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Author Topic: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...  (Read 3287 times)

Offline sleepyhollow

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #20 on: June 02, 2014, 01:48:00 AM »
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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2014, 01:51:00 AM »
JD Berry Vixen. It's the smoothest most forgiving LB I have ever shot.
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Offline Jim Picarelli

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #22 on: June 02, 2014, 02:14:00 AM »
My Hill Big 5, 66" 50@27
67" Hill Tembo, 50@27
67" Hill Half Breed, 53@27
66" Hill Redman, 48@27
66" Hill Cheetah, 55@27
66" Hill Big Five, 50@27

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #23 on: June 02, 2014, 06:23:00 AM »
Hummingbird Kingfisher here.
The essence of the hunt for me is to enter nature and observe+ return safely occasionally with the gift of a life taken.

Offline killinstuff

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2014, 07:02:00 AM »
My Jack Harrison HHC T/D, 66"60#@28".  I've had this bow for a very long time, it's been on a lot of trips and killed a bunch of stuff.  have two others just like but not T/D  in storage in case something ever happens to "My Bow".
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Offline BowMIke

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #25 on: June 02, 2014, 07:37:00 AM »
Morrison Shawnee for me!

Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #26 on: June 02, 2014, 07:40:00 AM »
I have a Howard Hill Wesley Special and a Howard Hill Cheetah that would provide a tough choice.
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Offline Trumpkin the Dwarf

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #27 on: June 02, 2014, 08:27:00 AM »
The bow I have now. Toelke Whip, 62", 55@28", drawn to 32".
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Offline ranger 3

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #28 on: June 02, 2014, 08:27:00 AM »
Black Widow PLX
Black widow PLX 48@28
Black widow PSRX 48@28

Offline pumatrax

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #29 on: June 02, 2014, 09:07:00 AM »
Pronghorn by Herb Meland....

Offline NBK

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #30 on: June 02, 2014, 09:23:00 AM »
One longbow only?  Forever?

Toelke Whip:  64" 55@28 bowbolt.
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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #31 on: June 02, 2014, 09:50:00 AM »
The one that shoots accurately without much effort, I call it casual accuracy, my Morningstar.

Offline Blessed One

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #32 on: June 02, 2014, 09:58:00 AM »
Toelke whip!!
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Making the transition from one who hunts bows to one who bowhunts!

Offline mike g

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #33 on: June 02, 2014, 10:05:00 AM »
Wow..
JD Berry and Howard Hill Archery have the most so far...
   Not surprising....
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Offline Brock

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #34 on: June 02, 2014, 10:42:00 AM »
a bow with slight R/D shape...

The Robertson Stykbow longbow is my choice but my Mohawk Sparrowhawk is very close second.

The limb shapes and riser design on both are phenomenal..comfortable, natural grip....the bamboo cores on these bows draw so smooth is unbelievable compared to my other longbows.  The release is soft like butter and they cast a heavy arrow with authority.

I shot a nice hog with the Mohawk and have a new Robertson on order...but will keep the Mohawk.

Lots of good bows out there for longbows...but for a longbow that meets my idea of what they are all about is one with a D shape when braced....64" or longer in length.....one piece or a two piece (never liked looks of the newer 3 piece setups).....that have a large portion of working limb and a very smooth draw past their measured weight.

Slight reflex in limbs unbraced....but must look the part...be a pleasure to shoot...and really love the heavy arrows...light in hand, natural in grip....and a beauty to behold.

I go for ALL AROUND performance and beauty rather than just focusing on one thing.
Keep em sharp,

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Offline wixwood

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #35 on: June 02, 2014, 10:55:00 AM »
My go to for several years has been a Herman 1 pc 62" 55#.

That might change soon though as I am days away from getting my new Black Canyon 2pc 62" 55#.
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Offline shdwhwk

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #36 on: June 02, 2014, 11:03:00 AM »
Liberty Bows Edge/Chief/Classic....life is too short to have just one longbow  :archer2:

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #37 on: June 02, 2014, 11:56:00 AM »
Must be something about those Toelke's.     :bigsmyl:
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #38 on: June 02, 2014, 12:00:00 PM »
My Black Widow PLX Osage w/o a doubt
Isaiah 1:18-20 Come now let us reason together, says the Lord.

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Re: If I could only shoot 1 longbow, it would be...
« Reply #39 on: June 02, 2014, 12:10:00 PM »
THUNDERSTICK

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