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Title: What bow would you like to see made again
Post by: SteveL on February 10, 2011, 03:25:00 PM

Must be bored, so I was just thinking... always a sketchy proposition... I've been a gun nut even a bit longer than a bow nut. Which for both, is longer than I care to think about sometimes. Anyway a common discussion I have with other seasoned (old) firearms enthusiasts is, what gun that is no longer made would we like to see come back. For me it's the Colt Diamondback, especially the 4" 38 I let slip away. A better messing around in the woods handgun hasn't been made IMHO.

Anyway are there bows no longer being crafted that you wished would make a comeback? I know some obviously can't for the artisans have passed over to the happy hunting grounds. But for me it would be a Jack Howard Gamemaster(?). I can still remember as a kid drooling over his wonderful catalogs and the color pictures of those beautiful glossy rosewood risered bows with white limbs. Heck I would just like to have one of his catalogs.

So what bow would you like to see made again?

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Post by: maxfit on February 10, 2011, 03:27:00 PM

Big East

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Post by: Festivus on February 10, 2011, 03:30:00 PM

Sovereign Bows.

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Post by: sleepyhollow on February 10, 2011, 03:51:00 PM

Green Mountain

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Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 10, 2011, 04:01:00 PM

Dave Guthrie's Appalachian Bows. Especially the Seneca.

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Post by: Kevin L. on February 10, 2011, 04:22:00 PM

I'm with Biggie on this one, bring back the Appalachians. I still need a Seneca, a Little Laurel and a Savage River to complete my set.

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Post by: bear1336 on February 10, 2011, 04:24:00 PM

Bear Mag risers....

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Post by: ron w on February 10, 2011, 04:26:00 PM

Another vote for the Green Mountain longbows,excellent quality and good looks. Didn't shoot bad either....lol! :thumbsup: In fact mine still shoots well!

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Post by: Spectre on February 10, 2011, 04:28:00 PM

Gila longbows. Sigh.

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Post by: cacciatore on February 10, 2011, 04:35:00 PM

Rocky Mountain recurves and Bighorn.

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Post by: Stumpkiller on February 10, 2011, 04:36:00 PM

Browning recurves - but then I probably wouldn't be willing to pay what they would have to charge. :biglaugh:

(Regards your Colt Diamondback - I have a 6" S&W M-14 (DA) Target Masterpiece in .38 Spl. from about 1955. Sweet small-game pistol. S&W reintroduced it for $850!)

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Post by: Spectre on February 10, 2011, 04:39:00 PM

Good call, Stumpkiller. I do love my Brownings.

Oh, Reflex trad bows, too.

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Post by: Cocklebur on February 10, 2011, 04:40:00 PM

Black Widow one piece MA's.

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Post by: KHALVERSON on February 10, 2011, 04:40:00 PM

windstorm archery santa anna recurve

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Post by: John Nail on February 10, 2011, 04:41:00 PM

Fred Anderson Skookum

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Post by: owlbait on February 10, 2011, 04:48:00 PM

Windstorm recurves and longbows! Great women and youth bows too. Man, he was ahead of the times.

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Post by: Swamp Yankee on February 10, 2011, 04:56:00 PM

Red Wing Hunter, 58"

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Post by: Burnsie on February 10, 2011, 05:25:00 PM

I know Bear still makes the Super Kodiak, but not like the black beauties back in '67, '68...

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Post by: Bowwild on February 10, 2011, 05:27:00 PM

The Bear A Mag.

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Post by: Interseptor on February 10, 2011, 05:28:00 PM

Jack Smith Blackhawk Longbows, Rick Byrd Texas Recurves, and Rockey Miller's Herritage Bows.

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Post by: bigbadjon on February 10, 2011, 05:48:00 PM

Jack Howard's bows. Any and all.

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Post by: Kevin Dill on February 10, 2011, 06:11:00 PM

I wish Dick Robertson would re-introduce the finest and most graceful bow in his long line of recurves. The Prairie Falcon.

I miss those bows.

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Post by: GrayRhino on February 10, 2011, 06:16:00 PM

I like the old takedown Herter's. Simple limb pocket design. I'd rather have a temperature friendly (wood) riser.

