Trad Gang

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I love this but won't say its my last!

MOHAWKS!   :archer2:    :dunno:

The MOAB is my favroite bow smooth and fast. (http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj10/longbowben/039.jpg) (http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj10/longbowben/046.jpg)Just cant resist!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Buckster, I couldn't have said it any better.

Actually a holy grail bow is one you don't own and want to own and are on a mission to obtain it.  What I see are favorite bows, not holy grails.

Another vote for the MOAB.

longbowben, That buck is just fantastic! What a brute!!!!

As far as the original question, I searched and searched, thinking I would find the holy grail of bows after several years. Spent a bunch of money on bows, spent a bunch of money on shipping, and here today I shoot what some would call a "production bow". It was fun, it was exciting, but in the end, I realized I wasted alot of money. Seemed like I tried to make things more complicated than they were. Best of luck to you in finding the right bow.

I don't know if "Holy Grail" is appropriate.  But I fell in love with her first time I saw a pic of her.  I was thrilled that after I got it, it fit me like a glove, and hits where I look at, better than any other bow I've shot.  Here's a pic.... (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/joekeithspics/Archery/bows/Big%20Horn/022.jpg)
another.... (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/joekeithspics/Archery/bows/Big%20Horn/023.jpg)
here's the grip..... (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/joekeithspics/Archery/bows/Big%20Horn/027.jpg)
here's the riser.... (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/joekeithspics/Archery/bows/Big%20Horn/016-1.jpg)
here's a full pic.... (http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/joekeithspics/Archery/bows/Big%20Horn/015.jpg)
I can't imagine ever gettin' rid of her....

I have a Ron fox t/d longbow that is my favourite, but the holy Grail for me is a Ron fox twisted limb bow or selfbow, I am told there  were only about 4 made it would finish my collection

My 58" Silvertip 1 piece curve. Simply an astounding bow. Smooth, very quick and silent!
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Longbow- Lone Wolf Autumn Storm Ultra "Carbon" by John Maus. All I can say is if you like 1 piece longbows you have no idea what you are missing  :)

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My favorite bow is my 66", 37# Blacktail TD recurve.

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My Bear A mag T/D and my Bear A T/D with differnt limb combos.

Morrison Shawnee, "A" riser,1/2 or full pinecones, 58 or 60" carbon foam longbow linbs with copperheads.

Tough to pick anything other than my Quinn Stallion.

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I always come back to my Wess Wallace royal lb should just get rid of every all the others

Widow PMA V it's been my go to bow for a number of years now. I've try'ed other's butt i alway's feel like im cheating on my wife.62" 52#

Guys it took me a long while and a pile of bows to come to my holy grail.At least for recurves that is    . Mr Jack Kempf makes a beauty called the Kwyk-Styk,sure floats my boat... Enjoy the pics   (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Kwyk-Styk069.jpg)     (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Kwyk-Styk048.jpg)          (//%5D%20%20%20%5Bimg%5Dhttp://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Kwyk-Styk064.jpg)    (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Kwyk-Styk054.jpg)   (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Kwyk-Styk035.jpg)

Pronghorn Ferret so far it likes me the best.

I am always facinated by this topic. One great attribute which contributes to its mystery is that it always remains just out of reach. Today it is even questioned what the biblical holy grail really is. Now what are they actually looking for?

The quest for the perfect bow is enjoyable, intriguing and may be the most rewarding part of the journey. Let the search continue.

Im digging my 1970 Bear hunter takedown.

the holy grail for me will be the selfbow i make after having taken a primitive deer with it.

the border black douglas looks good!!

Clint I'm with you..it "will" be my selfbow ...
my paddocks are lined with osage trees ... I'll save you a stave or two and we'll get a'  building. I'd love to make a really good selfbow ...that then would by my ultimate "holy grail" bow ...

QuoteOriginally posted by reddogge:
Actually a holy grail bow is one you don't own and want to own and are on a mission to obtain it.  What I see are favorite bows, not holy grails.

:thumbsup:  Reddogge hit the nail on the head.......

