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Title: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: Bullfrog 1 on August 12, 2010, 07:44:00 PM

I am looking to order a JD Berry. Either the Apollo(forward handle) or Renaissance? Any thoughts? Thanks. BILL

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: JRY309 on August 12, 2010, 08:17:00 PM

I don't think you could go wrong the either one.I had a JD Berry Yaweh,it was pretty sweet,great shooter and beautiful.I also like forward handle bows for shootablity,I feel they can be more forgiving.

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: Shawn Rackley on August 12, 2010, 08:27:00 PM

i have a taipan and an argos. taipan made from the same form as apollo i think. and argos is the same form as the renaissance. i like the taipan the best. it is the best bow i have ever shot.the forward riser seems to make it point very well. so my vote is for the apollo :)

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: billy shipp on August 12, 2010, 10:38:00 PM

I've had an Apollo for 4 years....nice shooter, excellent craftsmansip.

I just can't imagine a longbow shooting any better than the Apollo.

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: spsrodco on August 12, 2010, 10:52:00 PM

RENAISSAAAAAAAAAAANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: Steelhead on August 12, 2010, 11:22:00 PM

For classic looks I like the Renaissance.Just has a more timeless look.They shoot nice.I had one and also had the plain Jane Scorpian.

I had a 64 inch Taipan and also a 66 inch Apollo.I think thier may be a little more riser mass in the Appollo and it is forward set.Its a nice shooting bow.

I never had those 2 styles of bows at the same time to directly compare side by side.Seems the Apollo in theory shoud be more pointable.

I enjoyed both models but prefer the looks of the Renaissance personally.

I would talk to Berry personelly before making a final decision.

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: MercilessMing on August 13, 2010, 09:08:00 AM

My wife has a Renaissance and I have an Apollo. Both bows are gorgeous as all other Berry bows and they shot great. For me I shot the Renaissance better. It could be just my preference about the grip and speed. The Renessance shoots quicker when I tried both with same arrows.

James once told me he felt the hardest one for him to satisfy his customers/friends is the bow grip. I suggest you should talk to James about what you like. He can go for miles and he has a lot to share.

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: horatio1226 on August 13, 2010, 06:08:00 PM

I had a Rennaisance and loved it. It was a little too heavy though. I had James make me a Taipan and I love THAT even more. It is also the best bow I have ever shot. It is my only bow now.Well, almost. :laughing:
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/Copyofbriansbow012.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan001.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan004.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan007.jpg)
(http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z267/horatio1226/taipan/taipan009.jpg)

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: foxbo on August 13, 2010, 07:12:00 PM

That Taipan is one fine looking bow. I've admired the lines of your bow each time you post pics. Nice work.

Title: Re: Which JD BERRY?????????????
Post by: horatio1226 on August 13, 2010, 08:16:00 PM

Thanks! can't help myself! :goldtooth:Shoots better than it looks.

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