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Title: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: Grizzzly on February 23, 2008, 02:17:00 PM
I want to hear from all you bowyers out there!!! If you could only build one bow to hunt with, to stand the test of time, for strength, durability, speed, whatever, what would it be ? Be specific on bow type,materials,length,poundage and why. This should be interesting!!!! Thanks, John
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: shantam on February 23, 2008, 03:26:00 PM
it would be my to-go bow.
D/R glaslam longbow 62" long
49#@30"
185fps with 540 grain if you pull it 30",which is my drawlenght.
smooth like a peace of butter that is stored behind a southside window during summer.
limps are yew and the riser is bocote.
its fast,stable,easy and fun to shot.

shantam
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: Dave2old on February 23, 2008, 06:01:00 PM
I would build a Shrew, Black Widow, Sleybow, or Thunderhorn. Any one would do; I'm not picky.
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: wingnut on February 23, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
you mean one today  . .. .right and one tomorrow and so on and so on. etc?

Mike LOL
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: laddy on February 23, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
I would copy my Schulz at a lighter poundage.
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: Grizzzly on February 24, 2008, 03:59:00 PM
ttt, come on guys, keep em comin !!!!!
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: NorthShoreLB on February 24, 2008, 04:10:00 PM
hmm......
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: Shawn Leonard on February 24, 2008, 04:14:00 PM
I would build a short static limb recurve that was smooth to 31"s with no pinch. I have one but did not build it. RER Arroyo. Shawn
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: ishiwannabe on February 24, 2008, 04:50:00 PM
A nice take down 58-60"  R/D LB 55@ 28, bocote riser(cut slightly past center),nice locator grip, zebrawood limb veneers, actionboo cores...stained a medium brown, possibly to be backed with copperhead skins. Easy to shoot, easy to tune, and I could take it with me anywhere I was going, and strong enough to hunt almost anything I wanted to.
Title: Re: IF YOU COULD BUILD ONLY ONE BOW ???
Post by: Chortdraw on February 24, 2008, 05:01:00 PM
You are right Mike, and so on and so on  :bigsmyl:  
 Build them and they will come.