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/ryanita/008.jpg)

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Post by: joe skipp on February 10, 2011, 06:18:00 PM

Pearson Marauder One Piece
Browning Cobra
Staghorn
Rocky Miller Predator T/D
Groves Spitfire

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Post by: doug77 on February 10, 2011, 06:23:00 PM

67 1/7 Left Hand Bear Super Kodiak

doug77

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Post by: Larry m on February 10, 2011, 06:28:00 PM

I'm with you Burnsie...... 67, 68, 69 Super K in 64". Yep, to have a new one would be Nice!!

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Post by: SERGIO VENNERI on February 10, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

Tice & Watts, Jack howard, Sovereign ballistic , original 58" Red Wing Hunter, archery 2000 SST by Phil grable.

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Post by: pauljr on February 10, 2011, 06:39:00 PM

They werent for sale but it would have been cool to have been gifted a Jerry Pierce Choctaw

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Post by: pete p on February 10, 2011, 06:49:00 PM

MASSIE. one nice shooting bow. Jeff Massie made some awesome bows!

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Post by: rdoggsilva on February 10, 2011, 06:53:00 PM

Astro bows, mainly the Astro II.

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Post by: Birdbow on February 10, 2011, 06:54:00 PM

I'll second Sleepy Hollow - Green Mountain longbows by Jim Duclos

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Post by: lpcjon2 on February 10, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

The Ben Pearson "Jet Bow" it was my first bow as a kid, a little red ruff and tumble arrow flinging kid smiling type of bow.

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Post by: Gray Buffalo on February 10, 2011, 07:04:00 PM

Hoyt pro-hunter special, 62" left hand 50# @ 28"

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Post by: Foxtail on February 10, 2011, 07:12:00 PM

Great thread Stephen. My choice would be the one piece Black Douglas from Border- discontinued about 10 years ago, or my all time no-longer-made favourite, the Bob Lee Thunderbolt. The lines of this bow are sheer elegance, and it performed almost as well.

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Post by: SpankyNeal on February 10, 2011, 07:16:00 PM

John Schultz and Pete George longbows; Rocky Mountain recurves. Wouldn't mind seeing a Dave Paxton Talon longbow in FF configuration either!

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Post by: wildcat hunter on February 10, 2011, 07:41:00 PM

HERTERS! I love my 2 Herters.

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Post by: on February 10, 2011, 07:48:00 PM

The John Schulz Tonkin

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Post by: Mojo Rising on February 10, 2011, 07:56:00 PM

Gamemaster Jet.

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Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on February 10, 2011, 07:57:00 PM

Anything with Brazilian Rosewood.

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Post by: Ric O'Shay on February 10, 2011, 08:05:00 PM

I'm with Pete......I miss Jeff Massie and his work. :(

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Post by: BTW on February 10, 2011, 08:09:00 PM

Pronghorn Ferret

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Post by: David McLendon on February 10, 2011, 08:11:00 PM

1969 Bear Super Kodiak LH

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Post by: David Mitchell on February 10, 2011, 08:12:00 PM

Hey, Spanky, I have a Dave Paxton Talon made for FF. :D She's 66", 53@28, and LEFT HANDED. Has red elm limbs and bocote riser.

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Post by: landman on February 10, 2011, 08:15:00 PM

1959 Kodiak and 1959 Grizzly

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Post by: Archer Fanatic on February 10, 2011, 08:40:00 PM

I like to see the ole Ben Pearson Mercury Hunter and the Mercury Marauder bows come back. I have 4 Super Kodiaks are great 69,69,70, 76 models that would be nice to come back. Made the same way and same materials though.

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Post by: YORNOC on February 10, 2011, 08:48:00 PM

Guthrie's Savage River takedown. (Appalation)

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Post by: JohnHV on February 10, 2011, 08:49:00 PM

Dan Quillian's Longhunter longbow.

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Post by: KEG on February 10, 2011, 09:03:00 PM

Another vote for Massie.

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Post by: bubinga on February 10, 2011, 09:06:00 PM

Bill Stewart MultiCam

Bob Lee Thunderbolt

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Post by: Fischman on February 10, 2011, 09:15:00 PM

Bear mag risers with premium limbs!!

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Post by: doowop on February 10, 2011, 09:42:00 PM

Wing Slimline Pro

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Post by: San Juan Slim on February 10, 2011, 09:47:00 PM

How about the Groves Spitfire recurve?

Or the Matlock longbows?

