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splitfinger · 04-12-2022, 11:16 AM

A few days ago I ordered a new Primal Tech from Randy. For those whom own both Longbow and Recurve, which do you prefer? I ordered a Longbow but love Recurves as well. Just spitballing for your thoughts.

Thanks.

Doug

DRT · 04-12-2022, 01:41 PM

Are you getting a 1 piece, 2 piece or 3 piece? I own a 3 piece combination and a 2 piece longbow. If we can cross paths you are welcome to shoot all I have.

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Bisch · 04-12-2022, 02:26 PM

I have a 3pc with both longbow and recurve limbs. I’m a longbow guy at heart, so I prefer to shoot the longbow. Both my sets of limbs are within 1/10 of a pound in draw weight, but the recurve limbs have a noticeably higher amount of oomph.

As far as recurves go, PT 3pc recurves are among the quietest out there!

You will love that bow when you get it in your hands!!!

Bisch

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helical · 04-12-2022, 07:49 PM

Both are smooth, quiet, and low shock… the recurve is faster, but man the longbow’s shot reaction is subtle..

DRT · 04-12-2022, 08:53 PM

I just shot my longbow limbs. First time since the tummy tuck. Definitely gotta go kill something with them.

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splitfinger · 04-12-2022, 09:03 PM

Thanks guys. I have a 3 piece on order with Longbow limbs and 42# @ 28” due to a shoulder issue. I love longbows but with the lower poundage, I might be inclined to go with the Recurve with a bit more speed. Your thoughts on this please.

DRT · 04-12-2022, 10:42 PM

My recurve limbs are relatively quiet. The longbow limbs are more so.
I like a longbow shot better. But I'm generally a better shot with the recurve limbs.
42lbs is enough to hunt with in either limb choice.

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CamoQuest · 04-13-2022, 07:59 AM

You can't go wrong, whichever you end up with. I shot Randy's personal bow (recurve) a few weeks ago, and it was smooth as silk. Gary let me try his longbow, and I'll admit it was hard to give it back, lol. If you have the chance to shoot one before Randy starts on yours, you might be surprised at what you can comfortably draw and go for a little heavier limb. No matter what you choose, it will be a super nice bow.

Bisch · 04-13-2022, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by splitfinger

Thanks guys. I have a 3 piece on order with Longbow limbs and 42# @ 28” due to a shoulder issue. I love longbows but with the lower poundage, I might be inclined to go with the Recurve with a bit more speed. Your thoughts on this please.

It’s all up to you! Due to a bout of elbow tendinitis, I killed this buck and pig with a 42-43#@my DL Sarrels Blueridge longbow this past season:

Those two convinced me that the poundage was enough with a well tuned setup. I just had my PT recurve reduced from 50# to 45#, and my PT longbow is 46#.

Bisch

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DRT · 04-14-2022, 09:26 AM

My new one will be that way as well. I will be taking the one I just had reduced to 50lbs to Africa though.

SwampGhost · 04-15-2022, 03:58 PM

I think his longbows are just as fast as most recurves and super quiet!
Get both so you can swap up when you feel the urge

txtrophy85 · 04-16-2022, 11:08 AM

Why? Why did you have to post a topic about primal tech?

I’ve never heard of them and then I went on their Facebook page. Dammit man!

Beautiful bows! I’ll have make a trip over to see them and pretty sure order a custom recurve

DRT · 04-16-2022, 11:13 AM

It isn't "them". It's him. He's not a volume builder. He works alone, building truly custom bows. I'm currently waiting on my third . . .

BillyJack1975 · 04-16-2022, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by txtrophy85

Why? Why did you have to post a topic about primal tech?

I’ve never heard of them and then I went on their Facebook page. Dammit man!

Beautiful bows! I’ll have make a trip over to see them and pretty sure order a custom recurve

I made the same mistake last year, reading up on them and looking at all of the pictures I could find. Finally got around to shooting DRTs,… they shoot as great as they look. They’re a slick setup for sure.

muleycrazy · 04-16-2022, 06:14 PM

I just ordered one as well…it will be the best bow that he has made to date. ��

DRT · 04-16-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by muleycrazy

I just ordered one as well…it will be the best bow that he has made to date. ��

I like that optimism.
Of course down deep inside you know mine still will be.
But that's okay. Y'all's will be nice too.

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Ttechhunter · 04-16-2022, 07:32 PM

Got a 2 piece longbow ordered. Interested to see how it will stack up to my BW PLX.

DRT · 04-16-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ttechhunter

Got a 2 piece longbow ordered. Interested to see how it will stack up to my BW PLX.

It will be faster, quieter and shoot stiffer arrows.
If they would cut a PLX ⅛th past center I would have bought one but they refuse to.
I own one of Randy's two piece longbows. It has been deadly for me. It's light, quick and easy to shoot.

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Bisch · 04-16-2022, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DRT

I like that optimism.
Of course down deep inside you know mine still will be.
But that's okay. Y'all's will be nice too.

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You guys are kooky!!! Everybody knows mine is the sexiest Primal Tech ever!!!!!

But y’all can keep on hoping!!!!

Bisch

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DRT · 04-16-2022, 11:36 PM

Well, yours is purty but . . .Yours has tan lines. Mine don't!

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CamoQuest · 04-17-2022, 12:26 PM

[QUOTE=Bisch;16182456]You guys are kooky!!! Everybody knows mine is the sexiest Primal Tech ever!!!!!

...

But y’all can keep on hoping!!!!

