The best bows out there...
12-11-2008, 04:28 PM
#61
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Where the ducks don't come no more
Posts: 4,420
RE: The best bows out there...
I sell bows for a living. And work on them for a living.
So, in the interest of financial self preservation, I feel that old bows suck, and are totally inhumane, unethical and improper to hunt with.
If you hunt with a bow more than 6 months old.... SHAME ON YOU!
Seriously though... one of the smoothest bows I have ever drawn.... old Bear Blacktail Hunter Compound.... holy crap if they could make them that smooth today.... doesn't shoot much over 160fps and sounds like a string bass... but man the draw is smooth.
Equipment is totally personal preference. If you can afford it and want it.. hell buy it... have fun with your money.... leave it with me....
If you are happy with what you have.... GREAT! Thats awesome... every recurve I have is at least 35 years old... same age as my main squeeze Wingmaster 12ga. They all work as good as I do.
So, in the interest of financial self preservation, I feel that old bows suck, and are totally inhumane, unethical and improper to hunt with.
If you hunt with a bow more than 6 months old.... SHAME ON YOU!
Seriously though... one of the smoothest bows I have ever drawn.... old Bear Blacktail Hunter Compound.... holy crap if they could make them that smooth today.... doesn't shoot much over 160fps and sounds like a string bass... but man the draw is smooth.
Equipment is totally personal preference. If you can afford it and want it.. hell buy it... have fun with your money.... leave it with me....
If you are happy with what you have.... GREAT! Thats awesome... every recurve I have is at least 35 years old... same age as my main squeeze Wingmaster 12ga. They all work as good as I do.
12-11-2008, 04:30 PM
#62
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 3,558
RE: The best bows out there...
ORIGINAL: jmbuckhunter
I really don't think the bow has anything to with it, as long as you have confidence in what your shooting. As long as you know you can put the arrow where it needs to be consistantly, you're good to go.
I really don't think the bow has anything to with it, as long as you have confidence in what your shooting. As long as you know you can put the arrow where it needs to be consistantly, you're good to go.
12-11-2008, 05:20 PM
#63
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Almost Heaven,WV
Posts: 4,087
RE: The best bows out there...
ORIGINAL: hntngirl
Pictures don't lie, buddy.
(And Illinois ain't all that far.)
ORIGINAL: IL_BOW_MAN
And when exactly was the last time you killed something? And you running to Illinois tonight does not count!!
ORIGINAL: hntngirl
I can't believe people even spend money on bows. I made my best bow out of a BBQ fork and a bungee cord.
Granted, it only had a range of about 8 & 1/2 feet, but with my skills, that's all I needed.
I can't believe people even spend money on bows. I made my best bow out of a BBQ fork and a bungee cord.
Granted, it only had a range of about 8 & 1/2 feet, but with my skills, that's all I needed.
(And Illinois ain't all that far.)
12-11-2008, 05:25 PM
#64
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: land of the Lilliputians, In the state of insanity
Posts: 26,274
RE: The best bows out there...
ORIGINAL: IL_BOW_MAN
Well buddy...take this as notice. Put my name on your list and when you get to going...shoot me a message so we can work out details!! I don't want to miss out on a burnie special!!
ORIGINAL: burniegoeasily
Ive got two going right now and trying to find time to work on them. Ive got an Ipe bamboo, and a Ipe, white oak with rattle snake skin for a backing. Ive got a butt load of furniture to make as well in the next two weeks. Remind me when you are ready, I get real serious with my bow making in the spring and summer.
ORIGINAL: IL_BOW_MAN
Burnie...when should I place my order for one of these? Seriously...I really want one this spring after I get some tax money!! If you are interested in making me one that is...
ORIGINAL: burniegoeasily
A burnie custom r-d longbow. In osage and bambo, or even brazilian walnut and bamboo. I hear they are the tops.
A burnie custom r-d longbow. In osage and bambo, or even brazilian walnut and bamboo. I hear they are the tops.
12-11-2008, 07:06 PM
#68
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,193
RE: The best bows out there...
I shoot both trad style and compounds. I've killed with both.
I won't go into my long winded shhhpealsss on how we should appreciate the trad. bows and how they bless a hunter... Besides , SHultzy is the only one that responds to me[8D]
On the flip side - INDIANS TRADED FERS FOR THE WHITE-MANS MUSKETS
I won't go into my long winded shhhpealsss on how we should appreciate the trad. bows and how they bless a hunter... Besides , SHultzy is the only one that responds to me[8D]
On the flip side - INDIANS TRADED FERS FOR THE WHITE-MANS MUSKETS
12-11-2008, 07:11 PM
#69
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Northwest suburbs, Illinois
Posts: 2,075
RE: The best bows out there...
ORIGINAL: Hooker
Expensive bows = pussification of America
Expensive bows = pussification of America
You have to check out where he's from. I'm still laughing.
Can we be friends?