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Title: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: frank the hunter on February 24, 2010, 11:19:00 AM

i would like to no what you think of his bows. pro's & con's. thank you.

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: FerretWYO on February 24, 2010, 11:34:00 AM

I got to shoot one last summer. They are great bows The grip was bigger than on most of my bows but it fit great. The craftsmanship was top notch. The bow was smooth as well.

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: TexasTrad on February 24, 2010, 11:42:00 AM

I have one and really like it.  Very smooth, fast and quiet.  The grip is bigger than most, but it fits my hand well.  I think Rick's limb design is very good -- there is very little handshock with his bows.

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: foamkiller on February 24, 2010, 11:45:00 AM

I have three of them...2 recurves and 1 longbow. I could not imagine buying anything else. The possible exception would be a cheap bow to bowfish with.

These bows are quick, very smooth and have no stack. Do yourself a favor and buy one.

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: frank the hunter on February 24, 2010, 12:37:00 PM

thanks for the help have a great day

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: buckster on February 24, 2010, 12:45:00 PM

They are TOPS, Rick custom makes the grip and they are smooth, fast and forgiving!  Prices are also super!  Con's....  I will never shoot mine like Rick shoots his.  :biglaugh:  

  (http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/HuntPyramid/DSCF0116.jpg)

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: McDave on February 24, 2010, 01:10:00 PM

Frank, the only thing you could do better than buy a Dakota bow would be to go down to Arkansas and have Rick custom fit it for you.  There are a lot of things about the bow that you might not think to specify or ask that Rick will notice if he sees you shoot.  I bought my bow from Rick while I was attending his shooting school, and as a result, everything about the bow was perfect out of the box.  All I had to do was string the bow and shoot it.  Nock point already tied on in the right place, arrows already bought, correct material on the side plate and shelf to make the arrows hit where I was looking.  No adjustments needed.

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: Don Batten on February 24, 2010, 06:35:00 PM

I own alot of bows. When I want to go kill something or win a big 3D shoot, I grab one of my 3 Dakotas. I call them the working man's bow. Great customer service as well. Don

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: wasapt on February 25, 2010, 07:10:00 PM

I love my Dakota bows and put them ahead of my BW. I shoot it great, it is smooth, quiet and fast. Not to mention very pretty. Cons, can't think of any.

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: The Night Stalker on February 25, 2010, 07:49:00 PM

I have one on order since early December, I can not wait to shoot it. I have only heard good things.

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: frank the hunter on March 01, 2010, 11:00:00 AM

thanks for all the help guys have a great day

Title: Re: dakota bows by rich welch
Post by: T Folts on March 01, 2010, 01:02:00 PM

Can someone post a pick of the longbow he makes.
Thanks