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Title: What bow is on your "must have list"
Post by: goblism on August 23, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
Just curious what bow or bows are on your "must have" list for someday, my list was an ACS, tomahawk, and a turkey creek, all I have left to buy is that turkey creek....I am sure another must have will replace its spot though   :rolleyes:
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on August 23, 2010, 08:43:00 PM
more griffins.
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Post by: Doug in MN on August 23, 2010, 08:44:00 PM
One more Pronghorn for sure.
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Post by: Brad_Gentry on August 23, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
The only one that was ever on my "must have" list, I just bought... a bear takedown.
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 23, 2010, 08:50:00 PM
1965 Bear
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Post by: wv lungbuster on August 23, 2010, 08:56:00 PM
Crow Creek Mag
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Post by: caleb7mm on August 23, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
tall tines
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Post by: tradhunter58 on August 23, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Original Harry Elburg. I have a 58" cheetah 56#@28" from Adam Proctor formerly Elburg Bows. But an original would be great. Haven't found a better bow yet.
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Post by: Jim now in Kentucky on August 23, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
My pyramid black locust self bow. Don't have any interest in a bow I didn't make. I do have some though and once in a while I shoot one.

Jim, now in Kentucky
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Post by: Jim Wright on August 23, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
I already have it, my Cocobolo/Yew Toelke Whip. In addition I have had Dan make me ten others, Whips, Super Ds, t.d. recurves and a Chinook one pc. recurve but I guess I just wanted those.
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Post by: Night Wing on August 23, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
I would like to have a 66" one-piece Blacktail recurve.
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Post by: xtrema312 on August 23, 2010, 09:39:00 PM
I don't have a must have bows list.  I have a real long must try list.
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Post by: mooseman76 on August 23, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
Zipper, Tall Tines, Silvertip...Mike
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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on August 23, 2010, 09:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by xtrema312:
I don't have a must have bows list.  I have a real long must try list.
I'm with YOU !!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Winterhawk1960
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Post by: R.W. on August 23, 2010, 09:48:00 PM
Well, there is the Toelke Black Glass "Whip" (on its way)   :bigsmyl:  

Perhaps a Spitfire archery composite horn bow to go with my Spitfire Hwa-Rang.   :thumbsup:  

A Marc St. Louis HHB static recurve.   :pray:     :laughing:
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Post by: redant 60/65 on August 23, 2010, 09:53:00 PM
Got them two A&H's and a Morrison, also a custom Gerlock longbow.  :)
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Post by: SteveB on August 23, 2010, 10:00:00 PM
Got them already - 3 Das recurves. Occasionally try different limbs - Dryads seem to be a hit.
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Post by: Gerardo on August 23, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
toelke classic whip 64" in low poundage

I will like to heve one of does
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Post by: Bowwild on August 23, 2010, 10:07:00 PM
All my "must haves" are on order at this time:
--November Delivery--Rose Oak Super WIldcat
--December Delivery -- Rose Oak Limbs for Bear TD Supreme
--April Delivery -- Schafer Silvertip
--July Delivery -- Blacktail Snakebit

The bow on the list above that I would pay $100-200 extra to move up its build date is the Schafer.  

I'm being very careful NOT to open any threads that describe bows by other bowyers because I need to stop this purty bow buying.

By the way, a must have that I didn't know about is completely different than the recurves listed above -- The Stick by Strickland is the best shooting bow I own and will go to the woods this year!  It is also the most economical -- by a little bit.
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Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on August 23, 2010, 10:08:00 PM
I would say a Pat B. selfbow, Osagetree (Joe Weed) self bow or a John Scifres self bow.

About any good wood bow.
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Post by: K. Mogensen on August 23, 2010, 10:17:00 PM
Pronghorn and more lost creeks.
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Post by: WildmanSC on August 23, 2010, 10:19:00 PM
Marriah Thermal, Stahl T/D recurve, Fox Triple Crown longbow, Crow Creek Black feather with longbow and recurve limbs.  Hmmm, I have all of these already and Elmer will be building the recurve limbs for my Black feather and then refinishing the riser and longbow limbs.

