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Title: Your most dependable bow
Post by: styksnstryngs on November 28, 2017, 02:08:00 PM
What bow do you reach for every morning, whether for hunting, stumping, or for foam and paper?
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Post by: Vesty on November 28, 2017, 02:30:00 PM
My N.M. Whisper
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Post by: on November 28, 2017, 02:42:00 PM
NM Whisper does not fit in the available categories in a very specific way.  You need to share the slot with all 1 and 2 piece whatevers.  It is not a poll that all of us Hill style longbow shooters will respond to very quickly, because we get pretty specific in those matters. The first thing I thought of is that Vesty must not have a Morningstar, a Miller, Schulz or a Sunset, because he had no second toss up question.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on November 28, 2017, 02:46:00 PM
Probably my most dependable is my 1966 Browning Explorer (62") 52#.  Fast, quiet, and I'm accurate with it.

But for the rest of this year and into the 2018 bow season I will be shooting a 1963-67ish Red Wing Hunter (58") 51# bow.  Also fast, also quiet, and I'm almost as accurate with it.

I rotate my stock annually.  Last year a RWH 47# was the bow I reached for every day and the year before that a Shakespeare Necadah X-26 46#      :archer:

I like one piece bows.  I own one three piece (the original three-piece recurve design)
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Post by: Ulysseys on November 28, 2017, 02:47:00 PM
Widow PCH though ironically the limb chipped on my most dependable bow in October when it hit my stand while shooting a buck.  If nothing else it's given me time to focus on my ASL shooting, which I'm enjoying immensely.
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Post by: MnFn on November 28, 2017, 03:07:00 PM
Currently only one piece bows in my house,
but on the list for a Tall Tines.

Hmmm, what will it be?
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Post by: Roy from Pa on November 28, 2017, 03:41:00 PM
My 1971 bear take down.
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Post by: ron w on November 28, 2017, 04:14:00 PM
I have way to many bows......hunted mostly with a Bear T/D this year but my all time go to bow is my 60" River Runner by Chad Holm. It you never shot one you owe it to yourself to try one.
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Post by: Wile E. Coyote on November 28, 2017, 04:36:00 PM
ACS CX 50# @28"
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Post by: CRM_95 on November 28, 2017, 04:42:00 PM
It was my Black Widow PCH, and I guess still is..but with that said I've been shooting my Primal Tech longbow a lot and I'm really enjoying it. For the next month though it'll just be me and Faith, the pass around bow here on Tradgang from Black River. It's a sweet shooter too.
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Post by: Butch Speer on November 28, 2017, 05:09:00 PM
The question should have been, which takedown do you use.
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Post by: on November 28, 2017, 05:32:00 PM
Sarrels Blueridge 3pc takedown longbow for me!!!!

Bisch
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Post by: Sapper1980 on November 28, 2017, 07:12:00 PM
Thunderstik MOAB
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Post by: BrianC on November 28, 2017, 07:14:00 PM
My Bob Lee The Natural model recurve.  I also have a Bob Lee Exotic model recurve, but The Natural is soooooooo sweet, I've actually been thinking about selling my Exotic and getting another The Natural.

