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Title: Old but still hunting ,bow picture thread( Non glam bows)
Post by: lpcjon2 on November 22, 2011, 04:29:00 PM

Well after looking at thread upon thread of new custom bow pics. I thought what about us guys who have older, daily hunting, plain jane, beat up bows that are tried and true in the field. So lets have some pics of those that still stand the test of time.And its not about ugly bows just old bows still hunting.

This is a pic of a Hill Tembo that I got from a great man, my daily hunter. It has ding's and rubs and is as faithfull as can be.At my draw its 70#@30" and full of strength and desire.Thanks Tim

(http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv19/lpcjon2/100_1001-1-1.jpg)

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Post by: moleman on November 22, 2011, 05:30:00 PM

You gotta love the old work horses.Mine is an old heritage archery bridger mtn longbow 59@my 28 made in 89,it does all i ask of it.Ill try to post a pic later. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Stump73 on November 22, 2011, 06:18:00 PM

I'm gonna like this thread!

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Post by: moleman on November 22, 2011, 08:08:00 PM

Ok i cant get my pic to come up. Is there a way i can cut and paste it in?

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Post by: lpcjon2 on November 22, 2011, 08:09:00 PM

Check the size of your pic it didnt come up.

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Post by: Pointer on November 22, 2011, 09:40:00 PM

Green stripe Bear Take down with # 2 limbs that are 50lbs at my 30" draw..ol'reliable if ever there was such a thing :>) It doesn't matter what custom bow I start the season with..that bow ends up out in the woods with me at some point every hunting season...

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Post by: straitera on November 22, 2011, 10:11:00 PM

Monster bow Tim! You can turn that baby into a work of art pdq w/spar urethane & 000 steel wool.

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Post by: Stumpkiller on November 22, 2011, 10:25:00 PM

A doe (so far) this year with my 1966 Browning Explorer. A bit of tape camo but she's not too bad underneath.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2644.jpg)

And have already started practicing and assembling arrows for next year's hunting bow - a 1974 Browning Cobra II.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/Stumpkiller/Bowhunting/HPIM2688.jpg)

I love the old girls. The sadder but wiser bows for me.

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Post by: getstonedprimitivebowhunt on November 23, 2011, 06:58:00 AM

(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x330/Ruralimagesandartbyjeff/DSC06418.jpg)

This is My "OLD" D-bow! I made this selfbow in the early 80's. Its around 25 years old or more. I killed my first "FLINT" primitive arrow deer with it. I was just a small button buck..but it was one of my top trophy's I ever killed! Too go out and cut a stave and stick and make it all..and then kill a deer... is something you can only feel with doing it! I love this little bow!

56 inch OSAGE Selfbow ...70# @ 26 inch draw

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Post by: lpcjon2 on November 23, 2011, 05:26:00 PM

Buddy the refinishing idea never crossed my mind till you mentioned it,maybe I will in the off season.

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Post by: doug77 on November 23, 2011, 05:37:00 PM

How about my '64 Bear Kodiak

(http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/doug7759/Doe9.jpg)

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Post by: Huntschool on November 23, 2011, 05:48:00 PM

1968, 46 @ 28" Super Mag. Going to get her refinished and cleaned up this year

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/Huntschool/SM483.jpg)

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Post by: njloco on November 23, 2011, 06:48:00 PM

1966 48" 45 @ 28 Super Mag.

(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h477/njloco/IMG_1682.jpg)

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Post by: Mike.s on November 23, 2011, 07:48:00 PM

1966 K-Mag, 47@28"... After a 20yr break from hunting she has already put a doe in the freezer and these two guys. She's still going strong...
(http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k547/talakito/Pheasant.jpg)

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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 23, 2011, 10:27:00 PM

Great Thread!

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Post by: Thumper Dunker on November 24, 2011, 01:56:00 AM

My old Wing.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/2of2010.jpg)
My old Howitt.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/timkoi/arrow2047.jpg)
Both still going strong. Cool thread that old self bow is way cool.

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Post by: cacciatore on November 24, 2011, 03:29:00 AM

(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0658.jpg)
1982 Bear TD signed by Glenn St Charles.

