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Title: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 07, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
Hi I have been shooting a Fedora 560 lately and a Hoyt Tiburon

The bow shop called and my Buffalo came in .  Went and picked it up and set it up.  Very slick the way it goes together and really liked that I could drop the weight to get used to it.  

Shooting a 600 grain arrow very quiet but what would you expect with that weight arrow and Limb Savers

Very smooth and fairly quick to the eye have not chronagraphed yet..  not as quick as the little 560 but hits where your looking.  All and all very impressed

I was looking for a bow to do some rough and tumble deer drives and I have found it I believe .  That is what I bought the Tiburon for and althought I liked it I prefer the adjustability of the Buffalo and it seems to shoot better for me.

I hear alot of people complaining that there is no plunger button but i think Hoyt and Fred where going after the shoot off the self instinctive shooter here and for that they have succeded in my opinion

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/IMG-20110307-00399.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/hlehemCity-20110307-00400.jpg)

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/IMG-20110307-00401.jpg)
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Friend on March 07, 2011, 09:31:00 PM
Congrat!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed the few times I was fortunate enough to share with the Buffalo.
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Claymore on March 07, 2011, 09:35:00 PM
Looks good. Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: bigugly1 on March 07, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
I love mine.
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: EL Mejor on March 07, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
GOOD SHOOTIN..
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Lin Rhea on March 08, 2011, 10:57:00 AM
Good shootin Joe.

You never know who you're gonna see here, huh?  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 08, 2011, 11:19:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Lin Rhea:
Good shootin Joe.

You never know who you're gonna see here, huh?    :goldtooth:  
Hey Lin I should have figured you for a stick bow shooter    :)   ..  Very cool   See ya at Blade
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Friend on March 08, 2011, 01:18:00 PM
1st impression - the first three arrows I shot out of a Buffalo were at 20 yards. All three were right on the mark. Possibly a 3" group. That is good for me.
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: raghorns on March 08, 2011, 05:19:00 PM
Hey Joe,
What is the quiver in your pic?
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Gen273 on March 08, 2011, 05:42:00 PM
good info!!!
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Festivus on March 08, 2011, 07:56:00 PM
Got any unstrung profile pics? Would like to see it unstrung and at full draw.

I like the looks of it...just wish it was true ILF or had a tec bar. Love those tec bars.
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: vtmtnman on March 08, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
Nice bow,seen them in the 3rivers catalog.

A bit off topic,but if that is you in the pic with the real buffalo and Sharps rifle...Paint me plain ol' jealous...   :notworthy:
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: kleine on March 08, 2011, 08:02:00 PM
They are a nice bow I've shot several of them and kind of considered buying one myself
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: macksdad on March 08, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
I like mine alot Still waiting on my quiver. These bows are a lot of fun to shoot!
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 08, 2011, 09:35:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by raghorns:
Hey Joe,
What is the quiver in your pic?
ICS 400's with 8 grain weight tubes for a total weight of 600 grains
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 08, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Festivus:
Got any unstrung profile pics? Would like to see it unstrung and at full draw.

I like the looks of it...just wish it was true ILF or had a tec bar. Love those tec bars.
Will get those and post them up before weekend
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 08, 2011, 09:46:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by vtmtnman:
Nice bow,seen them in the 3rivers catalog.

A bit off topic,but if that is you in the pic with the real buffalo and Sharps rifle...Paint me plain ol' jealous...    :notworthy:  
Yes it i I am waiting for the taxidermy man to call me and tell me its finished

Last year I went Buffalo hunting with Famous Bowie Knife maker Bill Bagwell and I shot this Bull with one of Bill's many Sharps and ended up buying the rifle from Bill

At the time Bill wa working on a Black powder load for I believe Black Dog

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/Bison002.jpg)


Thanks everyone
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 08, 2011, 09:56:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JParanee:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by raghorns:
Hey Joe,
What is the quiver in your pic?
It is a bowmate Elite loaded with ICS 400's with 8 grain weight tubes for a total weight of 600 grains I really like it [/b]
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 08, 2011, 10:00:00 PM
sorry double post
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 08, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JParanee:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by raghorns:
Hey Joe,
What is the quiver in your pic?
ICS 400's with 8 grain weight tubes for a total weight of 600 grains [/b]
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 09, 2011, 10:40:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by JParanee:
Hi I have been shooting a Fedora 560 lately and a Hoyt Tiburon

The bow shop called and my Buffalo came in .  Went and picked it up and set it up.  Very slick the way it goes together and really liked that I could drop the weight to get used to it.  

Shooting a 600 grain arrow very quiet but what would you expect with that weight arrow and Limb Savers

Very smooth and fairly quick to the eye have not chronagraphed yet..  not as quick as the little 560 but hits where your looking.  All and all very impressed

I was looking for a bow to do some rough and tumble deer drives and I have found it I believe .  That is what I bought the Tiburon for and althought I liked it I prefer the adjustability of the Buffalo and it seems to shoot better for me.

I hear alot of people complaining that there is no plunger button but i think Hoyt and Fred where going after the shoot off the self instinctive shooter here and for that they have succeded in my opinion

 (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/IMG-20110307-00399.jpg)

 (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/hlehemCity-20110307-00400.jpg)

 (http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/IMG-20110307-00401.jpg)
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: JParanee on March 09, 2011, 10:43:00 PM
someone asked for a pic of it unstrung so here it is

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa302/jparanee/IMG-20110309-00405.jpg)
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: whitetail_downer100 on March 10, 2011, 12:54:00 PM
Good info thanks for sharing
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Riverbend on March 10, 2011, 02:16:00 PM
Is anyone shooting these buffs with a longer draw, such as 30-31", if so hows the feel?
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: tradtusker on March 10, 2011, 05:25:00 PM
i like the look of this bow
whats the peak draw weight you can get with the Buff ?

Can someone please post a close up of the shelf and the grip please.
Title: Re: First Impressions of Buffalo
Post by: Covey on March 10, 2011, 06:05:00 PM
I shot one for about an hour the other day. I have a draw of a little over 30". It felt purdy smooth from start to finish. Overall I was impressed with it. It had a nice grip and felt good in the hand. The only problem I seen, it had a purdy narrow shelf. Not much room to play. Nice bow anyway! JMHO! Jason