Ok I have a few old bears hanging on the rack. This one that i wanna pass around was a gift from another trad gang member. It was damaged in shipping and I had BOWDOC fix her. I have not shot it much(BUSY)and it needs a string which i will buy before i send her out. Tips are reinforced and it has overlays on the tips inside the limbs. She is 48#@28"-64". If ya would like to shoot it and hunt i was thinking 1 or 2 weeks and then on to the next guy. I was also thinking everyone who shoots it signs the bow sock and it ya make meat with it pics area must ... well any and all pics would be grand. then We can list it on St.Jude's. I know its not a orignal cond bow but it is a good bow. Will leave her go as long as people wanna shoot it. so what ya think?
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I will not be held responsble for anyone getting hurt shooting the bow.sorry but I was told I should add this to cover my hide end. hope ya all under stand.Thanks<><
sounds interesting what kind of bear is it?
its a 56 kodaik SPL <><
I'm all over this one Frank. Thanks for the chance!
Please add me to the list. I haven't shot a Kodiak Special yet.
Sounds like a GREAT idea! Sign me up! Thanks Frank...
I didnt mean to imply i was only interested in the bow so yeah sign me up.
Ok great. I will get a string for it and send it to the first one on here then they will send on to the next guy. Near as I can see kenny your first.Give me a week to find a string maker. Bowdoc refinished it and fix her up no worries on keeping it looking new. Now rememeber she was damaged in shipping I know i posted it awhile back on here asking about it being fixed. But bowdoc did a great job and she should be ok.<><
I'd like to play. I have two '56KS.One mint #45 with all the accesories and a #55, kinda rough. Great shooters , and I can hunt hogs and rabbits year round down here.
I would like a chance to fling an arrow with it.
I think it is a great idea....been itching to shoot a Bear.
Also, I would suggest contacting the guys that do the hunts for St Judes....bunny hunts, pig hunts...put some mojo behind it and this way groups can get in on it.
Wow, Frank, THANKS! Absolutely, put me on the list. I'm not sure what meat we will have in season, but maybe I can find a carp or two. Rick
Great idea Frank...I'd like to get in on this one...and never pulled a 56 KS either.
Please sign me up, Frank. I would be honored to shoot that old Bear. The way I have been shooting, maybe some of the mojo will wear off on me.
Thank-You for the opportunity.
Winterhawk1960
well I was thinking of letting it go for as long as we got people wanting to shoot. But if by the time St.Judes comes it looks like its over we can list her on there then.<><
Left or right?...or did I miss that information already? (I'm lefty, so not much fits.)
It's a RH bow. sorry.<><
Thanks for the opportunity, Frank. I would be pleased for it to spend a week at my home.
Take care - Charlie
Frank ... Please add to the the list. it would be great to shoot the old girl.
God Bless, Steve
I would like to have an opportunity to shoot this bow also. Been interested in these old Bears and have never shot one! Put me on the list also Frank... Thanks Chris
I'd would like to be on the list
Thanks for the opportunity!
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Glenn
Frank, I'd be happy to donate a pair of strings for her journey if you have not procured them yet. Just let me know the specs (oops, you already posted 48#@28" 64"...duh) and where you want them sent. If its going to Kenny first, I have his address. He would just be forced to spend some time tuning the new string and its backup :rolleyes: ....but I'm sure he won't mind.
Put me down Frank. When she leaves the house she'll have a new string on her.
Hmmmm, Ahhhh, Gee Frank, Does Shell know that your passing "her" bow around..... ;)
You bet bro. What better way to give back. And just so everyone knows this would not be possible without the woodchucker. He is the Trad Gang member who gave the bow to Shell. I did not mean to deceive anyone into thinking this was my bow. I just misspoke in the first thread about being on my rack. Shell and I hang all our bows on the same rack. Just so everyone knows this was given to her and she and I thought this would be a nice thing to do for you guys on TRADGANG and St.Jude's. i am very sorry if i have mislead anyone.<><
I'll pass. I can't shoot the ones I have. Thanks anyway.
I'm always game to shoot another bow.If your so kind I will shoot it and send it on. :thumbsup:
If it is a righty, I would be glad to join the procession...
Thanks
LOL!!!!! No "misleading" Frank!!!!! I was just wondering if you had to "bow down" and get her "permission"!!!!! :wavey: and I think this is a WONDERFUL thing that the 2 of you are doing!!!!! :clapper:
BTW, Please don't add my name,I'll have just as much pleasure sitting back and watching all the fun!!!!!
