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Title: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: ken denton on January 18, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
If you lost all your bows, which one bow would you buy if you had to shoot it for one year or longer?
Give name/model of longbow or recurve:
What poundage and length:
I will start-mine would be a Centaur "Chimera XLT" 44#@28" and 62" length.
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Post by: ssoden on January 18, 2012, 08:42:00 PM
CHX    :)
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Post by: flippnsticks on January 18, 2012, 08:48:00 PM
Firefly Route66 60" 53#@28!!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Irish on January 18, 2012, 08:49:00 PM
Widow PCH - 56", 54 lbs at 28", Asbell grip
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Post by: JCJ on January 18, 2012, 08:51:00 PM
60" Bruin Woodsmaster T/D recurve 45-50# @ 28".  I could shoot this bow the rest of my life and never really go wanting.
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Post by: heydeerman on January 18, 2012, 08:52:00 PM
Another Firefly here.
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Post by: Schafer on January 18, 2012, 08:55:00 PM
Schafer Silvertip Recurve 62" 66@29

Schafer
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Post by: centaur on January 18, 2012, 08:55:00 PM
I'd be making a call to Big Jim for another Thunderchild, but it would be a really long year waiting .
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Post by: m midd on January 18, 2012, 08:55:00 PM
Any JD Berry  64" 60#
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Post by: medic77 on January 18, 2012, 08:56:00 PM
58" Morrison Shawnee LB 60@26 with all the fancies.  I could just see it now, she is beautiful.
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Post by: Stump_pounder on January 18, 2012, 09:00:00 PM
wes wallace stealth
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Post by: Jim Wright on January 18, 2012, 09:02:00 PM
If I survived losing all my Toelke bows, I would order another 62" Classic Whip, 50lbs. @28" (53 lbs. or so at my 29" draw).
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Post by: 30coupe on January 18, 2012, 09:05:00 PM
Another Kanati with about the same specs as the one I already have: 58" and 45-50# @ 28". I'd probably opt for an actionwood riser instead of dymondwood. I can't imagine finding a bow I'd like or shoot any better.
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Post by: njloco on January 18, 2012, 09:08:00 PM
If we're talking about custom, it would be my Leon Stewart 64" or 66". If were talking about production bows, It would have to be either a 1964 or 1965 Bear Kodiak, all 50 @ 28.
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Post by: Ben Maher on January 18, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
a Black Widow PLX Osage Longbow .....
66" 55# @ 28" .....
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Post by: classichunter79 on January 18, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ken denton:
If you lost all your bows, which one bow would you buy if you had to shoot it for one year or longer?
Give name/model of longbow or recurve:
What poundage and length:
I will start-mine would be a Centaur "Chimera XLT" 44#@28" and 62" length.
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Post by: classichunter79 on January 18, 2012, 09:19:00 PM
I would buy a shrew classic hunter, 50lb @27"
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Post by: Fletcher on January 18, 2012, 09:24:00 PM
I'm kinda messing with that decision right now.  Probably either a 62" Great Northern Critter Gitter,
or a 58" Centaur glass, both low 50's at 26".
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 18, 2012, 09:26:00 PM
I know I would like another Big River R/D longbow.

If I could only have one, it would be 68" and 47-48 lbs @28"
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Post by: fmscan on January 18, 2012, 09:29:00 PM
I would be at Leon Stewarts tomorrow morning for a Slammer Special - 64in. and 45# pulling my hair out trying to decide on what wood to pick....
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Post by: gregg dudley on January 18, 2012, 09:32:00 PM
60" Black Widow PMA 56# @ 28"

My GO-TO Bow!
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Post by: mongoose on January 18, 2012, 09:33:00 PM
Without a doubt, I would buy another Predator Classic- 50#@28" and 60".  :notworthy:    :campfire:
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Post by: L. E. Carroll on January 18, 2012, 09:35:00 PM
:scared:    :banghead:    :banghead:   If I was to loose them all  :rolleyes:   I would first replace my 56" 55# Static Tipped Kwyk Styk.

Hopefully with a nice used one.  :pray:    

I'm not sure I could be without a bow for the lenght of Jack's build time... I'd be checking "Froggy" out real quick to see if he had or new of another.    ;)    Gene :
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Post by: BowHunterGA on January 18, 2012, 09:39:00 PM
Northern Mist Classic 70", 70#s or heavier.
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Post by: Oldman Rick on January 18, 2012, 09:43:00 PM
A Blacktail T/D 60" 57lb. It was worth the wait in '99. it would be worth it again!
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Post by: lpcjon2 on January 18, 2012, 09:45:00 PM
Any Hill any style in the 70# class
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Post by: David Yukon on January 18, 2012, 09:53:00 PM
I think I would like a mild reflex/deflex "D"  longbow, with bamboo core and yew veneer, 70" 60#@30(maybe 70#) , some thing like a JD Berry?? I might just order one in the next year.... if I can sale a few things!!
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Post by: shick on January 18, 2012, 09:57:00 PM
A 64"  50# Robertson Purist(Primal Styk).
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Post by: Buckwheaties on January 18, 2012, 09:59:00 PM
Apex Predator Sapelo, 66" 45@27". Great Bow and Marty is a great Bowyer. First class quality and priced right. My "go to bow".
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Post by: Brently on January 18, 2012, 10:02:00 PM
Any Howared Hill with bamboo limbs 68" @50lb with grey glass and a straight grip....oh yeah!
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Post by: Tater John on January 18, 2012, 10:06:00 PM
I'd have to ask Robertson to build me another Peregrine 50#@28 60"
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on January 18, 2012, 10:07:00 PM
Pronghorn takedown Longbow 62" 52@28
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Post by: Froggy on January 18, 2012, 10:18:00 PM
58"er of a Kanati....no hesitation !
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Post by: rastaman on January 18, 2012, 10:24:00 PM
A replacement for my Cari-Bow Peregrine..48 @ 27.
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Post by: Matthew Bolton on January 18, 2012, 10:26:00 PM
Zipper sxt riser with the longbow limbs 62 inches 55@28. Basically just remake my current bow
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Post by: Raging Water on January 18, 2012, 10:30:00 PM
Longbow