Mike

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Post by: Cherokee Scout on February 10, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

I vote for the Bear Magnesium Takedown. But maybe now they could use aluminum.

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Post by: longrifle on February 10, 2011, 10:27:00 PM

Original Bighorn one piece Asbell era.

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Post by: billy shipp on February 10, 2011, 10:34:00 PM

Sley recurves, and Scorcher longbows

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Post by: Doug in MN on February 10, 2011, 10:45:00 PM

Green Mountain
Liberty
Gharing

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Post by: Raging Water on February 10, 2011, 10:48:00 PM

I used to have an Aberdeen. Can't remember the bowyer. Awesome bow. Wish I had not sold it. Dang it!

Matt

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Post by: Neon Quiver on February 10, 2011, 10:49:00 PM

Rick Erdman Sweptwing

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Post by: sorefingers on February 11, 2011, 12:09:00 AM

Green mountin only get Jim to do a hybrid also

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Post by: SteveB on February 11, 2011, 12:35:00 AM

DAS Gen 1.
Sley recurve.

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Post by: SteveL on February 11, 2011, 12:59:00 AM

Lots of great choices guys. I completely forgot about the old Bighorns with the curved limb beds. Sure miss mine. Also Groves comes to mind.

Stumpkiller, I know what you're talking about with the S&W M-14 Masterpiece. Years back I let a buddy trade me out of my 70's vintage model, not near the quality of those made in the 50's, did a ton of bullseye shooting with it and my friend says it's he's favorite even to this day.

Thanks for the participation guys, some of the bows mentioned I'd forgotten about too - brought back some nostalgic memories.

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Post by: TOEJAMMER on February 11, 2011, 01:02:00 AM

Jack Howard's Gamemaster; Harold Grove's Spitfire and Spitfire Magnum with the wood riser; Tom Jenning's Smithwick bow line including the Citation.

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Post by: Shedrock on February 11, 2011, 01:22:00 AM

Pronghorn Ferret

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Post by: tj69 on February 11, 2011, 01:26:00 AM

Black Widow CJ from the early nineties.

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Post by: Steelhead on February 11, 2011, 02:00:00 AM

Man,alot of great bows and bowyers have come and gone in the last 20 years.Its too bad really!No telling what kind of bows some of these guys may have produced if they were still hanging around and tinkering with the art and design of traditonal bows.I am sure that we would all be the richer for it.The originals are certainly treasures never to be made again.

I liked my Fredericks,Brackenbury's and Matlocks quite a bit.Wish these guys were still building bows along with many of the others mentioned.

Those Rocky Mountain recurves always looked liked shooters.The Appalacians are nice looking bows and I love the scalloped tips.The Green Mountain bows remind me of Fredericks quite a bit.Would love to try one.The Massies are sweet bows as well.

Red Chavez built some nice bows as well.His static tipped recurve was way cool.The Mellenium bows were sure nice looking with beautiful lines.Jack Howards bows were bad to the bone!

I would like to see Bear come back with the 64" Kodiak 59ers,Specials and a few of the other models that were particularly known for thier shooting qualities,looks and performance.

The Morrison Dakota and Cougar are no longer available as of now.They are instant classics
now in my book.
The Deathmaster recurve was another fine bow that would be nice to see again.

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Post by: on February 11, 2011, 02:11:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by John Nail:
Fred Anderson Skookum

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Post by: carpenter on February 11, 2011, 02:22:00 AM

21st century edge ( jim and buddy)

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Post by: MikeM on February 11, 2011, 06:48:00 AM

Bob Lee Thunderbolt or the Old Wing Thunderbird

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Post by: LONGSTYKES on February 11, 2011, 07:31:00 AM

Skookum by Fred Anderson, had one and it was stolen, very nice Bow.

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Post by: S. Brant Osborn on February 11, 2011, 08:03:00 AM

If I had known Bob Morrison would drop his one piece Arrapaho I would have scrounged up the money fora pair and a spare. But I would have had them made into 2 part takedowns.

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Post by: Mike Spaulding on February 11, 2011, 08:34:00 AM

I always liked the looks of the habu death adder.. couldn't afford one, but really liked how they looked.. would have liked to have tried one.

