Wes Wallace bows

1Longbow · November 13, 2018, 05:12:54 PM

Anyone shooting one? What can you tell me about them. Thank you

Alexander Traditional · November 13, 2018, 05:16:09 PM

I have a Royal that I got off the classifieds,and really like it. Mine is 66" and 57@28" The craftsmanship seems to be very good in my opinion.

Ken Babicky · November 13, 2018, 09:16:59 PM

Got a Mentor in a trade about a month ago. Excellent craftsmanship, shoots beautifully, very pleased.

Pointer · November 13, 2018, 09:51:07 PM

I wish...I had a beauty that I had to sell some years back when I lost my job. It was a superb bow in every way.

M60gunner · November 13, 2018, 10:21:28 PM

I have had mine for sometime now. It's not as fancy as his newer bows but it shoots great. A Royal. IMO it can hold its own against any of them. I have shot many of the well know R/D LB's in it's class. Wes also has IMO outstanding customer service. Not sure what his build time is these days.

H1tman7 · November 13, 2018, 11:15:05 PM

Fantastic.... I have a Royal takedown and have shot some Mentors. All were excellent.

Steelhead · November 13, 2018, 11:26:02 PM

I had a 66 inch 2 PC. Royal longbow.I like that bow.I like his two piece T.D system as well.The grip is also very user friendly.

I also had the 3 PC recurve.I think if you like a larger riser with some mass weight it would suit you very well.They are a lot like Brackenbury and Blacktail recurves.The Brackenbury influence is evident.Brackenbury built a great recurve

I really like the looks of his one piece recurve.Its a 60s style bow.That looks like it could be a tack driver in the right hands.I would really like to try that 1 piece someday.

Steve Clandinin · November 14, 2018, 01:38:19 AM

I've owned around 5 mentors and a one piece longbow.there will always be one in my stable ,excellent shoot ability along with superb workmanship .you can't go wrong. Wes is an excellent man to deal with.

Tom · November 14, 2018, 06:02:21 AM

I've had several Mentors and the craftsmanship is second to none. Have had several t/ds and am currently shooting a 1 piece. Yes, there definitely is a Brackenbury influence, hence the name. Similar riser to the Blacktail and Fox bows-as far as I'm concerned the NW bowyers have the most repeatable riser shape. Fine bows!

Car54 · November 14, 2018, 06:18:37 AM

I have his Mentor, I agree with what's said above.

Recurve7 · November 14, 2018, 10:24:47 PM

Awesome bows. He worked with Jim Brankenbury until Brankenburys tragic death. In fact, his flagship bow " Mentor " was named in Mr Brankenbury's honor. Norm Johnson's Blacktails are very similiar. He also was influenced by Jim Brankenbury. I have a Blacktail Sitka and a Wallace Mentor. Both are a work of art. My Mentor draw weight is a little much for my liking though! 😞

bucknut · November 15, 2018, 04:10:17 PM

This is a good thread. I've been keeping an eye out for a TD royal.

Recurve7 · November 17, 2018, 08:01:48 PM

I meant to type " Brackenbury " in above post! Getting old....😰

matt steed · November 19, 2018, 08:16:28 PM

I have had three Wes Wallace recurves. Two Mentors and one stealth model. All of mine have been 64 inch models. They are amazing, bows. You will not be disappointed.

cedar · November 23, 2018, 09:59:54 AM

I have a Mentor, 66", 41@29. I use it to shoot target in the winter months. It is one of the smoothest bows I have shot and the accuracy is second to none. Wes is a great guy to deal with and he will not be satisfied until you are.