Let’s See Your Northern Mist Longbows

1/4 away · January 16, 2019, 07:56:30 PM

I'm normally a hybrid longbow guy but lately I've had the itch to give one of Steve Turay's bows a try. I'm torn between the Baraga, the Whisper and the Sprague. If you've got one I'd love to see pics and hear about it.

ny state land · January 16, 2019, 08:38:49 PM

I had a NM Shelton I would dearly love to get back, 53 28- 68" long an absolute pleasure to shoot!

Rock 'N Bow · January 16, 2019, 09:00:45 PM

I've recently acquired a Classic and a Ramer. Both are great shooters but the Ramer has a slight edge. [attachment=1,msg2843652][attachment=2,msg2843652][attachment=3,msg2843652]

azhunter · January 16, 2019, 10:09:15 PM

1/4 Away. I am going to enjoy this post. Never shot a Northern Mist but called Steve and talked to him and I ended up ordering an American model longbow. Now the 5-6 month wait begins.

mec lineman · January 16, 2019, 10:42:26 PM

Fred, I am hoping my Sprague will come tomorrow. I will put up some pics and my first impression.

Steelhead · January 17, 2019, 01:18:30 AM

That's gonna be a tough choice.Especially with so many models to choose from.

I have had 4 N.M bows.

I really like the Ramer with its string follow limb and reverse handle.Very easy to shoot IMO and extremely quiet design.Mine has the locator grip.

Keefer · January 17, 2019, 04:52:10 AM

Fred,
I have a friend who has 4 or had 4 and I think they are the "Classic" design. I can say they are built very well from what I have seen and Steve is a great guy . He has been up to the Baltimore Bowman classic and we always pay him a visit when there. Another friend I know just picked his up last spring from Steve up there. If classic is what you like I would go with that one but all his bows are nice from the ones I have seen.

Ray Lyon · January 17, 2019, 07:09:13 AM

Shelton with Bolivia Rosewood handle and green glass[attachment=1]

Ray Lyon · January 17, 2019, 07:11:00 AM

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Ramer with Walnut laminations and quilted maple handle

4dogs · January 17, 2019, 08:36:16 AM

Ray..That walnut Ramer is just gorgeous!! Is the core walnut too?

1/4 away · January 17, 2019, 08:56:27 AM

Steelhead, You're right about it being a tough choice. I exchanged a couple of emails with Steve yesterday. He said that the Baraga is closer to the type of bow I'm use to but those reverse handle bows really catch my eye. Steve said I could go with a 64" Whisper or Sprague although he would recommend a 66". My only concern is hunting out of a tree stand with something that long since 62" is the longest I've hunted with and 60" being my go to length.

Ray Lyon · January 17, 2019, 10:34:19 AM

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4dogs · January 17, 2019, 10:45:35 AM

Very nice Ray...Thank you.

Ray Lyon · January 17, 2019, 10:54:37 AM

yes. walnut laminations that Steve is working with again. This was a stock bow I picked up from him. I like the Ramer, but the Shelton is my go to bow.

Blessed One · January 17, 2019, 11:38:21 AM

My all american American, made with all american woods Flame birch with walnut. Love Steves bows. I also have a sprague on order

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Blessed One · January 17, 2019, 11:39:47 AM

I owned a baraga as well it is a great shooting bow also.

STICKBENDER98 · January 17, 2019, 11:58:29 AM

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My Northern Mist stable, Baraga, Superior, Whisper, & Ramer. Picking my Classic up next week in Kalamazoo!!!

Jason

Ray Lyon · January 17, 2019, 12:27:08 PM

Stickbender, what's your favorite one???

STICKBENDER98 · January 17, 2019, 12:49:53 PM

Ray, I love them all but I tend to lean to the Ramer, that being said I have been shooting my Superior of late. I am really looking forward to my Classic, and trying out a Sprauge next week.

Jason

1/4 away · January 17, 2019, 12:58:59 PM

Thanks for all the pics guys.

Anyone have any experience with Steve's Huron? I believe it was a flatbow that he use to make.