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Post by: joe vt on February 11, 2011, 09:04:00 AM

Green Mountain longbows

This next request is not possible since the bowyer has passed away....Lonetree longbows

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Post by: LongStick64 on February 11, 2011, 09:18:00 AM

San Marco, Massie, Anything by Earl Hoyt

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Post by: billy shipp on February 11, 2011, 09:30:00 AM

Bob Lee Thunderbolt 1pc recurve.

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Post by: duncan idaho on February 11, 2011, 09:45:00 AM

I own a Sley recurve, i believe i bought it around 1999 or 2000, very, very fast,i was told it was one of the last ones made. 62 in, 63# at 29in. I also own a 62in, one piece recurve from Dale Dye. I know he is not making as many as before. That one is a classic.

SteveB, not many people have mentioned a Sley, do you know if he is still working as a guide at the King Ranch?

on as side note, talk about a small world, i met his sister in Iraq a couple of years ago!

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Post by: Bernie B. on February 11, 2011, 09:51:00 AM

Wing bows with their great quivers!

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Post by: GRINCH on February 11, 2011, 09:51:00 AM

I'll second the ferret.

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Post by: SteveB on February 11, 2011, 10:08:00 AM

Duncan - that was the last I heard but it has been a while. Haven't bought a bow in some time, but would get a Sley if I saw one.

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Post by: Bob Palmer on February 11, 2011, 11:06:00 AM

Anyone remember Plainsmen One Piece Recurves...made by a guy in Montana back in the late 80's and early 90's? By far the best one piece recurve I ever shot! That thing smoke an arrow!!! Wish they were still being made!

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Post by: TOEJAMMER on February 11, 2011, 11:11:00 AM

Bob, I remember the Plainsman and agree. If memory serves me correctly, they were made by Fred Haas in Shelby, Montana.

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Post by: Bob Palmer on February 11, 2011, 11:27:00 AM

That's the one! Nice bow!

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Post by: Arwin on February 11, 2011, 11:40:00 AM

I like the early 60's Grizzly up to 67'. The early dual shelf Cub is a great design too!

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Post by: joekeith on February 11, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

I'd like to see the Herter's line come back.

For a great all around inexpensive line of bows,Shakespeare Wonderbows.

OH yeah, I'd also like to see O' Charley Lamb put out a few more bows. What do ya think Charley? :deadhorse:

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Post by: traditionalman on February 11, 2011, 11:56:00 AM

Herters

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Post by: JL on February 11, 2011, 12:11:00 PM

Timberspirit bows would get my vote...

Big East would be a second vote...as long as it dosn't come with all the baggage :nono:

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Post by: RRock on February 11, 2011, 12:37:00 PM

I'm gonna list three.

1. Rocky Mountain Recurve
2. Rocky Mountain Recurve
3. Rocky Mountain recurve

Well, maybe one more, Rocky Mountain Recurve.

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Post by: highPlains on February 11, 2011, 01:22:00 PM

Any Jim and Buddy 21st Century
Pronghorn Ferret
Any Jack Howard bow
Any Jeff Massie bow
Elburg Jaguar Special and Mite
And for production bows definitely Wing!

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Post by: TOEJAMMER on February 11, 2011, 04:13:00 PM

I need to add to my earlier list......Rocky Mountain Recurve. I have one and wish I had more.

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Post by: BillW on February 11, 2011, 04:28:00 PM

It was already mentioned but I think Bear would be smart to revive the 59 Kodiak for a special run.......

I don't think I could resist that.

Bill

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Post by: RonD on February 11, 2011, 04:58:00 PM

Jim Johnson's Legend Longbow. I think Jim still lives in Missouri. Made a great longbow.

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Post by: tarponnut on February 11, 2011, 05:59:00 PM

Northern Mist Ottawa
Thunderstick Ramhorn

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Post by: joebuck on February 11, 2011, 06:03:00 PM

Scherrinsky Challenger Longbow.....arguably still the fastest longbow ever made.

Whitebison.....he is still around I'm told but unmotivated

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Post by: Burnsie on February 11, 2011, 07:02:00 PM

Another vote for Sley recurves

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Post by: Lunar-Tic on February 11, 2011, 07:23:00 PM

Robertson Peregrine, sweetest shooting bow I've ever laid my hands on.

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Post by: foxbo on February 11, 2011, 07:38:00 PM

I own two Rocky Mt Recurves and they are without a doubt one of the quietest, smoothest shooting curves I've ever owned. I'd love to see them offered for sale again.