Bill
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Post by: Txnrog on August 23, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
Rampart 3 piece Recurve
Pronghorn 3 piece Longbow
A couple more Sarrels
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Post by: gobblegrunter on August 23, 2010, 10:24:00 PM
Although I'm just startin' out, and have only just ordered my first custom longbow, I'm already looking further down the road at my next one...a 1pc. Mohawk.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: artelkhunter on August 23, 2010, 10:27:00 PM
just bought a Schafer ST with two sets of limbs and have one ordered. I've always wanted one, I fact I talked to Paul several time but just couldn't pony up the money at the time. Big mistake. If you have a bow on your GTH list buy it!!
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Post by: Fletcher on August 23, 2010, 10:38:00 PM
1959-62 Bear Grizzly.
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Post by: Bowwild on August 23, 2010, 10:44:00 PM
I must avoid posts from:

--WildmanSC
--Winterhawk
--Caccitorre

You fellas have tastes too similar to mine and have a knack for hunting up some might fine equipment that I have to learn to say NO to.
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Post by: Bill Tell on August 23, 2010, 10:49:00 PM
One that never misses!
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Post by: bubinga on August 23, 2010, 10:56:00 PM
Bill Stewart Multi-Cam
Whippenstick
Sasquatch
Border Black Douglas

Off the top of my head. Sure there are more.
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Post by: Ragnarok Forge on August 24, 2010, 12:12:00 AM
Just ordered the third one in all Myrtlewood with insanely complex figure from Wes Wallace and have a fourth in mind with Juniper Veneers and not sure on the handle materials.  I only own Royals.
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Post by: babs on August 24, 2010, 12:22:00 AM
Dala
ACS  RC riser with 62" limbs
And maybe another Lewis Hollow take down recurve I love mine, maybe just a tad longer
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Post by: RLA on August 24, 2010, 12:50:00 AM
I realy like the Rose Oak Super Wildcat for a one piece recurve, I like the Zipper Extreme riser with Evolution recurve limbs, I like the looks of the Jack Kempf Kwyk Styk 3 piece static recurves, and I should be getting my Border 17" ilf Black Douglas riser soon!

There are so many great bows these days?
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Post by: cacciatore on August 24, 2010, 02:16:00 AM
IT is better to stay out from this thread for me.
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Post by: Drakho on August 24, 2010, 02:35:00 AM
A self bow home made... I'm still looking for the right tree  :D
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Post by: String Cutter on August 24, 2010, 04:34:00 AM
Blacktail... Think I have owned everything else??
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Post by: vtmtnman on August 24, 2010, 04:42:00 AM
Pretty much a "to try" list but-

I'd love to get ahold of a 60" PMA II with an Asbell grip in 53-60 pounds.Semms like those are non exsistent.   :thumbsup:

I already have the one bow I MUST have..A silvertip Curve..  :cool:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Tom on August 24, 2010, 06:16:00 AM
Border Black Douglas, HexVI limbs,62". If I found one in the low 50# range my rack would be complete.
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Post by: broketooth on August 24, 2010, 07:01:00 AM
there are just 2 bows that i really want.apex predator "ossabaw",aneewakee "addiction"
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Post by: BCD on August 24, 2010, 11:07:00 AM
Foley, Zipper, and maybe bob lee. Already have an Assenheimer, Habu, Gamemaster 2, and Dorado
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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on August 24, 2010, 11:13:00 AM
Robertson Tribal Styk
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Post by: Burnsie on August 24, 2010, 12:14:00 PM
I really would like to gets my hands on an osage self bow made by one of the talented bowyers of Tradgang.  Even better would be to locate someone close to me that would be willing to coach me through building my own. My own functional self bow is my "must have".
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Post by: MJB on August 24, 2010, 12:40:00 PM
1957 Bear Kodiak
1959-60 Bear Grizzly
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Post by: Mudd on August 24, 2010, 01:23:00 PM
I want to try one of the bows that takes all the different limbs.

