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Title: Browning Explorer 1
Post by: KPaul on February 23, 2007, 08:14:00 AM

Recently got a Browning explorer recurve in good condition.
Anybody have info on these bows?
thanks KPaul

Title: Re: Browning Explorer 1
Post by: PAPALAPIN on February 23, 2007, 12:56:00 PM

GOOD BOW - if you like them short.  54"?

I have an Explorer II  52# @ 62".  

Is yours a solid riser, or laminated with reosewood?  The solid risers are older, the laminated risers re the newer ones.

Title: Re: Browning Explorer 1
Post by: KPaul on February 23, 2007, 08:32:00 PM

This one is 56", 52#. A solid riser,nice looking wood.Any ideas on a starting brace height?thanks
KPaul

Title: Re: Browning Explorer 1
Post by: PAPALAPIN on March 02, 2007, 12:25:00 PM

About 8-1/2"

Title: Re: Browning Explorer 1
Post by: KPaul on March 04, 2007, 08:43:00 PM

Thanks Jack,Looking forward to trying it.Getting a new string.

Title: Re: Browning Explorer 1
Post by: KPaul on March 22, 2007, 06:02:00 PM

Finally got a string on this bow and started shooting.It is smooth and quiet at BH 8 1/2.
thanks

Title: Re: Browning Explorer 1
Post by: KPaul on April 04, 2007, 10:07:00 AM

Jim : As soon as my camera is up and running I will post a few pics of my Brownings.
                Browning Explorer I
                Browning Wasp
                Browning Nomad Stalker
thanks
KPaul