CM Firebird?
03-30-2003, 11:30 PM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ohio USA
Posts: 373
RE: CM Firebird?
They are very nice bows. I only draw 28" and it is smooth as silk fast and stable. I did just trade my current firebird because it was to light but have another coming that should be here soon. If you are looking for a short recurve that is all quallity you found it
just my .02
just my .02
03-31-2003, 08:19 AM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ohio USA
Posts: 373
RE: CM Firebird?
What I meant was is that the draw weight was to light .It was only 52 @ 28 and I wanted one closer to 60 @ 28. I had a flemish string on it with beaver balls and it was plenty quiet. I will probably have my new one at Kentucky Klassic and you are welcome to give it a try there but you better bring the checkbook cause you will order one shortly after 
03-31-2003, 06:43 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mt.Pleasant Pa USA
Posts: 54
RE: CM Firebird?
I had a Firebird. It was a fast little bow. I used flemish strings and yarn silencers, and it really was a quiet shooter. I draw a recurve 28" and didn' t notice any stacking. It was only 45#@26" so I sold it, but would definitely own another if it was heavier.
03-31-2003, 09:04 PM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mississippi USA
Posts: 15,296
RE: CM Firebird?
My experience with them is limited--I shoot longbows except when bowfishing and I don' t like short bows--but here is my 2 cents anyway.
They are very smooth, and will handle up to a 30" draw without stacking. Speed is good, comparable to a Hunter II--your draw length and getting the bow made for your draw can have some effect on that. It can be a little touchy with brace height and silencer placement (short bows generally are), especially with a longer draw. I shot one that acted like a totally different bow (much better) with some minor adjustments to the brace height and silencer placement. If I liked short recurves, I would keep one on hand to shoot. If it came in a 60" or 62" , I would probably keep one on hand to shoot.
Chad
They are very smooth, and will handle up to a 30" draw without stacking. Speed is good, comparable to a Hunter II--your draw length and getting the bow made for your draw can have some effect on that. It can be a little touchy with brace height and silencer placement (short bows generally are), especially with a longer draw. I shot one that acted like a totally different bow (much better) with some minor adjustments to the brace height and silencer placement. If I liked short recurves, I would keep one on hand to shoot. If it came in a 60" or 62" , I would probably keep one on hand to shoot.
Chad
04-08-2003, 10:38 AM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 57
RE: CM Firebird?
I spent some time shooting the Firebird and liked it very much. The deflex riser makes it a very stable shooter. The speed was good and it seemed to be quieter than the Raven I was comparing it too. I draw 29" and found it very comfortable. In the end, it was only the looks of the bow that didn' t appeal to me. Everything else said " buy me now!"