Used - Jack B Harrison HSS

New - Ken Roloff Whippenstick

Recurve

Used - John Fazio Ballistick

New - Jack Kempf - Kwyk Styk or Ken Roloff Inferno
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Post by: Arrowest on January 18, 2012, 10:33:00 PM
No question about it.... replace with one of Jack's static limb Kwyk Styks, 56", 50# @ 28", but then I'm on his list to get a Raven in the next couple of weeks, so that would also do... heehee, can't wait.
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Post by: JamesKerr on January 18, 2012, 10:39:00 PM
I would replace my 62" Tomahawk Diamond Series SS 55 @ 28"
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Post by: joe ashton on January 18, 2012, 10:47:00 PM
Mohawk   :archer2:   !
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Post by: huntnmuleys on January 18, 2012, 10:48:00 PM
i dont know why, but ive shot a handful of bighorn recurves and they seem to fit me like a hand in a glove......
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Post by: Swiftspeed10 on January 18, 2012, 10:54:00 PM
Either a Beeler Tracker or Saluki Scythian =).
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Post by: waknstak IL on January 18, 2012, 10:58:00 PM
I'd replace my 60' 57@28 Fox longbow. Bought it used on the classifieds and have been shooting it for 5 years.
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on January 18, 2012, 11:06:00 PM
No doubt in my mind!  Well after I gathered myself from the loss of my old bows..

62" Morrison Shawnee, A-riser, E-Carbon Foam limbs, medium grip with 1/2 pinecones, pretty exotic woods (maybe Osage/Gaboon Ebony), Copperheads...  Have to have one of those as they just flat out shoot for me.

I'd also have to order or find a 56"/65# +/- static tipped Kwyk Styk... best recurve I've ever owned/shot.
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Post by: shdwhwk on January 18, 2012, 11:15:00 PM
Only ONE   :scared:
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Post by: Red Beastmaster on January 18, 2012, 11:21:00 PM
I would replace my Thunderhorn longbow, 62" 45# @ 27".
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Post by: Migra Bill on January 18, 2012, 11:23:00 PM
Would have to tell Norm Johnson I need another Snakebit.
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Post by: longbowben on January 18, 2012, 11:30:00 PM
Another MOAB 60" 60@28
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Post by: smokin feathers on January 18, 2012, 11:32:00 PM
acs 3 piece 62" 49@28 the adcock i have now is the best shooting bow i have had out of a hundred other ones. my confidence and 3d scores soared, and it hits as hard as my 58lb pch at 9 less pounds with the same arrow. dont think i need a recurve just the acs.
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Post by: misfire on January 18, 2012, 11:49:00 PM
Without hesitation another Bama Hunter. It would be 66" 50@28 with a B50 flemish twist string.
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Post by: Whip on January 19, 2012, 12:38:00 AM
No hesitation for me.  RER LX 3 piece longbow.  I haven't been shooting it much lately, but I should be.  It's the best shooting bow (for me) I've ever owned, and I've owned a bunch.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 19, 2012, 12:58:00 AM
With out a doubt...another Big River Longbow...Smoothest, quietest bows I have ever shot!!!!!
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 19, 2012, 12:59:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
I know I would like another Big River R/D longbow.

If I could only have one, it would be 68" and 47-48 lbs @28"
YEAAAP!!!!    :archer:    :goldtooth:
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Post by: randy grider on January 19, 2012, 01:12:00 AM
Treadway "Black Swamp" 56", 48# @28"
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Post by: duncan idaho on January 19, 2012, 01:13:00 AM
A Bigfoot Sasquatch T/D Longbow or Recurve: 63# at 29 in, 60 inches in length. The smoothest and fastest bow, I have ever shot.
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Post by: Hud on January 19, 2012, 01:14:00 AM
Make another, longbow 66-68#, 68"
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Post by: GRINCH on January 19, 2012, 02:03:00 AM
Thats a tough decision to make,either a new Zipper or a 58 inch acscx.
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Post by: babs on January 19, 2012, 02:26:00 AM
I would have to say my 62" 50lbs at 29" bob lee heavyweight im really liking this bow the more I shoot it, can't get enough
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Post by: champ38 on January 19, 2012, 04:01:00 AM
Another 56" Shrew CH, 67#s at my DL.
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Post by: overbo on January 19, 2012, 06:52:00 AM
Chris Cox bow.Best build quality out there.
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Post by: JV Rooster on January 19, 2012, 07:09:00 AM
Abbott longbow 62" 45#@26"
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Post by: Bishop on January 19, 2012, 07:23:00 AM
Silvertip recurve. 62" 55@29. Checkered grip.
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Post by: Archie on January 19, 2012, 07:36:00 AM
Without a doubt, I would order a replacement Black Widow PLX, at 52# @ 31".  66", Toby grip, and take-down.
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Post by: Shifting Shadow on January 19, 2012, 07:41:00 AM
Right now I only have one bow. If I lost it, I would bur either a 7 Lakes or a Liberty Longbow.
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Post by: Swamp Yankee on January 19, 2012, 07:42:00 AM
Without hesitation a Black Widow PSAV, 45#, 60" with Asbel grip.
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Post by: ShooterF150 on January 19, 2012, 07:48:00 AM
It will be a Foley Recurve 48 # at 28-62"
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Post by: Bowwild on January 19, 2012, 08:03:00 AM
As long as it doesn't have to be new, because I couldn't endure a bowless wait time..