Thanks bro. just wanna be on the up and up. the bow is RH bornagainbowhunter.<><
I would like to shoot this Bear a few times as well. Please put me on the list if time permits. Thank you!
Ron Purdy
This sounds pretty cool, please add my name to the rotation. Thanks!
I would like to shoot it please. Thanks, Duane
I would love to try it. I haven't had a chance to shoot any of the Bears since I was a very young boy shooting my little red fiberglass longbow. Appreciate it.
Add me to the list. Great idea, thanks. Jim
Can I play too? :goldtooth:
Don't add my name, just wanted to say "what a great thing you are doing".
I would like the opportunity to join in.
AA
Who could pass on some of this mojo? I'd love for it to rub off on me!! The list might be getting long, but I'd be proud and humbled to be on the rotation.
:campfire: Juan de la Cruz
I know that I am not really next door,but this is cool,it is a bond for friendship and fraternity.
please add me this is the bear that im looking for thanks for the chance
Sounds fun. If there is still time before the auction I will take her for a bit!
Hey Sticshooter, you and Shell are one flesh. That makes her bows your bows. At least that is what I tell my hubby as I run out the door with his Kota :)
Man this would be nice opportunity - too bad it is obviously out of question to send it overseas ;)
Got the strings today. Thanks Jim!
SHE'S HERE, SHE'S HERE!!
Just took her out of the chastity belt and am putting a nock on the string. I'll have shot pics up soon.
Michelle, i can't believe you let this BEAUTY out of your house. Thanks for trusting us with her!
Sorry no shot pics. No one around to take pics.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Shells56KS003.jpg)
Looks VERY good on my wall!
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Looks good layin on the floor.
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Specs.
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Tip underlays.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/4runr/Shells56KS002.jpg)
To alot of people this isn't a good group. About 3.5 inches top to bottom, 1 inch side to side. A good group for me.
I love the way it shoots, a little twangy until I put silencers on her. Smooth drawing and HARD hittin. Thanks for the chance to shoot it Shell and Frank. I'll contribute a PVC tube to ship her in. I may get to hunt with her this weekend.
Glad she made o it to ya bro. keep us posted how she is shooting. I will pm you on who gets her next.<><
And thanks to everyone for signing up and to the stringmaker who gave 2 strings for her.<><
Sorry about the delay folks. JMatt1957 invited me and my son Adam to his place to stump/bunny/treerat hunt. We made it to his place around 8:30 yesterday morning. We had a ball.
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Jim with Shell's bow.
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Adam started out slow, but by the time we made the rounds he was killin every target!
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Jim's got great form and concentration, and a great place to shoot. Thanks Bud.
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Always hamming it up! In this pic, Jim broke an arrow, then stuck what was left of it in the ground as a target for Adam. He just missed to the left by 1/2 inch, then to the right by 1 1/2 inches. He pulled his arrows before we could get pics. Jim sent me some pics also and I'll get them uploaded when I can and post them. Thanks Frank and Shell for the oppotunity. we all really enjoyed it.
Here are a few more.
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Looks like you guys had a blast. great pics.<><
Had a great time. Thanks to Frank and Shell for the opportunity to shoot a classic, really is a sweet shootig bow.
Well, the Kodiak Special made it to Maine today. Beautiful bow, now I have another Bear on my most wanted list. I'm going to try and shoot some tomorrow with it and see what arrow it likes. The Maine Trad Archers winter shoot is Sunday, may have to take the old girls out for a round.
Thanks Frank and Shell for the opportunity,
Kevin
OK,
PapaFrank, set ya a PM. Gonna send this one on it's way. I had some pics but the kids took the camera to a GS event this weekend and decided to erase the pictures of another old bow :mad:
It was a hoot to shoot. Thanks Frank and Shell for the chance to shoot it.
Kevin
PapaFrank passed on his turn. That puts mwmwmb next in line. Sent ya a PM, let me know your address and I'll get it out.
Hope ya feel better soon Frank :pray:
Kevin
Can I still get in on this? I would love to shoot this old gem and let my Gramps lay his hands on it. He can shoot anymore but still loves to hold these ole bows.
I've had it a little over a week. I have only had a chance to shoot it at my targets, but it sure is smooth. I'll turn her loose after this weekend. It's our last for turkey's. Does anybody know who get's it afer me? And, Frank, thanks for the opportunity to shoot this sweet bow. Eddie
Looks like lpcjon2 gets it after you mullet.
