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Old 01-13-2006 | 04:51 PM
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just wondering if anyone on here shot older bows. right now im shooting a xi legacy I think its close to 10 maybe 11 years old and I love it heavy as hell but shoots awsome. when I hold these new bows they feel like kids toys after packing my bow around. but I dont think ill be getting rid of it anytime soon. actually I killed a doe at 46 yards this year with it. sorry for the long story but I was wondering if anyone else on here shot the older bows
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Old 01-14-2006 | 06:24 AM
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I still have my Bear White Tail II. bought it new and killed so many deer w/ it decided not to get rid of it. besides if my others get stolen. they wouldnt steal this one. LOL !!!! I could go hunting on the go.
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Old 01-14-2006 | 06:40 AM
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I have a year or 2 old Browning Backdraft not sure what year it is a friend of mine gave it to me. This thing shoots smooth and on target. Haven't had a chance to get in the woods with it yet.
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Old 01-14-2006 | 07:08 AM
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Old 01-14-2006 | 11:13 AM
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My current bow is a Proline Mountain Bow that I bought back in 1996.I've had several bows over the years, but I really liked the feel of this bow.I've taken lots of deer with it. I've shot these newer bows and they sure are smooth shooting compared to my bow. Maybe some day I'll get me something new.
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Old 01-14-2006 | 03:04 PM
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Two of my current favorite bows are Wing recurves made in the mid-60's. I think they qualify as older bows.
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Old 01-14-2006 | 04:55 PM
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its good to see im not the only one shootin older bows. ive been lookin at the new bows but ill just hang on to my legacy. gives me more money to spend on guns lol
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Old 01-14-2006 | 05:32 PM
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I still use my Bear whiteTail hunter, That I got from my dad, and every year I bag a buck
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Old 01-14-2006 | 09:52 PM
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Hello all, i'm new to these forums but had to respond. I just killed a 9 point with a Bear polar, probably 15 years old. Yes they are noisy but they have killed a lot of dear. I think the bow market has some people brainwashed into thinking they have to have a new bow every couple of years. I just bought a Bear realtree extreme, it's not new but way newer than the old polar. Look forward to talking to you all. Mike
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Old 01-14-2006 | 10:02 PM
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I'm with djkiller - Bear Whitetail Hunter II. I think it's 1984? I shoot instinct and fingers and it works great. 2217's fly nice and straight.
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