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Title: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: JamesKerr on November 26, 2011, 09:59:00 PM
I love my T-hawk longbow and am wondering how many out there are also Tomahawk fans. I know you don't really get to order the woods in them but man they shoot just as good as any custom bow I have ever shot. Also my SS is the prettiest bow I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: JamesKerr on November 26, 2011, 10:02:00 PM
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: DannyBows on November 26, 2011, 10:15:00 PM
I've never shot one but they sure look sweet. The mentions I've read have always been about how good they are.

I would expect no less from 3Rivers, great company and they stand behind their products.

Have you tried doing a search for them? I'll bet there has been more posts about them than you think.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: ron w on November 26, 2011, 10:22:00 PM
They must be pretty good, they sell them and you rarely see them for sale used, once in a while but not often!! They must be keepers....LOL!
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: Ground Hunter on November 26, 2011, 11:22:00 PM
Well I have three: 55# SS, 60# Fox and a 70# SS all "Diamonds" at 64 inch.  All are shooters and are shot often.  I have no reason to want to sell or trade any of them.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: JamesKerr on November 26, 2011, 11:25:00 PM
My SS is a diamond series and is 62" long. I don't think any bow can out perform it either. It shoots a 620 grain arrow at 170 fps and it only pulls 55 pounds!
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: flint kemper on November 26, 2011, 11:31:00 PM
Shot one at Kalamzoo several years ago, a takedown and it shot really well.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: mongoose on November 26, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
I have a woodland hunter diamond series, 50#@28". I probably will pass on before it does  :thumbsup:    :campfire:
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: LongStick64 on November 27, 2011, 07:43:00 AM
I have one and they look good and are very tame to shoot, but I don't think they are up there in the performance department. My Toelke Classic Whip out paces it.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: WhiteOaks on November 27, 2011, 08:10:00 AM
I have a Desert Fox and SS. Both 50@28 and Both are Keepers.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on November 27, 2011, 08:20:00 AM
My mate has one, and has killed three pigs with it. He loves it, eh. And it is a well-made, nicely-shooting bow.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: FarmerMarley on November 27, 2011, 10:32:00 AM
I haven't tried one yet, but would like to...anyone have one they could lend me?   ;)
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: hawk22 on November 27, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
I've had a diamond SS for a few years and like it pretty well.
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/P6030140.jpg) (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/PB050546.jpg)
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: tnbuckskinner on November 27, 2011, 11:29:00 AM
I just traded for a Diamond SS 64" 60@28,shoots OK but it's probably going on the trading block shortly. Just not for me.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: Gentry on November 27, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
I got my wife a diamond SS she likes it a lot.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: Possum Head on November 27, 2011, 03:06:00 PM
Miss my SS diamond @ 55 lbs. it was the best squirrel bow I've had.Anything less seems to allow the to escape after impact.I traded it back to the guy that I bought it from and now wish I still had it.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: S.C. Hunter on November 27, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by hawk22:
I've had a diamond SS for a few years and like it pretty well.
 (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/P6030140.jpg)  (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj282/longbowjake/PB050546.jpg)
Nice shots I had 3 this past year.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: Lamey on November 27, 2011, 03:53:00 PM
I had a Diamond SS,  it was extremely well made, some very clever design aspects (best tips in the business in my view),  great grip etc..    It didnt feel as smooth, or shoot as fast as similar bows in my experience.  I would definitely have another, but for the $ there are better bows out there for my needs.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: jsweka on November 27, 2011, 06:17:00 PM
I think I read somewhere (probably here) that the Tomahawks are made by Bill Forman at Great Plains.  Is this true?  They do look very much like Great Plains' Traditional Longbows.
Title: Re: Why so few post about Tomahawks?
Post by: JamesKerr on November 27, 2011, 10:46:00 PM
The Tomahawks are made by Great Plains. Dale has them made to the exact specs he himself uses. Also, I don't know what the price difference is but you can get one custom done with whatever woods you want in it. Although the SS diamond series is as pretty and good shooting of a bow as any of them out there.