Habu Recurve
60"
48#@26"
Macassar Riser
Cocobolo Limbs
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Post by: Friend on January 19, 2012, 08:08:00 AM
Habu -Vyperkahn
Triple Carbon LB Limbs
Cocobola
62"
51#@28
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on January 19, 2012, 08:26:00 AM
mohawk sparrowhawk t/d/, 64", 54@29
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 19, 2012, 08:28:00 AM
Zipper SXT recurve
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Post by: ber643 on January 19, 2012, 08:33:00 AM
In a heartbeat - another Anneewakee Addiction (by Lee Hoots). Preferably 54" Recurve, 47-50# at 28", predominantly black (be nice if the grip stippling "accidently" incorporated a nice Black Bear in the pattern, and one of the new thumb rests - but I guess that'd put it into the custom category - LOL)
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Post by: DesertDude on January 19, 2012, 08:34:00 AM
Wes Wallace Mentor recurve  66" 55# @29"
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Post by: daniel boon on January 19, 2012, 08:38:00 AM
Silvertip RC 62",51#@29"
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Post by: 1/4 away on January 19, 2012, 08:39:00 AM
Without a doubt my 58" Zipper SXT recurve 52#@28"
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Post by: ron w on January 19, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
It would be off to the classifieds to find the best deal on a bow that fit my specs......might be a Widow or a Zipper ,a Silvertip,an Osprey by Chad Holm, maybe a Centaur or a Mohawk. I would look for the best deal at the time and buy it to fill the bow-less void.
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Post by: volcanomil on January 19, 2012, 08:43:00 AM
MOAB 60" 55# at 28"
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Post by: Brad_Gentry on January 19, 2012, 08:46:00 AM
Great Norther Bushbow, 62", and 60# @ 28".
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Post by: JR Williams on January 19, 2012, 09:04:00 AM
Thunderstick III, 66 in, 55 @28, Osage and Cocobolo, Bamboo cores. I could get along just fine.
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Post by: Gen273 on January 19, 2012, 09:06:00 AM
For me, it would be a Zipper with carbon and foam in the limbs.
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Post by: Easykeeper on January 19, 2012, 09:13:00 AM
Blacktail Elite one piece recurve, 64" 50#@28".
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Post by: Crash on January 19, 2012, 09:27:00 AM
Just one?  Come on Ken.

I would get a Griffin 60" 44@28.

Wait, Centaur, glass model same specs.

Wait, wait, Super Shrew same specs.

How many did you say I could have?   :dunno:
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Post by: Bob Palmer on January 19, 2012, 09:33:00 AM
Base model 60 " RH Schafer Silvertip with Lamboo limb cores built for Fast Flight string with checkered grip. If I could talk Dave into foam cores, I would add that as well   ;)   56 lbs at 28".
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Post by: Orion on January 19, 2012, 09:48:00 AM
64-inch, 50# A&H ACS 3-piece.

Or maybe a 50# Liberty Chief Elite

Or a 60-inch Bear Custom Kodiak

Or a 64-inch Robertson longbow

Or a 66-inch Hill

Or...........   :dunno:
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Post by: bow_man_66 on January 19, 2012, 10:01:00 AM
Mine would be one of the same 2 that are on my to own list now, either a RER Vortec II, 60" 52#@28 or a Hoots 56" 52#@28 longbow. Shot both of these last year at Kazoo along with just about every other bow I could get my hands on there. These 2 were above everything else I shot for me!!!!
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Post by: LongStick64 on January 19, 2012, 10:10:00 AM
Great Northern Critter Gitter
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Post by: snag on January 19, 2012, 10:25:00 AM
A 62" Blacktail VL Elite 55#@28" AND a 62" Liberty Edge 52#@28".........just have to have a recurve and a R/D longbow.
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Post by: kat on January 19, 2012, 10:29:00 AM
PSAX 50#@28", 60" long.
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Post by: Blackstick on January 19, 2012, 10:53:00 AM
I think I would have to search for one of the eight remaining Rose Oak Companions.
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Post by: ranger 3 on January 19, 2012, 10:55:00 AM
Black Widow PCHX 58" 50@28
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Post by: shdwhwk on January 19, 2012, 10:55:00 AM
Liberty Edge, 64" 53lb Cocobolo riser & yew limbs
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Post by: Buckhorn47 on January 19, 2012, 10:56:00 AM
I would build one! Elm, Ironwood or osage  self bow
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Post by: Ragnarok Forge on January 19, 2012, 10:59:00 AM
Wes Wallace Royal Takedown, 68 inch, 50lb @ 28" -Cocabolo Riser,  Ebony veneers.
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Post by: Margly on January 19, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Firefly longbow from Jim Jones!
AMO 66" 50@31
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Post by: coaster500 on January 19, 2012, 11:45:00 AM
Can't imagine not having my Big Jim Buff...
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Post by: snakebit40 on January 19, 2012, 11:47:00 AM
Schafer Silvertip 60" 71@28
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Post by: jhg on January 19, 2012, 12:04:00 PM
Apex Predator Ossabaw, High Performance longbow.
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Post by: Night Wing on January 19, 2012, 12:09:00 PM
Although I hate the long wait, I'd have to order another 66" Blacktail recurve, 40# @ 30".

