OMP Ozark Hunter longbow is a decent (actually pretty darn nice performing and well-built) longbow that will not only get you going a long, long way, but have some left over at the end of your longbow shooting needs, for under $250.
https://www.amazon.com/October-Mountain-Products-Hunter-Longbow/dp/B005JBZ76M

The southwestarcheryusa.com Scorpion is another good shooting longbow for not a lot of money.
https://www.southwestarcheryusa.com...cts/scorpion-longbow?variant=21105482629

These sticks are two examples of longbows that perform well above their price point.

What is your measured draw length (not a guesstimate)? If 29+", you may want a 40# draw weight, as you increase 2.5-3#/inch past 28"). That would be closer to 45# at your draw length.

If you are looking for a shorter longbow, there is the Bodnik Slick Stick, or their higher grade Quick Stick (58-60"). , or the "Shrew". These are hybrid longbows with high level of d/r, not "D-shaped" when strung. A lower-priced short longbow is the Black Hunter (Amazon ~< $100). Well-regarded on Stickbow Leatherwall website.


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