Going from recurve to long bow

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Originally posted by brettlandon:
Don, if you are a gap shooter be prepared to struggle with a longbow which is not a center-shot.  Longbows (and especially selfbows) often shoot around the riser instead of through the riser as most recurves do.  This will require the archer to learn the instinctive method of shooting.  

Brett,

For what it's worth, gap shooting with a selfbow or longbow is no more difficult than it is with a recurve.

[arkiewoodsman]

magwa45,
i highly suggest a roy hall longbow. they are the smoothest bows ive ever shot.

[Weekend Warrior]

I shot a recurve a few years,but always like a longbow but didn't like the handshock..

 I bought a used Mikuta longbow has the thumb rest grip. Its just like shooting a recurve...
No handshock...
Lots of good bows to choose from..
Good Luck on your search

[Ssamac]

Thanks again, guys. Your advice is all appreciated.
sam

[Savate]

Lots of great advice and learn'n here!  

In the same thread; for a new hunter, what would be the pros and cons of recurve vs longbow?

I have a Samick 40# longbow, pretty inexpensive, that I feel comfortable with, but am open to try anything since I'm new.

[Magwa45]

thanks for all the feedback. I'm going to save up for a Howard Hill bow, maybe a Big Five.

[laddy]

Good choice