The only problem, deciding between a take down or a one piece.
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Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on January 19, 2012, 12:10:00 PM
Bigfoot Sasquatch recurve. 64"(62" please Kirk?) 65lb @31" Never shot one but...this is all hypothetical right?
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Post by: RRock on January 19, 2012, 12:29:00 PM
RER 3 piece TD recurve. Best dang bow I've ever shot, hands down.
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Post by: Ulysseys on January 19, 2012, 01:19:00 PM
hmm I'll say another Widow PLX - Bacote T/D - 62" 53@28 - it's what I'm shooting now, but who knows what next month will bring    :bigsmyl:
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Post by: David Mitchell on January 19, 2012, 01:39:00 PM
Hmmmmm, probably a Hill Wesley Special, 68", straight grip, and 45-50#@28".
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Post by: sticksnstones on January 19, 2012, 01:52:00 PM
So I would have one bow that I would have to completely trust to do anything I need a bow to do, with no backup???
As of today it would have to be:
Howard Hill - Big Five - 70" drawing 60# at 31"

I hope I feel the same way about a new Bigfoot bow in the coming weeks!
Thom
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Post by: sawtoothscream on January 19, 2012, 02:01:00 PM
if I lost all of mine i would cry. dont have the money to replace the hunterbow.  

For the money i would end up ordering another economical archery omega hybrid or a mad dog.

if i had the cash then the hunter bow will be back on order
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Post by: PaddyMac on January 19, 2012, 02:06:00 PM
Bob Lee stickbow 66" 52#@28 Natural (bubinga & curly maple).

Orrrrrr...

I've been looking at basically the same thing in a Toelke Whip.

Bbbbuut...

If it's only one, then maybe a TD. Nah.
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Post by: falconview on January 19, 2012, 03:01:00 PM
This is a tough one, a lays potato chip delema
so I'll say an Acadian signature recurve with all
the trimmings  66" 60#@29
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Post by: rxhntr on January 19, 2012, 03:14:00 PM
The new longbow by Mike at Legends Bows. I got the first one and I take delivery soon (I will post pics soon). I test drove the new bow before he finished it and with my 530gr arrows it posted 3 arrows at 186 fps. the final wt will be 60lbs @ 31.5in. It wasnt the speed that impressed me though, it was the fact that I am used to a recurve and I shot this. It is very smooth and even though it is slightly heavier than my rc, it was like I was pulling a lighter wt bow. I cant wait to start shooting it every day.
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Post by: Dave1437 on January 19, 2012, 03:20:00 PM
Longbow would be my Wild horse creek Hawk 62" 44# @ 28, it is a wenge riser with bocote flair and tamo ash veneers. Just the one I like to shoot the most.
Recurve would be my Widow Pchx that is also 44# @ 28 and is 56" long. It is a leopardwood riser with olive ash limbs and an asbell grip.
Both of these bows are very satisfying for me to shoot. DI
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Post by: Jwilliam on January 19, 2012, 05:32:00 PM
I would be on the phone right away with Bill Dunn. My 60" Zipper SXT recurve is the best bow I have ever shot.   :thumbsup:  


Bill
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Post by: swamper on January 19, 2012, 05:36:00 PM
My Zipper,never shot a better bow in over 40 years,
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Post by: bentpole on January 19, 2012, 05:41:00 PM
Without a doubt another  Mohawk.   :archer:
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Post by: billy shipp on January 19, 2012, 06:14:00 PM
Big Foot by Kirk Lavender. I've shot his recurve but if I had to get another one, it would be his longbow just for the sake comparision.
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Post by: awbowman on January 19, 2012, 06:19:00 PM
PCH, 56", 55#s at 28"
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Post by: dnovo on January 19, 2012, 06:40:00 PM
Mohawk, 54# @ 28"  64" bow with juniper limbs
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Post by: Yellow Dog on January 19, 2012, 07:03:00 PM
Pretty Centaur Glass bow, carved stippled grip 60" 52@30.
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Post by: doowop on January 19, 2012, 07:07:00 PM
Samick Sage!
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Post by: Terry Lightle on January 19, 2012, 07:28:00 PM
Cari-Bow SLynx 49 or 50 pounds
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Post by: akaboomer on January 19, 2012, 07:50:00 PM
When I stopped crying, I know a place in Little Rock that keeps an assortment of Roy Hall's in stock.  I would have to get another Navajo Chief 58" 55-60# @29". Probably Osage Orange and Cocobola?