I mean it can be a longbow one day and a recurve the next.

They just may be too technical for me to figure out but I need to give myself the opportunity to fail..lol

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Bear on August 24, 2010, 01:30:00 PM
The one I need to hunt with.
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Post by: DaxE on August 24, 2010, 02:05:00 PM
A selfbow made by someone who knows how to do it right...then a selfbow I make.
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Post by: Spectre on August 24, 2010, 02:16:00 PM
I already have one, but, I have grown very interested in this whole ILF thing. I think there may be a DAS or a Black Swan in my future.
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Post by: brinkwolf on August 24, 2010, 02:26:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Winterhawk1960:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by xtrema312:
I don't have a must have bows list.  I have a real long must try list.
I'm with YOU !!!    :thumbsup:      :thumbsup:  

Winterhawk1960 [/b]
I'll third that  :clapper:
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Post by: chopx2 on August 24, 2010, 02:35:00 PM
An original design laminated 2-pc r/d lb that still only exists in my head...oh and did I mention it is super fast, extremely quiet, unique design, and beautiful in an understated kind of way?
 :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Pon on August 24, 2010, 03:18:00 PM
I would really like a Centaur with sheep horn inlays and tips
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Post by: GraniteStater on August 24, 2010, 03:42:00 PM
I'd like a predator classic and a blacktail snakebit.
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Post by: JEFF B on August 24, 2010, 03:47:00 PM
spitfire hwa-rang thats about all.  :cool:
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Post by: Sixby on August 24, 2010, 04:06:00 PM
I have a Sapphire and a Sasquatch coming. I build bows though because I could not find a bow I was completely happy with. Now I'm getting very close with the Talon Takedown Static. Anyone that has not checked out my website and seen them needs to. I hightly doubt that there is a quieter or a smoother pulling recurve made. Its no slouch in the speed department either. Seriously, Check them out. I know you haven't because there are none mentioned on this wish list. God bless you All, Steve
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Post by: Orion on August 24, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
My must have list has been completed.  There's probably an ILF bow in my future though, most likely a Morrison.
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Post by: SveinD on August 24, 2010, 05:07:00 PM
Ever since I first looked up custom bows, I have been wanting a Centaur and a Big Jim. The Centaur, Cocobolo & Olive Ash, will be finished next April  :D  Then, a Big Jim Thunderchild TD, all B&W Ebony, will be next!
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Post by: Matt D. on August 24, 2010, 05:08:00 PM
Saluki horn bow
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Post by: Mike B on August 24, 2010, 05:10:00 PM
I make my own bows,but would sure like to have one of Steve's Talons.
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Post by: snag on August 24, 2010, 07:43:00 PM
Another Blacktail in myrtlewood and ebony footing. It will be done in the Spring.

I added a Centaur to the rack and have been loving that bow also.
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Post by: Sixby on August 24, 2010, 08:10:00 PM
Dave you are in a rut. Its a nice rut but its still a rut.
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Post by: Sixby on August 24, 2010, 08:12:00 PM
Mike perhaps we can do some trading one of these days. I did a trade with Sasquatch.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on August 24, 2010, 08:19:00 PM
There are just too many bows out there I want to name them all...maybe that's why I'm toying with the idea of making my own.
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on August 24, 2010, 10:49:00 PM
Don't have a "Must Have" list...  I like my Shawnees and MOABs just fine...

BUT...

I'd like to try the new PCH Widow, also the All Carbon ACS-ACX from A&H, also their Apogee...  But, until I have $1500 or so burning a hole in my pocket I'll stick with what I have...

Also need to find $'s for the MOAB I have on order, and my Deer mount...  So, those on my "To Try" list will be waiting for a while!  ;)
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Post by: ka on August 25, 2010, 04:01:00 AM
Shrew Lil' Favorite !!
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Post by: MercilessMing on August 25, 2010, 05:07:00 AM
A real horn bow.
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Post by: Todweelz on August 25, 2010, 08:27:00 AM
60" St. Joe River longbow is on my short list, might have to let one of my recurves go to fund it, but it will happen in the near future, hope Michelle does'nt find out. Todd
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Post by: Spurs on August 25, 2010, 10:12:00 AM
More Morrison's of any flavor.  I love them all as long as they have a low to medium grip.  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: weedwacker on August 25, 2010, 10:26:00 AM
Blacktail, Silvertip, Black Widow.  Someday would like to go to the widow shop and shoot some.  Have the other two but will be getting rid of the blacktail.
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Post by: Zradix on August 25, 2010, 02:50:00 PM
The one I ordered!!!
Hunting season is WAAAAYYY close.
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Post by: mnbwhtr on August 25, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
None but I mght buy another or  two:)
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Post by: snag on August 25, 2010, 05:25:00 PM
haha...Sixby, now come on, I mixed it up a little with a Fox Royal Crown and a Centaur Chimera.
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Post by: bentpole on August 25, 2010, 06:11:00 PM
MORE MOHAWKS!   :archer:
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Post by: L. E. Carroll on August 25, 2010, 06:17:00 PM
Been working on that list a few years now and think I pretty much have them.  :wavey:
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Post by: Sixby on August 25, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
I've shot all those bows except the Centaur and its one bow I would really like to get someday. I know who gets the last laugh here. (grin) But it will all be with good will and in fun God Bless you , Steve
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Post by: sinistral on August 26, 2010, 12:00:00 AM
A Big Jim thunder child and a Mohawk, both T/D.
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on August 26, 2010, 02:25:00 AM
HH red man and 70"walnut and amboyna Mahantango longbow
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Post by: will123 on August 26, 2010, 09:25:00 AM
Thare ahall always be a bow that I want to own but at this moment it seems that I always come back to my Border Black Douglas.
Maybe a Renegade Spirit II for a longbow is what I wanna own some day.
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Post by: on August 26, 2010, 10:09:00 AM
Schulz all bamboo or yew/bamboo backed.  I do not know where there is one available and it will not be this year anyway I just bought a new NAT from Lost Creek for my wife, hope it gets here by deer season.
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Post by: rushlush on August 26, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
A Centaur or another Jack B Harrison "El Lobo"
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Post by: Bird Dog on August 26, 2010, 02:42:00 PM
Black Swan
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Post by: Randy Koleno on August 26, 2010, 04:07:00 PM
The only one I've been keeping an eye peeled for is a 40ish lb, 21st century, 62".

My "want to try" list is too long to get into.
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Post by: hayslope on August 26, 2010, 05:11:00 PM
Actually, I have two:

1.  1960 Bear Kodiak - 60" - 55#
2.  1965 Bear Grizzly - 55#

Hey....it's a nostalgia thing!     :archer:
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Post by: bentpole on August 26, 2010, 05:48:00 PM
MORE MOHAWKS!   :archer:    :deadhorse:
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Post by: Bowshot on August 26, 2010, 06:49:00 PM
One of Berts Quarter Moon longbows, on the list for the spring, just waiting. It's awful having to shoot my Caribow or a Kempf Kwik Styk. Another Caribow is on the horizon as well.

