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Title: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Blacktail42 on March 20, 2022, 08:02:02 PM
Just for fun, which bow would you call as your Hall of Fame bow, you only get one vote, it doesn't need to be one you own or have owned but one that you have at least shot. For me it's the Dryad BushWacker. I just can't miss with it, it's ridiculous.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Yooper-traveler on March 20, 2022, 08:07:16 PM
If I was forced to pick just “one"……….. bear takedown.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: ed lash on March 20, 2022, 08:33:41 PM
Black Widow PMA or PSR
Lucky to have killed a bunch of big deer with these.
Got on a streak for a few years in there with Morrison TDs also
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Sam McMichael on March 20, 2022, 08:46:39 PM
Yew Northern Mist Shelton. 68" long and pulling 53# at 28" draw.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Kelly on March 20, 2022, 08:50:08 PM
Jack Howard Gamemaster Jet
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: tippit on March 20, 2022, 08:55:03 PM
Bear T/D signed by Fred, Frank, and Charlie...tippit
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Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on March 20, 2022, 09:14:54 PM
Kelly beat me to it. There's just bows, then there's the Gamemaster Jet.  If they were takedowns I wouldn't own anything else.


R
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: MnFn on March 20, 2022, 09:19:26 PM
It was a Tall Times recurve that I shot my P&Y bear, but I bought a Tall Times Stickflinger after that and I shoot that better.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Baylee on March 20, 2022, 09:20:16 PM
That’s easy, Frank SanMarco Traditional ASL no question.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Pine on March 20, 2022, 10:16:50 PM
Bear Takedown
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Bullchaser1 on March 20, 2022, 10:19:16 PM
Black widow PSA. Tough as heck, just keeps killing
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Post by: Wudstix on March 20, 2022, 10:21:05 PM
It would have to be my MOAB 60", 62#@27" bow is smooth, fast and forgiving.  Throws an 11-12 GPI arrow very well.  Got my first turkey with this bow, killed more than a truckload of hogs.  Semi-retired in favor of heavier pull bows, but as the years go by she is looking better!!!  Big River D/R 21st Century clone is a very close second.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Gordon Jabben on March 20, 2022, 11:12:07 PM
I took an awful lot of game with a 68" 64#@28" 21st Century Nova.  Won some stuff with it too.  It broke about ten years ago and I sure miss it. 
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Stringwacker on March 21, 2022, 05:29:02 AM
Easily the PSA Black Widow.....lots of years using this model and has represented taking at least 85% of all my game taken over my lifetime.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: kopfjaeger on March 21, 2022, 05:33:06 AM
My factory camo 1984 Bear Kodiak Takedown (60#@28"). I absolutely love this bow.  :archer:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Phillip Fields on March 21, 2022, 06:56:53 AM
 66” Jeff Massie 2 piece takedown Longhorn longbow, 57# at 28". Unfortunately, its more weight than I can handle these days.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Friend on March 21, 2022, 08:52:29 AM
Have many that would qualify if it wasn't for the shooter.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: rastaman on March 21, 2022, 10:52:39 AM
Dan Toelke Montana Bow Company Lynx 3 piece takedown longbow..62 inches long and 49 @ 27.  I've owned a bunch of bows  (and still do), but this one has been my "goto" for the last 10 years or so.  I call it my Magic Bow.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Bowwild on March 21, 2022, 10:55:55 AM
Snakebit by Blacktail.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 21, 2022, 01:20:42 PM
My bear takedown I bought new in 1971. She has put quite a few deer down..

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Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: beemann on March 21, 2022, 01:41:53 PM
My first custom Widow on the right. 62" 72@30 PMA III The black one has identical specs. Two sweethearts... Made a bunch of memories with these two... [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: David Mitchell on March 21, 2022, 02:54:43 PM
'59 Bear Kodiak
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Kirkll on March 21, 2022, 02:58:37 PM
'59 Bear Kodiak

I really like your signature line David. Its very much the same with my wife of 40 years.   Kirk
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: murph60 on March 21, 2022, 04:58:00 PM
1962 Bear Kodiak 45#.  This is the bow that kills them.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Green on March 21, 2022, 05:52:39 PM
#s 1 & 2.

When I get older I'll make sure #3 gets inducted.

All are 2004 model Thunderstick MOABs.

Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Wudstix on March 21, 2022, 05:55:22 PM
Sweet triplets.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Noah70 on March 21, 2022, 08:20:38 PM
For me its the 1968 (or any year close) Bear Tamerlane HC300, 68” with #40 @ 28”.  Not exactly a bowhunters ideal rig, but it was as good at 20 yards as my compound ever was.  And it got a few grouse and rabbits in its days too!
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: BowArkie on March 21, 2022, 09:07:48 PM
WOW! Am I the first one to mention SCHAFER SILVERTIP after 26 posts?!?
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Walt Francis on March 21, 2022, 10:25:08 PM
Pigger

Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: stagetek on March 22, 2022, 11:50:01 AM
I don't hunt with it often. But, to me, it's in a league all by itself. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on March 22, 2022, 12:00:45 PM
For me it’s Penny a Yellowstone Longbow 64”[email protected] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: sman on March 22, 2022, 12:56:30 PM
50 @ 28 PSA 58" Black Widow
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on March 22, 2022, 07:56:46 PM
Not sure of the exact year but a Bear Grizzly with nice timber from the 60's that I still own. I shot my first deer with it. A muley doe.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: KAZ on March 22, 2022, 08:01:36 PM
Black Widow 54”KB 53lbs @28” …. :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: hybridbow hunter on March 23, 2022, 10:57:31 AM
The Sasquatch special Kirk Lavender @ BigFoot bows made for me
You just can’t shoot bad with it.
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Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: kopfjaeger on March 23, 2022, 11:02:28 AM
Another one of my favorites. My 55#@28" 1972 factory camo Bear Super Kodiak.  :archer:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: beemann on March 23, 2022, 01:23:04 PM
Stagetek that's a dandy.  Every time I see one I ask myself why I didn't buy one when I had the chance...  Thought about it many times never pulled the trigger on one. 
KAZ I thought you would sing the praises of the HS.  That KB must be something.... :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: KAZ on March 23, 2022, 01:41:23 PM
Stagetek that's a dandy.  Every time I see one I ask myself why I didn't buy one when I had the chance...  Thought about it many times never pulled the trigger on one. 
KAZ I thought you would sing the praises of the HS.  That KB must be something.... :biglaugh:

Beeman - the decision was a tough one considering the age old beauty 1987 HS60 friend… The HS60 truly “deserves” Hall of Fame status in every sense of the word… That being said, if there’s one bow that I’m left with to get it done it is the 54”KB  :goldtooth:

Thank you for bringing her back to the spotlight she deserves  :campfire:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Blackstick on March 23, 2022, 02:08:00 PM
No longer made Super Wildcat by Brandon Stahl - Rose Oak Creations.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Kirkll on March 23, 2022, 02:18:02 PM
No longer made Super Wildcat by Brandon Stahl - Rose Oak Creations.


I sure miss Brandon.... He was a master bowyer and did beautiful work.     Kirk
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Bisch on March 23, 2022, 05:25:51 PM
Primal Tech takedown longbow!!!!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: threeunder on March 23, 2022, 07:19:47 PM
Have to be 60” MOAB for me.  I have 2, but the #53@28” and I have made many memories together.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Ulysseys on March 23, 2022, 09:27:54 PM
Black Widow PLX 64” - Tulipwood- 56@28”
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Papadeerhtr on March 23, 2022, 10:09:46 PM
Had a chance to buy a Black Widow crown jewel, shot it many times just felt like it was made for me. Didn't have funds at the time and it sold. Regret not getting it to this day lol
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Green on March 24, 2022, 06:54:55 AM
This would be my 3rd inductee, "Tines".

I designed this bow around the color scheme over the many shades of antlers we chase. 1st 2 kills were 10 pointers.... she's went on to kill more deer and over and bunches of hogs.

Again MOAB, 60 " 64@28 - Tamo Ash veneers.





Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: beemann on March 24, 2022, 08:42:16 AM
Papadeerhtr  this ones for you.  They are sweet.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Wudstix on March 24, 2022, 09:13:47 AM
My first love, Damon Howatt Hunter 1964/65, 62" 65#@28".  Hunted with me for 20 years, then when I got my Big River recurve with similar specs, "I didn't need two bows the same weight."  Silly boy.  Killed a hand full of whitetails with that bow.  She went to ID and I hope she is well.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Honest Jon on March 24, 2022, 05:59:55 PM
My Hall of Fame bow probably isn’t the best now I ever built but always seems to speak to me when it’s time to hunt Whitetails in Wisconsin. It’s an Osage Orange board bow backed with hickory and a rattlesnake skin. I carved out some walnut for nock tips and added a little reflex/deflection for performance. It pulls 47# @ 27”. Mike Yancey brought all the components to me at the Kalamazoo archery show a few years ago. The one item that gives it mojo for me is the hen turkey beard I added for good luck. [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Honest Jon on March 24, 2022, 06:01:21 PM
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Still trying to get hang of attaching photos.
Jon
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: mnbwhtr on March 24, 2022, 06:19:45 PM
My "just one" would be like a few others here a Bear T/D, I've had at least one since 1970.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Charlie Lamb on March 24, 2022, 09:59:39 PM
(https://www.tradgang.com/upload/charlie/Coloradolook.jpg)

