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Title: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on July 22, 2011, 02:58:00 PM
so I sold my ACS a grabbed a Silvertip off the Classifieds. Most times they were to much money or way to heavy ,but this one was in the ball park for me. 60" 52# @ 29.5 with a checkered grip.Pics were on the classifieds, dark Bocote, non FF model! Well it got here today and all I can say is I'm glad I didn't wait any longer. I shot cedar, ash, alum., carbon and it does not care. Smooth and with a bit of tuning it will be almost silent. I have wanted one for over 20 years........and I am pleased!!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Jack Shanks on July 22, 2011, 03:00:00 PM
Ron,

Great score!  Does this mean you are done buying other bows?
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Friend on July 22, 2011, 03:06:00 PM
Congrats!!

Shot one this past weekend. Very nice!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on July 22, 2011, 03:12:00 PM
Jack...never say never....lol   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Troy Breeding on July 22, 2011, 03:48:00 PM
Ron,
Been down the same road you have. Just never took the plunge. When I lived in AL acouple of friends ordered bows from Dave and were totally satified. I shot their bows and really like the way they handled.

Congrats on the purchase.

Troy
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Orion on July 22, 2011, 04:19:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: frassettor on July 22, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
Good for you. Are You going to take it out hunting this fall?
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Stinger on July 22, 2011, 04:45:00 PM
Ron, glad it worked out for you.  Like I said, if you decide you don't want it, please let me have first crack at it because it is so difficult to find one in a lower draw weight.

Bring it to Denton Hill so I can try it out!  I saw you were coming out on the motorcycle.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Gen273 on July 22, 2011, 05:21:00 PM
Congrats! While I have never owned a SilverTip, I have always be drawn to them.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: cacciatore on July 22, 2011, 05:33:00 PM
Ron,they are great hunting bows easy to tune and shoot,congrats.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Ric O'Shay on July 22, 2011, 05:47:00 PM
ron -
Good for you. I've never had the privilege of shooting a Silvertip. Hope to rectify that soon.

Danny
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: snakebit40 on July 22, 2011, 05:54:00 PM
Ron- Congrats!    :thumbsup:  
You'll love it, at least I know I love mine! Good find    :archer:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: USN_Sam1385 on July 22, 2011, 06:01:00 PM
Pictures! ;-p
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: kat on July 22, 2011, 06:01:00 PM
Can't wait to try it. Hopefully it will solidify the specs. for the one  I have on order.
Good find.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 22, 2011, 06:11:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jack Shanks:
Ron,

Great score!  Does this mean you are done buying other bows?
HA!  We though he was done when he found the "ONE"   :laughing:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on July 22, 2011, 06:54:00 PM
Good-oh!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: GrayRhino on July 22, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Saw the pictures over in the classifieds.  That's a great looking bow!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Wannabe1 on July 22, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
QuoteJack...never say never....lol [biglaugh]
Yep, I'm never saying never again!.....Hey wait a minute!   :rolleyes:


Ron, congrats and hope it works out for you.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: straitera on July 22, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Way to go Ron! Pics & shoot report pdq! Great bow.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Carpmaster on July 22, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
Very cool!  Gotta take pics and share!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on July 22, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
Thanks for the good thoughts....as far as taking it hunting, I think it will now be my back up for my Elk hunt. I'm shooting my Osprey pretty good so I'm going to stick with that for the hunt. But boy does this shoot nice!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on July 23, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
Got a chance to shoot it some more today. Hotter that heck out but I made do.....I'm amazed how it seems to not care what arrow you use. 60-65 cedar,50-55 poplar, 45-60 Carbon express,60-75 carbon Express, 60-65 laminated birch....ranging from 550 gr to 750 gr. With very little change. Naturally the heavier you go they drop a bit quicker ,but as far as flight they look good. Did a bit of tuning and she is almost silent....I think it's a keeper    :thumbsup: !!!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: drewsbow on July 23, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Congrats Ron , they are nice bows. Drew
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on July 24, 2011, 04:31:00 PM
Went for a bit of a stump fest this mourning, five of us hit the state land and I brought the Silvertip for show and tell. Let the guys shoot it and got a good response from the test drives....so it's not just me. It's a nice bow!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: horatio1226 on July 24, 2011, 08:28:00 PM
congrats Ron!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: snakebite on July 24, 2011, 08:35:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Ringneck on July 24, 2011, 10:56:00 PM
Congrats, Ron. I have never shot a tip but it's on my list. You are a tad bit far for a test drive   :D
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: pdk25 on July 25, 2011, 04:16:00 AM
Congrats, Ron. I've been looking awhile myself. Only shot one, but it was smooth as silk.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: varmint on July 25, 2011, 08:34:00 AM
Congrats!

