You just don't see many schafer bows for sale much less any left handed. Are they that good?
Much like most every thing bow sales move in circles. Recently there's been a lot of Morrison and Dye bows. Not long ago a Morrison was rather rare and Dye bows usually fetched the asking price. Schafer bows where common earlier this spring and summer. I bought 3 of them. Yes all three bows are that good.
I have a lefty on test drive right now. I'm comparing to many other popular customs ; Blktail, Predator, Widow PSAIII, and Fox -- recurves all. TheSsilvertip I'm testing is as hefty as the widow-- very solid in the hand. It will "make" you set your bowhand correctly, and I shoot it as well and better than most of the recurves I've been shooting since December.
Frankly, I don't want to like this bow because I have too many and two different customs on order. I think the Schafer Silvertip is going to win over the weekend!
I like the base price of the bow but to get all the features I like (checkering, flared exotics, and sheep horn) this bow will cost more than the Blktail Snakebit.
There was a lefty Silvertip for sale for years, it seemed.
It seems their has been a lot of Schafers for sale lately. I don't recall any lefty's though.
I have bought 2 lefty Schafers off of here in the last 2 years . IMO they are the cat's meow , best grip , best cast and reliable . If you really want one put an add in the classifieds and someone will cough one up .
Jack
Yes they are really that good.What's rare is camo limb models!
I've just e-mailed Beth with two options for a Lefty in 58". I've shot the loaner last night (around 1am) and twice today. It is amazing and I have some pretty good recurves in the stable to compare it too!
I'm taking this bow out back to the 3-D range in the morning for another "test".
The heavier weight of this bow and the grip combine to make it a joy to shoot. I can't feel the "whip" of the limbs in this bow like I can some of my others. I predict, I'll be out of the market after this buying binge this year after receiving the Silvertip!
I like a really nice custom bow with exotic woods, flares, etc. The Silvertip I'm trying out is a well-used model without all the fancy additions. It is exciting to contemplate a super working Silvertip that is also beautiful! The bow I'm trying is 2 inches longer than I want (60 vs 58) and it is about 2-3 pounds more draw weight than I want. Still, it is a terrific shooter!
I have actually bought 3 Schafers in the last 2 years . I bought a 58" and disliked it very much compared to the 60" I already had . BUT I like big risers on my recurves and the 60" has the longer riser .Soo I sold the 58" and bought another 60" beauty .
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I LOVE MINE!
Heres my lefty with camo limbs. One set is the brown camo and the one on the bow are Treebark.
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I'd like to see some of those treebark limbs!! mine has the green camo, but I have to say any silvertip is a good silvertip! Jason
I too am considering a Silvertip. I went to Montana to visit with Beth and Dave - Fantastic folks!
Would you guys post pictures of your one piece models?
They shoot fine, but don't cure my problem of shooting high - but Dave did have a plan to help me correct that.
My only problem is the cost. The bow I want with all the options is $1700. That's a lot of dough. So it's that or a new over/under.
I traded for a Schafer several years ago. I don't ever think I will ever trade or sell it. I have that high of an opinion of it.
Here is a pic of my one piece curve. Clearly my go to recurve!
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you do see some for sale from time to time and they never last to long. for a bow that has been around forever and is time tested you sure don't see alot for sale/trade. that being said they are that good..
great bows and customer service
Here's a Paul made Schafer of mine that has two sets of limbs, one is a Early Realtree pattern, other is Zebrawood.. Myself, it's the only Schafer I have seen with the Realtree pattern.
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The product Dave and Beth produce is 5 star / top shelf. When you purchase one you'll see what others already know.
David
Don't mean to hijack the thread here, but I can't seem to find any pricing on their website. Can anyone give a basic idea on how much they run?
Beth had a few "stock" bow under the Sponsors Classifieds a few weeks ago.
Prices are there, have to open up the box "order form"... Thanks
The medium checkered grip of the one piece Silvertip does it for me every time!
Besides, Beth and Dave are both great people to deal with!
I'm returning the loaner lefty tomorrow to Beth and Dave at Schafer. It did it's job. I'm convinced to buy a Schafer Silvertip. A couple of fine folks have contacted me! I'm going to wait a couple more days this week to see what happnes in the "new to me" world before deciding whether to order a new one now or buy the used now and inevitably order a new one later.
The loaner has an arrow rest instead of shelf carpet. I shot it from the rest. Of course with the same "Eye" it groups quite high but the important thing is I can shoot nice groups with it. I took it to the 3-D range this afternoon. I have to remember to "look" a bit lower than when shooting from the shelf. When I remember I got a nice "kill" and windage was rarely an issue. Three times (out of 22) I forgot and looked at the target the same as when shooting my shelf bows -- I spent somme time behind the target on those shots!
I've learned a lot about what's possible with these bows this week. I only wish I had known about these bows (and others) sooner. I probably wouldn't have bought a bow or two that I currently own.
This experience also has me wondering about arrow rest vs. shelf.
Good luck, new or used you can't go wrong with a Schafer!
Bowwild, shooting off a rest is how Paul Schafer shot. He said it allowed him to shoot 4 fletch vanes and in any kind of weather.
Yes. They are that good.
nuff said.