Title: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 18, 2016, 05:53:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 18, 2016, 05:53:00 PM
I have gotten into shooting heavier bows. I am 52 years old and am moving up in weight when most are moving down. I have acquired one of the finest Recurves I layed hands on, a Jack Howard Gamemaster Jet. But in 72# Whaaaaaat! Most archers told me they have never seen one of Jack's Jets this high in poundage. Does anyone have any pictures or information topping my KING Jet? !["]("http://")
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Archie on October 18, 2016, 10:54:00 PM
Post by: Archie on October 18, 2016, 10:54:00 PM
My dad had two matching 67 pounders way back in 1968.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Hud on October 19, 2016, 05:34:00 PM
Post by: Hud on October 19, 2016, 05:34:00 PM
Probably not that uncommon. In the 1920 - 1980 there were lots of bows in heavy weights. I shot heavy weight bows for years up until 2004. Ask on the Collector Forum.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Hud on October 19, 2016, 05:35:00 PM
Post by: Hud on October 19, 2016, 05:35:00 PM
Probably not that uncommon. In the 1920 - 1980 there were lots of bows in heavy weights. I shot heavy weight bows for years up until 2004. Ask on the Collector Forum.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: newhouse114 on October 19, 2016, 06:07:00 PM
Post by: newhouse114 on October 19, 2016, 06:07:00 PM
I have no knowledge about your bow but I still occasionally shoot my 75lb Martin recurve that I bought in '81. And I am 58.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 19, 2016, 06:11:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 19, 2016, 06:11:00 PM
I already know they had bows in heavier weights. I have a Damon Howatt in 85# @ 28 62'Hunter. My question is did anyone ever seen one of Jack Howards Gamemaster Jets heavier than 72#? And if so, do you have pictures?
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 19, 2016, 06:16:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 19, 2016, 06:16:00 PM
Thats awesome at 58, I intend to stay in shape to do the same at 58.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Arrowang on October 20, 2016, 07:24:00 PM
Post by: Arrowang on October 20, 2016, 07:24:00 PM
Giovanni I came close to getting one few years ago and still keep an eye out, but to answer your question most I seen advertised were 60---62# tops
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Terry Green on October 21, 2016, 10:58:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on October 21, 2016, 10:58:00 AM
From what I understand....Jack didn't make many heavy bows....documented here if you do a search...72#s would be rare....great find for you.
I would love to see pics.
I would love to see pics.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Terry Green on October 21, 2016, 10:58:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on October 21, 2016, 10:58:00 AM
From what I understand....Jack didn't make many heavy bows....documented here if you do a search...72#s would be rare....great find for you.
I would love to see pics.
I would love to see pics.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Burnsie on October 21, 2016, 01:03:00 PM
Post by: Burnsie on October 21, 2016, 01:03:00 PM
I like looking at Jack Howard bows regardless of what weight they are.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Burnsie on October 21, 2016, 01:20:00 PM
Post by: Burnsie on October 21, 2016, 01:20:00 PM
I see most of Jack's bows are usually on the longer side 64" - 66". Did he build any of his Gamemasters or Jets in 60" or 62"
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: highcountry on October 21, 2016, 09:25:00 PM
Post by: highcountry on October 21, 2016, 09:25:00 PM
Most of mine run around 62-68#. Jack made me one at 62#. I would have love to have it made 10# lighter, but Jacks last years you got what he had. Bummer because I am getting old and not any stronger. Seen one not too long ago for sale, it was 85! Now that would spit an arrow.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 07:19:00 AM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 07:19:00 AM
Does anyone know how to post pictures? I would be glad to show off my KING Jet.
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Terry Green on October 25, 2016, 10:20:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on October 25, 2016, 10:20:00 AM
Please go to the computers forum and find out how to post pictures.
and if you want to sell....let me know
... I got ripped off on a heavy one about 8 years ago.... by a man who had three aliases doorway buck remind anyone?????
and if you want to sell....let me know
... I got ripped off on a heavy one about 8 years ago.... by a man who had three aliases doorway buck remind anyone?????
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 06:01:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 06:01:00 PM
Thanks Terry
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
Thanks Terry
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 08:59:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 08:59:00 PM
Thanks Terry
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 09:34:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 09:34:00 PM
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 09:41:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 09:41:00 PM
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Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: highcountry on October 25, 2016, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: highcountry on October 25, 2016, 09:54:00 PM
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l182/highcountry_photos/P8160706.jpg) (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/highcountry_photos/media/P8160706.jpg.html)
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:07:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:07:00 PM
Awesome bow! What poundage?
Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:19:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:19:00 PM
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Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:24:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:24:00 PM
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Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:30:00 PM
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Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:34:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:34:00 PM
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Title: Re: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve?
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Giovanni on October 25, 2016, 10:37:00 PM
Can anyone top a Jack Howard in a greater weight than 72#? Until then, your looking at the King Jet. Lol