AuSable, Patriot, or?

[rscornutt]

Recently, I have really been enjoying shooting my longbows. I have a Ringing Rocks 64" hickory and a 68" Samick Red Stag. Hunting in the brush in Alabama does not favor a 68" bow, and I want something more than 62". I have looked at the Bear AuSable and Patriot and both seem nice.

I want something at 64", reflex deflex, with a contoured grip like a recurve. Besides these and the Savannah, what else should I look at?

[nineworlds9]

There are so many.  Here's a few great ones:  Toelke Whip, Fox Royal Crown, Stalker Dingo, Northern Mist Baraga.  All these bowyers will make the grip how you like.

[damascusdave]

Give Mike Mecredy at Maddog Archery a call...he will make you a better bow for your needs for less money...sounds like you think production bows are your only choice...nothing could be further from the truth

DDave

[rscornutt]

Thanks. I'm not married to production bows, but I have never had a custom bow made. Everything I have ever shot has been pretty much off the rack as it was all I could afford.

Thanks for the suggestions and reminding me I have other options.

[Rock 'N Bow]

My Fedora grip is perfect. There is no way for me to grip it the wrong way. It is also very well mannered for such a quick bow.

[2nocks]

Bear Montana

[BuckeyeGuy]

I second a Maddog!  I also have a Lost Creek that has an amazing recurve grip.  Both great options and less expensive than your two production models mentioned.  My 2 cents..

[Mike Mecredy]

[jbpharmd]

Check out omega longbows. For the price they are hard to beat.

[Chewie146]

My only dog in the fight was a Montana.  I really wanted to like it but it stacked for me.  If you draw over 28, go longer.

[Anointed Archer]

Yeah there are so many good bows and Bowers you really need to shoot a bunch of them then decide what fits you the best. Here would be a few great bows to look at; Shrews,Two Tracks, Huron Longbows, Thunder Sticks, Northern Mist and St Joe River and the list goes on    .Good luck on your search!

[tracker12]

If your want a Long Bow with a recurve style grip check out the RER LX.

[riser]

Kustom king has the 64 inch black forest deflex-reflex longbow for $332.

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[NothingHappenedToday]

I had a Bear AuSable, but ended up selling it -- i prefer a bow that has more mass to it. If you want a contoured grip like a recurve, the Ausable isn't the bow for you.

[mangonboat]

My R/D fantasy is a 1959 Bear Polar with a buffalo nickel instead of a medallion.
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