Dauntless and Endeavor. The Endeavor is what I am taking to the woods this year.

JB · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2013, 02:40:00 PM »

Being used to a recurve grip. Id go with a Caribow Wolverine. Look at them on his site.

Jim Wright · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2013, 02:43:00 PM »

There are plenty of nice bows to consider, personally I have found none that match Dan Toelke's "Whips". See them at www.montanabows.com

VictoryHunter · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2013, 03:51:00 PM »

Maddog or Stalker Stickbows

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2013, 04:03:00 PM »

All good suggestions. Thumb locator and shoot where you look...Toelke!

Rufus 25 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2013, 06:27:00 PM »

bow loving man · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2013, 06:30:00 PM »

lost creek life ender or mike baker jaguar

TubbsTru · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2013, 06:43:00 PM »

Just got my new Dwyer Endeavor---my highest recommendations!!!

Gator1 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2013, 06:50:00 PM »

I think you found it

I wouldn't consider another option based on your review of the Dwyer you shot and liked

Just my 2 cents worth

Roger Norris · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2013, 07:28:00 PM »

Hey Irv....that Dwyer is a darn good bow. Shoot what fits. I have used Shrew "short" longbows for years, they are a great hunting tool.

ishoot4thrills · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2013, 09:06:00 PM »

I really, really like my 58" Kanati.....

damascusdave · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2013, 09:16:00 PM »

I would at least take a look at the Dryad Phoenix...I have a Dryad longbow made from a blank..it is fast and quiet with good materials well put together

DDave

False Cast · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2013, 09:16:00 PM »

58", quiet, and an awesome thumb locator grip? I think 'Toelke Whip.'


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