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Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« on: December 18, 2013, 06:38:43 pm »
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Offline wood_bandit 99

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2013, 06:56:37 pm »
I agree.
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2013, 06:57:33 pm »
I agree too although it depends on what you consider a longbow
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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2013, 07:33:03 pm »
ill take a short bow when im hiding in the bushes watching elk walk by. now if your a sissy then your probably in a tree, where a long bow is more appropriate.

theres no doubt they are better performing and better shooting but there is something about i good short bow that just does it for me :)

in a way i agree with you. longbows rule, BUT i drool over a short bow >:D
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Offline Badger

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2013, 07:49:17 pm »
  Chris, I used to make my bows mostly at about 62", they have creeped up to 66" NTN. Smoother, less wear and tear on the wood for me easier to shoot. I love my shorties especially in the bush chasing rabbits but 10 yards is about it for me.
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Offline adb

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2013, 07:57:58 pm »
Longer bows are easier and more forgiving to shoot, and are more accurate IMHO. For hunting, it becomes a trade off between accuracy and convenience.
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Offline PatM

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2013, 08:06:05 pm »
I guess if you're not skilled enough to make and use a short bow then a longbow is a good crutch to still play at this game.
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Offline Wylden Freeborne

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2013, 08:14:52 pm »
I was always told that it' snot length so much as it is how well it shoots. >:D >:D >:D
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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2013, 08:25:06 pm »
I have to agree with adb's comments regarding ease of shooting and accuracy with a longer bow but I still prefer to hunt with bows around 56" to 62" length. And yes I've missed my share of animals from the ground and also when hunting like a sissy from a tree. ;D  My short draw and snap shooting habits prefer the quick pointability of a shorter bow at close range shots. At least thats what I tell myself. :o
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2013, 08:30:56 pm »
I'll add that I also just like the look. feel and ease of carry of a shorter bow in the woods. Didn't use to be that way for me, just is now.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2013, 08:44:11 pm »
I've always liked longer bows for the reasons mentioned above but for some reason I have only built shorty the last few years. I do have a piece of lemonwood that James Parker gave me a few year ago and a hickory backing strip that I plan to make a Hill style bow with. Maybe that will get me back in longer bows...although with a 26" draw I don't want to go too long.
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Offline artcher1

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2013, 08:47:49 pm »
What the others said, LOL!
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2013, 09:11:21 pm »
Boy BH stirring up a little $4i7 aren't you  :)  Or should I say food for thought.  ;)  I like it.
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Offline tattoo dave

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2013, 09:13:25 pm »
I prefer a short bow any day!! However, there's no denying longer bows are smoother, and easier to shoot. But i would still rather have a shorty in the woods!!

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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Long Bows Rule and Shortbows Drool(all over the place)
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2013, 12:12:05 am »
Wow! You are posting some incredible longer bows lately, buddy.  It seems you are upping your game on finish and appearance, too.  And you seem to be spending an inordinate amount of effort championing their cause. 

Compensating for something, are we?
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