R/D longbow recommendations

[Btaylor]

I want one but havent looked at stickbows in forever. More interested in good shooting characteristics than looks. Think I want to stay in the 58-60" range. I draw 29". What do you like and pics if you have 'em.

 

[oldgoat]

Look at the Toelke Whistler, that's a pretty long draw for the average 58-60" longbow. It's going to take the right design to handle it smoothly. Other good thing besides how well they shoot and look, only about a three week wait for a new custom made bow. Here's a post from somebody else has just got one, I have one too, but this one isn't mine.
http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/tf/lw/thread2.cfm?forum=23&threadid=307734&messages=26&CATEGORY=9

 

[Jesse Minish]

I love my Centaur it is my favorite out of all I have tried but thats just my personal preference. Like oldgoat said Toelke makes a nice one also. There is really a ton of great R/D bows makers out there. You can find some good deals on used ones also.

 

[ColeKira]

Leon Stewart Lil Slammer

 

[GLB]

Robertson Primal Styk

 

[BAKPAKR]

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Look at the Toelke Whistler, that's a pretty long draw for the average 58-60" longbow. It's going to take the right design to handle it smoothly. Other good thing besides how well they shoot and look, only about a three week wait for a new custom made bow. Here's a post from somebody else has just got one, I have one too, but this one isn't mine.
http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/tf/lw/thread2.cfm?forum=23&threadid=307734&messages=26&CATEGORY=9

oldgoat, thanks for the link. I have been eyeing the Toelke Whistler. The photos of that bow make me even more interested.

 

[LostArra]

At 58" bow length add Dwyer Endeavor to your list

I would try to shoot some longer models too like 62-64" Toelke Whip. Don't fear a longer bow in a treestand.

 

[wytx]

Predator Longbow out of Muenster, TX
3 carbon lams and it shoots like a dream. Smooth, fast for low draw weight and no stack. Bois d'arc footed arrow shafts.

 

[Btaylor]

An osage footing should help the FOC out a bit I would think.

 

[wytx]

I went to footed shafts years back when I could more readily afford them. Nice thing is they have held up great. I believe I have broken 3 arrows. In 10 years. Tapered Doug fir with the Bois d'arc foot.
125 Gr Zwickey 2 blade, 4 - 4 in fletch.
I asked Robert to put some wood lams over the carbon for a more traditional look.

 

[Beendare]

So you want a fairly short bow. for your DL. I would not buy one of these without trying it first....and comppring it to a longer version.

I've only just shot one short bow like these. Typically guys will let you shoot their stuff...but I'm a lefty with a 30" DL. The good comments always seems to revolve around the Javaman, Centauer, Shrew, Toelke short bows.

Personally, unless you are planning on a lot of GB hunting, I would shoot the short one and then one of these; 64" or better yet 66" Toelke whip, JD Berry, Fox, Liberty, Stewart, type bows.

I've shot a couple of these 66"and they are pretty nice.

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[Tim in Wa.]

This is a good deal
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,236246.0.html

 

[Btaylor]

Tim that is a good deal but just not the bow I am looking for. I have shot one of those and didnt care for it. The bow shot fine and they are fast but it didnt click for me. Thanks for the link though!!

 

[Btaylor]

So you want a fairly short bow. for your DL. I would not buy one of these without trying it first....and comppring it to a longer version.

I've only just shot one short bow like these. Typically guys will let you shoot their stuff...but I'm a lefty with a 30" DL. The good comments always seems to revolve around the Javaman, Centauer, Shrew, Toelke short bows.

Personally, unless you are planning on a lot of GB hunting, I would shoot the short one and then one of these; 64" or better yet 66" Toelke whip, JD Berry, Fox, Liberty, Stewart, type bows.

I've shot a couple of these 66"and they are pretty nice.

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I have always shot 58" stuff (recurves) so I know that length is comfortable to me. Not opposed to shooting longer than 60 but doubt seriously I would go 66. We have a local shop that carries a lot of traditional stuff and I just need to catch a schedule break to get in there and shoot some stuff. They always have a bunch of used bows and I know they normally have a decent selection of Roy Hall's new bows and a few others but I dont remember which ones. Niot interested in a Shrew but Toelke and Centaur are on the list that have my interest for sure.

 

[6mm Remington]

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oldgoat, thanks for the link. I have been eyeing the Toelke Whistler. The photos of that bow make me even more interested.

http://montanabows.blogspot.com/p/one-and-two-piece-bow-designs.html

Purchased my son a Toelke reflex/deflex long bow for graduation from college. I just had to shoot the darn thing before I shipped it off to him. Now I want one for myself. Very good bow and it's a sweet shooter. Maybe this year I'll get one for me!

David

 

[trad_bowhunter1965]

check out Yellowstone custom bows Rich is a awesome bowyer.
http://www.yellowstonebows.com/

 

[MadDawg]

Bearpaw slick stick is an awesome bow and its relatively affordable as well!

 

[Blakes]

check out Yellowstone custom bows Rich is a awesome bowyer.
http://www.yellowstonebows.com/

I spent a few hours in Rich' s shop this weekend. He's making me a new "Hunter" longbow.
Great guy and great bows! I'd definitely try one out if you can get your hands on one!

 

[Btaylor]

Thanks for all the recommendations. I went off in a different direction than I expected too but ordered a Bearpaw ILF riser and some DAS LB limbs. Much lower front end outlay to try something new and if I really dont like shooting the LB limbs I have gobs of choices in curve limbs. If I do like the LB limbs, there are several upgrade options.

 

[Takeem406]

I'd look at a Black Widow PL. I'm new to the r/d bows but for me I was able to pickup the one I bought and hit center with the first shots. Can't complain about that!

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