Chris
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Post by: rholzie on January 19, 2012, 08:22:00 PM
Diddo Yellow Dog!! "Pretty Centaur Glass bow, carved stippled grip" ...but 62" and 45# @29" :archer2:
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Post by: Breakfast Boy on January 20, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
No doubt about it, if all of my bows were stolen, I would order a new Great Northern Critter Gitter.
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Post by: carpenter on January 20, 2012, 08:40:00 AM
It would be another MOAB for sure.
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Post by: Lippe on January 20, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
I'd have to replace my Brack Quest, but don't think I could stand a 2 year wait. So, I believe I'd get a Dryad ilf rig. Sweet!
Lippe
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Post by: DVSHUNTER on January 20, 2012, 11:45:00 AM
The ONLY way to go os osage selfbow. I can make what i want and as many as i want for free. You all are missin out. The best bow is the one you make.
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Post by: Mike Mecredy on January 20, 2012, 12:15:00 PM
I'd have DVShunter make me another self bow.
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Post by: RC on January 20, 2012, 12:31:00 PM
64" Mohawk "Sparrowhawk" 48@27. Dirty boo limbs with cocobola riser.No doubt.RC
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Post by: John McCreary on January 20, 2012, 12:32:00 PM
Easy choice. Another Hill Wesly 70" 60 pounds +- @ 30"...why mess with perfection.

J
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Post by: Smithhammer on January 20, 2012, 12:56:00 PM
The one I just ordered a few months back - 58" Kanati, #53 @ 28, w/red overlays and tips.
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Post by: MikeW on January 20, 2012, 12:59:00 PM
Probably a toss up with what I have now a Blacktail Elite or Whippenstick Hellfire 55#-60#'s
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Post by: T. Downing on January 20, 2012, 01:06:00 PM
Black Widow PLX Longbow, Camo...60lbs @28in...
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Post by: pitbull on January 20, 2012, 03:16:00 PM
Toelke Chinook!  :archer2:
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Post by: kevgsp on January 20, 2012, 05:01:00 PM
TT Titan riser with dryad epic recurve limbs.
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Post by: Craig Schoneberg on January 20, 2012, 05:55:00 PM
Rose Oak Creations 64" Super Wildcat 53#
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Post by: woodchucker on January 20, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
Well... Honestly?????

There are alot of GREAT bows out there BUT.....

I'd search the classified for another 1967-69 Bear Grizzly!!!  :thumbsup:

You just can't beat hunting with a piece of History!!!!!   :archer:
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Post by: DennyK on January 20, 2012, 06:11:00 PM
It would be the same thing I'm shooting now-Black Widow PSAX Kingwood 60" 49@28.
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Post by: Bud B. on January 20, 2012, 06:17:00 PM
Mid 70s 58" Bear Super Grizzly in LH 50@28
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Post by: Hit-or-Miss on January 20, 2012, 07:06:00 PM
If I couldn't replace my 1968 Kodiak Hunter with an identical replica (although I have 3 different Kodiak Hunters, 69, 71, 74, as spares), I would consider either an old or new Super Kodiak. Not quite as good as the Hunter (IMHO), but pretty damn close!
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Post by: tadpole on January 20, 2012, 07:11:00 PM
Another Hill!! Is there any other bow?
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on January 20, 2012, 07:50:00 PM
70" Yew and Wenge 55@28" Mahantango longbow.
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Post by: 3arrows on January 20, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
Had a lot more expenside come and go but the Bob Lee TD is still here.
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Post by: ChrisM on January 20, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Bob lee take down for sure.
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Post by: bucksbuouy on January 20, 2012, 08:46:00 PM
Howatt Hunter duhh
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Post by: BWD on January 20, 2012, 09:14:00 PM
Another Kanati.
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Post by: Gray Buffalo on January 20, 2012, 11:19:00 PM
I'd go after the St. Joe river 2 pc take down 50 @ 28"
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Post by: oldbohntr on January 20, 2012, 11:54:00 PM
I'd call Val Sorrentino in Heaven(hypothetical situation, right?)and ask him to make another '62 Kodiak replica like the one he did 20 years ago.  Maybe just a bit lighter than that one, but...in any case,I know it'd be the perfect recurve!
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Post by: amar911 on January 21, 2012, 01:59:00 AM
56" Shrew Classic Hunter 55#@29.5" with foam/carbon/uniweft/mystery limbs and BowBolt. Not heavy enough for the really big animals, but just about perfection for everything else! Of course, I would buy a dozen or more bows, not just one!

Allan
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Post by: amar911 on January 21, 2012, 02:00:00 AM
Lots of great bows out there!

Allan
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Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on January 21, 2012, 07:49:00 AM
70" Hill 60@ 29", yew and cocobolo with a black elk wrap.
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Post by: JJB on January 21, 2012, 08:07:00 AM
Reading through this thread really makes one appreciate how may good bowyers there are.  I would probably have to find another Robertson Peregrine.
-Jay
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Post by: Roots on January 21, 2012, 08:11:00 AM
Thunderhorn coup stick, 45# @ 28, 60".
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Post by: Covey on January 21, 2012, 08:56:00 AM
Shouldnt be able to ask a question like that.  :D  
I wantin one of Big Jim's TC's awful bad!!

I believe...I'll have to get back with ya on this one.