My Silvertip Longbow was the first bow I've had custom made and bought brand new, I've always bought used bows, but always wanted a Silvertip too. I've had mine for a few years now and have sold all my other bows except for 1, even sold a 2pc Silvertip longbow. Absolutely love it as I'm sure you will too.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on March 29, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
Well , I got the call from Beth today, They need my riser to fit my new limbs that I ordered. I'm excited, my new limbs have Black Glass, make a 60" bow and will be 46# @ 29". In a couple of weeks I'll be ready to go!!   :wavey:    :jumper:    :jumper:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 29, 2012, 08:28:00 PM
:saywhat:     :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: JJB on March 29, 2012, 08:32:00 PM
You'll enjoy that bow Ron. Congratulations on finally getting one.
-Jay
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Schafer on March 29, 2012, 08:39:00 PM
:bigsmyl:  Can't beat a Schafer   :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: straitera on March 29, 2012, 08:39:00 PM
Killer RW! If I shot recurves I'd have a Schafer.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: straight_arrow on March 29, 2012, 08:45:00 PM
Ron, congrats. Welcome to the unique world of the Silver Tip.  It doesn't get ay better in my opinion.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: maineac on March 29, 2012, 10:00:00 PM
I know i looked at it, congrats!  Hope you continue to enjoy it as much as you are now!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: joe skipp on March 29, 2012, 10:07:00 PM
Good luck with the new bow Ron. They are nice shooters.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Iowabowhunter on March 29, 2012, 10:10:00 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: JamesKerr on March 29, 2012, 11:45:00 PM
Congratulations on a great find!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Dave Pagel on March 30, 2012, 07:42:00 AM
I have accumulated a couple of Silvertips as well as a few others.  I am beginning to ask myself why I have all the bows I have.  The Silvertips just hit where I am looking.  If I get in a shooting slump with one of the others, I grab the Tip and it brings me out of it.  To be honest I have a Robertson Fatalstyk that will do the same for me, but I am really beginning to question if I need the rest of the arsenal.

D.P.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: kat on March 30, 2012, 10:13:00 AM
I can't wait to try those new limbs.
I have to admitt; those Silvertips do have a way of growing on a guy.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: snakebit40 on March 30, 2012, 10:39:00 AM
Congrats Ron! Can't wait to see the pics!    :thumbsup:    :campfire:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ronp on March 30, 2012, 11:39:00 AM
Enjoy those new limbs, Ron  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on March 30, 2012, 12:06:00 PM
If I'm lucky I may have them for the Stumpfest in Rockwood at the end of April. ronp ,you can try them out and see what you think!!
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ronp on March 30, 2012, 01:38:00 PM
That sounds great,  I shouldn't be looking at any more bows, though.  :scared:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ronp on March 30, 2012, 01:39:00 PM
Those weight limbs are right on for me.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on March 30, 2012, 02:01:00 PM
Gee , maybe I won't let you shoot it....   :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: Frenchymanny on March 30, 2012, 02:07:00 PM
Good for you Ron, congrats!

F-Manny
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: stujay on March 30, 2012, 03:16:00 PM
excellent Ron.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: drewsbow on March 30, 2012, 05:55:00 PM
congrats Ron   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: DWT on March 30, 2012, 06:21:00 PM
A guy could save himself a whole bunch of money if he just bit the bullet and got a Silvertip. I have owned over 30 custom bows from Morrisons to widows,Robertsons,bighorn,predator,RER, and a whole bunch more and have never shot anything this perfect for me. I have spent thousands of dollars even bought 13 different bows in one year, some are awsome bows but none have the silvertip feel for me. Im currently shooting a 60`` 61@29 tip and draw 30.25``. I cant beleive how smooth this bow is at this draw. I also have a 62`` on order and already am making plans for my next one after that. I have sold almost everything else and have no regrets, im a born again silvertip shooter.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: 3Feathers on March 30, 2012, 06:27:00 PM
congrats to you Ron!!!!!!Have to show you my HH collection this trad stuff is a real good sickness.
Title: Re: Wanted one for a long time..........a Silvertip
Post by: ron w on March 30, 2012, 07:13:00 PM
You have a collection already....LOL!