Lonbow Bowyer Recommendations

[Mike Tomano]

Been hunting with recurves & compounds for 40 years. I've shot a lot of longbows, but have always opted for a recurve in trad-gear. Wanting to explore some custom-made longbows and am looking for recommendations. What say you, my fellow old school arrow-flingers?

Happy Huntin'!

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Jim Ledergerber of Midland Michigan made me a custom left-handed longbow. Awesome bow. Not sure if he's still making them commercially.

 

[Ajax2744]

Stalker stickbows but I'm biased since they are made 30 miles from where I live

 

[shadowtracker]

you looking for a straight limb longbow or a more r/d style longbow? I’ve shot both and to me there’s a big difference between the two.

 

[Mike Tomano]

you looking for a straight limb longbow or a more r/d style longbow? I’ve shot both and to me there’s a big difference between the two.

I like the look of the D shape, but r/d is not out of the question, as most seem to be makin' 'em with that design. Looking for craftsmanship and shootabilty.

 

[shb]

JD Berry

As good as it gets.

James_Berry | Medical Lake, WA 99022

JD Berry Quality Tradition Long Bows Master Bowyer James D Berry

www.jdberryarchery.com

 

[TrumpkinTheDwarf]

Dan and Jared Toelke, of Montana Bows. They make a classic D shape longbow as well as multiple variants of R/D longbows. Give Dan a call. It's always a great conversation when I talk to him.

 

[Mike Tomano]

Dan and Jared Toelke, of Montana Bows. They make a classic D shape longbow as well as multiple variants of R/D longbows. Give Dan a call. It's always a great conversation when I talk to him.

Yes, I've heard great things about Toelke. Thanks!

 

[Dougfirtree]

Just to clarify: You're talking about a fiberglass backed bow, right? Not a self-bow?

 

[Mike Tomano]

Just to clarify: You're talking about a fiberglass backed bow, right? Not a self-bow?

Yes.

 

[Dan O]

http://www.schafersilvertipbows.com/ Check out the long bows made here. They are made in Montana in Columbia Falls. I have a Schaefer Silvertip take down recurve with two sets of limbs. It's a work of art and a pleasure to shoot. You won't be disappointed.

 

[wytex]

Herb Meland at Pronghorn Custom Bows makes a nice shooting longbow and a great take down model.
I shoot a Predator Longbow made by Robert Lutkenhaus in Muenster, Tx. It has carbon in the limbs and is a smooth shooting bow.
You'll find there are way to many great bowyers out there to try them all. Have fun in your search.