My dream bow of bows would be a 48", or 50" Elburg Mite with the takedown sleeve option. I'd be willing to pay a cool finders fee if someone would just point me in the right direction!

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Post by: billy shipp on February 11, 2011, 08:00:00 PM

Zipper Zip Stick longbow.

Dr Glenn Parker's Grey Wolf line of bows.

It's my understanding someone in Texas purchased some of Glenn's bow forms...sure wish they'd get them cranked up and going again.

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Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 11, 2011, 08:50:00 PM

A Metal Handled Bear Takedown (Aluminum or Magnesium or ...)

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Post by: rainman on February 11, 2011, 09:00:00 PM

Dave Guthrie Elk Mountain recurve.

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Post by: Jake Fr on February 11, 2011, 09:29:00 PM

I would like to see the grumly bows again I think they where great looking bows

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Post by: Raging Water on February 11, 2011, 10:55:00 PM

Here is my Stillwater Aberdeen. I wish I did not sell it. It is in Italy or Spain now. Dang it.

Matt

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Aberdeen/P1010135.jpg) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Aberdeen/P1010138.jpg) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Aberdeen/P1010136.jpg) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Aberdeen/P1010139.jpg) (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/hemdell/Aberdeen/P1010142.jpg)

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Post by: Brock on February 11, 2011, 11:27:00 PM

Browning Explorer II, Backpacker II, and Cobra II....

Dean Torges bamboo backed osage bow....

Robertson Montana Falcon....

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Post by: loco_cacahuate on February 11, 2011, 11:39:00 PM

Rocky Mountain Recurve

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Post by: Bob B. on February 11, 2011, 11:46:00 PM

Dwyer Dauntless ... I know he still makes them, but I had a 64 inch bow. He never made but one of them ... damn my ignorance for ever selling it!!! :banghead:

Bob.

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Post by: Michael Pfander on February 11, 2011, 11:51:00 PM

Stemmler Mongol II 48" 48# @ 28. I was teaching my collage roommate to shoot and he snapped it in too. I've never found another short recurve to compare.
MAP

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Post by: Bert Frelink on February 12, 2011, 12:33:00 AM

"QuarterMoon" anything.
50 # to 55# @ 28"
Bert

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Post by: fireball31 on February 12, 2011, 12:41:00 AM

Elburg Cheetah

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Post by: killinstuff on February 12, 2011, 07:06:00 AM

Jack Harrison HHC made by Jack.

Ben Pearson Cougar longbow, dual shelf.

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Post by: Kevin L. on February 12, 2011, 08:01:00 AM

Rainman, I don't plan on selling or trading it, but here's some eye candy for ya.

Top one in this pic. 58" 62@28, cocobolo riser and overlays and curly maple limbs. Static tips with the perfect recurve grip for me. Top bow in the first pic.

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/Kevinl2067/50SSTYLERECURVES002.jpg)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/Kevinl2067/Appycurve2.jpg)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/Kevinl2067/Appycurve3.jpg)

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Post by: CavScoutArcher on February 12, 2011, 12:07:00 PM

My vote would be for both the brownings and shakespeares. They both made some fine bows back in the day.

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Post by: heydeerman on February 12, 2011, 12:22:00 PM

Bear needs to re-make the 59 Kodiak.

I'd also go with the Sovereign Ballistik. R.I.P John.

Chaparrel Alpine recurve.

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Post by: Uncle Buck on February 12, 2011, 01:35:00 PM

I may have missed it but I dont think anyone has mentioned the Super Diablo.

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Post by: overbo on February 12, 2011, 03:41:00 PM

Eatman 66.

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Post by: wahoo on February 12, 2011, 03:58:00 PM

rocky mt curve , chaparrel

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Post by: Gordon Jabben on February 12, 2011, 04:17:00 PM

Jim and Buddy 21st century Nova.

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Post by: cyred4d on February 12, 2011, 04:24:00 PM

I'd vote for the Rocky Mountain recurve as well.

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Post by: rainman on February 12, 2011, 04:29:00 PM

Thanks Kevin, I still regret selling mine 12 years later but it was 68# at 28" and I have been out of the Marines to long to shoot 68# any more.

