Hey all,
I would like to see some pics from owners of Pittsley Predator recurves. I haven't seen much about them, but what I have seen and read the owners seem to really like them and talk about how well they perform.
So if you have any pics or opinions on the Pittsley Predator how about posting them. What do you think of them?
Thanks for the time and help.
Nala
Go to their website for riser pics.
http://www.huntersniche.com/bow_inventory.htm
I think you can do far worse than a Predator. I like mine a bunch. I have seen a variation in risers... grip circumferance, mine is narrower and I love it, some are thicker.. not so good for me. Try it first if you can,
ChuckC
Nala, i had a predator hunter a few months back. It is one of the best recurves I've ever shot, but i could'nt get use to the grip or the overall feel of the bow in my hand. People like different things, as far as the way the bow shoots you cant beat it. I would try it you may like the grip.
I had one a while back that was very fast and quiet. The grip makes it so your shooting the arrow almost right off your hand. Close to how Fred Bears grip/shelf used to be on his personal bows.
You can't get a better recurve for that money!
Shot one and was realy impressed, very smooth and realy fast(chrono-test), it shoots out a border with hex4 limbs speedwise!
I just picked up a used Classic with 3 sets of limbs (42, 49 and 52#) and love it. Fast, smooth and quiet.
I love mine.
I got the phenolic and rosewood with purpleheart stripe riser. Zebrawood limbs. Second time out with her I bagged a nice NJ buck on Jan. 7th, made my year.
Ron's a great guy and his bow are awsome!!!
blueline
It is a great shooting bow. Fast, smooth and quiet.
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The best shooting bow I've ever shot.
I had one a few years ago and liked it alot.But like others have stated here the grip was too big for me.As far as performance they are second to none.I see they have a new longbow called the Phoenix,I'd like to try that one.Unfortunatly I tend to have long arms and shallow pockets. :saywhat:
here is mine black and white ebony with black locus limbs, great bow, shoots great, but i don't care for the grip, too small. (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/hdc123/DSCF2021.jpg)
I just picked one up here, from another tradganger, about a month ago. I absolutely love it. Smoothest drawing bow I have ever shot. It's about 58# at my draw, and it shoots 615 grain arrows fast and hard. It's also a real nice looking bow, and the fit and finish is excellent. The grip is narrow at the top/throat, but has a significant palm swell, which makes it fairly wide at the bottom. I find it really comfortable.
Brad
Nala, just my opinion but the Predator is an excellent bow. I have 2 sets of limbs with mine. 62" 45#@28" and 58" 51#@28". The 62" limbs make the smoothest pulling bow I've ever had. The 58" limbs make probably the quickest bow I've shot in that range. This riser is East Indian Rosewood with Katalox. The 62" limbs are East Indian Rosewood.
The bow is so pretty I almost hate to take it in the woods. If I had to do it all over again I would probably just go with the standard Hunter model just so I would not be afraid of marking it up. At $499 I've not seen anything that can beat the Hunter model for price, quality, and shooting characteristics.
If anyone is interested I may be willing to sell or trade the 62" limbs. Send me a PM and we can talk. I'd love a pair of 58" or 60" limbs in the 45 - 48 pound range. 62" is just longer than I like for hunting.
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Here is mine, I love this bow. I did wrap the grip with some rawhide as I hate a "slimey" grip moving around when I shoot. (//%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt261/yelojello/DSC00123.jpg)[/IMG]
still getting the photo thing worked out........ (http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt261/yelojello/DSC00203.jpg)
I have one of the original style "Classics", Bubinga and Maple.
You can't get a better bow than a Predator. Others might be as good but not better. As with any bow, you should try to shoot one before buying it. Fit and feel is most important. If I had one complaint about a Predator it would be that the shelf is cut so low that with the way I grip it I get feather cut very often. One day I will bolster up the rug rest to alleviate that problem.
:knothead:
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Finally got a good pic of mine. It's a custom classic, with tulipwood riser and limbs.
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Those sure are some sweet looking bows fellas! :thumbsup:
And they shoot way better then they look.
The throat is actually very narrow and creates a nearly torque-free hold. One of the very best bows out there....balance is wonderful.
QuoteOriginally posted by shaft slinger:
here is mine black and white ebony with black locus limbs, great bow, shoots great, but i don't care for the grip, too small. (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/hdc123/DSCF2021.jpg)
Slinger, if you ever need a house sitter for that Predator of yours, you let me know. That bow is BEAUTIFUL!!! :notworthy:
QuoteOriginally posted by Hatrick:
If anyone is interested I may be willing to sell or trade the 62" limbs. Send me a PM and we can talk. I'd love a pair of 58" or 60" limbs in the 45 - 48 pound range. 62" is just longer than I like for hunting.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Predator/Predator3.jpg)
Hatrick, just be sure you get limbs that were manufactured after 1995. '95 and before won't work on post '95 risers, as per Mike at huntersniche(Predator Bows).
Oh my, Brad, that's purdy! That tulipwood is my favorite wood, along with osage.
QuoteOriginally posted by shaft slinger:
here is mine black and white ebony with black locus limbs, great bow, shoots great, but i don't care for the grip, too small. (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/hdc123/DSCF2021.jpg)
Did you have that custom made? The shelf appears to be higher than most that I have seen. If they will make it that way, I will order the next one with the higher shelf. That is my only complaint with a Predator, the shelf is too close to my hand. On mine I put a weatherest on to move the arrow off my hand.
ishoot4thrills, thanks for the heads up on the pre-95 limbs. I did sell the 62" limbs but will keep an eye out for newer 58-60" limbs in the 45-48 pound range. Dave
I'm waiting on a string for mine right now. After I get it, I'll post some pics of my Darton Predator II on here. It's a '96 model, 60" with 60#@28" limbs on her. I just may be looking for a trade of my limbs for a lower poundage set, if mine are a little too much to shoot comfortably. I just got it and haven't shot it yet, cuz it didn't have a string when I got it. I think maybe 55# would suit me better.
1996 Darton Predator II
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Nala, i had the hunter model and i can tell you [in my opinion] that it was one of the top 5 recurves i've ever shot. But with me [and everyone is different] i could'nt get use to the overall feel of the riser . But you may love it , i would suggest shooting it first before you buy it. Ron is a first class guy, you wont find anyone any better to deal with.