the "D" shape R/D longbow appreciation thread!

[SteveL]

Here's a mild one methinks...It's a Marriah Chinook crafted by Ric Anderson, it was made in 1999 and was/is my first custom bow.

[Mike Mecredy]

Well, God forbid I accidently call it a Reflex/Deflex and look like I don't know my backside from hole in the ground.   I might loose a sale or two and put me in the poor house.

Oh and here's a bow

 

[LarryWalling]

My longbow:

[3Under]

Rob,
I thought my fav' R/D Wes Wallace Royal would qualify, but after putting a straight edge to the limb tips when strung there is a slight recurve to the last 6 inches not counting the reinfourcing wedge on the back side of the limb nocks.

Almost un-noticeable but with an over all "D" look. Guess I'll have disqualify the W.W. Royal!  :confused:

[Bob B.]

Anyone have pics of a Dwyer original longbow?  They have a fantastic narrow limb, thick core design with just a hint of R/D or D/R which ever way we are calling it.  It is a pretty awesome bow, real forgiving and has excellent "pointability".  I don't know it jsut seems to be quicker at target aquisition.  Anyway,I think they are great bows.

Also, I wish I was better at posting pics, my Deathwish is very quiet and real fast.  The limb design is narrow and deep with a bit of R/D.  It is shock free and has excellent cast, traped from the belly to the back.  Steve makes a fantastic bow as well.


Bob.

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by 3Under:
Rob,
I thought my fav' R/D Wes Wallace Royal would qualify, but after putting a straight edge to the limb tips when strung there is a slight recurve to the last 6 inches not counting the reinfourcing wedge on the back side of the limb nocks.

Almost un-noticeable but with an over all "D" look. Guess I'll have disqualify the W.W. Royal!   :confused:  

you mean this one?



i took that image off wes's site.  there does appear to be a reflexed flat spot near the tips, but heck, who cares, not me?   :D

[WDELongbow]

Nothing new under the sun:  I have pictures of a Creek Indian bow from that is in a museum.  It actually has R-D in the limbs.  I imagine if strung, it would have the D shape, or be very close to it.

[3Under]

Rob,
Guess I'm back in the club on my Royal (BTW I still have my T.D. 62" Mohawk "card" up my sleeve).    

The Old Guy

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Mike Mecredy:
Well, God forbid I accidently call it a Reflex/Deflex and look like I don't know my backside from hole in the ground.   I might loose a sale or two and put me in the poor house.

Oh and here's a bow

   

now that's what i'm talkin' about, mike - a beautiful mild R/D "D".   :D

[Kid's Pastor]

My two favorites are the Liberty Contender by Allen Boice, and the Wes Wallace Royal!!

[Red Beastmaster]

No pictures, but my Abbott is a good example of a mild D/R longbow. Really, really like Abbotts!

A bow which surprised the heck out of me is my Greatree Solo black longbow. It is 68", 45# @ 28", mild D/R and smooth as any custom I ever shot. I bought it dirt cheap as a beater to shoot stumps and groundhogs. I reshaped the grip with a file and some electrical tape then covered with a rubber sleeve. Holy Cow does this thing shoot! Although I did not get a shot, I did carry it during part of our PA bowseason fully confident it would do the job if needed.

[Sixby]

I have a new limb that if I use a tip wedge will not qualify. However if I do not use a tip wedge then it strings up as a d.

Is this cheating????      

God bless you all, steve

[SCATTERSHOT]

I'm stunned! eight pages in four days. Must be some kind of record.

[Mike Mecredy]

Actually Rob, that one is laser straight when it isn't strung.  A perfectly flat back.

[Mohawkbows]

Great thread and very nice bows!!  

[tex-archer]

Does an old Elburg count? I love this old Elburg I have. I am thinking about having a Mohawk made for me in the near future though. I love the "D" bows!!

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by tex-archer:
Does an old Elburg count? I love this old Elburg I have. I am thinking about having a Mohawk made for me in the near future though. I love the "D" bows!!

if yer elburg strings to a "D" then it counts!

if you haven't already, check the classifieds right now!  :cool:

[Fletcher]

An Elburg bow would probably depend on which model.  Harry was generally well ahead of the pack with bow design and working on short longbow designs very early on.  Great bows!

[tex-archer]

I have an Elburg Cherokee Magnum. It is a classic D shape when strung and sends woodies down range lightning fast!!

[Mike Mecredy]

Here's some, zero D/R. just flat



(only 48" long though)