Semper Fidelis,
Dan

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Post by: Ray on February 12, 2011, 07:28:00 PM

chaparrel kabob,not sure if I spelled this right but these bows were shooters.

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Post by: Blackstick on February 12, 2011, 07:37:00 PM

It's not an old model, but Brandon Stahl should bring back his Rose Oak Companion. In the last year I have become a real fan of something I can no longer get.

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Post by: jess stuart on February 12, 2011, 09:40:00 PM

How about the Savage Deathmaster, and I love the Rocky Mountain Recurve as well.

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Post by: Hoser1268 on February 12, 2011, 09:50:00 PM

Rocky Mountain Recurve!!!

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Post by: BaldingEagle on February 12, 2011, 10:58:00 PM

St. Charles' Thunderbird

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Post by: Ghost Dog on February 12, 2011, 11:27:00 PM

Green Mountain.

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Post by: Steve Clandinin on February 13, 2011, 12:58:00 AM

Eatmon 66 ,Savage Deathmaster,Tice and Watts-I should have bought from Sergio! and Carrols takedown in a Wood riser or light Magnesium camoed by Big Jim,and the2000SSt by Phil Grable with replacement limbs by Brandon Stahl.

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Post by: oldbohntr on February 13, 2011, 08:22:00 PM

Quite a lineup. Wish I'd have had the chance to enjoy all those, too. My own list would be headed by Val Sorrentino(RIP). He didn't make bows to sell, though you had to give him some money to get one. We never met face-to-face, but we had many long conversations and saw eye-to-eye on a lot of things about this life. He had a gift for simple elegance in a bow, and they shot so well! I still have the bows he made for me, but I'd just like to talk with him again.

Also, the bow shooting public lost something when Rick Lepp quit making the Bow River bows. They were very under-appreciated, and that's a real shame. Good straightforward designs that were easy to shoot well.

There's a lot of glamor in some of the bows today....and, I'll admit, it often dazzles me as well. But, I find it interesting that nearly all these bows we wish were still around didn't have much of it. Are we just nostalgic for a simpler time. Nah, more likely we'd like to have all that we have today.......AND all those oldies but goodies!!!

Good thread -thanks!

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Post by: Ray Lyon on February 15, 2011, 06:53:00 AM

I'd have to say a Nel's Grumley bow or a 1959 Kodiak would be on my wish list. Also the black and white Bear Super Kodiak from the late sixties would be in the mix.

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Post by: voltradhunter on February 23, 2011, 07:44:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Blackstick:
It's not an old model, but Brandon Stahl should bring back his Rose Oak Companion. In the last year I have become a real fan of something I can no longer get.

I completely agree. I have one of the 8 that he built.

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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 23, 2011, 08:27:00 PM

mine.

Nothing like the thrill of getting your first custom bow!

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Post by: OP-archer on February 23, 2011, 08:31:00 PM

Massie.

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Post by: Brock on June 04, 2012, 10:53:00 PM

yeah that 59 Kodiak by Bear was nice...thankfully Vintage Works makes one that rivals the original. Beautiful bows...pure essence of tradition and artistic creativity.

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Post by: Bear Heart on June 04, 2012, 11:02:00 PM

Sovereign Ballistik. I really wished I had got a set of heavier and lighter limbs. John Fazio died shortly after I got my bow.

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Post by: Sockrsblur on June 04, 2012, 11:28:00 PM

I wish I had one of my fathers, uncles, grandpas...an old one from before there were training wheels that I could carry this fall... but I don't.

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Post by: toddster on June 05, 2012, 12:51:00 AM

Ernie Root the old shakespeare Recurves, cheap, realiable and consistant

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Post by: Night Wing on June 05, 2012, 10:12:00 AM

The old 68" Ben Pearson "Palomino" recurve. I have a "thing" for long length recurves.

The only things I'd like to see improved on it, it being custom made where the poundage is measured at one's own personal draw length and dark limbs.

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Post by: Cochise on June 05, 2012, 01:40:00 PM

altho I love my "Dave" made silvertip
a few thousand more Paul made tips would have been cool..
Cochise

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Post by: deaddoc4444 on June 05, 2012, 02:02:00 PM

Original SUPER D

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Post by: WRV on June 05, 2012, 02:16:00 PM

BIGHORN

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Post by: toddster on June 05, 2012, 02:16:00 PM

I forgot one, there was a gentleman, who passed away few years back, made a flatbow, name of bows was Bowcraft, and wow, that thing could shoot, wish that would come back.

