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Title: Whats your go to bow?
Post by: KRW2 on January 20, 2013, 07:09:00 PM
With so many choices , if you had to pick just one bow which would it be and why?
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Post by: dtarbell on January 20, 2013, 07:32:00 PM
ST Joe River recurve,58 inch bow,smooth,quiet,comfortable,quick.
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Post by: Chad Orde on January 20, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
Big Jim Buffalo bow , I shoot it the best.
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Post by: ChrisM on January 20, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
My Wesley. (http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa443/ChrisMancill/20130104_3_zps22f1d93a.jpg)
Gave it a full year without shooting another bow.  Now it seems that I can't miss.  Stumping or grouping in a bale it just hits where I am looking.  Now for a critter to get infront of me.
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Post by: rastaman on January 20, 2013, 07:39:00 PM
My Cari-bow Peregrine... Or my Dryad Orion...wait, my Leon Stewart Lil Slammer... or my....I'm sorry...I can't ...   :wavey:
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Post by: Schafer on January 20, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
Just barely got mine, it's a 60" 53@29 Randy Morin Banshee Longbow. Only have had it for about a week but I'm shooting better then I ever have before.

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Schafer
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Post by: riverrat 2 on January 20, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
I would have to say my Widow PL longbows.
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Post by: Jerry Russell on January 20, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
My go to bow is an old but reliable Black Widow SAIII. I have shot this bow since 1997 and it is my 4th Widow in 38 years of bowhunting. I have literally shot up three set of limbs on this bow and it feels like an old friend to me.  

I am a one bow man and this old gal has been there for me for a long time. She is fast and dependable and most times shoots where I am looking. At 15 years old she is not as sexy as she once was but I would not want to be a critter out in front of her.
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Post by: Sean B on January 20, 2013, 07:52:00 PM
Right now its my Black Widow PCH II.  I was my SA II untill I sold it cause im an idiot!
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Post by: ISP 5353 on January 20, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
21st Century Edge.  I shoot it better than any of my other bows.
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Post by: daveycrockett on January 20, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
My ACS's.   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Justin Falon on January 20, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
58" 85# Texas Longbow (Apache model) compliments of Ted Fry from Raptor Archery. This thing is near MINT and really smokes a 900 grain woodie!!!!!

justin
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Post by: BowHunterGA on January 20, 2013, 08:01:00 PM
Without hesitation:

My 70" Northern Mist Classic!!!

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Post by: on January 20, 2013, 08:13:00 PM
My go-to bow is my Sarrels Blueridge takedwn longbow. Why? It just fits me......I shoot this bow bettr than any other I have ever picked up.

Here is a pic of the Black Plague:

 (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/BlueridgeTDLongbow009.jpg)

Bisch
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Post by: threeunder on January 20, 2013, 08:14:00 PM
MOAB 53#@28".
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Post by: Axis Thinner on January 20, 2013, 08:17:00 PM
My go to Bow for my Southern, River Swamp style of hunting is my 52# Osage Flat Bow. It is not only capable of dealing with deer and hogs, but I can, and have taken the string off to beat briars and brambles out of my way. I have jammed the end in the mud two years ago and pulled the skiff back to the bank, which kept me from checking the depth of Turkey Creek (off the Tom Bigbee River.) I feel it is a tool as well as a Bow.
There is just something more rewarding about making meat with equipment that I have made with my own hands.
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Post by: Tradcat on January 20, 2013, 08:22:00 PM
Without a doubt my 64" Robertson Purist Longbow 58 lbs. @ 28"...the arrows go right where I'm lookin
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Post by: BWD on January 20, 2013, 08:23:00 PM
Kanati
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Post by: hedgerowhuntr on January 20, 2013, 08:37:00 PM
Damon Howatt Coronado (same as a Martin X200) 50@28 just a simple bow that works   :thumbsup:
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Post by: chanumpa on January 20, 2013, 08:41:00 PM
My ol`Martin Hatfield.Not my prettiest bow,but smooth and fast.Just fits my hand.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on January 20, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
God forbid!  Just one bow?  You mean hunt only one species of animal or shoot only one range of target?  That's like choosing only one wine that would go with all meals.

I suppose if our deranged Governor rushed through another illegal law that limited me to one bow I would have to take my Damon Howatt Dream Catcher.  Though I would cry real tears to have to part with my Browning Explorer, which is less draw weight and weighs a pound more but I shoot it better.