Jack Howard Gamemaster Classic
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Mountain State Archer on March 24, 2022, 10:38:27 PM
Not my all time favorite, but I don’t think there could be any other 1 bow for a hall of fame other than the Bear Take Down
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: kopfjaeger on March 25, 2022, 12:30:32 AM
Here is a rare one ( the finish anyway ). It's my 1996 Bear Kodiak Takedown in traditional camo according to Bear Archery. When I would go to 3D shoots or ETAR someone would always offer to buy it. After numerous offers I wondered why there was so much interest since it was just a Bear Kodiak Takedown. I called Bear Archery and ask the employee who answered the phone. He said he didn't know but he would transfer my call to someone who would. He transferred my call to Frank Scott. Frank Scott told me less than twenty-five 1996 Bear Kodiak Takedowns where made in the traditional camo finish then Bear Archery decided to stop offering it in the traditional camo.  :dunno:


I got this bow at a 3D shoot at a club called Powder Monkey near Leechburg, Pa. back around 1998. At the time I was shooting a Schafer Silvertip and I shot half of the 3D course and decided to check out the vendors. I was always a Bear Archery fan so I was checking out one of the vendors who had some Bear bows on his table. The guy ask me if I wanted to sell my Schafer Silvertip. I told him no but I wouldn't mind trading it for the 1996 Bear Kodiak Takedown he had on his table. He said he would and he also gave me a dozen arrows that were the correct spine for the bow. I shot the first half of the 3D course with the Schafer Silvertip and the second half with the Bear Kodiak Takedown. "LOL"  :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Arwin on March 25, 2022, 01:11:11 AM
Soooo many great bows out there, but I think the Grizzly or Super K are probably the most known.
  I'm a fan of the Grizz.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Gdpolk on March 25, 2022, 07:07:44 AM
I quit buying bows when I got my 2-piece Sierra.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Russell Southerland on March 25, 2022, 09:09:19 AM
Ah, Super Shrew for sure. Just an extension of my arm. Great post BTW.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Papadeerhtr on March 26, 2022, 10:47:38 PM
Beeman, that is a beauty! Not sure why Widow doesn't produce those again!! Thanks for posting that!
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: mgf on March 27, 2022, 08:02:44 AM
A lot of fantastic bows out there but I'm going to toss in my 55# early 90's Howatt Hunter.

It was my "first". I started bowhunting with a compound but was drawn away from the wheels and cables from the start. After dabbling aimlessly with a couple of cheap locally available "traditional" bows the Hunter was the one I stuck with.