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Post by: duncan idaho on November 24, 2011, 12:12:00 PM

If you want to look at some beautiful vintage bows, go to the "Trad History/Collection Forum and look at the "are you hunting vintage this year thread" one of the best threads on TG.

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Post by: moleman on November 24, 2011, 06:32:00 PM

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Sorry guys,im new at pics on here but i think i finally got it.

Title: Re: Old but still hunting ,bow picture thread( Non glam bows)
Post by: lpcjon2 on November 27, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

I know we have some more old hunting bows that are still hunting

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Post by: Bud B. on November 27, 2011, 07:52:00 PM

I bought this Grayling Bear Super Grizzly new in 1981 at a salvage place in Kernersville, NC. My guess is they bought out an archery shop that went out of business or from an insurance company after a claim from a wrecked delivery truck. I promptly took it home and drilled holes in the riser for the quiver mount. Then I bought flat paint and camo'd it up. It really doesn't matter 'cause it'll be with me 'til the end. I'm 46 now and took my first trad deer with it opening day this year.

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/Equismith/100_0410.jpg)

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Post by: Furseeker on November 27, 2011, 09:11:00 PM

The bow I'm using is as old as I am it's a 1968 Shakespeare Super Necedah, 54" long and 45#'s @ 28". It was my late father's bow. Next year will be the first year I get to hunt big game with it and it will get a lot of practice between now and then. The bow truly is in near mint condition, currently its sporting wife made camo limb covers, and it has a matching set in white for winter shooting and a kind of golden color for hunting in fall's dead tall weed fields. I just change the limb covers to match the terrain I'm in.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/Furseeker/DSCF9120.jpg)
(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z403/Furseeker/DSCF9118.jpg)

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Post by: Bert Frelink on November 27, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

1952 Bear Grizzly Static Recurve.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/52buck.jpg)

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Post by: Bud B. on November 28, 2011, 06:56:00 AM

WOW Bert! That's a brute!!

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Post by: flungonin on November 28, 2011, 10:11:00 PM

Bert thats awesome.

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Post by: JamesKerr on November 28, 2011, 11:27:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Bert Frelink:
1952 Bear Grizzly Static Recurve.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh216/quartermoonlongbows/52buck.jpg)

That's a blast from the past for sure. I have a sales paper with a bow on it just like yours. It is from the year the grizzly first hit the market.

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Post by: DesertDude on November 28, 2011, 11:39:00 PM

Here's my Martin Bushmaster (mid 90's) Still a great shooter but still young...
(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp206/desertdude48/007.jpg)
(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp206/desertdude48/005.jpg)

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Post by: joekeith on November 29, 2011, 12:42:00 AM

DON'T LIGHT THAT FIRE !!!!! :campfire: :nono:

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Post by: Bert Frelink on November 29, 2011, 12:55:00 AM

Thanks guys, I shot that Deer a couple of years ago, I guess a guy get's sentimental in his old age, that bow is the same age as me, I thought it would be kinda nice to hunt with a bow that was build in the same year I was born.
Take care all.
Regards.
Bert. :archer2:

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Post by: GingivitisKahn on November 29, 2011, 07:47:00 AM

My Hill Halfbreed is getting older and is certainly a user. It's collecting a few scuffs and the leather is really starting to show its age.

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff187/GingivitisKahn/20111126_ac_IMG_0809-1-1.jpg)

Should fit in well on this thread - good idea!

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Post by: Hatrick on November 29, 2011, 08:12:00 AM

This picture is from 2 years ago with with my 1968 Howatt Monterey. I'm still taking it to the woods.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/6PT2110909.jpg)

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Post by: ron w on November 29, 2011, 11:10:00 AM

I don't have a photo but I'm taking my 67 Bear Kodiak and some cedars for a scouting trip this afternoon.....even though it's gun season!!

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Post by: JamesKerr on November 29, 2011, 01:20:00 PM

Bert I know that 1952 was the year they quit making those bows with the alluminum lamination. Does your bow have alluminum in it or not?

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Post by: Doug S on November 29, 2011, 08:52:00 PM

Nice Photo Hatrick!

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Post by: Friend on November 29, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

Great Thread!!!!!!