Mine just happens to be a really nice original 1960 Bear Kodiak somewhere between 50# and 55#.  I own a 60, but it's lighter.  She's out there somewhere.....I just have to find her (and an owner that's willing to part with her at a reasonable price).
 :pray:    :archer2:

I don't know if I can ever do better than this one, I've had it for three years now and no matter what I shoot or buy I come back to her, she just "feels right" all of the time........Morrison Shawnee with bamboo recurve limbs, eastern diamondback skins, half pinecone grip, she is fast and quiet.......

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David

So far its my 62in PSA X, i have not shot another bow that performs as good as this one for me.

My Holy Grail would be a Dean Torges Firestick, mid fifties at 28", black and red stained bamboo, which I believe is what he was shooting in Masters of the Barebow.  I don't think he takes orders for bows anymore so if the grail is meant to be unobtainable, well... that would make it a good choice.  That is the most beautiful bow I've ever seen.

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Blacktail "Snakebit" footed with wenge and lacewood limb veneers.

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Blacktail VL Elite  love the highly figured myrtlewood.  

These bows are beautiful to me. But more importantly they are great shooters! They have it all to me.

currently the ony I own, and likely replaced by the next one I shoot....   :saywhat:

The only bow I ever shot that required no break-in is my Thunderhorn Coup Stick longbow. I can pick it up after months of shooting something else and put the first arrow right where I'm looking.

My new Brackenbury Quest and I are bonding nicely. I shoot it better than anything I ever touched, after a few warm ups.

I'm still on the quest for my "Holy Grail" bow, but I think I know where to find it now.

I either have to find the "Lost Creek" or the "Black Creek" where I am supposed to consult the Banshee.

Seriously...I think either Chad's Lost Creek longbow or The Black Creek Banshee will encompass everything I want in a bow. I will have to shoot both to find out for sure.

Who knows? The quest could still hold more adventures even after shooting those bows!


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As a collector any Bear Type 1 TD A or B.

For a longbow I have really been happy with the Fox Royal Crown. It is very easy to become accurate with it. It does have a recurve grip which I like. It is smooth to draw and through the shot.

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...then there is the first bow I have built...

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I love the 50's style recurve. This was my first. I love shooting it and am very happy (and surprised!) that it came like it did. These are my "keepers"....so far!   :biglaugh:

62" 52@28 Schafer Silvertip is what I have.  The "Grail" would be one with the same specs, but fancier woods.  It'll probably be my retirement present if I make it there.

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I think mine is my Holcomb 59 repro.

My 1968 Damon Howatt Monterey. Brazilian rosewood riser, 62" and 49# @ 28". The finest shooting bow I've ever owned bar none, and boy have I owned some bows. I did re-finish this baby last fall and put some micarta tips on.

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My Morrison Dakota pictured here in Quebec waiting for the bull moose that was tearing up this meadow.


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Bear T/D 62" 60#

Whatever bow is in my hand when that buck offers me a shot...  :D

This year it will be my myrtle on myrtle Robertson longbow.  It shoots too nice and is just too pretty to leave home.

QuoteOriginally posted by Wapiti Chaser:
My Morrison Dakota pictured here in Quebec waiting for the bull moose that was tearing up this meadow.


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That's one awesome pic!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Longbow= Voodoo Elk Riser T/D 62" 62#@27" (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff14/LoneWolf73_photo/DSC01124.jpg)

Recurve= Morrison Cheyenne 58" 61#@29"
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I have a Kanati come'n tomorrow, maybe this is the one....lol!

for me its myBob Lee Takedown Recurve... but im hoping it will have a big brother, A Big Jim Tiger wood / walnut LB

My Lost Creek.

An original bow made by Howard Hill himself.other than that any bow that makes my kid smile when he shoots it.

My 60" Super Shrew Deluxe, #53 @ 30". It has the shooting qualities of my 68" longbows, plus it fits in any blind I can and it always shoots right on the money. Its THE bow for me!

Eric

I like and enjoy shooting every bow I own but when I see all of yours on here it makes me want more. My wife thinks I'm nuts because I keep buying bows(she just doesn't get it).