I briefly owned a 65# hunter but let a friend talk me out of it when he took up archery.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Tedd on March 27, 2022, 10:02:31 AM
Early Morrison Dakota not sure the year. Then later an Acadian Woods longbow that was lights out on deer. Both of those were deer killers. If only I could have that kind of accuracy again! Not sure why I moved on from those. I could have saved a lot of money! I think you start looking at pictures and just get the idea that you need a new bow. Next thing you know it's ordered and you spend all summer getting used to the new one.
Sticking with that modern longbow design the JK Kanati has been pretty much the same. I get my longbows made with with a grip that allows a high wrist. (lower the thumb groove).
The one I would want back is the Morrison. I only have 3 photos of the Morrison and none of the Acadian on this hard drive. But these Kanatis are stacking up some deer just the same.
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Post by: Tedd on March 27, 2022, 10:05:05 AM
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Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Tedd on March 27, 2022, 10:08:17 AM
Sorry I got a Widow in those photos. I was all in on those Widow Takedowns once but in the end I couldn't ever like the looks. But Now I have a PTF once pc without the horns and it shoot great with better looks.
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Post by: Tedd on March 27, 2022, 10:11:02 AM
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Post by: JimB on March 27, 2022, 11:21:09 AM
Hard to choose but I will say an "A" handled,Bear takedown(bubinga) with Rose Oak #1 limbs.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: elkken on March 27, 2022, 02:12:59 PM
Bill Stewart Multi Cam recurve  :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Todd Brickel on March 29, 2022, 08:32:20 PM
Bighorn takedown or Bighorn Ramhunter longbow.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Todd Brickel on March 29, 2022, 08:33:31 PM
Another
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Post by: Todd Brickel on March 29, 2022, 08:34:25 PM
Ramhunter
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Post by: Steelhead on March 29, 2022, 09:45:47 PM
You dont see too many of those ultra fancy Bighorns.I remember looking at them many years ago.Nice overall package of bighorns.I can see why thier in your Hall of Fame.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Friend on March 29, 2022, 09:57:07 PM
Would have to say that my Dryad Orion 60"...52@28 is my Hall of Famer as it was used to harvest a nice red stag and was  retired.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: PhilFloyd on March 30, 2022, 09:02:46 AM
I really like the looks and performance of my Little Mountain 62" recurve.   48@27.
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Post by: Tom McRary on March 30, 2022, 09:31:26 AM
Would have to be my Trails End. But just curious, wasn't that a man by the name of Jerry Pierce who built a few bows. Never hear from anyone
who has one and I have NEVER seen one up for sale. Those were treasurers.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: DGW on March 30, 2022, 10:00:43 AM
I have a Pierce bow Jerry donated to the Kansas Bowhunters Association for our 25th , next year will be our 50th.  It is 58" 56#  with osage limbs , Marv Clyncke told me Jerry only made 2 with osage limbs and he has the other one. They are for sure a bow that should be Hall of Fame.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: beemann on March 30, 2022, 10:24:30 AM
Someone should post a picture of the the Pierce  bow with osage limbs.  hint hint.. :biglaugh:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2022, 10:33:46 AM
Bryan, lol maybe he hain't gots a camera?

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Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: DGW on March 30, 2022, 10:40:14 AM
could text pics to some one to post,
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Post by: beemann on March 30, 2022, 11:23:23 AM
Here is the Pierce bow of Daniel's.  What a work of ART!  No less than 7 different woods.  WOW [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: beemann on March 30, 2022, 11:24:02 AM
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Post by: 1/4 away on March 30, 2022, 12:14:46 PM
Not a Pierce but one of Brandon Stahl’s Ultra D’s which to my eye bears a similarity to the Pierce.
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Post by: Wudstix on March 30, 2022, 12:15:55 PM
Gorgeous!!!
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: DGW on March 30, 2022, 07:50:31 PM
Fred thats a great looking bow!   I remember Brandon was really interested in the Pierce bows, and I always wanted to get one of Brandon's recurves  or at least a set of his limbs for my Bear take downs
but never got around to it , the bows he made were  top shelf.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: DGW on March 30, 2022, 07:59:03 PM
Todd, those pictures of your Bighorns are great, I need to do better pictures of the Pierce bow that do it Justice, and maybe some of my Bighorns. Or my Robertson Recurve with Pierce points. All are Hall of Fame bows from back in the day.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: 1/4 away on March 30, 2022, 09:54:53 PM
Thanks Daniel. You can definitely see the influence Jerry’s bows had on Brandon’s bows.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: DarkTimber on April 01, 2022, 12:42:40 PM
No doubt it's my Widow PSA.   If you told me this was the only bow I could hunt with for the rest of my life, my feelings wouldn't be hurt.

(https://i.imgur.com/qW4cbJK.jpg)
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Gun on April 01, 2022, 03:30:28 PM
The work horse and most versatile of take downs. Bear mag TD.

Stagetek (Mike) That's a beauty riser!
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Tim Reese on April 03, 2022, 08:43:49 AM
Man I hate these scenarios!!!!! Lol. BUT IF FORCED to pick I’d say the Northern Mist Superior.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Dave Lay on April 03, 2022, 09:17:51 AM
gotta agree with the guys on the Widow PSA, Ive killed a a bunch of stuff with em, and can’t imagine a better hunting bow.
They are great shooters and bulletproof. I’ve shot them almost exclusively since 2004 I will stray now and then with my PLX longbow, but the PSA is almost like cheating, it’s that good.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: azhunter on April 06, 2022, 07:38:52 PM
I have to chose a recurve and a longbow because they are just different and I can't chose just one bow.

