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Old 08-26-2005 | 06:47 PM
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randyhi
 
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Default My first longbow

I bought a longbow to see if I can make the switch from recurve and just received it today from Lost Nation Archery in Michigan. It's a used Neet Navajo longbow and it says "design by Earl Hoyt Jr." 66" 55#. Itook it out and shot it and it is certainly a different animal than my recurve. I am used to shooting a high wrist grip and I can't with this one for sure. It's a beautiful bow made of gray action wood and a high gloss finish which I'm not crazy about. Does anyone know anything about this brand of bow? I bought it to satisfy a craving for a longbow until I can order a custom if I find Ican be acceptably accurate with the longbow. I am torn between the Crusader and the Thunderbird from Chekmate or the Kaibab from Chapparal. I am trying to time my order so that it gets ready in February when I get my bonus check. Also, what is a good starting brace height and nock pointfor a traditional longbow when you begin to tune it? I plan on taking it to the range and try to get it shooting right tomorrow. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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