Mesa II Longbow Review and Testing

[@goodshoot]

I bought a Mesa 2, 40# from 3Rives Archery 3 weeks ago. I shoot almost every day. The beautiful look made me happy, and it looked light and solid. BareBow has a big appeal.

[@davevelez9735]

I purchased one of these about 5 weeks ago. Have shot it practically every day and I love it! It looks good with out being flashy. Great value from 3 Rivers Archery

[@Wingman115]

Impressive performance out of that bow. Good stuff.

[@MattJones1829]

"Duplicate...181..." Hahaha...great talking to you at ETAR Johnathan. You made my day when you said that for me...LOL! Got home and the new string for my Mesa II had arrived...just need to get my shafts lined up.

[@3RiversArchery]

Glad you enjoyed it! Was a pleasure talking to you at ETAR as well.

[@MikoArcher]

Very interesting bow! Short and beautiful review.

[@3RiversArchery]

Thank you very much!

[@morenspucho7306]

Old Mountain Longbiw Mesa I more beatiful. Good video 👌🏻

[@jcarry5214]

I'm having a tough time deciding between a 60" Mesa, a mesa 2, and a bodnik bow. I don't think I can afford the quick stick . I like a medium- smaller handgrip, and I like lightness. I've been shooting an old Browning cobra so I have no real problem with a deep grip, I just prefer less mass. Would you say they're roughly similar enough that it comes down to stylistic preferences? Might it come down to if I want to get more bows sooner or if I want to invest in one? I've never shot a R/D bow, let alone with or without carbon. Heck I guess I've only shot maple and glass recurves. I'm looking to shoot 55# at 9-11 gpp, 28.5" draw if that makes much difference. For fun and elk stalking. Thanks.

[@dwayneoxner227]

I just bought one, your welcome...

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

I just got mine yesterday. Mine is 50# at 28”. Beautiful bow! WHAT SIZE ARROWS DO YOU RECOMMEND? I’ve been shooting a 59 Kodiak, with Gold Tip 400 Trad. But switching over to a longbow, with a shelf that’s not cut all the way to center might change things. What do you recommend?

[@3RiversArchery]

I would start with the arrows you have. Would need to know more about them before saying if they would or not work, but the Mesa 2 would stack up well against the 59 Kodiak for arrow selection (in general).

[@jasonbarnes3188]

Any chance you will ever have this bow in stock on your website

[@3RiversArchery]

Hope to keep a steady supply, but international shipments are not very predictable in normal times. This year... just at the mercy of the system. We do have a back in stock alert email though. Make the selections on the product page and a field will appear where you can sign up to know when it is in stock.

[@johnbingham3446]

Is this bow recommended with a 30" draw for hunting or would the Old Mesa be better?

[@3RiversArchery]

A longer bow would shoot smoother, and less finger pinch, at at 30" draw. The 64" Mesa longbow would be a great fit.

[@timcraft1728]

What is the recommended brace hieght for this bow

[@3RiversArchery]

We recommend 7.5" to 8" for best performance.

[@timcraft1728]

Are you ever going to have these back in stock ? Or should I just move on ? It's been 3 months

[@3RiversArchery]

We are trying. Hoping to see them soon, to early December. A slow process that has been slower due to covid.

[@Trickydickysticky]

Is the shelf cut to center??

[@3RiversArchery]

No, it is cut just before center. No "set" amount, but I'd say 1/8" approximately.

[@Trickydickysticky]

@@3RiversArchery thanks for the reply!

[@boonsfrc]

I have a 31in draw, what's the max draw on this bow

[@3RiversArchery]

I wouldn't recommend it for this bow. I'd personally say a 30" is max for it, with shorter draw length being better for shooting feel.

[@12ernie]

What kind of warranty comes with this bow?

[@3RiversArchery]

While there isn't a manufacturer warranty for this bow, 3Rivers Archery will cover any manufacturer defects for 90 days. These are really great bows, however, so you aren't likely to run into any problems.

[@darrongiancola3476]

Curious what a #45 bow would gain at 29in draw?

[@3RiversArchery]

You get an estimate of 2-3# per inch in pull going either direction. So a 45# @ 28" would be 47# @ 29".

[@davidmcdiffitt1025]

Is this Mesa II cut to center or past center? Thanks

[@3RiversArchery]

The Mesa II is cut before center.

[@dme7689]

I was ready to toss this in the cart and I find out you discontinued it. :( Curious as to the reason, seems like a winner to me.

[@3RiversArchery]

Well, the good news is we decided to reorder them again so they should be here in several weeks (hard to say with being an import item).

[@spartanj2957]

You can't show the group ??

[@3RiversArchery]

We shot the same arrow three times. So their is no group to show. Also, being on a shooting machine the group would be incredibly tight anyways.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Not duplicate but triplicate!