Ok, I did the search thing but, would like to have a thread for take down recurves. Got a bug in me and might be making the switch from predominately longbows to a t/d recurve and want to see some different styles. Thanks in advance...and NO BASHING ME you longbow guys, I'm sick!! :D
2011 Bear A Riser - #1 Rose Oak limbs
(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii322/Blackstick-photos/Bows/CKTD%20-%202011%20A%20handle/Fence.jpg)
1990 Bear Custom Kodiak T/D - B Handle
(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii322/Blackstick-photos/Bows/Custom%20Kodiak%20Take%20Down%20B%20Handle/CustomKodiakTakeDown_1062.jpg)
Here's my Toelke Lynx 58", 51# @ 28"
And if the you can't shake the bug, you can always get longbow limbs to put on the same riser.
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww98/rlbruski/DSCF0140.jpg)
Here's my Robertson Vision Falcon IV.
60", 53# @ 28"
Cocobolo/ Osage riser with Juniper limb veneers.
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww98/rlbruski/IMG_0806.jpg)
Close up of the Robertson riser
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww98/rlbruski/IMG_0802.jpg)
My one and only take down. Chek-Mate 56" 45@28 . Here it is after I did a refinish job. Bocote and phenolic riser. Yew limbs with black glass back and bocote belly.
(http://fototime.com/BBD24CECE4B0C3D/standard.jpg)
Here's a close up of my Robertson recurve juniper limbs.
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww98/rlbruski/IMG_0803.jpg)
Here is my latest. A Sierra Blanca bow by Jess Stewart. It's based on the old Rocky Mtn Recurve design. Bow is 50" and 2 sets of limbs 51# and 42#
Riser is curly maple w/ zebra wood accents. Limbs are Tamo ash and zebra wood.Sheep horn overlays.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/101_5889.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/101_5838.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/101_5839.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/101_5841.jpg)
Chek-mate hunter 1 take down
62" 54lbs@28 inches
Walnut and Maple riser, elm limbs. the older it gets the richer the colors have gotten. These pictures are from my first year hunting with it, I had my string unwrap before I took the picture, so yes I have fixed the brace height.
http://s1085.photobucket.com/albums/j435/Tloran/Bow/
Prairie Drifter: How stable is a bow that short? I do like the wood combo too!
(http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/IMG_00583-1.jpg) Blacktail 54@27 1/2 (http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq136/bloodtrailer7/IMG_00573-1.jpg)
QuoteOriginally posted by Wannabe1:
...and NO BASHING ME you longbow guys, I'm sick!! :D
OK - I guess I won't bash you. It's never nice to pick on a sick person.
I'm a longbow guy, but I'll admit, these sure are some pretty bows.
QuoteOriginally posted by Wannabe1:
Prairie Drifter: How stable is a bow that short? I do like the wood combo too!
It's very stable to me, but I've always shot short bows. Never owend one over 54". My draw is 26"
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bow%20building/TD%20Sas%202010/Pauls%20TD%20RC%20Build/SANY0017-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bow%20building/TD%20Sas%202010/Pauls%20TD%20RC%20Build/SANY0045-1.jpg)
(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Bow%20building/TD%20Sas%202010/Brians%20TD%20RC/SANY0017-2.jpg)
QuoteOriginally posted by Prairie Drifter:
QuoteOriginally posted by Wannabe1:
Prairie Drifter: How stable is a bow that short? I do like the wood combo too!
It's very stable to me, but I've always shot short bows. Never owend one over 54". My draw is 26" [/b]
Hey bro... i believe that is what they call "Quilted maple"... and a good looking piece at that. :thumbsup:
Kirk, I really like the looks of that bow in the second pic. :thumbsup:
http://www.rudiweick.de/
Click on Bogenunikate and then the various models comes up on top of the page. Bue--.
QuoteOriginally posted by Kirkll:
QuoteOriginally posted by Prairie Drifter:
QuoteOriginally posted by Wannabe1:
Prairie Drifter: How stable is a bow that short? I do like the wood combo too!
It's very stable to me, but I've always shot short bows. Never owend one over 54". My draw is 26" [/b]
Hey bro... i believe that is what they call "Quilted maple"... and a good looking piece at that. :thumbsup: [/b]
are you talking about the limb veneers? If so They are tamo ash not quilted maple.
Oh,
And I do like the looks of your takedowns :thumbsup:
How short do you make them?
Blacktail Elite. 64" 54#@28". Bocote and wenge.
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Blacktail1_small.jpg)
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Blacktail3_small.jpg)
Dale Dye "Snakeoil". 60" 56#@28". Cocobolo with a skakewood stripe and snakewood tips.
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Dye4small.jpg)
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Dye1small.jpg)
Those Blacktails look a lot like Acadian Woods Bows..
take a look at Acadian Woods recurve,,, I have two tree sticks,,, you can swap recurve limbs with longbow limbs on same riser...
