What longbows should I look at?

[oldgoat]

Short hybrid longbow for draws up to 32" don't exist. I'm sorry but you can't cheat physics.

Have you ever shot a Whistler? I can't vouch for the 32" draw, but I can vouch for 31"?

 

[Newtosavage]

Have you ever shot a Whistler? I can't vouch for the 32" draw, but I can vouch for 31"?

Haven't shot a Whistler. How deflexed are they? They would have to be so deflexed that they start giving up a lot of cast.

You only get to pick two: Smooth, Short, Fast.

 

[oldgoat]

Haven't shot a Whistler. How deflexed are they? They would have to be so deflexed that they start giving up a lot of cast.

You only get to pick two: Smooth, Short, Fast.

Sorry, they are all 3, took me a lot of self debating to buy the first one because of the very things you are espousing, they are amazing, faster gpp than the whip I had or the Lynx I still have. My heavier one, 60" is 54#@31", 588 gr arrow at 176fps, not smoking fast but fast.

 

[oldgoat]

Now most forgiving, they aren't that, at least not at my draw, my finger placement and release are super critical as say opposed to my 66" Lynx Longbow from Toelke

 

[Newtosavage]

Sorry, they are all 3, took me a lot of self debating to buy the first one because of the very things you are espousing, they are amazing, faster gpp than the whip I had or the Lynx I still have. My heavier one, 60" is 54#@31", 588 gr arrow at 176fps, not smoking fast but fast.

Like I said, you only get to pick two. I've shot Adcock ACS bows that were 215 fps at 10 gpp.

 

[oldgoat]

Like I said, you only get to pick two. I've shot Adcock ACS bows that were 215 fps at 10 gpp.

Yeah, I've shot one of those and we've had a couple of A&H and Dryad ACS recurves and longbows, those aren't fast, they are smoking fast and can't handle long draws at short bow lengths.
You're really and truly one of those guys that likes to pick the fly shit out of the pepper I think!

 

[Newtosavage]

Yeah, I've shot one of those and we've had a couple of A&H and Dryad ACS recurves and longbows, those aren't fast, they are smoking fast and can't handle long draws at short bow lengths.
You're really and truly one of those guys that likes to pick the fly shit out of the pepper I think!

Meh, I just know what I know. Take it for what it is. I don't see much point in short bows tbh.

 

[mattflint]

Now most forgiving, they aren't that, at least not at my draw, my finger placement and release are super critical as say opposed to my 66" Lynx Longbow from Toelke

what grip you have on your whistler?

 

[oldgoat]

what grip you have on your whistler?

Locator Grip, I have arthritis in my thumb and it's one of the only grips I can deal with, I think their classic grip isn't bad though, had a Super D with it for a very short time

 

[mattflint]

Locator Grip, I have arthritis in my thumb and it's one of the only grips I can deal with, I think their classic grip isn't bad though, had a Super D with it for a very short time

I didnt even ask what grip was on the stock bow I got coming. I really like the look of the locator, kind of hope thats what it has as long as it dont keep my hand from rotating to 45*

 

[oldgoat]

I didnt even ask what grip was on the stock bow I got coming. I really like the look of the locator, kind of hope thats what it has as long as it dont keep my hand from rotating to 45*

Hope it's a locator, I know more than a few people that think it's one of the most comfortable best grips in the business and some of them are in the business!

 

[GLB]

I get that.

My disclaimer is that I don’t like short Longbows even though I have a short draw length 26” Mine are 62—64” and I feel that gives me the best balance of maneuverability and forgiveness.

 

[Wrench]

This is a beaver tail that has been shot a bunch. It has at least 50 days in the field and I shoot it at least 3 days a week. Dan does a nice hob on them.

 

[Beendare]

Trying to wear out that beaver tail are you?

 

[Blackcow]

Hey Wrench, that’s a Creek walker quiver yeah? How do you like it?

 

[mattflint]

Got my rh whistler in yesterday. What a sweet shooting bow. 60” 55@28 has a bit more lbs on my fingers at 31” draw than I am used to.
Quietest bow Ive had the pleasure of shooting. Full length 300s with 320 up front are flying perfect.
Grip is perfect.

 

[Beendare]

Matt,

Nice bow.

it looks like that bow has the string slot further down the limb…or is it just the pic?

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[mattflint]

Matt,

Nice bow.

it looks like that bow has the string slot further down the limb…or is it just the pic?

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Just looks funny in the pic.

 

[Wrench]

Hey Wrench, that’s a Creek walker quiver yeah? How do you like it?

I have a couple of them. They are sweet to look at, quick to install and perfect for a 2 piece bow to travel.

 

[Blackcow]

I have a couple of them. They are sweet to look at, quick to install and perfect for a 2 piece bow to travel.View attachment 334278

Looks good. I’ve always thought they looked cool. I had a 1 pc whip, have a 1pc 64ss, and hopefully sometime this month I have a 2pc whip and 2pc 64ss coming. I like how those look compared to my thunderhorns and great northerns I have. Looks like it fits tight but leaves room for your thumb. I may have to ante up. Thanks man!