Anyone use Longbow/Recurve for bowhunting?

[redlegrod]

I was just curious to know if anyone on here shoots a longbow or recurve for bowhunting?

 

[gregtheplumber]

my good buddy does.

 

[redlegrod]

My uncle got me started in traditional archery about 10 years ago and I absolutely love it.

 

[redneckmedic]

I taught archery with re-curves in H.S. and college for Summer Camps. I would compare my knowledge at "expert of 101"

 

[singlesix]

Not this year, so far, but I have a Martin X200 recurve #55.

 

[den57]

55# Bighorn Recurve, 5575 Gold Tip arrows, 125 gr. Snuffer broadheads

 

[6birds]

I have a Bear Super Griz, and a custom long bow made out of Wisconsin. Both pull about 55, and are a blast to shoot. I deer hunt with the bear.

 

[redlegrod]

I have a black widow recurve #58 and a custom longbow from a guy in Cincinnati. I love them both and it is always a tough decision deciding which one to take to the woods.

 

[redlegrod]

55# Bighorn Recurve, 5575 Gold Tip arrows, 125 gr. Snuffer broadheads

How do you like the carbon arrows? I have always shot cedar, but I have been thinking about buying some carbons for the black widow.

 

[6birds]

I shoot cedar too. Can you let me know of your source in Cincinnati?

 

[redlegrod]

The longbow that I have is made by a guy from Cincinnati named Rick. His company is called Miami Valley Longbows. I am not sure if he still builds bows. I grew up in Cincy and my uncle told me about his bows. I absolutely love my longbow. It shoots great and looks beautiful.

 

[den57]

How do you like the carbon arrows? I have always shot cedar, but I have been thinking about buying some carbons for the black widow.

I have had the bow since '86. I have shot cedars, alum. and carbons out of this bow and the carbon arrows fly the best for me, hands down....

 

[kboom524]

I hunt with a 55# Martin longbow and a 50# Bear Kodiak Magnum. Shoot cedar arrows from the longbow and carbon out of the recurve.

 

[EPD1102]

I have a couple recurves that I shoot for fun but I use a compound for hunting because it is more efficient at quickly and accurately killing the game.

 

[RelicHound]

I use a compound for hunting because it is more efficient at quickly and accurately killing the game.

compounds are faster by nature...but as far as accuracy? that depends on who is behind the bow..a well practiced trad shooter can aquire a target and put an arrow in it before the average compound shooter can get thier peep sight lined up with the pin and target. once you get proficiant with a trad bow there is no thought behind it..its all reflexes/instincts. and a well practiced trad shooter can hit any target a well practiced compound shooter can hit. I've shot several deer and turkey with a recurve and long bow and would of had the same results whether I had a recurve or compound in my hand..which would be a dead animal...provided I practiced with the compound as well.

 

[redlegrod]

compounds are faster by nature...but as far as accuracy? that depends on who is behind the bow..a well practiced trad shooter can aquire a target and put an arrow in it before the average compound shooter can get thier peep sight lined up with the pin and target. once you get proficiant with a trad bow there is no thought behind it..its all reflexes/instincts. and a well practiced trad shooter can hit any target a well practiced compound shooter can hit. I've shot several deer and turkey with a recurve and long bow and would of had the same results whether I had a recurve or compound in my hand..which would be a dead animal...provided I practiced with the compound as well.

Well said. I wouldn't say traditional equipment is less accurate or efficient by any means. It is all in who is doing the shooting. The same with a rifle and a scope. If someone hasn't practiced with it they aren't going to be very accurate or efficient for that matter.

 

[redlegrod]

I have a couple recurves that I shoot for fun but I use a compound for hunting because it is more efficient at quickly and accurately killing the game.

I have to disagree here. I shoot my recurve and longbow all the time. All summer long I go to 3d shoots and have a lot of fun. I would say that I am pretty accurate. Last deer I shot my black widow at 55# shot completely through the deer and she only went about 40yds. That is quick enough for me.

 

[teddy12b]

LOL, yes and no.

Yes I went out bowhunting with a traditional bow. No, I didn't get to use it on any deer.

This is the one I have. Handcrafted longbow. 58" hickory 50# @ 26" - eBay (item 250571895648 end time Nov-25-10 14:03:50 PST) It's about $50 shipped. Darn thing shoots well though and I really enjoy it.