Ken
Thats mine. I love Andys bows.
http://bezaleelbowworks.com/bowgallery.html#cougar32
I have a short 2-pc recurve in the classifieds. Not a common configuration. Excellent for packing
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=048382
I love Bow Porn
Blacktial Elite 54# @ 28
(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd435/MikeWesterlund/2-1.jpg)
Blacktail Elite 53# @ 28
Had to sell this one. :(
(http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd435/MikeWesterlund/45730.jpg)
A few I own or have owned.
New Talltines
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DSCN0672.jpg)
Brackenbury Quest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Quest62zebfg.jpg)
New Schafer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Copy1ofIMG_3008.jpg)
New Quest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/NewImage.jpg)
Habu
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Habu.jpg)
Blackwidow PCH
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0640.jpg)
Another Quest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/QuestRiser2.jpg)
another Tall Tines
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/talltines-1.jpg)
Blacktail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0216.jpg)
Zipper
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/ZSR.jpg)
Morrison Shawnee
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0627.jpg)
another Zipper
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0458.jpg)
another schaffer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0607.jpg)
Morrison ILF
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0472.jpg)
another schaffer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0597.jpg)
another shawnee
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/shawnee.jpg)
Cari-bow Taiga
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0454.jpg)
Bear A riser
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0557.jpg)
Dale Dye
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0465.jpg)
Robertson
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0566.jpg)
Danny I think you have been through more bows than any body on this site.
:wavey:
another shawnee
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Cheyenne.jpg)
another shawnee and robertson
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0381.jpg)
another Dale Dye
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0427.jpg)
Acadianwods
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/resize12-30-2008001.jpg)
another Dye
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0406.jpg)
another shawnee
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0264.jpg)
another dye
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0334.jpg)
another dye
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/ChechanDye1.jpg)
Wannabe1,you have open the Pandora vase,this is going to be a infinite thread!
another shawnee
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0295.jpg)
another dye
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/dye3.jpg)
another quest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/Quest20HundBubuniga.jpg)
Border
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0212.jpg)
another shcaffer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/100_0071.jpg)
another blacktail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/2005___2007_Various_Family_Pics_374.jpg)
another schaffer I wish I still had
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/DSCN0189.jpg)
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0071.jpg)
Blacktail VL
A robertson Vision short riser.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0006-6.jpg)
My Zipper SXT "the Hugly Sister"
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/IMG_0210.jpg)
Danny that is a sweet looking Blacktail...sold it?
What are the woods in it?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Bows/2005___2007_Various_Family_Pics_374.jpg)
Same bow in the finishing room.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/Zipper-EvolutionSXP-1.jpg)
Black Widow PS
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/sbennett_01/Black%20Widow%20PSA%20X/WidowPSAX.jpg)
Mike,
Myrtle footed with wenge, yep long gone.
Mike,
Myrtle footed with wenge, yep long gone.
2 Ebony Silvertip.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0893.jpg)
Same bow front view.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0894.jpg)
Another Silvertip.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0889.jpg)
A rack full of Bear TDs.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/IMG_0179.jpg)
Bighorn,special edition,one of the best bow ever made,IMHO.Not mine!
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0013-2.jpg)
Blacktail Snakebit.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/Snakebit.jpg)
Bear Super Kodiak 1971.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0004-5-1.jpg)
RER XR
(http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/rer-2.jpg)
1993 Robertson Montana Falcon.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0003-4.jpg)
Assenheimer.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/AssenheimerMHE002.jpg)
Another Blacktail.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0005-5.jpg)
Morrison Shawnee.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0013-2-1.jpg)
Robertson Fatal Stick.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0004-1.jpg)
Another Fatal Stick,not mine.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0010.jpg)
another robertson
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Hunts/DSCN0092.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Hunts/DansBuffHunt011.jpg)
another blacktail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Hunts/DSCN0027.jpg)
Another Robertson Vision.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0017.jpg)
Robertson PX Pierce Points.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0009.jpg)
Dale Dye,Medicine Points.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0002-1.jpg)
Schafer, my dream, God Willing very soon.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/Archery/schafer.jpg)
Robertson Gyrfalcon.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCF0006-4.jpg)
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0033.jpg)
Black Widow,Cocobolo PSA X
Another Medicine Points DYE.
(http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx293/dazzafelix/DSCN0804.jpg)
OK, Danny Rowan is now my hero!!!!
LOL, Rusty I a'int no hero. Just a bowaholic.
Folks, I've already almost shorted out my keyboard from drool. I really like the looks of those Robertson's.
Does anyone build an economical T/D recurve for poor folks?! :)
You are on a whole nother level Danny!! LOL!!
Wannabe1, what is economical to you? $100, or $900?? Cause you know it is al relative... If you want a great bow at a great price, hit the classified! I got my self a BW PSAV in brand new condition, for $650, I think it was a good deal!!