Jason
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Post by: Crooked Stic on January 21, 2012, 09:16:00 AM
That is easy  Crooked Stic Shortbow
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Post by: elk ninja on January 21, 2012, 11:54:00 AM
Centaur OR a Thunderhorn 2 piece take down, 65#@26"
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Post by: doubleo on January 21, 2012, 12:07:00 PM
I haven't shot enough of em to know for sure. That's the down fall of being a lefty.
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Post by: free2bow on January 21, 2012, 04:18:00 PM
One I haven't shot before but have on order, a Silvertip recurve, 40 to 42 lbs. at 28, and 60 inches.  I want a comfortable weight to reduce wear and tear on the body. And Beth Windauer was very, very helpful answering my questions and providing me with pictures and information.
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Post by: owlbait on January 21, 2012, 05:38:00 PM
The "one" bow hasn't been built yet for me! I'd be ashamed to tell all the other bowyers out there that they didn't make the cut today, because they might tomorrow!
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Post by: joe skipp on January 21, 2012, 06:12:00 PM
Right now I would need 2 bows..one RH and one LH. No hesitation here...Jack Kempf Stealth T/D in RH and Mike Fedora H560 one piece in LH. Hopefully my new Fedora will arrive here in 2 weeks...
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Post by: Gator1 on January 21, 2012, 06:14:00 PM
Treadway Longbow 56".
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Post by: Sixby on January 21, 2012, 06:16:00 PM
I've been giving this some thought. Including the bows I build this is not a decision I could make. There are so many really great bows and bowyers its just not a fair question to ever have to choose just one. I guess I would just have to take what materials I could find and make a bow somehow.
God bless you all, Steve
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Post by: tradshooter on January 21, 2012, 06:33:00 PM
I'd be looking for another Saxon Longbow, preferably in the American Series and 50# to 60# at 28". I love the way those Saxons shoot and they were built to hunt! Lots of great Bowyers and bows out there.
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Post by: JamesKerr on January 21, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
I am suprised to see that no one but me has posted anything about tomahawks.
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Post by: rjackson on January 22, 2012, 12:09:00 AM
Easy, Jack Kempf Raven Recurve.

Hunt Hard,

Randy
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Post by: on January 22, 2012, 12:18:00 AM
A toss up between a Berry Apollo, a Stotler longbow, or a Robertson longbow, but then again I don't want to think about it.  My wife has pretty much said I won't be buying any more bows.  So if I had to, I bet I would change my mind a bunch of times.
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Post by: Stone Knife on January 22, 2012, 07:19:00 AM
Howard Hill Big Five
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Post by: leatherneck on January 22, 2012, 07:38:00 AM
Hmmm, I'll get back to you on that one.
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Post by: BrownA5 on January 22, 2012, 08:42:00 AM
I would be looking for another used (or new, perhaps!)Marriah Thermal, 48# at 28".  I have two now and man these bows are sweet!
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Post by: Big Ed on January 22, 2012, 08:47:00 AM
I would stay with a Shrew, plus I am already on the waiting list.
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Post by: Eric Krewson on January 22, 2012, 08:57:00 AM
An osage stave and start making shavings.
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Post by: KellyG on January 22, 2012, 12:16:00 PM
I second Eric's nomination.
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Post by: bodmanjack on January 22, 2012, 12:23:00 PM
Fox High Sierra, 60", 50@ 28.  My absolute favorite.
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Post by: maxwell on January 22, 2012, 07:05:00 PM
Stewart three piece slammer 62" 50# @ 27" woods would be whatever Leon wanted.
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Post by: Elk77 on January 27, 2012, 01:13:00 PM
J D Berry
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Post by: BaldingEagle on January 27, 2012, 05:35:00 PM
Northern Mist Whisper.  55# @28", take-down, dished grip.
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Post by: Smithhammer on January 27, 2012, 05:42:00 PM
A 58" Robertson Fatal Styk, #57@28, juniper limbs, cocobolo/bocote riser.

In fact, it should be here tomorrow...

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Post by: COLongbow on January 27, 2012, 09:23:00 PM
Good thread.

widow PTF.
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Post by: twistedlim on January 31, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
2  58" PC Toelke whip - 48 lbs@28. It is my fit like a glove bow.
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Post by: Knawbone on January 31, 2013, 09:21:00 PM
GN bushbow
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Post by: Gator1 on January 31, 2013, 09:23:00 PM
RER XR Recurve

60"

45Lbs at 28"s....

 :notworthy:
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Post by: gregg dudley on January 31, 2013, 09:37:00 PM
I love and have always been loyal to my Widows, but if I was suddenly bowless I would have to get me one of them there Stalker recurves.
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Post by: joekeith on January 31, 2013, 09:38:00 PM
MOAB  58" or 60" and 55 @ 28"
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Post by: daveycrockett on January 31, 2013, 09:58:00 PM
64" ACS longbow.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on January 31, 2013, 10:04:00 PM
I suppose I'd get a Sasquatch TD longbow...since my number is almost up on Kirk's build list, I wouldn't have to wait long! I'd have Sixby start me another bow, though, because it is a damnable sin to have only one bow.

  :pray:      :pray:
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Post by: Brianlocal3 on January 31, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
Hands down it would be a JD Berry Vixen.
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Post by: Covey on January 31, 2013, 10:27:00 PM
KANATI!!