Though, I shoot my Wing Presentation-II even better still . . . and my Red Wing Hunters are shorter and handier . . .

NO, I WON'T DO IT.  I NEED MORE THAN ONE!      :scared:
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on January 20, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
You can't have just one to go bow. Bows are like fishing rods difrent bows for difrent situations.
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Post by: Lonnie bailey on January 20, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
my go to bow has got to be my new Black Creek Phantom XL, 60" 48lbs @28" bacote limbs and bacote and cocabolo riser. very sweet shooting bow. (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/018_zps432e301d.jpg) (http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/Lonnieb/023_zps18ae6212.jpg)
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Post by: Bernie B. on January 20, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Right now my "go to" bow would be a '69 45# Bear Super Kodiak.  This choice sometimes changes weekly, but for now I don't know how you could improve on this bow!

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
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Post by: nineworlds9 on January 20, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
1. Zipper SXT
2. Miller Old Tom (tied w/#1)
3. John Strunk osage ELB

Those are the top 3 for me in my little collection, the rest are tied for number 4.
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Post by: Ladams on January 20, 2013, 09:42:00 PM
Moab seems to fit me best at this point,,,,
Larry
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Post by: daveycrockett on January 20, 2013, 10:30:00 PM
ttt
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Post by: Nathan Killen on January 20, 2013, 10:42:00 PM
My 58" Stalker 56@28, Were quite fond of each other !
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Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on January 20, 2013, 10:55:00 PM
Nothing i have owned shoots like El Uno my black widow KBX
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Post by: stujay on January 20, 2013, 11:05:00 PM
Das Dalla 60" Longbow. Made for 3 rivers by sky archery. This is the bow I come back to, just works well for me!
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on January 20, 2013, 11:13:00 PM
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That's Jim Babcock and Jim Reynolds... with their Thunderchild and MOAB respectively...  ;)
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Post by: wapitirod on January 20, 2013, 11:17:00 PM
I only have three to chose from but it would be my 66# (72# @ my draw) Wes Wallace Stealth.  Being the lightest bow I have it is easier to shoot for long periods of time without tiring and it still has enough oomph to take anything in North America.  That being said as soon as I get my other Stealth back (81#) I will be shooting it more than the others unless I have physical problems that affect my drawing abilities.
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Post by: MnFn on January 20, 2013, 11:46:00 PM
Hmmm
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Post by: Maxx Black on January 21, 2013, 12:25:00 AM
Kwyk Styk for me!

Maxx
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Post by: David Yukon on January 21, 2013, 12:40:00 AM
I have three to choose from, but for the next year, I will try to stick to my new(to me) Northern Mist Classic 68 65@ my 29" draw.
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Post by: moththerlode on January 21, 2013, 03:11:00 AM
Bows have come and gone , but I keep going back to my Hummingbird Alpha male. Had a new 3 pc Hummingbird come in last Spring that I really liked shooting wise, but I ordered it with a gloss.
Felt like I was hauling out a grand piano to shoot,or like driving a shiny black Mercede's to the feed store, so just left it on the rack. Finaly sent it back to get it knocked down to a satin and hope to have it back this week.
Have a Whippenstick LB that I'm playing with that I really like also, almost sold it a while back, glad I didnt.
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Post by: paul87250 on January 21, 2013, 03:44:00 AM
Hoyt Dorado 57#@28" actual draw weight,

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The only bow I own, it does all I need and more!!   :archer:
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Post by: SkottyBoy on January 21, 2013, 04:46:00 AM
JK Traditions KANATI   58" 50@28. It just. Feels right!
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Post by: BUCKY on January 21, 2013, 05:39:00 AM
My two Kanati's.
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Post by: Ulysseys on January 21, 2013, 06:01:00 AM
Now, thanks to pamike, it'll be my Habu Vyper Kahn.  It's a wonderful shooting experience.
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Post by: Dave Pagel on January 21, 2013, 06:46:00 AM
Schafer Silvertip.  If I had to make one shot to save myself I hope that would be the bow in my hands.