Brian
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Post by: Covey on November 28, 2017, 09:38:00 PM
I have a mid 70's Bear Grizzly that just fits. I've had some high dollar customs over the years, but I shoot that ole' thing better than any of em.
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Post by: David McLendon on November 28, 2017, 11:17:00 PM
Tall Tines recurve
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Post by: beemann on November 28, 2017, 11:40:00 PM
I have just sold everything off except for my widows.  For me they feel like an old pair of gloves.
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Post by: mj seratt on November 29, 2017, 03:11:00 AM
I have a vintage Super Grizzly that shoots as well as any bow I've handled.  But I prefer the high riser weight of my Bob Lee recurves.  I like the way they settle down  arm movement.
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Post by: mj seratt on November 29, 2017, 03:15:00 AM
I have a vintage Super Grizzly that shoots as well as any bow I've handled.  But I prefer the high riser weight of my Bob Lee recurves.  I like the way they settle down  arm movement.
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Post by: Bob Stager on November 29, 2017, 07:06:00 AM
My Silvertip recurve.
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Post by: Roadsnakes on November 29, 2017, 07:11:00 AM
1970 64" - 41# - WING Gull.
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Post by: TradBrewSC on November 29, 2017, 09:55:00 AM
Tall Tines Recurve 60" long riser
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Post by: Yooper-traveler on November 29, 2017, 10:00:00 AM
Metal ILF riser.  Bob Morrison limbs.
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Post by: Car54 on November 29, 2017, 10:20:00 AM
Liberty Edge two pc. and my Pronghorn 3pc.,  they work for me.
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on November 29, 2017, 07:28:00 PM
Widow T/D (PSA or PCH), or Thunderstick MOAB...  They shoot better then I do, but when I do my part I actually hit what I'm looking at...   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Blueridge on November 29, 2017, 08:10:00 PM
Widow PLX , always shoot good with that one.
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Post by: Gdpolk on November 29, 2017, 08:28:00 PM
The one in my signature.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 29, 2017, 08:50:00 PM
My answer is True...
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Post by: indianalongbowshooter on November 29, 2017, 11:41:00 PM
56 in. Groves Mag I 53@28
My next is a ugly 3 pc. T/D made by the guy who made Zona bows back a few years ago, it must of been one of his 1st few bows as the fit finish is what I would call terrible, traded a 700.00 recurve for it, it came with 2 sets of limbs and kid said it was in excellent condition like new:)
 In pics couldn't tell, well the bow is ugly as sin but its probably in the top 5 best shooting bows I've ever owned out of a lot of customs. Has good riser weight and hits where Im looking every time. The limbs are supposed to be like 57@28 and 70@28 but 57# limbs show 48@28 on my scale and 70# limbs are closer to 64#.
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Post by: RonD on November 29, 2017, 11:53:00 PM
Beeler Tracker one piece longbow 44# at 25".
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Post by: dbd870 on November 30, 2017, 07:49:00 AM
If could only have one I'd keep my early 70's Grizzly.
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Post by: Jmorgan@sheridanwy.net on November 30, 2017, 09:31:00 AM
TD PSRX
40@28 with a full length GT entrada 500 spine and 200 up front
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Post by: BowMIke on December 01, 2017, 06:46:00 PM
Morrison Shawnee's are my favorite.
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Post by: carbonflyr on December 01, 2017, 07:56:00 PM
hill country wildcat is my go to
i have a acs-cx that is giving me fits but still have high hopes it'll come around
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Post by: KyStickbow on December 01, 2017, 08:53:00 PM
Bear Montana
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Post by: ToxophilitePastor on December 01, 2017, 09:02:00 PM
Thunderstick MOAB
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Post by: danshao on December 01, 2017, 09:08:00 PM
My titan with tt limbs for the most part. If I need more performance for heavier arrows etc I'd just pick up the whippenstick recurve.
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Post by: yeager on December 01, 2017, 09:37:00 PM
My 2002 Bob Lee Classic Takedown.
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Post by: Tradcat on December 01, 2017, 09:47:00 PM
Toss up between Toelke Whip & Great Northern Bushbow
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Post by: macksdad on December 01, 2017, 10:44:00 PM
My Hill Country Wildcat static 62"  #59@30"  super smooth fast and quiet
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Post by: Kip on December 02, 2017, 09:48:00 AM
Bob Lee with longbow limbs had one few years ago that blew up and found another with short riser and long limbs.Have other bows also Bear takedown mag riser and a wood riser that also are great.Kip
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Post by: tzolk on December 02, 2017, 10:26:00 AM
The Toelke 68" Super D for me. Although I reckon most bows are more reliable than the shoulders that deal with them.
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Post by: ShrtRnd on December 03, 2017, 08:08:00 AM
Out of the three in my signature, this past year/season I have been using the Stalker Coyote FXT the most.
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Post by: Tom on December 05, 2017, 06:23:00 AM
Whatever is in hand-depends on the clown holding it.Some days are certainly better than others for me but I am really liking a 1 piece Mentor-51#@29.
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Post by: dnovo on December 05, 2017, 07:05:00 AM
I'm really loving my Caribow Featherhorn 53#
It's my go to bow since I got it