Recurve--> TimberGhost G3SS
Longbow--> Black Canyon 3 Piece
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Horsehide on April 06, 2022, 08:59:48 PM
A couple of years ago, I would have told you unequivocally my JD Berry Vixen, a smooth and powerful ASL.
Last year a friend put a Brandon Stahl Primal Instinct in my hands and it became my hunting partner.
I am not a collector and only keep a couple of hunting bows on hand.
Fast forward to this year and the same friend let me shoot one of his Blacktail Elite VLs... Now I have one of my own and it is going to find another bow to surpass this one.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Broken Arrows on April 07, 2022, 08:24:07 AM
Here ya go. 58" 60@28 Whistler.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: JAH518 on April 07, 2022, 02:25:04 PM
Either of my Primal tech takedown longbows.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: valleysniper on April 17, 2022, 04:01:27 PM
Shafer Silvertip
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: V I Archer on April 27, 2022, 01:03:20 PM
I love my Cari-bow Featherhorn. Naturally pointing, just feels great in the hand.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Blacktail42 on May 21, 2022, 08:47:12 PM
Lot's of great bows. Tedd's post about his choice got me craving a Kanati longbow. I was lucky to get my hands on one and I'm sure glad I did. It is built perfectly for my needs as a bowhunter. Short longbow, made for one purpose. It's not an eye catcher and not a 3D champion, but it is a rugged bow with great performance from a small package.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: woodchucker on May 21, 2022, 09:44:33 PM
My A-#1 Bear T/D  :thumbsup:

56" 42#@28"
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: sman on May 23, 2022, 02:53:39 PM
Black widow PSA 50@28, only owned it a year but looking forward to another 20+
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: LookMomNoSights on May 25, 2022, 03:25:30 PM
My brand new Toelke 58" whistler,  it shoots for me like auto pilot  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: toddster on May 25, 2022, 06:11:54 PM
Thunderstick III
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: charles m on May 25, 2022, 07:36:58 PM
My brand new Toelke 58" whistler,  it shoots for me like auto pilot  :thumbsup:

Have you killed anything with it?  Hall of Fame seems like not a 'wanna be' but an 'I am' kinda award. I mean geeesss, I've had 2 dozen bows that 'shoot where I look', but that didn't put them is some kind of a class all by themselves.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Russell Southerland on May 25, 2022, 07:43:03 PM
#s 1 & 2.

When I get older I'll make sure #3 gets inducted.

All are 2004 model Thunderstick MOABs.



I have been following for years, and I remember GA, FL, SC, and TX these bows have been on. Might even be one way out west but I can't recall. Its been fun following them all these years. I hope they aren't parked yet.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Wudstix on May 25, 2022, 08:20:57 PM
Wish I had gotten in on the Anniversary editions.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: toddster on May 25, 2022, 09:54:42 PM
Honestly, I would love to owen every bow Jim made
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Wudstix on May 25, 2022, 11:23:32 PM
I'd be happy with one more MOAB!  Had a TS III that was stolen from my truck.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: BowMIke on May 25, 2022, 11:32:22 PM
My favorite is a 62" Morrison Shawnee longbow with carbon foam limbs. This is a real shooter and dead quiet.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Ben Maher on May 28, 2022, 09:09:10 AM
Nearly gave the nod to the Widow PLX, nearly the St Patrick’s Lake Pacific but the Poison Dart gets the nod
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Green on May 30, 2022, 06:51:05 PM
My favorite is a 62" Morrison Shawnee longbow with carbon foam limbs. This is a real shooter and dead quiet.

Shawnee is a recurve.

Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Kirkll on May 30, 2022, 09:08:04 PM
Nice salad hat Terry.... I've got a couple full suits of that predator camo myself. Works good in the jungles of the Oregon coast.    Nice looking speed goat too.... Kirk
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Steelhead on May 30, 2022, 11:11:37 PM
I had the Shawnee with carbon/foam  longbow limbs as well Mike in a 62 inch bow.It was nice!

Hall of Fame bow for me.Probably the Bear Custom Kodiak T.D due its versatility.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Green on May 31, 2022, 06:45:13 AM
Ah yes guys, he did make them with longbow limbs, forgot about that.  :campfire:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: mangonboat on May 31, 2022, 05:39:15 PM
I have several HOF bows but to nominate just one, 1956 Kodiak, 60" and 57#. 66 years young and still  on the mound on opening morning.  Sort of an unfair advantage to have a starting pitcher that throws  fastball both left and right handed.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: A Lex on June 01, 2022, 06:04:02 AM
Well  it's a fact we're all different, but my pick is the Blackwidow PL longbow.