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Specs below in my sig.
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Shrew Samuri 58in and 63@29. Last year was the first season I hunted with the Shrew and I just love it.
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ive had and shot a few bows over the yrs but i dont think there is a "holy grail " there are many bows id like to have because of their beauty but i guess if there was a bow of bows it would feel perfect in my hand everytime, without thought. and shoot where i look effortlessly. dead in hand and to the ears.with extreem fortitude.

my goal is to start the adventure of becoming a boyer and that is my goal to create my perfect bow.   :campfire:

Got two of them Morrison Shawnee's can not decide which is the best.  :dunno:    :dunno:

My Zipper, I love this bow!!!!!  51 @ 28, smooth, quiet, fast, and just plain good looking.

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Pretty fond of a Pronghorn Ferret shoots well for me, but the bow also has the MOJO. I do not know how to explain it but take this bow hunting and good things start happening.

Kind of a plain looking bow as well, other than the Gator grip.

:thumbsup:       That would be my 60" 58@28 Kwyk Styk by Jack Kempf.

Of Course my Schafer's and Morrison's are also very "High" on my list....Especially my new mini 13 ILF with the "C" L/B limbs       :notworthy:      

Gene

New guy here from NW Arkansas, those are all fantastic bows.  Dont know if it will be my "Holy Grail" bow, but I ordered my first custom bow last month from Scott at TimberHawk Bows. A Talon Primier Talon 62" 55 - 60# at 28",  Cocobolo and Bubinga riser with Red Elm limbs.  Thinking it will be      :thumbsup: .  Will post up when it gets here...in Feb.   :(

My black bear WARF owned most the others will never part with this one simply the best bow I have had my hands on not very pretty, but dang it shoots nice!!!
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Until I find a bow that shoots better , it will be my EagleWing Talon or EagleWing D and R Longbow. So many bows, So little time. God Bless you all , Steve

I'm going to say my black widow longbow.
62"  55# it is  quiet, fast, light and pointable.  I have 21century that I've retired but would not tread or sell it.  It is a great shooting bow and has been on many hunts and kills....
Joe

The quest is what makes this subject so enjoyable.
My holy grail tells me that I have met all your requirements and yet you still can't shoot me.

I really like to the bow to be candid and spell it out to me.

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My new Wes Wallace is my self proclaimed Holy Grail of bows. It is everything I've ever wanted in a bow and more. Performance is all you could ever ask for, 56" to shoot in any situation I need, smooth powerful and beautiful! Oh no! I just gave too many reasons to ever get another?!!

My favorite bow at this time is my Predator Classic made by Hunter's Niche...

If I had to choose just one, it would be my Snakebit TD...

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Take your pic there all Big River bows

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No pic but will get one - Schafer silvertip recurve. I have two same exact bows except newer one has checkered grip - old faithful soon will!

one is 62#@28/64"
second 55#@28/64"

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My go to bow AND ITS GONE!!!!!!   :knothead:    :banghead:

I am just a Hill Bow kind of guy. I don't know it is actually my HOLY GRAIL or not, but my first Wesley Special is, well... very special to me.

This one's my baby: 58" Kanati, 46# @ 28". Smooth as butter, dead silent, and deadly accurate.

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I've got two, but they share the same father, Big Jim. A Buffalo 2pc and a Thunder Child 1pc. Once I get a 2pc Thunder Child my bow buying days are over, unless I ever need to go down in draw weight, and then I'll get the same bows in lighter weights.

Thunder Child--Tiger Myrtle Limbs. Ziricote Riser
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Buffalo Bow--Dalmation Ebony Limbs. Dalmation/Ziricote Riser
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my holy grail would be a james parker horn bow.

mine is my widow ,1999 58" 55# sa11 graybark .i wanted a widow ever since i first saw one in 1988
& it took 11 years to get her .ive owned & shot lots of bows since but allways go back to "my widow" when ive hunted with her its just point&shoot ... 3 arrows 3 animals ,thats my holy grail .