D.P.
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Post by: Dave Earley on January 21, 2013, 06:53:00 AM
Fedora take down recurve !
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Post by: misfire on January 21, 2013, 07:27:00 AM
It would be my Bama Hunter Takedown. 66" and 55@28 with a Selway slide on quiver, 6 tapered Fir arrows tipped with Zwickey BH's

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Post by: northener on January 21, 2013, 07:38:00 AM
Wes Wallace Mentor.............Was my first custom bow........do not know if that has anything to do with it.....but....I keep going back to it, because I am confident I will hit what I am aiming at with that bow.
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Post by: pamike on January 21, 2013, 08:53:00 AM
just keep coming back to my vyperkahn!
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Post by: pamike on January 21, 2013, 08:55:00 AM
ulysses - just saw your post .... you are welcome!! Good luck the vyperkahn.
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Post by: ron w on January 21, 2013, 08:59:00 AM
Just one.........   :biglaugh:
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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on January 21, 2013, 09:03:00 AM
Would have to be my Roberston Purist.  It used to be my Mystical...seems this Purist just fits me better.

God Bless,
Nathan
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Post by: 1/4 away on January 21, 2013, 09:17:00 AM
My Zipper SXT !!!
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Post by: Bowwild on January 21, 2013, 09:25:00 AM
This is the most difficult question occassionally posted on this site.

The proof for me of the go-to bow is what ends up sharing my tree-stand with me. That will be the bow that I have the most confidence in.
It has been different in each of the past three seasons.

This doesn't necessarily mean it is my best bow. It is entirely likely that I am biased and subjective in my selection process. I tend to favor great looking bows. However, I'm trying to get over this.

2010: Strickland Stick Curve
2011: Habu Hycurve
2012: Bigfoot Sasquatch

2013: ?? -- Likely an ILF though -- Titan 2 or Morrison.

My confidence is inspired by:
-- Smooth shooting
-- Quiet
-- Fast shooting compared to my other bows
-- My accuracy with the bow

This one is a leading contender so far this year (but the night is young).

  (http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae50/bowwild/LRTitanFull_zps6d00fbb6.jpg)

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Post by: Burnsie on January 21, 2013, 09:28:00 AM
Fox High Seirra
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Post by: Dave Thaxton on January 21, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
Just picked it up and it seems I can't miss with it...Robertson Peregrine 60" and 53@28
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on January 21, 2013, 12:39:00 PM
I have four! All three piece bows.

Morrison Cheyenne / foam core recurve limbs
Zipper SXT / Evo foam core recurve limbs
Thunderhorn wood core longbow limbs
Black Canyon / Actionwood core recurve limbs

They all shoot good for me and no matter where I put the pressure in the grip they perform. That is a must for me as you never know what kind of angle you will get while hunting shots. Most all bows made today perform fine with perfect form and conditions on a range.
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Post by: graybark uk on January 21, 2013, 04:20:00 PM
Until last xmas it was my widow ( kudu ) but since then its been my buffalo ( karma ) the name says it all    :bigsmyl:
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Post by: jonsimoneau on January 21, 2013, 04:53:00 PM
In no particular order it's either my Habu Vyperkan or "Big Bertha" my old Habu recurve. If it were not for those two I would be shooting a Black Widow MA. However there are a lot if bows I have not yet shot.
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Post by: Michigan Mark on January 21, 2013, 05:05:00 PM
At the present time Bruin WoodsMaster 50# @ 32"

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Post by: sawtoothscream on January 21, 2013, 06:10:00 PM
My titan setup  just a great shooting bow, easy to tune and I love the ILF system and many many limb options out there.  just need to get some 50# bf extremes  :)

Second from left
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Post by: Will Cocke 2 on January 21, 2013, 06:14:00 PM
My widow recurves any of them
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Post by: bsv on January 21, 2013, 06:39:00 PM
SA II had it made in 1995,still sweet today.60#@30in
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Post by: Shawn Rackley on January 22, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Would have to say my J.D berry vixen. Keep comin back to it. Just got somethin special about it
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Post by: DamselflyFarm on January 22, 2013, 09:30:00 PM
50# @ 28 LH Bear Grizzly. Love that thing.