Terry
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Post by: doug77 on August 26, 2010, 07:00:00 PM
Any LH Kodiaks from '64 thru '70

doug77
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Post by: browndown on August 26, 2010, 08:49:00 PM
A&H ACS 60" 47@25 with a carbon riser and a beaver tail grip. If Santa is a Trad member I hope he reads this.  :goldtooth:
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Post by: thunder1 on August 26, 2010, 09:20:00 PM
A Dye Medicine point and a Black Tail Snakebit. Both on order
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Post by: hedgetree on August 26, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
It would have to be a Morrison!
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Post by: Ky Double Lung on August 27, 2010, 12:01:00 AM
I will someday be the proud owner of a Kanati! Today is not that day!  :(
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Post by: Earl Jeff on August 27, 2010, 04:45:00 PM
I love Big River R/D longbows. But some day I'm going to get me another Cari-bow (Feather horn 66")
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Post by: White Oak on August 27, 2010, 08:20:00 PM
The one I'm building.  :archer2:
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Post by: Chub on August 27, 2010, 09:23:00 PM
stalker for me by sou th cox
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Post by: todd smith on August 27, 2010, 09:25:00 PM
take-down Shrew 48-52#, black glass, 56"-58", RH

todd
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Post by: Red Beastmaster on August 27, 2010, 09:51:00 PM
I recently got the Brackenbury I waited 20 years to order and figured I was done. Then I shot a Northern Mist.......................
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Post by: capt eddie on August 27, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
Acadian Woods Cajun Hunter 65LB. 62 inch. Used would be OK.
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Post by: ArrowCrester on August 27, 2010, 11:19:00 PM
I already have my "Must Have Bow" it's a Fred bear T/D Kodiak Recurve.


 :laughing:    :laughing:    :laughing:    :archer2:    :archer2:    :archer2:
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Post by: Ga.boy on August 28, 2010, 12:30:00 AM
I wasn't sure until I got her: Tolke Whip, 60", 48# with Macasser Ebony riser and boo lams and core under clear glass. So I guess that my list is complete until next week.

Oh yeah, I would really like a 60"-62", 47#-50# Deathwish.
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on August 28, 2010, 09:43:00 AM
The one in my signature was on my "must have list" until I got it! So, I'm a happy camper.

(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh472/ishoot4thrills/PredatorCustomClassic001.jpg)

(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh472/ishoot4thrills/PredatorCustomClassic016.jpg)

(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh472/ishoot4thrills/PredatorClassicRecurve012.jpg)

  :archer:

I also like the A & H ACS, Kanati, Shrew, BW, Morrison, and Beeler bows too.
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Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on August 28, 2010, 10:44:00 AM
HH Big Five, 68" brown glass and cocobolo riser.  I will have to see how the shoulder surgery goes before I can settle on the draw weight.  :knothead:
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Post by: RonD on August 28, 2010, 11:18:00 AM
I already have the bow of a life time in the Beeler Tracker longbow. However, if I had a "must have" list it would another Beeler, only this one would be with the new longbow design Dave is working on.
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Post by: Hookeye on August 28, 2010, 11:26:00 AM
Another BW SA2, sold mine, haven't found anything I've liked as well.
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Post by: graybark uk on August 28, 2010, 02:04:00 PM
a widow pchx, i just love widows
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Post by: David McLendon on August 28, 2010, 02:20:00 PM
Tall Tines, it is being built now.
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Post by: ronp on August 28, 2010, 02:25:00 PM
Another Shrew Classic Hunter for me.  I screwed up and sold the first one I purchased.
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Post by: Spectre on August 28, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
I forgot, the Black Creek Banshee is high on my list.
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Post by: WRV on August 28, 2010, 03:59:00 PM
Schafer Silvertip.....Randy
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Post by: WRV on August 28, 2010, 04:00:00 PM
Oooppsss, Forgot to add a bighorn too.....Randy
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Post by: hootie c on August 28, 2010, 09:51:00 PM
59 kodiak.
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Post by: COLongbow on August 28, 2010, 10:03:00 PM
Widow PCH III. 58", 47-49 @29.
Only if Chad doesn't build a TANK 3 piece recurve first.
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Post by: limbolt on August 28, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
Morrison ILF and a Centaur double carbon.
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Post by: Big Riser on August 28, 2010, 10:16:00 PM
RER RER RER RER RER  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Tyler2045 on August 28, 2010, 10:22:00 PM
I want a long bow that is around 50 to 55 pounds.