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Post by: JV Rooster on June 05, 2012, 03:19:00 PM

Rocky Mountain, Bighorn!

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Post by: Chuck from Texas on June 05, 2012, 03:24:00 PM

Any Bill Stewart bow
Chuck

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Post by: David McLendon on June 05, 2012, 03:24:00 PM

Rose Oak Super Wildcat, I was just about to order one when the plug got pulled on them.

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Post by: Goshawkin on June 05, 2012, 05:45:00 PM

Timberline Longbows by Pete George

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Post by: roughneck3 on June 05, 2012, 07:29:00 PM

Kodiak Hunter, can't believe I'm the first to post it.

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Post by: iohkus on June 05, 2012, 07:42:00 PM

Just the 3rd. vote for Super Diablo!? :confused:

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Post by: IronJohn on June 05, 2012, 07:53:00 PM

Penn Archery Works by Marc Lauver. These were great bows with awesome craftmanship......IJ

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Post by: straitera on June 05, 2012, 08:03:00 PM

The sweetest shooting Ron Maulding Tamarak 88 70" lb at 80#@28" I broke 2 weeks ago.

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Post by: Steve Clandinin on June 05, 2012, 10:18:00 PM

Stephen,Same spelling as mine and so are your interests.I can't believe theres two of us!
I owned a Jack Howard and like a young fool sold it,but........I've still got the catalog and glossy picture.Pm me my friend for info how to steal this from me !LOL

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Post by: dragonheart on June 05, 2012, 10:26:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Goshawkin:
Timberline Longbows by Pete George

Yes!

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Post by: Blackstick on June 06, 2012, 01:54:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by David McLendon:
Rose Oak Super Wildcat, I was just about to order one when the plug got pulled on them.

It's hard to believe that Brandon has so much talent that he has to keep moving on. I have three of his discontinued bows and he could bring them all back.

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Post by: Elk whisperer on June 06, 2012, 10:49:00 AM

Alaska pennisulla longbows

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Post by: BradLantz on June 06, 2012, 11:10:00 AM

SLEY bows were extremely good shooters best I remember.

ADCOCK pre-ACS bows

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Post by: DGW on June 06, 2012, 11:14:00 AM

Robertson Peregrine, great shooting bows.

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Post by: stevem on June 06, 2012, 11:09:00 PM

Kodiak Hunter with the pau ferro and whatever brown riser.

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Post by: Mongo on June 07, 2012, 12:24:00 AM

Wing Presentation Hunters

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Post by: Tron on June 07, 2012, 12:39:00 AM

Gary Sentman's longbows. He also made the funkiest looking hybrid in the last years of Moose Jaw that was super sweet. I'd like one of them. Sovereign Ballistik

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Post by: Festivus on June 07, 2012, 02:03:00 AM

I don't remeber if I posted on this or not but here's my take....

Sovereign Ballistik and Trident...heck the entire Sovereign line.

Gharing had some good looking bows that don't come up for sale too often.

Browning had a very interesting line of bows, along with Harry Drake designs.

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Post by: Gil Verwey on June 07, 2012, 12:33:00 PM

For recurves I would like to see Sovereign bows again and the Bear '67.5 through '69 Super Kodiaks but with bambbo lams.

For longbows I would like to see Ron Maulding build some Hill bows again.

The current bowyers out there are making them great and have some great reproductions like John making the '59er and Super Kodiaks. RER is very similar to the Sovereign and there are other great bowyers making longbows so we always have alternatives.

Ron built me my first hunting longbow and a quiver in the early '80s. I still have that bow and hunted with it for a lot of years.

I would say John Schulz but I think Craig is making them as good or better these days.

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Post by: mnbwhtr on June 07, 2012, 03:38:00 PM

Carrolls' takedown with metal riser, smoothest bow I ever owned.

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Post by: Ia Hawkeye on June 07, 2012, 03:56:00 PM

Mongo
Wing Presentation 11's.Shot one for over 20 years. Never heard of a Presentation "hunter".
Please enlighten me.

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Post by: Gerry on June 07, 2012, 07:49:00 PM

Drake Hunter Flight

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Post by: arrow flynn on June 09, 2012, 01:11:00 PM

Texas commanche static recurve by Curtis byrd and son im looking for a lefty .