Jeff
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Post by: ArrowPlane on January 23, 2013, 10:38:00 AM
Martin Vision R/D Longbow
66" 60#@28"

Too much bow for me, but it just feels right.  Martins are seriously underrated!
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Post by: grayfeather on January 23, 2013, 10:45:00 AM
Legends Cyclone, longbow, very smooth and fast.
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Post by: Elk77 on January 23, 2013, 10:55:00 AM
My J D Berry seems to get the job done every time.
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Post by: Danny Rowan on January 23, 2013, 12:44:00 PM
Which ever one I pick that day, Silvertip, Brack Quest, Cari-bow Slynx or Bear type I A. Shoot them all the same and same arrow out of any of them. I would never limit myself to just one bow.
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Post by: DaveT1963 on January 23, 2013, 12:51:00 PM
Longbow - Brackenbury Old Timer, JD Berry Serpentine
Recurve - Bruin Woodsmaster

although I do have a new JD Bewrry Vixen coming soon that I am sure is going to see a lot of use
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Post by: photopigiste on March 12, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
My vintage Black Hawk Bows straigth longbow 64" #61@28 i shoot Easton Axis 400 31" 460gr FOC 13.6%  100gr point and Hit 50gr brass point inserts
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Post by: Yellow Dog on March 12, 2013, 10:28:00 PM
Anything built by Dan Toelke.
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Post by: inthere10x on March 12, 2013, 10:42:00 PM
Stewart Slammer 52@28"
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Post by: TRAP on March 13, 2013, 01:07:00 AM
Whats your go to bow?

Did you mean....this week?  

Trap
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Post by: damascusdave on March 13, 2013, 01:22:00 AM
Hey Trap...let's think about at least having the potential to use 50 year old bows in 2014...of course I sold my 64 Kodiak but it was maybe a bit light anyway...I have lots of time to pick up another one...I am guessing you may have one or two kicking around

DDave
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Post by: TRAP on March 13, 2013, 01:24:00 AM
Never owned a 64 Kodiak Dave,  I ran out of $$$ at '62    :banghead:  

I do have a 64" 59 Kodiak at a hard hitting 55# though. Will that work?  

Trap
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Post by: bearsfeet on March 13, 2013, 01:26:00 AM
I like all the bows I have ever shot!
But at the moment ill say my blacktail
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Post by: babs on March 13, 2013, 03:16:00 AM
I would have to say my bob lee heavyweight just shoots so nice and doesnt look bad either lol
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Post by: babs on March 13, 2013, 03:22:00 AM
I would have to say my bob lee heavyweight just shoots so nice and doesnt look bad either lol
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Post by: Goshawkin on March 13, 2013, 07:11:00 AM
I have my collection down to just "keepers" now,but out of all the bows,I go to my Timberline "BamYew" most often.
66" 66#@27"  I love the way it shoots and the grip fits me perfect.
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Post by: Stonedog on March 13, 2013, 07:51:00 AM
My go to is a hickory backed Ipe longbow I made myself...

Pulls 60# at my peewee draw of 25"...

600 grain ash shafts (total weight) with 125 grain Zwickey Eskimo heads.
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Post by: damascusdave on March 13, 2013, 08:38:00 AM
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Originally posted by TRAP:
Never owned a 64 Kodiak Dave,  I ran out of $$$ at '62     :banghead:  

I do have a 64" 59 Kodiak at a hard hitting 55# though. Will that work?  

Trap
Hmmm...a 55 year old bow at 55 pounds...sure sounds like some good mojo to me...I ran out of dollars about the time I started finding 64 inch 59's everywhere I looked...as you may know my draw length, on a good day, is right around 30 inches and the appeal of the 64 inchers is great...btw you gotta meet the guy I sold the '64 to...he used to operate as Alberta Traditional Bowhunts and lives in Edson which is where Silver Fox is based
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Post by: ncheels on March 13, 2013, 08:45:00 AM
My Bamabow Royal longbow.  

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Post by: ranger 3 on March 13, 2013, 08:51:00 AM
Schafer Silvertip by Dave
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Post by: Knawbone on March 13, 2013, 09:05:00 AM
my Great Northern Bushbow
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Post by: jeffg on March 13, 2013, 09:59:00 AM
I guess right now It would be Miller Old Tom, and then Pronghorn
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Post by: Butch Speer on March 13, 2013, 11:24:00 AM
HH Cheetah. 66" 56@ 28 Can't think of another bow that would suit me better.
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Post by: Butternutz on March 13, 2013, 11:31:00 AM
My go too is my Black Widow PSA 60"46@28. Just hits where I'm looking.
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Post by: Igor on March 13, 2013, 11:35:00 AM
Bruin Huntmaster 60@28

Great shooting bows!