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Post by: Caleb Andes on November 29, 2011, 09:18:00 PM

My grandpa gave me this unmarked recurve this thanksgiving. He does not remember what company made it.But it has a stamp for 50# at 28" on it. That is all. He asked me to carry on our family tradition with it. To say the least it was a very emotional moment. As far as the age of this bow.. He guessed it was anywhere between 30 to 40 years old.
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k483/cabeman36/download_IMG958793_2-1.jpg)

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Post by: straight_arrow on November 29, 2011, 09:55:00 PM

That's a pricelss pic of you and your grandpa. It's on you to carry on the tradition, I'm sure you will. Thanks for sharing!

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Post by: flippnsticks on November 29, 2011, 09:57:00 PM

love this thread.... keep it going!!!

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Post by: jcar315 on November 29, 2011, 10:02:00 PM

From back in the day.....1980's Bear Green Striper with old school green tip limbs.

(http://images.imagelinky.com/1322622090.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1322622090.jpg)

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Post by: cacciatore on November 30, 2011, 02:13:00 AM

John,did you skinned those limbs' They look great!

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Post by: Hatrick on November 30, 2011, 08:00:00 AM

Great picture and story, Caleb. Looks like it's time for you to carry on the "family tradition."

Only piece of advice I would give is to get yourself a hood for those broadheads. They look like the old MA3's or Bodkins. That's an old model Kwikee Kwiver and still very useful. You can order a hood for that by going to the Kwikee Kwiver web site. The hood is $5.00 and probably at least that much for shipping.
http://www.kwikeekwiver.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=25&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=79

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Post by: BowHunterGA on December 01, 2011, 10:31:00 AM

So probably not as old as some but here are my workhorses:

My John Schulz Trophy Hunter, has been my "Go to" bow this season. Love this longbow!

(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k607/sangellga/Archery/schulz-th-small2.jpg)

And my previous hunting bow, Original Damon Howatt Mamba. Still take this one out from time to time but it does stack quite a bit at my longer draw.

(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k607/sangellga/Archery/Mamba-small.jpg)

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Post by: Caleb Andes on December 01, 2011, 09:50:00 PM

Thanks for the advice Hatrick I will have to look into getting that! One quick question.. Those are his old wooden arrows. They look in good shape.. Should I not shoot them?

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Post by: randy grider on December 01, 2011, 10:32:00 PM

You guys are posting on the wrong thread, he asked for "Plain Janes"..., them bows are Beuuuuutifull !

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Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on December 01, 2011, 11:32:00 PM

If the wood looks good in the shafts, put new nocks on them and let them fly..
Plastic nocks will get brittle with age, and are dangerous..

What kind of broadheads are on them? Oh and you probably need a different quiver. :)

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Post by: Stone Knife on December 02, 2011, 06:28:00 AM

70's grizzly.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/100_0827.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/2009Bunny.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/Doe2008.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y275/420W/IM000293.jpg)

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Post by: Caleb Andes on December 02, 2011, 05:15:00 PM

Thats a beautiful grizzly stone knife. I debated purchasing one off **** not too long ago!

The shafts look good I will try and shoot a few tonight. I will get back to you on the heads and yes. The new quiver is a work in progress haha

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Post by: moleman on December 02, 2011, 08:10:00 PM

How bout this,1953 Ben Pearson Javelina 53@28.It was kinda rough when i got it,but with a lot of work and tender loveing care she looks great and shoots even better
(//%5Burl=http://images.imagelinky.com/1322874554.JPG%5D%20%5Bimg%5Dhttp://images.imagelinky.com/1322874554.JPG)[/url] [/IMG]

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Post by: Wannabe1 on February 14, 2012, 06:41:00 PM

Bringing this back around. For me it's going to be this 1969 Tigercat this year. Just a great fitting and shooting bow!

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0789.jpg)

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Post by: GreyGoose on February 14, 2012, 06:43:00 PM

Wow, this thread brings back memories of bows I wish I had kept, or taken better care of years ago. Funny thing is, I thought it was going to be about old bowhunters, not old hunting bows when I clicked on it.

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Post by: DennyK on February 14, 2012, 07:19:00 PM

Looking at the longevity of some of these bows, I really don't need a new one.

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Post by: adamgti on February 15, 2012, 12:02:00 AM

Bert Should have shown his real work horse.

Lets see the Pigster Bert, I'm calling you out.

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