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Title: Hummingbird Kingfisher
Post by: fnshtr on August 15, 2018, 09:43:40 PM
My wife, granddaughter and I thoroughly enjoyed ETAR this year, despite all the mud. We were reunited with many old friends, and made some new ones.

We really enjoyed Linda Graham's shooting seminar and especially speaking to her afterwards. I've always heard good things about Hummingbirds, but had never shot one.

Then, Friday evening, we met a new friend at the blanket swap. Don Rice, from the Baltimore area, had a 2015 Kingfisher for sale. He let my granddaughter Halah and I shoot it. We were both impressed. After ETAR was over, I contacted Don, and he still had the bow. A couple of texts later and the bow was headed my way.

I'm impressed. The specs are; 60" and 44# @ 28". Osage and bacote.
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Post by: fnshtr on August 15, 2018, 09:45:54 PM
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Post by: fnshtr on August 16, 2018, 01:25:32 AM
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Post by: WVFarrier on August 16, 2018, 06:04:51 AM
beautiful!!!
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Post by: Tom on August 16, 2018, 06:06:59 AM
Ben made some of the smoothest bows I ever shot, of the many that have passed through my hands I probably miss the H'birds the most. His longbows were something else also-fine craftsmanship and finish as well. He is missed by those who had the pleasure of meeting him at shoots.
Title: Re: Hummingbird Kingfisher
Post by: rustyspike on August 16, 2018, 06:43:22 AM
What nice bows. Never pulled the trigger. Wish I had one now. Here is a small vid of Hickok45 (utuber) Shooting his King Fisher. Also has a a longbow Version both custom made for him years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdcrl-Jzf6E

Rick K.
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Post by: fnshtr on August 16, 2018, 08:06:09 AM
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Post by: fnshtr on August 16, 2018, 08:08:53 AM
That was actually my first 5 arrow group from about 15 yards. Also my best of several that I shot.

Thanks for the video!

Think I got a keeper!
Title: Re: Hummingbird Kingfisher
Post by: Buckeye1977 on August 16, 2018, 09:13:21 AM
That is a very good looking bow Wayne! I've heard nothing but good things about the hummingbird bows and they're definitely among the best looking bows I've seen.
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Post by: Bisch on August 16, 2018, 11:07:42 AM
Good lookin' stick!

Bisch


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Post by: Bluewater47 on August 16, 2018, 01:45:04 PM
That is one really nice bow sir !!
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Post by: rustyspike on August 16, 2018, 03:19:46 PM
What a Great Score. :) Very Nice.

Rich K
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Post by: Possum Head on August 16, 2018, 10:03:30 PM
Nice cluster and very attractive stick. Happy huntin👍