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Post by: Hawkeye on June 09, 2012, 08:47:00 PM

Jerry Pierce Choctaw, just so I could see my late friend again... :( :rolleyes: :(

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Post by: Hit-or-Miss on June 10, 2012, 03:17:00 PM

Bear Kodiak Hunters, in Bubinga, with the high grip profile like the 68 or 69. One of the best shooting Bears ever made, and IMHO, better than the SK. My 68 is like an extension of my hand, a perfect, fast handeling bow for quick, instinctive shooting at game.

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Post by: John R. Graves on June 10, 2012, 05:03:00 PM

A Yellow Jacket "Wasp" longbow made by Gerald Johnson, I bought it through Raptror Archery. Also one production bow, a Martin "Saber", that thing is fast!

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Post by: ArkyBob on June 10, 2012, 05:25:00 PM

Arkansas Stick Caddo by Terry Hughes. I know the Caddo is made now by Roy Hall and it's a fine bow just not quite the same to me. I'm fortunate to own 2 of Terry's Caddos.

BOB

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Post by: Frank V on June 10, 2012, 06:32:00 PM

Heck I'll add my idea.
I think one of the most under rated bow was the Bear Hunter. :thumbsup: I had one once ( the bow I started with) & let it get away. I'd like to see them again.
Frank

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Post by: J-dog on June 10, 2012, 06:43:00 PM

zebra longbows

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Post by: Sant-Ravenhill on July 22, 2015, 04:02:00 PM

I'm sure it's been said, but the early curved bed Bighorns and Wing Presentations.

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Post by: ESP on July 22, 2015, 05:38:00 PM

Sovereign or Windstorm

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Post by: Producer on July 22, 2015, 05:50:00 PM

Earl Hoyt 4 or 5 PMH . Beautiful, smooth and super accurate.

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Post by: Mountain State Archer on July 22, 2015, 05:54:00 PM

Fredrick longbows by Fritz Jonk

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Post by: Babbling Bob on July 22, 2015, 05:55:00 PM

1960 to 1961 Black Widow recurve but not with painted risers like the originals. I would like the remake to have wider limbs. The original limbs were real skinny. Riser shape was fantastic and the risers were not an overkill of heavy wood as they were just a few years later. 1963 risers were way too large for my taste. The early Balck Widows were simple nd fantastic shooters. Best design they ever had and I don't understand why they don't produce them now. Lots of the top shooters I used to watch at the regionals and large field archery events in the early sixties won tournaments with them. The Wilson Brothers themselves were good shooters and would show up at the Southwest Open.

Also would like to see the 1962 Kodiak. It is already being reproduced with great success, but have to wait a very long time if you order one. Too old to wait so I have a '61 and '62 originals I shoot and like.

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Post by: northener on July 22, 2015, 06:32:00 PM

Game Master Jet by Jack Howard

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Post by: Sacred mt on July 22, 2015, 07:42:00 PM

Rocky Mountain Recurve and Matlock

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Post by: Producer on July 22, 2015, 08:03:00 PM

Does anyone have pics of a Rocy Mountain recurve? With so many people saying how great they are I am curious to see them.

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Post by: BAK on July 22, 2015, 08:53:00 PM

OL Adcock ACL CX

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Post by: Goshawkin on July 22, 2015, 09:06:00 PM

I posted on this thread a couple years ago and it's still the same answer from me, Pete George's Timberline longbows

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Post by: Hummer3T on July 22, 2015, 10:06:00 PM

Chek-mate hunter 1

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Post by: Brock on July 22, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

Dean Torges bamboo backed osage with his fantastic dye jobs on the wood. :) He never sold one to my knowledge...but wish he was still making them so I could hopefully get one and put it next to a favorite from Joe Mattingly and John Strunk. :)

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Post by: Friend on July 22, 2015, 10:33:00 PM

TimberGhost...TimberGhost...TimberGhost

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Post by: yaderehey on July 22, 2015, 11:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Producer:
Does anyone have pics of a Rocy Mountain recurve? With so many people saying how great they are I am curious to see them.

If you want to see pretty much exactly what the Rocky Mountain recurves looked like go to this link. They are re-creations.

http://www.sierrablancabows.com/page10.php

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