Jason
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on January 31, 2013, 10:50:00 PM
One just like the one I just got. One of George Perez's (RainyDay Bows)60" recurves.
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Post by: wapitirod on January 31, 2013, 10:54:00 PM
There are so many great bowyers out there but I've always dealt with Wes Wallace and before is Death Jim Brackenbury.  I'd probably go for another Wallace Stealth in the 60-65# range @28.
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Post by: Archie on January 31, 2013, 10:58:00 PM
Black Widow PLX, 66", 58 @ 31"

And that's a fact!
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Post by: LC on January 31, 2013, 11:00:00 PM
Well that would have to be the ONLY bow I've used for the last decade. Taken alot of game with it. My own home made bow! I'm actually building my own NEW bow design and can't wait to walk up to my first dead critter with another home brew bow in hand! Good feeling! I've got to add IF I CAN DO IT anyone can do it with enough determation.
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Post by: 187BOWHUNTER on January 31, 2013, 11:01:00 PM
Im on the list already for a Blacktail so I would stick with that.
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Post by: spotteddog on January 31, 2013, 11:23:00 PM
Great Northern Super Ghost.
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Post by: ghall80 on January 31, 2013, 11:25:00 PM
Morrison any one of them I love them all. Would be hard to make that phone. I would be crying to much for Bob to understand me !!
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Post by: Froggy on January 31, 2013, 11:36:00 PM
Kanati by Jason Kendall...
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Post by: David Yukon on January 31, 2013, 11:39:00 PM
I think I would try to get my hand on a Sunset Hill, 68" 60-65#@29 string follow slightly dished grip.... I have a Northern Mist Classic that, so far, I really like. If I can get that Sunset Hill, I will sale all my non Hill style bows(that is a total of 2).
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Post by: manitou1 on February 01, 2013, 03:43:00 AM
Black Widow PCHX or PSAX
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Post by: sawtoothscream on February 01, 2013, 04:22:00 AM
Titan 17" with bf extreme mediums 50#
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Post by: Bowwild on February 01, 2013, 07:31:00 AM
I've changed my preference.

The Habu is still great but my immediate replacement would be a Trad Tech Titan 2 (17" riser) with BF Extreme Carbon/Foam limbs. This makes a 58" recurve.

The limbs would max out at 50# and be adjustable down to 46.5#s at my 26" draw weight. The bow would have a Strickland springy arrow rest, cat whiskers, and a tied on pair of nock locators at 5/8".  My face would wear a smile.
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Post by: cacciatore on February 01, 2013, 07:34:00 AM
Roy,I really hope you'll loose all of your bows in my stable.LOL
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Post by: Jim Picarelli on February 01, 2013, 08:36:00 AM
I'd be replacing my Titan 17" riser. As for limbs, I mainly shoot 50lb Samick Universal medium recurve and 50lb TT longbow limbs and they both work so well on that riser, either would be ok
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Post by: on February 01, 2013, 08:36:00 AM
Morrison Shawnee, 43#@28", 60" AMO, carbon/foam limbs, A riser Cocobolo/Osage tricked out.
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Post by: ShooterF150 on February 01, 2013, 08:39:00 AM
It would be a black widow KBX  50 /60/28
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Post by: longbowben on February 01, 2013, 08:46:00 AM
54" Hoots
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Post by: daniel boon on February 01, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
I'd be replacing my 62" Silvertip, or the 60" 1pc
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Post by: Car54 on February 01, 2013, 09:20:00 AM
Liberty Edge...of course!
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Post by: koops4 on February 01, 2013, 09:27:00 AM
I would have to go with a St. Joe River Longbow.  58" somewhere in the 50# at 28".  They just seem to fit my hand and send arrows where I am looking.
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Post by: pamike on February 01, 2013, 10:26:00 AM
Eagle Wing Talon LB
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Post by: Altiman94 on February 01, 2013, 10:28:00 AM
I only have one bow now (hoyt buffalo) but if I didn't have that, I think I'd go with a Kanati (58", 48#@28").
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Post by: pamike on February 01, 2013, 10:30:00 AM
Habu VyperKahn LB - if i could find one used - 3yrs is a long wait.....
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Post by: SportHunter on February 01, 2013, 11:18:00 AM
Nothern Mist Shelton takedown, straight grip, 66'', 56#@28".
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Post by: Trumpkin the Dwarf on February 01, 2013, 11:20:00 AM
Either a 66" Toelke Whip or a 64" Sasquatch recurve. Either one would be 68-70 lb @ 32". Almost had to answer this question for real once, but my Toelke survived the car accident that time.
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Post by: Pat B. on February 01, 2013, 11:27:00 AM
A. Hill style longbow, 68" and 61@28...
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Post by: BIG GAME on February 01, 2013, 11:30:00 AM
Just bought it a Black Widow MAX 64" 55@30" and now I have to wait.
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Post by: Lechwe on February 01, 2013, 11:30:00 AM
60" Robertson Fatal Styk
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Post by: Bowwild on February 01, 2013, 03:16:00 PM
Ok now Felix!  I've just posted your picture on the bathroom mirror so if my wife sees you lurking around....!  Ha.

