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

[Josh Perdue]

Originally posted by Hermon:
Here is my latest bow, Wild Horse Creek "Quest"

62" 53# 28"
 
 
 
 

Thats a looker

[Ralphie]

Originally posted by Steelhead:

"I bought 2 as well.Fred had a few for sale which is rare.Thier mild bows with graceful lines and they exhibit the perfectionism of a man who has built bows for 50 years.

Ones a Skookem Special that I liked and admired so much that I bought one of the remaining bows he had thats called a Rover.Its a wonderful shooter and elegant looking.The Skookum special is over the top and a real jawdropper.

I will try and post some pice someday.

Eric,

Which Rover did you buy ?

ralph

[Steelhead]

Hello Ralph

Yew riser,3 lams of Yew,walnut lam in core,lemonwood backed,clear glass back and belly,47#s.

[Bladepeek]

Sold my much-loved Mohawk Sparrowhawk when I switched over to the "wrong" side. Found a left-handed replacement in the Border Griffon. 66" 47@28" and only 50# @ my 29.5". Extremely narrow and deep limbs. Wonderful to shoot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Sixby]

The dynamics and the design of a well balanced longbow limb for different draw lengths was articulated by Kirk perfectly. Being a good enough bowyer to actually put theory to work and make it scientific by proof is why some bowyers actually can build spectacularly performing bows and others stick carbon in the center of the limb and call it a carbon bow. When you shoot a bow that is perfectly balanced and is tuned to the shooter you can immediately determine the difference; Its where the rubber meets the road , performance talks and bovine scatology walks.

All that said there are some really wonderful bows and this thread is an exhibition of some of the finest.

God bless you all, Steve

[Hermon]

Originally posted by jshperdue:
 

Originally posted by Hermon:
Here is my latest bow, Wild Horse Creek "Quest"

62" 53# 28"
 
 
 
 

Thats a looker [/b]

And she shoots.  Weather was good this weekend so I got out to see what arrows she would like.  Here is a group using 2 different spines and point weights from 20 yards.  


Think she is a keeper!

[Ralphie]

Originally posted by Steelhead:
Hello Ralph

Yew riser,3 lams of Yew,walnut lam in core,lemonwood backed,clear glass back and belly,47#s.

Hey Eric,
Ok,
that was the second bow on the list. I bought the first Rover and the last Rover, on Fred's list.
also
I spoke with Fred today, and in case you did not know, he says 6  1/2"  from string, to the belly end of the shelf is a good brace height for the Rover ......  and ...
you probably know  ...No FF strings !!!

Good luck with the bow(s),    pictures one day?
Anderson is equal to the best.
Ralph

[Steelhead]

Your smart to buy 2 Rovers Ralph!
I was seriously looking at the 45# one.But you had allready boguht it.
I am more than happy with the one I got though!
Yaa 6.5 or even 6.25 will work well
Yaa B-50.I did put a 2 bundle 12 strand B-55 on mine though and small wool puffs.
I like the 12 strand personally over the 16 st. the bow came with
Try one sometime.
great shooting bows!

That Griffin looks very nice Bladepeak on P.27

[Brianlocal3]

My new (picking up saturday) Wallace mountain LB 68" 54@28



the narrowest, wedge grip I have ever held or shot


Nice J shelve


talk about a good finish

[Brianlocal3]

It is a mild d/r not a hill bow

[Bob B.]

Man Brian, that is one sexy bow!!  WOW!!

Bob.

[Ralphie]

Originally posted by Ralphie:
[QB] When you do Dan, see if you can get a view, unstrung, of the Skookum. I would like to see the difference in the profile. The Rover is reflex/deflex/reflex or "duo-flex", as Anderson calls it. I wonder the difference in the Skookum.
Here are pictures of your Timberline.
It's really a looker !

  ** Sorry, I moved the photos in photo bucket, which broke the link, so that they are no longer seen here.
My mistake !

[Wannabe1]

Anyone got a new bow to add to the list here? Love this thread.  

[ermont]

TTT

[longbow fanatic 1]

Rob,

To my eye, this is not a slight r/d longbow. What are your thoughts? This bow is a Dwyer Defiant 62" 49@28

[ermont]

In my opinion, with reading glasses, it could go either way. I say it's in.    

[LimbLover]

Okay, what would you classify a St. Joe River bow?



Not a "mild" R/D by any means but limbs do not touch and look more like a D than most forward handled on the tips. Just a curiosity of mine.  

[Brianlocal3]

I see no flat spots in the curvature, it looks mild d/r to me. Very much like my Stotler Gamebuuster

[Brianlocal3]

And here is another stotler Gamebuster


Great bows

[Rob DiStefano]

the limbs are quite flat braced to my eyes, but there's no flip to the tips, so i'd call it mild r/d "D".  :cool: