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Title: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Al Kidner on January 02, 2017, 09:54:00 PM
G'day guys,

 Well I see Blacktail bows have released a new model, a 3 piece take down longbow. Not that I need another bow - I have two really nice 3 piece recurves as it is - but... they sure do look nice!

Has anyone given one a test drive? Bought one maybe?

If I was to order one it'd be just a standard bow for me... I'd be way to frightened to even shoot some of the bows that company put out!

Cheers,

AK.
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on January 02, 2017, 10:11:00 PM
Profile looks a lot like the Morrisons I had.
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: huntingarcher on January 03, 2017, 10:22:00 PM
Those do look nice!Well this may cost me   :D
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: BlacktailBowhunter on January 03, 2017, 10:37:00 PM
I love the looks of the design. It reminds me of my t/d Horne Brushbows.

I seem to shoot better with a recurve and have a Sitka on order now.
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 03, 2017, 11:14:00 PM
Wow!  That there is some sure pretty bows   :eek:    :scared:   Haven't been to the site and that sure was an eye opener   :eek:
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Over&Under on January 03, 2017, 11:40:00 PM
The profile on that bow is sweet!
Reminds me of a Rivers Edge
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: sightsee on January 04, 2017, 08:27:00 AM
I just shot his new takedown last week and it's definitely a high performer. No hand shock, quiet, fast shooting, a dream bow for me. He will tweek the one piece to look like the 3 piece so it will perform like it to. Plus for a guy who always shot 64" bows it was exciting to shoot a 62" with such ease and success to so I'll be getting one this spring.
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: riverrat 2 on January 04, 2017, 02:32:00 PM
DAMN! that guy has some serious skills doesn't he! I was just on his site and....WOW. Unreal. rat'
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: mjh on January 04, 2017, 03:44:00 PM
I thought I was done buying blacktails.....have a takedown and 2 one piece recurves....this takedown longbow looks really nice....
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Al Kidner on January 05, 2017, 10:43:00 PM
Out of all the bows I've owned and shot over the years Blacktail have eluded me...

Might have to change that.
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: kat on January 07, 2017, 10:18:00 AM
And for those who like ease of tuning; the sight window is cut 1/8" past center. The site originally said 1/16, but was updated to 1/8".
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Surffever on January 08, 2017, 05:18:00 PM
Man,  I have to start saving my change for one of those.  I really like 3 piece longbows.
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 09, 2017, 12:55:00 AM
Hey, mate! That's the spirit!
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on January 09, 2017, 04:53:00 PM
I didn't get a chance to shoot it, but it sure looked sweet! Here is Norm's personal bow.

   (http://i.imgur.com/wyLCh6y.jpg)
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 09, 2017, 10:04:00 PM
That's a cool picture Ryan. Those are some great looking bows for sure!
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Al Kidner on January 10, 2017, 02:34:00 AM
Thanks for that Ryan... They sure do look nice!
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on January 10, 2017, 07:29:00 PM
Thank you Rick! We had a great time chatting bowhunting.

Al, I might spoil myself this year!    ;)

Ryan
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 11, 2017, 03:08:00 AM
What is the wait time on these?
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Ryan Sanpei on January 11, 2017, 03:44:00 AM
If I'm not mistaken about 6-8 months on a custom order.

Here's their contact email. [email protected]
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: memo on January 11, 2017, 06:41:00 AM
Do it, do it!
If you're ever down this way again Al, a few of the local boys have blacktails you could shoot.
And we'll squeeze in a Sambar hunt too.
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Al Kidner on April 07, 2017, 01:52:00 AM
Anyone else have some recent photos/order updates??
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: Woodpuppy on April 10, 2017, 11:03:00 AM
Oh. No.

I just received a new Blacktail riser (built for an older set of extra limbs). I wasn't interested in the older D-bow design, but a R-D longbow? My wife's gonna kill me...    :scared:

...I'm also on Mike Treadway's list for a Black Forest. Guess I better see what I can sell out of the safe!!
Title: Re: New Blacktail 'Columbian' T/D longbow...
Post by: nineworlds9 on April 10, 2017, 08:49:00 PM
I am so financially screwed LOL.  Another damn bow to get.  LOL