(If she starts liking your picture too much though I'm taking it down!)
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Post by: typical2 on February 01, 2013, 03:24:00 PM
Northern Mist 68" 60@28 Whisper
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Post by: will_hunt on February 01, 2013, 03:40:00 PM
Dale Dye Trails End
Good Medicine T/D
60" 60#@28"
Heavy on the Osage in the riser.

Hmmmm, maybe it is time now for another!
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Post by: FAV 52 on February 01, 2013, 07:00:00 PM
another Jason Kendall master peace Kanati or if i could talk him into it a j.k. traditions model
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Post by: rraming on February 01, 2013, 07:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by mongoose:
Without a doubt, I would buy another Predator Classic- 50#@28" and 60".   :notworthy:      :campfire:  
X2, I like 51lbs, without a doubt is correct!
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Post by: JohnnyWayne on February 01, 2013, 07:42:00 PM
Bob Lee take down Longbow 64" 57#@28  :)
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Post by: StickBowManMI on February 01, 2013, 07:54:00 PM
McCullough "Griffin"longbow.
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Post by: Elk77 on February 01, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
My JD Berry Apollo
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Post by: Medina1 on February 01, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
I'd be buying a 62" 65@28 TallTines cocobolo limbs and riser

Caleb
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Post by: tradlab on February 01, 2013, 10:02:00 PM
robertson ravenstyk 62" 55@28
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Post by: Ghost Dog on February 02, 2013, 12:20:00 AM
Great Northern Lil Creep.
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Post by: paradocs on February 02, 2013, 06:31:00 AM
What Ghost Dog said...Jackknifed
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Post by: chase perry on February 02, 2013, 10:19:00 AM
I'd get another 62" Liberty Edge, bocote riser and yew core, like the one I just got from Mr. Boice last month.  Until that one was finished I'd buy the Contender that Pokerdaddy has listed in the classifieds.
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Post by: Keith Langford on February 02, 2013, 10:48:00 AM
Blacktail Snakebit
64" 48# @ 28", luckily it's already ordered & paid for and will be here in July
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Post by: wtpops on February 02, 2013, 12:41:00 PM
Black Widow PSA V Ironwood 62" 56# @31", 8 strand ultracam string, full length heritage 350 with 150 up front
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: D Harris on February 02, 2013, 01:10:00 PM
I would be on the phone with Dale Dye having another Medicine Point built!!
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: moththerlode on February 02, 2013, 01:49:00 PM
Probably play it safe and replace my one pc Hummingbird alpha male. Whippenstick would be tempting also though.
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: False Cast on February 02, 2013, 01:50:00 PM
God forbid something ever happens to my Schulz...

If something did, once I recovered from my depression, I'd beg Nate Steen to build me a Sunset Hill identical to my Schulz: 66" 67# @26" backset brown glass & bamboo limbs and a myrtle riser.

If I couldn't get a Sunset Hill I'd have Dave Miller build me a bow to my Schulz's specs.
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: vintage-bears on February 02, 2013, 06:40:00 PM
Fred Bear Take Down
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: Bill Carlsen on February 02, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
I'de be calling Bob Morrison.
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: RLA on February 02, 2013, 07:53:00 PM
This is a very interesting topic, I've read trough 16 pages & only a hand full of ilf rigs & metal risers.  I would have expected to see more, as they were getting pretty hot a year or so ago?

I prefer traditional wood 3 piece recurves myself.  Now as for witch one,,, that's tuff with so many great builders.

I'm currently waiting on a Bigfoot from Kirk Lavender!  So that better be my answer.
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: ranger 3 on February 02, 2013, 08:07:00 PM
Schafer Silvertip Recurve 60" 48@28
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: LoneWolf73 on February 02, 2013, 08:08:00 PM
Morrison Cheyenne
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: DEAN on February 02, 2013, 09:16:00 PM
Any Treadway would do me just fine!!!
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: Rock 'N Bow on February 02, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
I love all my bows. But as strange as it may sound I would choose my Dorado. It's the one bow I could always pick up and hit the mark no matter how long I neglect it. My other bows take longer to get familiar with again. Who would have thought a production bow could feel like it was custom made for me?
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: Over&Under on February 02, 2013, 09:56:00 PM
Schafer Silvertip Recurve
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: sheephunter on February 02, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
Get ahold of Mike Hays in Pueblo and have him build me another 3 piece takedown Black Canyon longbow 64" 58#@28" to replace mine. And then talk him into lending me his one piece in the same specs to pass the time til mine is built. And probably do like Ron W and hit the classifieds.....
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: Sam McMichael on February 03, 2013, 08:50:00 PM
Probably, a Hill Wesley Special or Hill Cheetah. Either way, it would be 68" long and draw either 50 or 55#. (I prefer 65# but a shoulder injury just doen't want to completely heal.)

I have two of each of these Hill bows, but I would also consider a Hill Redman with these specs.

Another very strong consideration would be a Northern Mist.
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: WESTBROOK on February 03, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Not sure, but I know it would be built by Gregg Coffey or Steve Turay.

Eric
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: DeerBacon on February 03, 2013, 09:14:00 PM
60", 55-60lbs, TT.
Title: Re: If you lost all your bows, what one bow would you buy?
Post by: Ibow on February 04, 2013, 11:18:00 AM
Haven't spent enough time with my 40@28 A&H ACS yet so if I had to answer today, I'd be looking to replace my 92 Widow MA111, 46@28. Always have and always will love that bow.