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Post by: Brock on March 13, 2013, 12:46:00 PM
My Habu Bushmaster from 1999 is my go to bow....it is 60#@29 and the one I shoot most accurate of them all....but the Robertson Fatal Styk I had and sold could have taken its place as it was a pure joy to shoot.  Just picked up a Robertson Vision Falcon so hoping it is just as sweet and might be the new number one...but still the Habu.
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Post by: ka on March 13, 2013, 01:35:00 PM
Robertson Fatal Styk recurve!!
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Post by: Shortlongbow on March 13, 2013, 01:46:00 PM
I think I'm going to focus on my GN Critter Gitter this year. Maybe......
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Post by: on March 13, 2013, 02:01:00 PM
I have about 150 arrows that I should use up, that fly best out of my left hand and right hand 51@26" Robertson longbows, so my arrows decided for me.
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Post by: LittleBen on March 13, 2013, 02:02:00 PM
My go to is a 62" snaky Hickory flatbow that pulls about 45-50# @ my 25-26" draw.

It cost me <$5.
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on March 13, 2013, 04:38:00 PM
Right now this one.
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 One of George Perez Bows. 60" 58@28.
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Post by: coconutdave on March 13, 2013, 05:30:00 PM
My Assenheimer. It shoots great!
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Post by: nutmeg on March 13, 2013, 07:00:00 PM
Mine is my Gail Martin Classic Takedown,55@28. Smoothest bow I've ever shot.My back up is my Dreamcatcher,55@28.(nut)
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Post by: Gdpolk on March 13, 2013, 07:18:00 PM
Mine is a Sarell's Sierra and has been for years.  I am a one bow guy and always looking for a 2-piece that shoots better than my Sierra but have yet to find it.

It was my first longbow and although I have probably shot a couple hundred other bows, but it's still my favorite.  There have been two that tempted me in the past but one was a collectors piece in perfect condition except for not having the original rest and I'd want to hunt it so I passed on that one.  The other was just as good shooting but not any better than mine and I would have got it if it had been a 2-piece but since it was a 1-piece I decided to keep my Sierra.
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on March 13, 2013, 07:49:00 PM
Dwyer original.
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Post by: SS Snuffer on March 13, 2013, 08:08:00 PM
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w31/clwalkerpic/IMG_1434_zps433b7391.jpg)
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Post by: LoneWolf73 on March 13, 2013, 08:27:00 PM
Longbow = Voodoo Elk Riser 62" 63#@27"
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Recurve= Morrison Cheyenne A Riser 58" 57#@27"
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Evaluating =  Habu Vyperkahn "Jet" 62" 65#@29"
 (http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff14/LoneWolf73_photo/photo4-4.jpg)
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Post by: Bruinbow on March 13, 2013, 08:28:00 PM
Bear B handle takedown 60#
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Post by: Cool Springer on March 13, 2013, 08:35:00 PM
I'm pretty much a one bow guy.  My friends think I'm cheap, and they may be right!  
Anyhow, I used to shoot a 58# Allegheny Mountain recurve.  An accidental dry fire resulted in a cracked limb tip after nearly 20 years of use.  
I've now had a 56# Foley recurve for 3+ years.  I love it.  Ron Foley doesn't know it yet, and my buddies doubt my intentions, but I hope to have a Foley longbow one day soon, just for kicks.  Nice bows.
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Post by: twistedlim on March 13, 2013, 08:39:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Yellow Dog:
Anything built by Dan Toelke.
+1
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Post by: PICKNGRIN on March 13, 2013, 08:45:00 PM
My HOLM MADE 50# River Runner recurve.  It's a buck slayer!!!
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Post by: Fletcher on March 13, 2013, 10:04:00 PM
Today, it would be the 62" GN Critter Gitter or 58" 3 pc Pronghorn.  I'm in the process of moving out several bows in my collection and am sure I will pick up a few others in the process.  I plan to narrow it down this spring.
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Post by: Jerry Ragle on March 14, 2013, 07:46:00 AM
58in striker stinger
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Post by: cecilm on March 14, 2013, 09:23:00 AM
My Snakebit for the last 4yrs. but I think my new Black Canyon is going to see a lot of action
  (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll128/cecilm_2008/DSCN1679_zpsd4a331eb.jpg)  (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll128/cecilm_2008/004-1.jpg)
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Post by: Matthew Bolton on March 14, 2013, 09:34:00 AM
Zipper sxt longbow 61@30 and 62 inches long. Can't be beat for me.
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Post by: tarponnut on March 14, 2013, 09:35:00 AM
Kohannah Kurve (or Fury). The grip fits my hand perfectly and they are both dead quiet.
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Post by: Joeabowhunter on March 14, 2013, 09:53:00 AM
Cari-bow Slynx 2pc [email protected] this bow!!
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Post by: Ajooter on March 14, 2013, 11:31:00 AM
Martin Hatfield takedown at 60#.  I like the weight of the bow and the way it reacts when ya let that arrow fly.  Through a.little trial and error it is pretty quiet now as well.