Thanks, I'd like to take it to the Tenn. Classic next week, but I'll part with it before I leave. I'll be making a bow there and shooting it for score.
I sent lpcjon2 a message. It will be on the way when I get an address.
Well guys I got the Bear and shot it a little.I must say I am a die hard longbow guy and I like this bow.It is one smooth bow.This is a pic of three quick shots from 18 yards with no warm up.
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This is a nice bow smooth and quit!I am glad I signed up for the chance to shoot it.
OOOOOOOOOh! nice group. Do you think that's because of the hot pink arrows or the bow?
Pink always makes the shot after the first hit the same spot,It's the best aiming spot I know.Like girls pink arrows hang in tight groups.
I`d like to shoot this bow as well if you guys would put me in the rotation.RC
OK where might she be? Glad you all who have shot it enjoyed it. Bowdoc did a great job saving this one.Thanks Guys<><
Frank,
I am awaiting Charlie Schweikert, #21932 for a response to have his mailing address. I'm gonna give it a few more days.......but will move on to the next one on the list if he doesn't respond soon.
Thank-You for the opportunity to shoot this bow. I am planning on adding one to my collection.
Winterhawk1960
Ok guys who has her now? St.judes is coming up and wanna be sure we know where she is and still in good shape for the auction? thanks <><
Frank,
She is still safe right here with me. I never heard back from Charlie Schweikert and have no idea "who" was next in line. Let me know and I will get her on her way.
Winterhawk1960
Not sure who was next?Suppose if we go back on the thread and ask who was after him if they wanna shoot it? Just want it back here in time for St.Judes.<><
I'll sweeten the pot if you guys are interested. If you want to take a camera man to record any hunts with this bow, I will volunteer to compile and edit the video footage onto one video which we can then offer for sale for St. Judes.
Just let me know......where you want it shipped. It is safe and sound here in it's leather bowcase. I tried to find the thread and couldn't dig it up, but I know it's there somewhere.
I will await instructions as to "where" to ship the bow.
Winterhawk1960
Great looking bow!
With all due respect...
Winterhawk, Why wouldn't you try to contact someone/anyone about moving the bow along?
Knowing this bow had a long list of guys to get to before the St. Jude auction to add "mojo" to it, I would have thought you'd make a better attempt to find someone to help instead of hang on to it for 4 months.
Guru,
I contacted the guy that sent me the bow and got Charlies name above, he didn't have any names beyond that. I did also PM Frank, but at the time there was a lot going on in his life and didn't keep PMing him about an answer. I was NOT going to ship the bow out to just anyone without Frank or Shell knowing "where" it was going. I was just trying to protect myself as well as the bow.
The bow isn't mine and I feel responsible for it UNTIL it gets to someone that Frank and Shell know is on the list to have it. Don't go "jumping to conclusions" until you have been in MY shoes........brother.
Winterhawk1960
Perhaps I should just pack her up and send it back to Frank.......I don't like where this is heading. If I don't hear something from Frank about what to do.....soon, that is exactly what I am going to do.
Winterhawk1960
Not jumping to conclusions at all, just figured you could explain to the members.
I'm sure I'm the only one that is wondering, why?
Not a real big deal, but it stinks that the bow lost time...
I know fletcher and RC signed up for it Pass it to one of them they are both stand up honorable men and then PM frank and let him know it went to one of them.
Fletcher is who sent it to me. I don't have anyone's address, but if either Rick or RC wants the bow I would be glad to pass it along. I just need a name and mailing address.
Winterhawk1960
Never got a pm's on the bow Don. But just send it to who was the last guy asking on this thread. I just want it back here by St.Judes.<><
I sent RC a pm o see if he wants it. If anyone else ones to fling some arras with her just sign on. Thanks<><.
Will do.......Frank. If RC wants it have him PM me his mailing address and I'll get it in the mail on Monday morning.
Winterhawk1960
Sending you a pm Winterhawk . I need to know who is next after I get the bow.This cool, I just sent my Hill to Craig for some weight to come off and now this. Guess I know what I get to hunt with a few days before mine returns.Worked out great for me.RC
Ok gtreat if anyone one else wants to shoot her just post here and RC will send to you. This is for St.Judes acution so the more guy who shoot here he beter<><
PM returned........RC. She will go out in the mail on Monday morning.
Winterhawk1960
thanks Don.<><