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Title: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: sticshooter on February 03, 2007, 11:05:00 AM

Anybody have and shoot or shot a Root Gamemaster recurve? I think Shakespear made this bow also? The sight is striped with different woods. Been wanting one for a few years... ever since I seen one in TBM.Thanks<><

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Mike B on February 03, 2007, 06:03:00 PM

I have several Root bows,and three Gamemasters.I have shot a lot of game over the years with them.Very good shooting bows.

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: sticshooter on February 03, 2007, 06:24:00 PM

Mike do they have the striped sight window?<><

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Mike B on February 03, 2007, 07:10:00 PM

Frank,Yes they have the striped sight window.My Brushmasters have the same.

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: sticshooter on February 03, 2007, 07:27:00 PM

Specs please. I think these bows are just great looking bows. How do they shoot?<><

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Mike B on February 03, 2007, 08:21:00 PM

Frank,Two of the Gamemasters are #60@28",the other one is #55@28".Gamemasters are all 62".My Brushmasters,are all 58" and #55,#50,#45.

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: sticshooter on February 03, 2007, 08:50:00 PM

I take it since you have a lions share they shoot good?<><

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Mike B on February 03, 2007, 09:03:00 PM

Yes they are a very good shooting bow.To me they shoot just as good as any of my custom bows.The Gamemasters all belonged to my dad,that is all he would shoot.I have them now and still hunt with them now and then.

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on February 04, 2007, 01:51:00 AM

I still have three Roots: my dad's 68" 35# Pendulus Supreme, my great uncle's 55" 45# Brush-Master, and my grandfather's 62" 45# Game-Master.

When I got back into traditional archery I shot the Game-Master for two seasons and then retired it. The bow shoots great, but I'm paranoid about damaging it. More sentimental value than anything I suppose.

I see Game-Masters come up on eBay every once in a while.

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Osagetree on February 04, 2007, 07:49:00 AM

Here is my wifes ROOT - RAVER or ROVER 62" 45# @ 28". I always thought this bow shot well, but always wondered what kind of woood was used in its construction. Bought the thing used and have no clue how old it is.

Maybe someone here can inlighten me!
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Kens%20bow/rootbow2.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Kens%20bow/rootbow1.jpg)

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: sticshooter on February 04, 2007, 09:04:00 AM

I have had alot of vintage bows but never got a Root gamemaster.... YET! There is just something about the look of them bows that is just awesome. I gotta have one. As for Ebay yes sir I watch it lie a hawk.<><

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on February 04, 2007, 04:14:00 PM

If I ever come across one I'll drop you a line.

Osagetree....it looks like maple perhaps.

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: Osagetree on February 04, 2007, 07:25:00 PM

Thanks Jason!

Stickshooter,,, sorry did'nt mean to hijack your thread.

Title: Re: Who shoots a Root gamemaster
Post by: sticshooter on February 05, 2007, 06:50:00 AM

Joseph no biggie on my end.<><