-Aaron
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Post by: Hermon on March 14, 2013, 12:49:00 PM
Wild Horse Creek Quest, mild r/d bow. 53# @28" It just fits me.
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Post by: Orion on March 14, 2013, 01:16:00 PM
Hmmmmm.  Can't say as I have a go-to bow.  Or, put another way, all of my bows are go-to bows.  I wouldn't own a bow I didn't have complete confidence in.  Life is too short to limit myself to one, or two, or three, or.......bows.  They're all good.   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: buckracks7 on March 14, 2013, 01:44:00 PM
I usually go to several. Mostly Marriah Thermal, Morrison Cheyenne, or Morrison Cougar.
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Post by: DGW on March 14, 2013, 03:56:00 PM
Wild Horse Creek T/D Longbow 56# @ 27" Smooth and shoots a great arrow, packed with lots of MOJO.
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Post by: Sam McMichael on March 14, 2013, 08:54:00 PM
Normally it is my 65# Hill Wesley Special, but I had an injury last spring that has never completely cleared up. So this past season I hunted with my 55# Hill Cheetah, and I have also been shooting my 50# Big Five recently at 3D.
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Post by: Blueridge on March 14, 2013, 10:59:00 PM
Black Widow PLX Osage   If I had to pick just one
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Post by: wihill on March 14, 2013, 11:26:00 PM
Right now it's a Black Widow SA3 @57#.  Just can't kill that bow, and I've really tried.  It's seen more abuse than any bow I've ever owned and just shrugs it off.  The ONLY reason it's not been retired to the mantle is it hasn't earned it's horns - yet.

She's come awful close way too many times to count, though...   :archer2:
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Post by: ThePushArchery on March 15, 2013, 09:37:00 AM
Bob Lee Ultimate. Fits me like a glove..
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Post by: DWRay on March 15, 2013, 10:50:00 AM
Without a doubt, my Wes Wallace Mentor   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Mike Davies on March 15, 2013, 10:55:00 AM
RER xr t/d
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on March 15, 2013, 11:58:00 AM
This is Red she is a Pronghorn Longbow 52@28 and 62"  (http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/California-Bowhunter1965/IMG_0753.jpg)
[ This LG the sister to Red LG is 51@28 62"
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Post by: Stixbowdrew on March 15, 2013, 08:16:00 PM
Selway Lil magnum and axis 400s
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Post by: UrbanDeerSlayer on March 15, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
Omega Longbow 66", 48@28.  Lightweight, shoots fast, shoots where I'm looking.  Very consistent.
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Post by: dnovo on March 16, 2013, 02:35:00 PM
My 64" Mohawk @ 53# @ 28" that I put copperhead skins on last year.
  (http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq309/dnlnovo/52ee96ad-9fdd-4823-aa29-f8a92eae9764.jpg)
Also getting as much time is my new to me Mohawk Sparrowhawk 66"  53# @ 28" It shoots exactly the same as my other Mohawk.
Title: Re: Whats your go to bow?
Post by: dnovo on March 16, 2013, 02:37:00 PM
That photo looks big. Photobucket says it is the right size. How can I tell?
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Post by: pumatrax on March 16, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
PRONGHORN....BY Herb Meland...
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Post by: CDR on March 16, 2013, 02:59:00 PM
Silvertip one piece!   :thumbsup: