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Title: Little Target Practice
Post by: tippit on July 28, 2016, 07:54:00 PM
Well it was a hot day and I was a little down...not being able to attend ETAR again for the 5th year in a row.  This year not being able to hear anyone would have been a bit rough. So to help cheer myself up, I picked out a few target bows that I haven't shot in years.  Just seeing all that Rosewood and so smooth/easy shooting sure helped my funk...tippit

From the top...

Hoyt Pro Medalist...69" 35#@28
Black Widow Wilson Brothers X-99... 66" 36#@28
Wing Presentation...69" 37#@28
Wing White Wing...66" 40#@28
Bear Tamerlane...66" 42#@28

  (http:// [url=http://imgur.com/41WUJm1] [img]http://i.imgur.com/41WUJm1.jpg?3)[/url] [/IMG]
Title: Re: Little Target Practice
Post by: Shadowhnter on July 28, 2016, 08:01:00 PM
I could only dream of having just those 5 bows, let alone what else you got! Really gorgeous, you have something there to be very proud of. Cheer up brother, you have a lot to live for!
Title: Re: Little Target Practice
Post by: Pine on July 28, 2016, 08:42:00 PM
Those are some fine looking bows .
Thanks for sharing .
Title: Re: Little Target Practice
Post by: Possum Head on July 28, 2016, 08:53:00 PM
Not to rain on your thread but can you give a little history on the Wilson Bros.? Very nice by the way!
Title: Re: Little Target Practice
Post by: tippit on July 28, 2016, 09:17:00 PM
They started Black Widow bows back in the 50's and were know for great target bows. Do a Google search on Wilson Brothers Black Widow bows...lots of info. This is a good start on them...

   https://anthromuseum.missouri.edu/minigalleries/wilsonfamily/intro.shtml
Title: Re: Little Target Practice
Post by: Carpdaddy on July 28, 2016, 09:21:00 PM
Fine looking bows there, you cheered us up just getting to see that collection. Sorry you had to miss ETAR.
Title: Re: Little Target Practice
Post by: tippit on July 28, 2016, 09:25:00 PM
Old target bows warm your heart two fold...just seeing how beautiful they are and then how great they shoot.