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Title: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: flint kemper on February 02, 2007, 09:30:00 PM

We always hear of the old Bear's 57,59,64,66 ect. What are some of the other older bows that are good shooters and are nostalgic as well? I would like to pick up a old one to hunt with for nostalgia ,but I am not sure what to look for? Thanks for replies. Flint

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: vermonster13 on February 02, 2007, 09:35:00 PM

Groves, Pearson, Hoyt(Rogue), lots to choose from.

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: joe skipp on February 02, 2007, 09:46:00 PM

Groves, Pearson, Tice&Watts, Browning, Wing, Indian Archery, American Archery......

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: John D on February 02, 2007, 10:26:00 PM

Cravotta Bros. Blackhawk bows, have a few early 60s nice shooters
Wilson Bros. Blackwidow, ST. Charles Thunderbird

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: dachba on February 02, 2007, 10:28:00 PM

Don't overlook the old Martins (usually made by someone else) and Howatts.  

Dave in Ft. Collins, CO

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: coyote Tim on February 02, 2007, 10:51:00 PM

The shakespears,   they made some pretty fancy bows in the 60's   with magnesium risers

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: Billy on February 02, 2007, 11:13:00 PM

Bob Lee/Wings - there are a couple on ebay and they look to be going for good prices (for the buyer)

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: highnoonhunter on February 02, 2007, 11:19:00 PM

I like the Shakespears best.

hnh

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: Marblesonac on February 02, 2007, 11:33:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Dank:
Cravotta Bros. Blackhawk bows, have a few early 60s nice shooters
Wilson Bros. Blackwidow, ST. Charles Thunderbird

If I ever came accross an old Thunderbird I think I'd make a mess in my pants first, then buy it!!

Maybe buy it then poop my britches...either way I'd have a warm and squishey feeling    :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: Mike B on February 03, 2007, 03:58:00 AM

Ernie Roots Brushmaster and Gamemaster are as good as any.

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: mobiltoy on February 03, 2007, 07:05:00 AM

Pearson Mustang, forward riser design @ 60" and a heavy wood for the riser.  Natural pointer, smooth to shoot and pretty to look at.

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: whitebuffalo on February 03, 2007, 08:22:00 AM

I like the old bears for sure, but I lucky  to come into brief contact with this necedah,1964
  (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/whitbuffalo/IMG_0555-1.jpg)
  (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c175/whitbuffalo/IMG_0410.jpg)
shoots real nice.

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: STOBBER on February 03, 2007, 11:14:00 AM

MY fav is the old Pearsons and Shakesperes. Great little no nonsense, practical ,smooth shooters.

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: Problem Child on February 03, 2007, 12:07:00 PM

My 1st recurve was a Tice and Watts. That sucker was fast.

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Post by: 2fletch on February 03, 2007, 07:29:00 PM

My favorite of the older bows was a Malibu Archery laminated all bamboo semi-recurve. It was light as a feather, great cast, and shoot where you pointed it. You've heard the expression "shooting the lights out"? Well, I shot the lights out as a 12-14 year old. I was a legend in my own mind.

Ben Pearson Mustang would be a strong second. I had one of the 58" models at 45-50# that shot very well.

American Archery made some nice shooting bows also.

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: tippit on February 04, 2007, 08:06:00 AM

I love the early Red Wing Hunters with the thin tips and rosewood.  For real nostalgia you can't beat a bear with Fred's signature  :)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/RedWing3.jpg)
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/bows03.jpg)

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: whitebuffalo on February 04, 2007, 08:08:00 AM

WOW very nice

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: bayoulongbowman on February 04, 2007, 09:16:00 AM

Remember American Archery bows recurves by Trad archer Great Art LaHa , there is book about his life as bowhunter that 3 Rivers sells..if you like archery books , this is a must have !...I love Herters bows always will I can shoot lights out with them on good day...Im looking for Lefty 58 or 60 inches long in good condition..any weight... :)

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Post by: ozarkcherrybow1 on February 04, 2007, 09:37:00 AM

Have'nt seen a Drake mentioned yet. My wife has one and it shoots really nice.

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Post by: Barney on February 04, 2007, 11:52:00 AM

I picked up an old York crescent at a yard sale for $15. It's a pleasure to shoot @ #50.

Title: Re: Best of the old bows besides Bear's?
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on February 04, 2007, 04:12:00 PM

Wing bows were tough to beat. Roots too.