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Title: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Deer Slayer on February 07, 2007, 12:31:00 PM
Who out there has one that can give me the lowdown on how it shoots and any other info you can give about it good or bad.

Been looking for that sweet shooting short recurve that has it all..LOL if there is such a thing! Just want some solid info.

Thanks!
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Tim Fishell on February 07, 2007, 01:56:00 PM
I bought Ron's prototype for this bow at Kalamazoo.  I love it.  It draws smooth and hits hard.  I love the grip style they build into these bows and the quality is second to none.  The one I bought is 54" 54#@27" and it draws smooth out to my 28" and I was told they will draw out to about 29".  

Tim
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Ray Lyon on February 07, 2007, 04:02:00 PM
Tim,

I draw out to 29" and I killed a nice doe up at Shrewhaven Lodge with your bow. I probably would've bagged another with it (I only got one day), but Roger Norris kept hogging the bow the rest of the week!  :knothead:

The 'lil favorite is a dandy shooting bow and best of all, it has the Super Shrew grip that your hand just melts into.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Deer Slayer on February 07, 2007, 04:04:00 PM
Tim, Is it somewhat forgiving for a short bow? Most shortys I have tried are not very forgiving of poor form or release errors.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Tim Fishell on February 07, 2007, 04:26:00 PM
The bow is pretty forgiving.  I really enjoy shooting it.  It is a nice little point and shoot kind of bow.  It is very dead in the hand and light to carry.  I can see already this is going to replace my chek-mate raven and my go to short bow.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Deer Slayer on February 07, 2007, 04:34:00 PM
Great! Thanks I appreciate the info.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 07, 2007, 04:39:00 PM
I love when this happens...I just came in from shooting this 20 yard group with a Super Shrew Scout and saw this post...I have a L'il Favorite on order. I thought so much of that bow, by the way, I suggested the name,  L'il Favorite. AWESOME bow. I sat 3 or for nights with that prototype, I realy love it. I have Chameleon Lil Fav on order, due in a couple weeks. JUST IN TIME FOR TURKEYS!


IMG]http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/RogerNorris/PICT0004.jpg[/IMG]
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 07, 2007, 04:41:00 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/RogerNorris/PICT0004.jpg)


Other than the flyer, not a bad group...
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Roy Stroh on February 07, 2007, 06:42:00 PM
I had the same flyer lol.  First day shooting.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/RoyStroh/IMG_1975.jpg)

great bow.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 08, 2007, 06:48:00 AM
Tighter group than mine! Good shooting!
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Ray Lyon on February 08, 2007, 10:33:00 AM
Roger,

Move your sight pin up just a tad.   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 08, 2007, 11:31:00 AM
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Roger,

Move your sight pin up just a tad.     :bigsmyl:    
Roger doesn't use a sight     :mad:  

Roger, move your mark on the ground back towards you a little     :rolleyes:
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Ray Lyon on February 08, 2007, 11:35:00 AM
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Originally posted by Ron LaClair:
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Roger,


Roger, move your mark on the ground back towards you a little      :rolleyes:  [/b]
Ron, he can't, it would be under the target butt then.   :biglaugh:  

(we only tease you cause we love ya buddy)
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Deer Slayer on February 08, 2007, 04:02:00 PM
What are some of the different wood options for his risers?? I like the brown curly birch limb veneers, but was trying to think of a nice complimentary riser wood to match or even something to possibly give it contrast for that matter.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Arwin on February 08, 2007, 04:13:00 PM
I think that was the same bow I shot at the Kzoo trad show. Very fast and hardly any shock. Super Sweet!
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Deer Slayer on February 08, 2007, 04:16:00 PM
Ron you've got mail.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 08, 2007, 04:25:00 PM
Mark, we could use Coco Bolo, Bocote or any dense/heavy exotic wood that would match of give good contrast to your choice of vaneers

This bow has brown Curly Birch limb vaneers with a phenolic and actionwood riser

 http://shrewbows.com/ss_lil_fav/
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: WESTBROOK on February 08, 2007, 04:33:00 PM
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/mandoman_2006/000_1741.jpg)

That Bacote sure is purty!
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Roger Norris on February 08, 2007, 07:05:00 PM
My lazer was off, sorry   :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Java Man on February 09, 2007, 08:35:00 AM
Roger,

I told you those lazer guided accuracy systems need to be retuned every 1 1/2 years!
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Deer Slayer on February 09, 2007, 11:58:00 AM
Just got off the phone with Ron......and now the wait begins!!

Is it done yet?...what about now?....NOW?????   :knothead:      :banghead:
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Arwin on February 09, 2007, 12:16:00 PM
:clapper:   Great choice! After getting to shoot one of those bows I know you won't be disappointed. I have a bit of a wait myself but I know it's worth it.
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Roy Stroh on February 09, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
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Originally posted by Deer Slayer:

Is it done yet?...what about now?....NOW?????    :knothead:        :banghead:  
:biglaugh:  Its never soon enough is it?
Title: Re: LaClair Lil' Favorite recurve?
Post by: Deer Slayer on February 09, 2007, 03:15:00 PM
Went with the brown curly birch veneers,...black phenolic riser with brown accent stripes....54#@28".