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Title: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: Curtis Haden on May 04, 2009, 09:24:00 PM
Got this today, courtesy of a trade with Ralph Harris.  All I can say is, "OW!" ...er, "WOW!"

...We spent about 5 hours out in the yard getting to know each other -- real well!  Add to this, the fact that she's about 3-4 pounds heavier than what I'm used to, and you begin to understand why my shoulders demand the afore-mentioned "OW!"

Anyway, the specs are: 62" 57@29, all walnut stained with checkered grip and antler tip overlays.  If you have not tried one of these bows, you owe it to yourself to beg, borrow, or buy one!

 (http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/05-04-09_0848.jpg)

 (http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/05-04-09_0850.jpg)

I think I'm going to name her "Patience" -- because I'm going to have to learn to govern my urge to keep shooting, or only shoot about every third day...  I like me some big ole bows!

  :readit:        :saywhat:
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: Jedimaster on May 04, 2009, 09:27:00 PM
Congratulations, they really are fantastic bows.  One of the few I regret parting with.
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on May 04, 2009, 09:35:00 PM
I have 2 of them and love them, you will also!


Jack
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: Robhood23 on May 05, 2009, 12:09:00 AM
I won't say how many I have but welcome to the club!
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: Chris Surtees on May 05, 2009, 12:52:00 AM
Congrats!!!!!
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: unclewhit on May 05, 2009, 01:02:00 AM
Welcome to the family.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on May 05, 2009, 06:50:00 AM
Top buy; have fun!
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 05, 2009, 10:00:00 AM
Love mine as well, enjoy. Mine's 58" I can't imagine how smooth and stable the 62"er is.
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: wollelybugger on May 05, 2009, 02:36:00 PM
I bought one used with two sets of limbs, I could shoot the light 44 pound limbs all day. Get a lighter set of limbs and you won't be sorry.
Title: Re: (New to me) Schafer Silvertip
Post by: Curtis Haden on May 05, 2009, 07:13:00 PM
Yesterday was all about shooting a Silvertip.  Managed to work the soreness out enough to do some tuning today.  This was shot from 23 yards.  The fletched shafts are in about a 1 3/4" inch group, and the bare shaft only a few inches right.  29" CX 150 with 175 grains up front.  I think we're getting close!!!

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q171/Joshy_Tree/P1010002.jpg)

Think I'll stick with the 57@29 limbs.  I really like the trajectory on those arrows!!!  It is still feeling a little heavier than what I'm used to, but I think I can work into it real quick.  Didn't feel half bad shooting today.