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Stevo

Did you ever shoot the Tomahawk bow before you bought the screw? Is so who did you like it.

Have not ever shot a Tomahawk, but I know Dale is a very good guy...he gets the money of mine Ron doesn't ;~)

I would imagine they could let you try one before you decided.

Thanks for the info. It is always good to hear from someone that shot one of the two bows instead of the company. Make an easier decision. I am sure both are excellent bows just have to see what work best for me.

No problem. One thing I can be sure of; you will not find a longbow with a better grip than a Shrew. As far as longbows (or hybrids) go, it is completely shock free and very quiet.

Steve,

Really awesome pics!!! I bet you don't hunt CRP very often though.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

It seems traditional archery has bought into the hype of name brands and technology. The true secret to traditional archery is the nut behind the string! Look at Howard Hill. His bows had terrible handles by most our standards. They had immense hand shock and were not quick for there pounds by todays standards.
If you want a longbow, go for it. A true longbow is the length of the man shooting it. The string does not touch the limbs. Other than the in the grooves. Handles do not tend to be the pistol style you see on recurves. The longbow will have more arc to the arrow. It used to be Archery, starts with a arc? intresting.This arc will take lots of shooting to master. They are more combersome, youll have to learn to be aware of your limbs.Theres the archers paradox, as the arrow bends around the bow handle. Hand shock will be less if you use heavy enough arrows, and shoot with a bent bow arm. Just slightly and pushing away from you as you draw. You dont need to spend a lot on the bow. Look for one that is about [email]5028[/email], more than enough power to start. Spend your money on matched arrows! Get alot of books and read. Hill had a weird way of sighting his targets but you will learns from him. Pope's books are good. There is so much to learn about the simple longbow. It is part of the hunter, you cant buy that. It is about as far from compound shooting as toy poodles from pitbulls. If this seems like to much, then just look for a center shot recurve , It will increase your learning curve. You can gap shoot it, much like sights and it will be more familiar to you other than no let off and slower that the compound. If its a longbow your after GO for it! You will find, steady consistent and reliable are more valuable than alittle more speed. Matching arrows to bow, and shooting style will solve the noise and shootability of a bow.

Nebraska,

Not since my buddy died;



Back before the kids came along, we searched all over for the few phesants we have in Mi and took trips out to SD & IA...never shot a wild bird with the bow <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Sorry to drift off topic...

I hope you have an 8x10 of that on your wall; that's an awesom pic!! The GSP in my avatar is 13 years old now. I feel for ya and can't imagine what that day will be like when it's her turn.... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />