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Title: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: snag on September 14, 2010, 06:02:00 PM
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/griffin23.jpg)

They are all people have said they are...smooth even draw, fast, and no handshock. Infact, this bow feels more like 50# instead of 58#. I guess the 64" length comes into play there a bit. If you shoot one you will have to buy one!...(thus the warning)

  (http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u31/snag23/griffin4.jpg)

Thanks Papa Bear. If I ever sell it I'll give you a call first.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: joekeith on September 14, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
Thanks for the warning.. :eek:  ...
I can't afford anymore.  I still can't afford the Shrew, the MOAB, or the Big Jim's bow. Now I know to stay away from these....  :saywhat:  Sure are purdy though.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: L. E. Carroll on September 14, 2010, 06:24:00 PM
I can't believe Papa Bear let go of this one   :saywhat:   What was he thinking   :rolleyes:  

I do know I just got my 56# 60" Griffin "59'r" recurve back in trade and I'm very happy camper   :wavey:
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: Mudd on September 14, 2010, 06:28:00 PM
Sure!! Now you tell me!!

Hahaha!! I shot one and now I own one and it's getting the call tomorrow morning for our opener here in Missouri.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: JEFF B on September 14, 2010, 06:34:00 PM
ok i promise i wont shoot one.  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: DEATHMASTER on September 14, 2010, 06:55:00 PM
That is a bow I wish I had yet.
They are VERY nice.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: Jerry Bellmyer on September 14, 2010, 08:14:00 PM
Is there a web site for Griffin bows?
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: KentuckyTJ on September 14, 2010, 08:15:00 PM
We tried to tell you there is more to life than a Blacktail bow Snag.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: tukudu on September 14, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
Jerry no web site. Get ahold of Glen Ekstrom aka "airrow". Do a search and you find him. He has some for sale I believe.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 14, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
HEY'''AHHHHHHH'''ME PRECIOUS'''''why snag why? thats torture and inhumane and all that stuff.i sold this bow because i had to buy a new truck...when i went to get the damn truck it was gone.thus the...  :readit:
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: MSwickard on September 14, 2010, 11:55:00 PM
Griffin Brother Snag!  Welcome to the brotherhood!

Hey I posted this the other day but here it is again so you have some numbers to fiddle with.
Those Griffins like heavy arrows and they arer whisper quite!

 
QuoteWell everything is tuned to perfection and ready for this friday's departure. Arrows are flying like lazer guided missiles ....they just need a target zone. Yesterday, I was able to run some arrows thru the chrono at RMSG. Couriousity, definitely killed the cat, I finally had enough and had to know what these arrows were doing. So here's the deal:

Bow:
60" 53@28 McCullough Griffin LB w/450+ 6 strand string.
(I'm pulling 28.5" thinking I'm around 55#)

Arrow:
CX Terminator Select 45/60
100 gr Brass insert
160 gr head (Original Elburg 160 Grizzly circa 1988)
125 gr steel adapter or
75 gr steel adapter for a 235 gr set-up
3-5" Shields

Weight:
681 +/- 2 grains EfoC....27% 12.4 GPP
635 +/- 2 grains EFoC....25% 11.5 GPP


Velocity:
680 gr arrow ............165 fps

635 gr arrow.............175 fps

Also shot a 29.5" BOP Gold Tip. Arrow weight was 585 gr, 10.6 GPP, FoC 23%.

Chrono'd 185 fps.

So it looks as if for every 50 grains of arrow weight, velocity is changed 10 fps.

Anyway, thought it was interesting, not sure how these results stack-up to the rest of the heap, but i do know that the arrows out of this bow fly true and should have no problem anchoring an elk if given the opportunity.
Mike
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: L. E. Carroll on September 15, 2010, 12:34:00 AM
Papa B.

sent you a PM.. let me know if you need a bow for the season..

Gene  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: StanM on September 15, 2010, 12:34:00 AM
Hey David, ya bringin' her next month?
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: MercilessMing on September 15, 2010, 06:11:00 AM
I was trying to forget how I like it when I shot it at Denton Hill.  But you just brought it back up...

Thanks!
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: snag on September 15, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Stan, I will bring her next month for sure. Hope your hunting has brought you good times!

TJ, I have been loving my Blacktails so much I must say I was a bit blinded. For a R/D bow the Centaur and the Griffin are really nice! I believe it was Blackhawk that said they are the two top bows and I would have to agree...in the R/D category. Blacktails still rule in my recurve category! haha

Mike, I have found this out also. I have been shooting some 600gr Surewoods out of this Griffin and it is loving them! Quiet is the word and very accurate!

I'm telling you, those who haven't shot one, these Griffins are dangerous!    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: Sixby on September 15, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
Snag:TJ, I have been loving my Blacktails so much I must say I was a bit blinded. For a R/D bow the Centaur and the Griffin are really nice! I believe it was Blackhawk that said they are the two top bows and I would have to agree...in the R/D category. Blacktails still rule in my recurve category! haha

Until you shoot an Eaglewing, God bless you and glad you finally brok that addiction Bro.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: K.Morgan on September 16, 2010, 01:31:00 AM
I have one of Johns rare 56" Griffin's and it will never leave my hands. NOT EVER! at least until I die and the wife sells it at a garage sale for 5 bucks.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 16, 2010, 02:05:00 AM
(http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww111/elkherder/pac/untitled.jpg)
ME PRECIOUS
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: PAPA BEAR on September 16, 2010, 03:20:00 AM
HERE I AM WITHOUT MY GRIFFIN SNAG.

(http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww111/elkherder/pac/images.jpg)  :readit:
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: AdamH on September 16, 2010, 10:28:00 PM
Real Nice Bows No Doubt, but unfortunately mine consistently grooped 3-4'' to the right, tuned like a fine Piano ... I'll stick with my Roy Halls, haven't found anything better yet, Good Luck w/her ...
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: royking on September 16, 2010, 10:44:00 PM
I am amazed at how smooth todays short bows can be.In the day we shot longer bows to get the smooth draw.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: loston66 on September 16, 2010, 10:50:00 PM
You're right snag.  Just shot one for the first time today over at Mudd's.  He just got it.  I don't think I will be able to talk him out of it!  I'm looking for my first traditional bow and he spoiled me on my very first day.
Title: Re: Warning!....don't shoot a Griffin bow!
Post by: EL Mejor on September 16, 2010, 10:55:00 PM
SHOOT A GRIFFIN,WANT A GRIFFIN,BUY A GRIFFIN....THATS HOW THAT GO,S...BEST SHOOTIN BOW IN ITS CLASS...EVERY THING ABOUT IT IS GREAT...EXCELENT CRAFTMANSHIP/////