I have a friend and man he has me ticked now!
I was all set to quite my search for the "It" bow(s) but he calls me tonight to tell me he has a new favorite bow and that's after only 25 or so arrows out of it.
I know for a fact that he knows what makes a bow a shooter. He already has some of the best and he and I see things the same or at least close when it comes to bows.
He called a couple of days ago to let me know he had found this bow and was thinking of buying it because he'd never tried one.
Then this call comes tonight just to let me know how in love he is with the new-to-him bow.
Dang it now I need to find one close to me so I can at least try one. I've never even seen one that I can remember and I know I've never put my hand to one.
I guess my trad-world of bows will just keep on turning for a while longer now.
Hey Buddy(you know who you are) I think I might just be hating on you a little right now...lol
God bless,Mudd
PS: yeppers, I intentionally left out the name of the bow. I may let the cat out of the bag later.(not that anyone else is interested)..lol
Well, sounds like theres no other way than trying one, even if that holds the risk of having to buy one....
If theres no space left on the bow rag, let me know, ill take the one youll throw out :D
Yeah don't ya hate friends like that?
BTW the only way to get em back is to find another holy grail bow that will intice him to have to make a search.
A real friend would share the bow with you Mudd!
come on Mudd, what bow, we all need one
QuoteOriginally posted by ckanous:
A real friend would share the bow with you Mudd!
I am 100% positive that if he lived near me that I could shoot it all I wanted.
But he had to know by calling and telling me after just 25 or so arrows he now has a new favorite bow that he was just going to get me started all over once again...lol
God bless,Mudd
Mudd, whats his address I will go and get that bow for you, so you don't lay awake at night wondering what it would feel like for you to caress the handle and fondle the string.Maybe we need a Trad Therapist on staff.
"Maybe we need a Trad Therapist on staff."
:readit: :knothead: :banghead: :banghead: :laughing: :laughing: :dunno:
You think?... I know I could use one...lol
I think I'll just take a couple of bows outside while its cool enough to fling some arrows.
God bless,Mudd
PS: Thanks for the kind offer... and how does that help me... you would then have it....lol
Mudd, don't be a hater. You know what he meant to say is this is IT for right NOW. The search never ends, some just get weak and make excuses to quit searching for awhile. Don't be a hater or a quitter :nono:
Like that old potato chip ad said . .
"Betcha can't eat (insert the word have for eat here) just one!" :bigsmyl:
Larry
Can you tease us a little more, is it a straight or R/D bow?
QuoteOriginally posted by Northwest_Bowhunter:
Can you tease us a little more, is it a straight or R/D bow?
You know what.... I don't know the answer to that one. I guess I'll have to do some research and get back to you on that one.
I never think of asking the simplest of questions, not much good on detail either.
Thanks for tweaking my braina bit.
God bless,Mudd
Mudd According to my map the guy doesent too far from your house im sure he wouldent mined if you drove there to shoot for the day.Or he may be able to meet you half way.Just a thought. :jumper:
So what was it? (It's been three days...) :saywhat:
Does the guy live in Washington maybe ? :saywhat:
OK! I let the cat out of the bag over on the classified forum so I might as well do it here too.
My buddy ScootM called me and said he had anew favorite bow and he only got it that same day(I think that's right), anyway with less than 30 arrows he says he is sold.
I got bitten at that moment and now I won't rest until I can find a Shrew to shoot just so I can see if I am that impressed.
I know that Scott knows bows and what a good bow is and does... this is gonna be interesting!!
God bless,Mudd
So your buddy is a shrew? :dunno: :D
I guess he could be... but he's not!
I would however love to find someone with shrew that's close enough to me that I might get an opportunity to shoot one so I can see for myself what all the fuss is about.
God bless,Mudd
You longbow guys are a bad influence on me. I've been perfectly satisfied with my recurves for over 45 years, and now you guys have gotten me curious about longbows. :readit: :knothead: :D
Andy be prepared to add to your bows if you do.
That's the best case scenario, the worst case is you'll hang up the curves and become a longbowman..lol
God bless,Mudd
The fastest trad bow I've ever owned was a 21st Century. It was one of their first and was not considered a longbow, but was more of a hybrid. I don't recall the model. My son has it now. It's 60@28. We shot side by side one afternoon and I was shooting a Blacktail Elite 60@28. We were shooting the same set of arrows. His arrows reached the target more than an arrow length ahead of mine at 15 yards...noticeably faster and quieter. I'll likely try another at some point. :D
I am a recurve guy but my Super Shrew is one fine shootin bow!!!! :archer2:
Andy, you must have incredible vision to judge that kind of speed and distance.
I've never shot a Blacktail but those older 21st Century longbows were quick.
BSBD, my brother-in-law stood to the side and watched us shoot. I could tell the 21st Cent was faster, but couldn't tell how much. I wish I had that kind of visual acuity!
Sometimes it's a matter of the bow's REAL draw weight and not what marked.
I've been scooped on that point several times... bow marked X turned out much faster...and heavier draw than marked and therefore, faster than another marked the same poundage--and was. :)
Mudd might be madd but man you guys bring a smile to my face. :goldtooth:
You guys have to stop this. I have 3 bows but each time I hear about the next best bow I feel the need to get one. You are a bad influence on me, next you will have me smoking behind the gym with the cool kids. With that said, keep it up, it keeps me looking.
Wahoo!!!
Thanks to Mark Sanders aka "Mater" I will get my chance to put my hand to a Shrew. I'm told this bow has manners so I won't have to start reading "The Taming of a Shrew"...lol
Thank you so very much Mater!!!
The bow is a Super Shrew Redline 58" and 50@28.
I think you can safely bet on seeing pictures of this bow being shot.
God bless,Mudd
PS: I feel like I'm on the verge of solving the mystery of why a Shrew.
Actually my foavorite bow was built for me by jess stuart and was given to me in the TG bow trade.I was afraid to tell Mudd I like it the best because he couldent get one like it.I knew it would drive him Nuts because he couldent buy one so i had to serch for something that was also an all around great bow that Mudd could buy.The shrew is not the fasted bow i own but it fits my hand like a glove,very well manored,not picky on spine and dead in the hand.the first time i picked it up I had 6 arrows touching at 25 yards.It will drive tacks!Its a great bow im sure Mudd will love his.
AAAACCCCCKKKKK!!!!!! Dang it!!!!
You underestimate me and my will power grasshopper..lol
Why? Oh why?.. would you throw down such a gauntlet at me and in public too?...lol
A young bull shouldn't challenge an old herd bull until he's ready to run the herd..lol
Poor Jess! Is all I'm saying...lol
Thanks buddy!!
God bless,Mudd