For economical check out the Zipper Hunter bows.
Robertson has a plain-jane series also.
T.W,
Depends on what your definition of economical is,LOL.
You can get a good custom for around $600 from a couple of bowyers who are sponsers here.
Tall Tines Macasser riser, Black Limba on the left and Tiger Myrtle on the right.Kudu tips on both.
(http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv133/DavidMcLendon/DavidsTallTines2.jpg)
My advise is always to look for a used boe here in the classified and then sure some sponsor here offer some incredible bows for a really fair price.
You could possibly go the ILF route also pretty inexpensive.
QuoteDoes anyone build an economical T/D recurve for poor folks?! :)
What's your budget?
zipper elk horn riser,curly maple limbs (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/swamper1/PB190008.jpg)
Holy Smokes!
Danny Rowan and cacciatore, WOW, what a collection of bows...and you guys don't go cheap either!!
Here's my Wes Wallace Mentor.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Hatrick/Mentor/mentor001.jpg)
Zipper ZSR
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0636.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0600.jpg)
Stalker Surge
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0410.jpg)
(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0411.jpg)
Silvertip
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c291/marcbishop/100.jpg)
I had to take out a loan just to look at the pics!
Zipper SXT 55#, 58". The osage has really mellowed out and darkened and the tulipwood has turned a brighter, deeper red. The accent stripes are zircote. Bullsnake skins and antler limb tips.
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/jbabincs/wholebow.jpg)
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/jbabincs/riserendoflimbside.jpg)
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/jbabincs/riserandendoflimbs.jpg)
(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa458/jbabincs/front.jpg)
Oh man I love that Osage! My all time favorite wood. :D
Yeah, mine too.
danny
thats an awesome collection ya got there
i really like the looks of that caribow tiaga
Wannabe1 both wes wallace and predator bows offer bows for less than 700 bucks
QuoteOriginally posted by bayhunter:
Wannabe1 both wes wallace and predator bows offer bows for less than 700 bucks
As does Zipper.$630 for a hunter model.
Thanks folks, I'm working on some ideas.
Bill: your in the top 4! :D
Actually, I should say top 3. The number one spot being reserved for the off chance that something in my specs and likes shows up in the Classifieds.
I'll say this. It sure makes a feller feel good to see so many of our bows in with this bunch of beauties.
Bill, that is because you build such a fine bow!!
Bill, I'm looking forward to shooting a few of the bows on the stock page in kzoo. That wenge and cocobola sxt is sweet!
Man you guys have some beautiful weapons.
Thanks for sharing the pictures of them.
Original Bear Take downs A and B risers,
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/photo6.jpg)
Fred Bear Signature bows,
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/sigbow3-1.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/sigbownot6.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/114.jpg)
And my latest favorite, Signed Green stripe Bear T/D,
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/DSC01443-1.jpg)
...........Philip
Man, what a head spinner!
I'm on the Zipper list, so this ISN'T helping!
Danny and Cacciatore - what can you say? For me The lefties win as I can see them in my hand, but that's the only reason.
Great thread.
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss259/zepnut/DSCF0618-1.jpg)
Mike St John riser with Rose Oak limbs
(http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss259/zepnut/DSCF1782.jpg)
Posted before - maybe too much: :D The osage has already mellowed a bit and is turning golden - this was preseason.
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t85/whuguet/375-1.jpg)
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t85/whuguet/407-2.jpg)
Never too much! It still is a looker! :thumbsup:
Man O Man, I love Osage in a riser, Any time it paired with a darker wood.....just works for me! :thumbsup:
I'm sorry but I just LOVE takedowns!
Stalker Surge
(http://i43.tinypic.com/3wthd.jpg)
EagleWing Talon 11
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2ca5v6.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/doctari_album/IMG_0595.jpg)67#BearsPaw Longbow, bocate limbs w/sheep horn tips. Smooth shooter
(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Owlgrowler/DSCN0895-1.jpg)
Predator
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/doctari_album/IMG_0592.jpg)65# BearsPaw Classic recurve. Zebra wood riser,snake skin and curly maple on belly of limbs, w/sheep horn tips. This is my deer killer, love hunting in tree stands with this one. I zip homemade Ash arrows tipped with woodsmen BH clean though.
51@28 58" Recurve Gray Elm Laminates stained with our River Camo. Gray elm cherry and Black Phenolic Riser
(http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac260/Stjoeriverbows/58RTakedownGreyElm51lbapart.jpg)
(http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac260/Stjoeriverbows/58RTakedownGreyElm51lb.jpg)
(http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac260/Stjoeriverbows/58RTakedownGreyElm51lblimb.jpg)
(http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac260/Stjoeriverbows/58RTakedownGreyElm51lbriser.jpg)