So, since I have been trying to get this Kodiak Hunter limb issue straightened out, I strung up my Hollenbeck long bow that someone gave to me 15 years ago. I have never been able to shoot it with any consistency. I had always wanted a R/D long bow, and a gentleman was kind enough to send this one to me, the glass on it is not perfect. It draws 55#@27, and is truthfully a bit on the heavy side for me these days, 50#@28 is the upper end. Anyhow, I flung a few arrows from it, and I still just can't get the hang of it. It has a bit of hand shock, but I think it is just that the grip is uncomfortable for me. It is a shame, as I love how light and handy it is, still think about saving for one with a different grip style, and 40#-45#@28". In testing the Kodiak Hunter, it puts the arrows right where I am looking, limbs still have a very slight amount of twist to work out, but I am impressed with how it shoots. I was thinking of passing the Hollenbeck on to a young USAF NCO I work with, but at a 31" draw, I don't think it will work for him, he like I was, wants to give the long bow at try. He is still new to traditional archery, and I owe my renewed passion to him for all of the questions he has thrown my way. I am going to help him pick one out, but pretty sure it will have to be a custom with his draw length. Any chance he damages the Hollenbeck if he shoots it? Sorry for the ramblings.
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