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Title: What should I do with these?
Post by: oldbohntr on June 17, 2013, 01:11:00 PM
What should I do with these?  OK, OK, I know some of you might have a suggestion about that!  But, I'm looking for some help determining if these could be used in an ILF type setup(which I know nothing about!).
 
There are 4 sets of new Martin Archery Quest recurve limbs that I was told should fit any Martin riser with ball bearing pivots in them(Warthogs, others?)   I don't know about risers from other mfgrs.   The ball bearing seats on these look to be 7/8" between centers.  
There are two sets of white limbs, labeled 50 and 30#, 66 & 68", respectively.   Also, two sets of silver limbs, labeled 48# @ 29 and 42.5 @ 28', both labeled 68".   Of course the specs would depend on the riser they are mated to.    I'd think there is the potential to make 4 pretty decent bows, but I don't really know what else is needed. I don't want to spend time and $ looking for old risers that MIGHT fit!  Any help would be appreciated.

 (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/Quest2.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/oldbohntr/media/Quest2.jpg.html)

 (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/Quest3.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/oldbohntr/media/Quest3.jpg.html)

 (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/Quest4.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/oldbohntr/media/Quest4.jpg.html)

 (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/Quest5.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/oldbohntr/media/Quest5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: What should I do with these?
Post by: Bowmag on June 17, 2013, 02:16:00 PM
That's what my old Martin Lynx looks like. But's only a 60" I think. I notice on these that the slots are two different widths. I think the Lynx uses the narrow slots but I would have to check when I get home.
Title: Re: What should I do with these?
Post by: Sharpend60 on June 17, 2013, 07:54:00 PM
Ive got an  old Hatfild that uses that limb attachment. They arnt too hard to find.

As far as ILF, I have no idea
Title: Re: What should I do with these?
Post by: oldbohntr on June 19, 2013, 11:19:00 AM
Thanks, guys.  I suspect these wouldn't work in a true ILF setup, but am looking for some use for them. I guess I'll just have to keep my eyes open until I find something that looks similar.

Yeah, there were probably a lot of Hatfields made, but finding several at reasonable cost might be a trick...
Title: Re: What should I do with these?
Post by: oldbohntr on June 25, 2013, 08:01:00 PM
TTT
Title: Re: What should I do with these?
Post by: damascusdave on June 25, 2013, 08:29:00 PM
I had a 62 inch Martin Lynx and I am pretty sure they were made 66 inches as well...I would guess you could find either the Lynx compound or recurve riser...I think they are the same
Title: Re: What should I do with these?
Post by: dhermon85 on June 25, 2013, 08:47:00 PM
I have a Martin Cougar Magnum compound that looks like they may match...