Fellas, I've been shooting my DAS for the last couple years. Used it at Trad Worlds 2 years in a row. I acquired a terrific Fox Triple crown from a good friend at the same shoot. I sold my DAS to a really nice guy, and that left me time to focus on my LB. I took it outside and shot it the last couple days, and also to the woods hunting yesterday.

I've always had a soft spot for Longbows and wood arrows. Deep down It's where my heart is. I'm lucky to have this bow, and I'm excited to see what the future holds with it. All my eggs are in this basket now, and I've committed to shoot just this bow the rest of this year and all of next.

I'm looking forward to Trad Worlds again next year in Tennessee! It feels right to have a Longbow in my hands with Paul Jalons wood arrows. It's reinvigorated my passion to shoot more. We all should count ourselves lucky to have what we have! Here are some pics and shoot straight!

JeffHale, Looks like a well made beautiful longbow!..Would like some more oics of it..You drawing it..etc.. What are the specs on it? NTN, Draw weight? Your draw length..

In my personal opinion.. TRASH that bow quiver tho..:(

The good longbow..like most good looking women..:) work better when not wearing any accessories or encumberances..:)!..:) Jim

It's a Fox Triple Crown, 68" 45@30 Bamboo and Carbon no glass. Half Micarta, half Cocobolo. That quiver may be an eyesore but it works! I'll get some pics of the riser in a bit. :)

This is my best group from 36 yards today...When I do my part, it's a beautiful thing.

That Fox is a beauty. And kudos for committing to one bow! I agree - carrying a feather-weight, super quiet longbow in the mountains has really spoiled me.

Beautiful bow Smithhammer!

Wish we could post more than one pic per post!

The bows name is part of my States Motto "Ad Aspera Per Aspera" "Through Difficulty to the Stars" The guy Who had it made is a friend of mine, he did great!

The bow makes me smile, Ron King does some great work!

This shows the fades, two lams of bamboo, one carbon and no glass.

Front overlay is Cocobolo

Small limb nocks, how a longbow should be!

The bow shoots Terrific!

I will get some pics at full draw when my wife gets home from hunting!

Come on guys!! Post up your Longbows! It's a Longbow love thread!

Mo0se -

Those detail pics are even more stunning.

And I'd say that was a darn good 36-yd. group, esp. with a new bow!

Thanks Smith! That bow you have is gorgeous..what is it?

Thanks - it's a Big Jim's "Buffalo" b&w ebony limbs, cocobolo/Gabon ebony riser, sheep horn tips/overlays.

beautiful bow moose. I built this one for a guy I would have liked to have kept it. Jeff F hell I pretty much like them all.

Here's my Dave Mims hickory selfbow.

This one is a Winter Hawk by Gary Schuler:

Here's Ol' Buck, my old lemonwood:

Moose,

a very sharp looking bow indeed!

I'm curious, in the photos, the belly lam is light colored but there is a very thin outside belly lam that has a darker amber hue to it. Very thin and shiny. To my eye it looks like clear glass, but if it isn't glass,then what is it?

My Hill Sirocco is the tallest bow at 70" with a hill quiver with orange n yellow feathers next to it. It's at the closest corner of the cabin.

Tree's Shadowcast. Nothing fancy but it's a real shooter.

Another 70" Shadowcast. Last shadowcast was also 70"

My Hill Big Five

My Hill Big Five

My Hill Big Five

Susnset, I will get a better pic...basically the bow has four lams of bamboo and one carbon. That's how it was built using no glass.

Roberton 'Primal Styk' - #55@28"

Love that Juniper.Those primal styks are fine bows bows

MoOse, A fine looking longbow!!!

This is my habu VyperKhan. 62" length and draws 57# at my 29.5 draw. The wood is cocobolo with glass stripes. Limbs are triple carbons with cocobolo veneers. This bows handle is the first one made by my brother almost ten years ago. It is a great shooting bow.

Sweet looking bows fellas! Keep em coming!

Oh come on darn it!!!! I just had myself convinced that I'm a "recurve guy"!!! Lol

My Shrew. It is looking for a new home. I am just better with a recurve

MoOse..Thanks for the added pics and description! The longbow does have a good record for hunting and shooting( and warfare0 over the ages..

All of you fellows have some beauties!.. ( MoOse) ditch that darned bow quiver..:))Jim

This 66" walnut and actionboo and rosewood riser 53# string follow.Is a sweet shooter. Made by me. It got me a older seven point this year. Jeff F

Jim,

It's only on there because I'm hunting with it...don't have a side quiver or back quiver. It makes it convenient. :)

Jim,

It's only on there because I'm hunting with it...don't have a side quiver or back quiver. It makes it convenient. :)

Jim,

It's only on there because I'm hunting with it...don't have a side quiver or back quiver. It makes it convenient. :)

So what I think MoOse is saying is, ""im, It's only on there because I'm hunting with it...don't have a side quiver or back quiver. It makes it convenient. :)""

LOL Sorry guys...I have no idea how that multiple post happened!?!

Didn't mean to diss anyone who likes a bow mounted quiver...:) I have used them and tried them..about 40 years ago..:)

I have gravitated to a belt mounted side quiver..Used one for over 30 years I made and fitted myself so it fits and hangs properly.. On or off in seconds..Will hold more arrows than one should need for hunting or stumping(hunting a week).. Sturdy, weatherproof..quiet..

I just don't like anything attached to my bow..BUT my bow hand..:)..but I am a bit anachronistic..:)Y'all use and do what you want and like..:)Jim

The quiver on the right in this pic has been over 500 miles of wet, rugged country and held broadheads or steel blunt arrows by the thousands..

It is still going strong..I designed it so it hangs by a stainless clamp on my belt..right side.. Stitched up with yellow B50 waxed bowstring ..

I can attach the quiver with arrow nocks to the rear..or for the field stuff..arrow nocks to the front.. I hunt with arrow nocks toward the rear..

Goes on or comes off in a matter of a second for the hunter who needs to crawl thru a hole in the brush..

It's quiet..even when I walk or run..and the arrow nocks are simply accessable for my right drawing hand with motion concealed behind my back if need be..

The black quiver on the left in the pic is an old 60's King field quiver..Similar principle..I just made one out of indestructible oiled waxed Blacksmiths' side leather and hand stitched it so it is a bit longer( I shoot 30" plus arrows) Jim

Here is a crummy inside pic at draw

MoOse..Your form looks good to me as does the longbow's bending..:)Jim PS..don't change anything that's working for ya on my advice..:)..:)

would love to find a martin bushmaster around 35-40 lbs. in lefty. My dream longbow.

Really enjoying everything that's coming out of the woodwork (pun intended) in this thread.

Here's another Robertson 'Primal Styk." This one is #50@28", myrtle riser, myrtle limbs:

And a Robertson 'Quik Styk,' also #50@28" bocote limbs, rosewood/bocote riser:

Here's a Great Northern Critter Gitter. All Osage with an Actionwood core. 58 Inches and 58# @ 28. It is a joy to carry in the woods - so light and manueverable. About an inch wide at the fades and half inch at the tips. Jerry Brumm is a master at making a Trapezoid limb. This bow has become my soul mate!

Love seeing everyones Longbows! Keep em coming! Some beauties on here!

longbows ... love 'em

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