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Title: Don't think I can sleep tonight! New to me bow!
Post by: dposalski on January 23, 2011, 11:10:00 PM
I found a Browning Cobra locally that I am going to see and probably buy tomorrow.  I know it is 52#, but not much else.  Will post pics when I get it.  I can't wait.  Really excited, not just to get a bow for myself, but to give my other one to my son.

The guy said his dad owned an archery shop when he was growing up and the pics of it show it being stored well.  I hope it was as well cared for as I think it will be.

Any arrow suggestions?  I pull 29 inches.  I like aluminum and carbon.  Thanks!     :bigsmyl:      :goldtooth:
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Post by: GRINCH on January 23, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
good luck I hope it works out for you.
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Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 24, 2011, 12:18:00 AM
goodluck I know the feeling, falling asleep dreaming of a new or new to you bow is wonderful.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on January 24, 2011, 12:45:00 AM
Good luck Dave. Be sure to post pics when ya get her home.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: dposalski on January 25, 2011, 02:23:00 AM
Just got it home. Its a 1968 Cobra.  Wish it was as valuable as the Shelby version.  Really short bow at 50".  Draws really easy for such a short bow. Surprised me. Pics tomorrow!!  Came with a couple dozen woodies with a variety of broadheads.  Gotta check them out and see what's there.
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Post by: macksdad on January 25, 2011, 08:14:00 AM
Good luck dont forget the pics.
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Post by: lpcjon2 on January 25, 2011, 08:32:00 AM
Shoot it straight.And dido on the pics.
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Post by: dposalski on January 25, 2011, 11:32:00 AM
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u18/dposalski/2011-01-25_07-39-56_805.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u18/dposalski/2011-01-25_07-39-45_370.jpg)
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Post by: cacciatore on January 25, 2011, 11:36:00 AM
SWEET!
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Post by: Duker on January 25, 2011, 11:41:00 AM
Awesome looking bow   :thumbsup:   Whats more exciting , a new bow or giving a bow to someone you love   :dunno:
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Post by: dposalski on January 25, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u18/dposalski/2011-01-25_07-41-28_699.jpg)
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Post by: wv lungbuster on January 25, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
Nice bow.
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Post by: dposalski on January 25, 2011, 12:10:00 PM
It is really light and feels like a kids bow because it is 10" shorter than what I otherwise shoot.
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Post by: dposalski on January 25, 2011, 12:32:00 PM
So the arrows that came with it are homemade woodies.  14 have bear razorheads, three have bodkins, and two are bowlos.  Never seen those before.  they are really long and narrow and look like they get beat up pretty easy.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on January 25, 2011, 01:13:00 PM
Looks great!

Browning made some excellent bows.  I've got a 1966 Explorer (also 52#@28" - I draw to 30") that is my favorite bow to shoot.
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Post by: Margly on January 25, 2011, 01:14:00 PM
Very nice   :archer:
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Post by: Friend on January 25, 2011, 02:53:00 PM
Nice!!
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Post by: Gen273 on January 25, 2011, 02:54:00 PM
Good looking bow, congrats
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Post by: dposalski on January 25, 2011, 03:36:00 PM
Just noticed that one of the broadheads is a hornet.
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Post by: Huntschool on January 25, 2011, 04:35:00 PM
from the looks of that bow you did well....

Enjoy shooting it.

How about some arrow and BH pics
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Post by: JamesJamison on January 25, 2011, 04:42:00 PM
I know the excited feeling, I ordered a bow from Thunderstick Archery in December, and I will get it in March, can't wait for it.

Good luck with your new bow.
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Post by: dposalski on January 25, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
I put the arrows up for sale in the classifieds.  I am just not a woodie guy.  Pics are there.
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Post by: Brock on January 31, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
nice bow...i have a nice cobra II on my wall I was able to get this past summer...hope to pick up an Explorer II, Nomad Stalker II, and Backpacker II.  then I can start back on my more modern desires....Schafer Silvertip, Blacktail Elite, Dean Torges bamboo backed osage....and to find and buy back the Noble Longbow I sold in 90s.
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Post by: LONGSTYKES on January 31, 2011, 08:25:00 PM
Beautiful Cobra, I think you made a great find. Hope you enjoy Don
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Post by: john shofestall on January 31, 2011, 08:27:00 PM
Thats a sweet bow
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Post by: Keefer on January 31, 2011, 08:33:00 PM
I just sold one to BigJohn here on the classifieds last week and they are sweet bows ...I bet you will have fun busting nocks with that one..Keefer's <><
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Post by: Eric Sprick on January 31, 2011, 08:35:00 PM
Looks like you did good to me!

Eric.
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Post by: straitera on January 31, 2011, 10:25:00 PM
Easy to get excited over a beauty like that! That aged wood will sing like a Strat.
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Post by: dposalski on February 01, 2011, 12:59:00 AM
Haven't had a chance to shoot it with work, weather, scouts, etc.  Hopefully Wednesday the weather will hold out and I can get out there and put some arrows through it.  Thanks for all the good wishes!!
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Post by: kung fu kid on February 01, 2011, 01:08:00 AM
Now, that is one FINE looking compact bow.  You did real well on this one.  The Browning Cobras and Bear Mag/SuperMags are just awesome bow, if you shoot these altra short recurves.  Congrats


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