Best Recurve and Longbow

joe munno · June 28, 2018, 08:07:34 AM

For me it would be Toelke bows smooth and accurate the workmanship some of the best

CRM_95 · June 28, 2018, 11:26:51 AM

Quote from: Guy Layton on June 28, 2018, 06:46:30 AM
Thanks guys,

It seems like the not much has changed in the last few years or so... the same name brands seem to be at the top of the list still...

Has anyone got some new bowyers that are making a name for themselves...?

Regards Guy

Randy Madden at Primal Tech is definitely worth a look for longbows. He's relatively new but makes some great bows that are gaining popularity by the day.

CoachBGriff · June 28, 2018, 11:34:39 AM

THE BEST recurve IS a Black Widow PCH! .... Just kidding, but I do like mine

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Bisch · June 28, 2018, 01:16:06 PM

Very subjective, depending on who you are talking to!

I would say for longbow it would be a Sarrels Blueridge takedown.

Cant help with recurve because I don't have enough experience with different ones to have much of an opinion.

Bisch

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ctdomain · June 28, 2018, 11:49:51 PM

I'd have to recommend A&H longbows, any Habu product (particularly the VyperKhan), Black Widows.... probably Blacktail but I have yet to shoot/own one of those!

Stumpkiller · June 28, 2018, 11:58:23 PM

Quote from: Guy Layton on June 27, 2018, 02:59:51 PM
Hi all,

Ok... I'll put it this way...

If you could have any Revcure or Longbow regardless of price... what would you choose...?

Yeah, I'd go with a Bob Lee.

But for $150? Hard to beat a Red Wing Hunter (If you keep an eye out for used bows). And I don't think a modern Lee would kill a deer much deader than an old one.

TomMcDonald · June 29, 2018, 02:15:28 AM

Guy, hands down best looking bow is the Big Jim Thunderchild.

ozy clint · June 29, 2018, 05:25:47 AM

no no, it's the border ghille dhu.

Guy Layton · June 29, 2018, 05:45:32 AM

Thank you all...

A few of those bows I haven't heard of... the Primal tech and Sarrels to name a couple... I own or have shot most or the others and are all beautiful bows in my opinion... I'd love to flick a few out of the Border Clint...

Cheers Guy

ozy clint · June 29, 2018, 07:13:54 AM

guy- you still got the saluki ibex? i've always fancied that and the turk. never shot one though.

Bill Turner · June 29, 2018, 09:16:55 AM

Take a long look at Cari-bow Archery long bows and recurves. Abe Penner is a master craftsman. His bows are second to none.

WESTBROOK · June 29, 2018, 01:15:11 PM

Quote from: Guy Layton on June 27, 2018, 06:51:51 AM
Hi All,

I have been off the radar for a few years or so...

I'm just wondering what's the best recurves and longbows going around these days...?

Cheers Guy

After all these years, still no "Best"....Lots of favorites, but no bests...

thumper15 · June 29, 2018, 08:12:15 PM

The one you have absolute confidence in shooting

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Guy Layton · June 30, 2018, 10:12:37 PM

Hi all,

I've stumbled across Stalker Stickbows by South Cox... does any have first hand experience on how these bows shoot...?

Hey Clint... yes still have the Saluki Ibex and the Saluki Synthian... magical bows that's for sure... the Ibex probably holds down one of most memorable hunting trips to date...

We may have to hook up and test a few of our bows together one day...

Auzoutdoor · June 30, 2018, 10:33:12 PM

Hi Guy we had a group hunt the other week and Clint was there and that Border of his seemed quiet and fast, but he never let me shoot it.

Also a guy had a Stalker there and it was very well made and great looking bow. Old mate making them seems to have a lot of passion if you watch any of his videos. If you and Clint have a test and tune day count me in I dont live far from Clint. I have a few I can bring too for some bow swapping.

Cheers KIM

Guy Layton · June 30, 2018, 10:45:18 PM

Hey Kim,

Thanks mate, sounds like a plan re: Bow test day... I'll have to venture north of the border sometime soon...

snag · June 30, 2018, 11:12:22 PM

As you can see there are many "best" bows....as many as there are opinions.

Red Beastmaster · June 30, 2018, 11:24:00 PM

Well, I've had three Brackenbury recurves and four Abbott longbows. Don't know if they're the best but I have always shot them well. Lots of other bows have come and gone too. Some were custom, some were factory. I killed lots of critters with all of them.

Lately I've been shooting economical Asian longbows and recurves. I shoot them pretty darned well too. Maybe the bow doesn't have much to do with it????

What's the best? There is no answer. I have found "the one" many many times.

ozy clint · July 01, 2018, 12:51:08 AM

kim- sorry mate, i had no idea you wanted to have a shot. i would have gladly let you shoot it.

any time your down my way let me know. i think we talked about flyfishing for carp sometime.

guy- you have a Scythian too! even more curvaceous and alluring. if your up my way anytime, contact me and we can organise something.

Auzoutdoor · July 01, 2018, 01:57:57 AM

Clint I was just messing with you until that week end I had not shot a bow in prob two years but it really inspired me again and I have been shooting almost every day. I had a shoulder injury which made me stop shooting and I wanted to start with a very light bow to see how it would hold up. That is why I didnt pester anyone for a shot at the time. I am really keen to organise another w/end to the same spot just as a trad get together and will keep you posted.
Cheers KIM