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Title: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: NBK on March 14, 2012, 11:29:00 PM
Kinda on a "D" bow kick right now.  I've got a Dwyer Original coming any day and have had more than a few guys recommend GN's Bushbow.  I'm needing a take down longbow (prefer 2 peice), and with the jacknife option the Bushbow would fit.  For those of you who've appreciated one, what was it about that bow in relation to others?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: Jake Fr on March 15, 2012, 10:02:00 AM
I like mine it shoots realy well and they fit my kind of shooting pluss they are super pretty to look at
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: German Dog on March 15, 2012, 10:13:00 AM
What JakeFr said.

Also they are very forgiving. Not sure where abouts your at in Wisconsin but if you really wanted to try a couple in different weights your welcome to shoot mine.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: Orion on March 15, 2012, 10:18:00 AM
I like the Critter Gitter better, but not a lot of difference between them.  CG has narrower, thicker limbs and is a tad faster IMO.  But, it's a personal choice thing.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: Jedimaster on March 15, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
I had a 62" Bushbow with a locator grip. For me, it shot where I was looking, was smooth as a 68" D bow, was very spine tolerant and best of all - it was the quietest bow I've shot to date.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: CedarAddict on March 15, 2012, 07:04:00 PM
I recently went to Great Northern and shot every longbow model they had before deciding which to order.  All models shot AMAZING but in the end I settled on a LiL Creep.  The bushbow was a close second...real close.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: Lamey on March 15, 2012, 07:05:00 PM
yeah they are WAY quiet.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: NBK on March 15, 2012, 10:55:00 PM
Thanks for the info.  I'm real anxious to shoot this Dwyer, as I got to demo it at the Wis. Trad banquet, but after packing in for elk last year with one peice bows, there was a definite need for a takedown option which unfortunately Dave doesn't offer.  I've had a few 3 peice longbows, but as time goes by the elegant simplicity of a bow such as the bushbow really speaks to me.  I don't do 3-D shoots for score, I just want a no-nonsense bow that's quiet, convenient and does the job.  Thanks again for the input, and if my draw is just shy of 29" which length should I look at first?
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: Roger Norris on March 16, 2012, 08:19:00 AM
I had a Bushbow for a short time, and I realy don't know why I sold it. Very nice bow.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: Warchild on March 16, 2012, 02:18:00 PM
I love the jack-knife option. I have a Critter Gitter that has the system.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: maxwell on March 16, 2012, 02:28:00 PM
Can't beat the jacknife system- works every time  and no lost parts ever.   I like the fireball model.
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: paradocs on March 16, 2012, 02:45:00 PM
I've got three Bushbows; selling everything else...well, except my Super Ghost...and my Sheepeater  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: bayhunter on March 16, 2012, 07:38:00 PM
could someone post pics? the only pics i have seen are the ones on great northerns website
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: momo-t on March 17, 2012, 09:52:00 AM
Hi guys
Figured I'd throw in my 2 cents worth.
I owned quite a few Great Northerns. All with the standard broomstick grip. The critter gitter were really nice and quick but for some reason the bushbow just felt 'right'. If I'm not mistaken I think I bought it off paradocs[thanks by the way].
Anyway I cleaned out my 'collection' lately and the bushbow remained and became my backup bow. Must say something.
The bow is everything what a hunting bow requires from me and I'd recommend one to anyone. Here's a few pics.  Enjoy

 (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Tokarykjan2012020.jpg)    (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Tokarykjan2012044.jpg)         (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Tokarykjan2012028.jpg)   (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Tokarykjan2012011.jpg)   (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Tokarykjan2012046.jpg)   (http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc355/momo-t_photos/Tokarykjan2012031.jpg)  

Mo
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: 1screagle on March 17, 2012, 11:56:00 AM
Mike,

Your more than welcome to try my three Wes Wallace longbows, all 3 two piece. 51#@28" 62", 56#@28" 64", 61#@28" 66" (http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/DSC_0116.jpg) (http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af269/1screagle/DSC_0121.jpg)
Title: Re: Why a GN Bushbow?
Post by: michaelschwister on March 17, 2012, 12:04:00 PM
The critter gitter in 64" and jacknife would be my recommendation