Bisch

There’s just something special about a fine looking longbow! Although I have to admit, Randy’s new recurve is a dang nice shooting and great looking bow.

Bisch · 04-17-2022, 01:22 PM

[quote=CamoQuest;16182809]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisch

You guys are kooky!!! Everybody knows mine is the sexiest Primal Tech ever!!!!!

...

But y’all can keep on hoping!!!!

Bisch

There’s just something special about a fine looking longbow! Although I have to admit, Randy’s new recurve is a dang nice shooting and great looking bow.

I have matching longbow limbs for that bow also!!!!!! I’m a longbow guy, but just had those recurve pics handy on my phone when it was time to trash type!

Bisch

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muleycrazy · 04-17-2022, 01:51 PM

LOL!!! I have a Toelke Whistler and Chinook…kinda excited to see how the new primal tech will stack up to these bows. I ordered a 3 piece recurve…I can’t say that I am either a longbow or recurve guy. I shoot both of them equally the same.

04-12-2022, 11:16 AM	#1
splitfinger Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jasper Hunt In: Behind the House	Just ordered a new Primal Tech. A few days ago I ordered a new Primal Tech from Randy. For those whom own both Longbow and Recurve, which do you prefer? I ordered a Longbow but love Recurves as well. Just spitballing for your thoughts. Thanks. Doug

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04-12-2022, 01:41 PM	#2
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	Are you getting a 1 piece, 2 piece or 3 piece? I own a 3 piece combination and a 2 piece longbow. If we can cross paths you are welcome to shoot all I have. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

04-12-2022, 02:26 PM	#3
Bisch Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sonora, Tx	I have a 3pc with both longbow and recurve limbs. I’m a longbow guy at heart, so I prefer to shoot the longbow. Both my sets of limbs are within 1/10 of a pound in draw weight, but the recurve limbs have a noticeably higher amount of oomph. As far as recurves go, PT 3pc recurves are among the quietest out there! You will love that bow when you get it in your hands!!! Bisch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

04-12-2022, 07:49 PM	#4
helical Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Conroe Hunt In: North and West Texas	Both are smooth, quiet, and low shock… the recurve is faster, but man the longbow’s shot reaction is subtle..

04-12-2022, 08:53 PM	#5
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	I just shot my longbow limbs. First time since the tummy tuck. Definitely gotta go kill something with them. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

04-12-2022, 09:03 PM	#6
splitfinger Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jasper Hunt In: Behind the House	Thanks guys. I have a 3 piece on order with Longbow limbs and 42# @ 28” due to a shoulder issue. I love longbows but with the lower poundage, I might be inclined to go with the Recurve with a bit more speed. Your thoughts on this please.

04-12-2022, 10:42 PM	#7
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	My recurve limbs are relatively quiet. The longbow limbs are more so. I like a longbow shot better. But I'm generally a better shot with the recurve limbs. 42lbs is enough to hunt with in either limb choice. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

04-13-2022, 07:59 AM	#8
CamoQuest Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Franklin Hunt In: Robertson County	You can't go wrong, whichever you end up with. I shot Randy's personal bow (recurve) a few weeks ago, and it was smooth as silk. Gary let me try his longbow, and I'll admit it was hard to give it back, lol. If you have the chance to shoot one before Randy starts on yours, you might be surprised at what you can comfortably draw and go for a little heavier limb. No matter what you choose, it will be a super nice bow.

04-14-2022, 09:26 AM	#10
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	My new one will be that way as well. I will be taking the one I just had reduced to 50lbs to Africa though.

04-15-2022, 03:58 PM	#11
SwampGhost Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Louisiana Hunt In: La, Tx, Ks, Ne,Il	I think his longbows are just as fast as most recurves and super quiet! Get both so you can swap up when you feel the urge

04-16-2022, 11:08 AM	#12
txtrophy85 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boerne Hunt In: All over the World	Why? Why did you have to post a topic about primal tech? I’ve never heard of them and then I went on their Facebook page. Dammit man! Beautiful bows! I’ll have make a trip over to see them and pretty sure order a custom recurve

04-16-2022, 11:13 AM	#13
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	It isn't "them". It's him. He's not a volume builder. He works alone, building truly custom bows. I'm currently waiting on my third . . .

04-16-2022, 06:14 PM	#15
muleycrazy Four Point Join Date: Oct 2009	I just ordered one as well…it will be the best bow that he has made to date. ��

04-16-2022, 07:32 PM	#17
Ttechhunter Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Helotes Hunt In: Karnes Co.	Got a 2 piece longbow ordered. Interested to see how it will stack up to my BW PLX.

04-16-2022, 11:36 PM	#20
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones County and Missouri	Well, yours is purty but . . .Yours has tan lines. Mine don't! Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

04-17-2022, 12:26 PM	#21
CamoQuest Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Franklin Hunt In: Robertson County	[QUOTE=Bisch;16182456]You guys are kooky!!! Everybody knows mine is the sexiest Primal Tech ever!!!!! ... But y’all can keep on hoping!!!! Bisch There’s just something special about a fine looking longbow! Although I have to admit, Randy’s new recurve is a dang nice shooting and great looking bow.

04-17-2022, 01:51 PM	#23
muleycrazy Four Point Join Date: Oct 2009	LOL!!! I have a Toelke Whistler and Chinook…kinda excited to see how the new primal tech will stack up to these bows. I ordered a 3 piece recurve…I can’t say that I am either a longbow or recurve guy. I shoot both of them equally the same.