I've only got three bows, and yes they are all Blackwidow PLX longbows. They sit nice in my hand, they shoot where I look, they are smooth and quiet, they are way more than quick enough with the wooden arrows I shoot, and to me, they simply look great.

I have occasionally gotten a slight itch to try something different, but then I think "Hang on, I really shoot very well with the bows I already have, and I really really like them".

So then I'll take one of my Blackwidow longbows out and shoot it, and that slight itch simply goes away   :biglaugh:

Just shooting them puts a smile on my face.

I can't ask much more than that.

Best
Lex
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Green on June 01, 2022, 07:32:26 AM
Well  it's a fact we're all different, but my pick is the Blackwidow PL longbow.

I've only got three bows, and yes they are all Blackwidow PLX longbows. They sit nice in my hand, they shoot where I look, they are smooth and quiet, they are way more than quick enough with the wooden arrows I shoot, and to me, they simply look great.

I have occasionally gotten a slight itch to try something different, but then I think "Hang on, I really shoot very well with the bows I already have, and I really really like them".

So then I'll take one of my Blackwidow longbows out and shoot it, and that slight itch simply goes away   :biglaugh:

Just shooting them puts a smile on my face.

I can't ask much more than that.

Best
Lex

Yes, great testimony.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Russell Southerland on June 01, 2022, 11:25:15 AM
Still enjoying this thread.  :campfire:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: ESP on June 02, 2022, 10:06:19 PM
Hoyt Buffalo.  Not pretty but highly functional and most of all reliable.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: smokin feathers on June 04, 2022, 11:47:52 PM
Bob sarrels sierra is still my go to bow. Traded through tons of bows but still got this one been shooting it for 11 years
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: soap creek on June 05, 2022, 08:28:23 AM
For me it's my  Brackenbury Drifter.  I bought it from Jim in 84. I've had many bows since, but its always been my go to bow. Last year I handed it down to my 32yr old son. I had Wes Wallace build me a couple sets of lighter limbs . My original set was 65lbs to much for these old bones anymore. Now I get to watch my son enjoy it.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Jim Jackson on June 07, 2022, 07:17:40 AM
My 69# Morrison Cougar, made by Bob. Tuff as nails and blast though or knocks over critters. What a fine longbow.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: David McLendon on June 12, 2022, 08:40:24 PM
Black Widow Diamond Anniversary Crown Jewel #109 Built for Ron LaClair.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Green on June 12, 2022, 08:43:08 PM
David, any idea what year that CJ was built?

I'd also love to see more pics.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: David McLendon on June 12, 2022, 08:57:15 PM
It was built in 1987, I have owned it twice, I bought it from Mike @Rosewood Archery a long time ago, talked to Ron about it and he told me all about it. It was originally marked at 62#@28" but actually scaled a hair over 64# so it was fast. In 2010 I had a cervical vertebra move and pinched or cut nerves that worked my left rear deltoid and right tricep and I couldn't shoot it or any of my other bows. I waited a year like the Dr. said and had it reduced to the 58# that it is now, and I still couldn't shoot it. Six months later I sold it and it started on about a 9-year trip around the country. Not long ago I saw it for sale and bought it again and got it back in the same shape that it left in. It won't be leaving again because I've recovered and have a lefty grandson coming up that should top out about 6'4" or so and he'll be fine with it. He's already shooting 40# at 9 years old.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Green on June 12, 2022, 09:13:51 PM
Wow, thanks for the History.... yeah, sounds like your grandson will be able to handle it just fine.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Gunleather on June 15, 2022, 01:31:27 AM
That would have to be my diamondback rattle snake skin backed Osage self bow…I have quite a few to choose from. My hickory static tip recurve is pretty cool it started out life as two pick handles. Then there is the bamboo backed Osage and yew laminate bow.  The list goes on I think I have 14 in total…all built by my dad Dan Ryan

If I could only shoot one for the rest of my life I guess it’d be the snake skin.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: PrimitivePete on June 15, 2022, 07:44:37 AM
Have to agree, I'm leaning on my self bows more and more
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: WESTBROOK on June 20, 2022, 10:30:39 AM
Robertson 66" Longbow

From the old Mystical to the current Primal Styk....not much has changed.
Title: Re: Your Hall of Fame bow
Post by: Terry Lightle on June 20, 2022, 05:52:05 PM
A 51# Wild Horse Creek Destiny just seems to get it done when an animal is in front of me.