Title: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: skychief on July 14, 2013, 05:57:00 PM
Post by: skychief on July 14, 2013, 05:57:00 PM
Title says it all. What recurve just brings the most satisfaction to you. One surely trumps all others for smoothness, accuracy, quietness, speed or whatever blows your hair back.
Which one does it for ya?
Which one does it for ya?
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: northener on July 14, 2013, 06:01:00 PM
Post by: northener on July 14, 2013, 06:01:00 PM
Wes Wallace Mentor, everthing about this recurve blows my hair back.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: damascusdave on July 14, 2013, 06:17:00 PM
Post by: damascusdave on July 14, 2013, 06:17:00 PM
I just put the static tip limbs back on my RER LXR...there is some magic in those limbs...I shoot that bow well with the longbow limbs, but I shoot it even better with the recurve limbs
DDave
DDave
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Bladepeek on July 14, 2013, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: Bladepeek on July 14, 2013, 06:19:00 PM
Can't wait to get my new LXR in February. I'm sure that will be the last bow I ever buy.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: threeunder on July 14, 2013, 06:27:00 PM
Post by: threeunder on July 14, 2013, 06:27:00 PM
I have limited experience with recurves, but, as of right now, it would be my Jack Kemph Kwyk Styk.
That may change after I get my hands on the Eaglrwing Archery Talon II I have on order.
Second would be just about any vintage K-Mag.
That may change after I get my hands on the Eaglrwing Archery Talon II I have on order.
Second would be just about any vintage K-Mag.
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Post by: tippit on July 14, 2013, 06:30:00 PM
Post by: tippit on July 14, 2013, 06:30:00 PM
I'm a longbow shooter. I also have lot of bows both longbows, selfbows, and recurves. I'll shoot a recurve but very rarely hunt one. My main hunting bow as of lately is a Morrison ILF 13" metal riser with longbow limbs. I just traded a recurve for a set of Morrison Max1 recurve limbs which shoot great and maybe my first Hunting recurve since the 80's!
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Post by: J.Williams on July 14, 2013, 06:35:00 PM
Post by: J.Williams on July 14, 2013, 06:35:00 PM
Toss up between my RER XR or Arroyo.They each have their own feel but are so nice to shoot.
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Post by: TC in Spfld on July 14, 2013, 06:43:00 PM
Post by: TC in Spfld on July 14, 2013, 06:43:00 PM
Since the first week in May it is my 58", 48#, all bocote Tall Tines. I've been carrying the same bow into the deer woods since 1990, but that all changed with the arrival of "PBS 2012". This bow has it all with form, function and fondle factor.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Jayrod on July 14, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: Jayrod on July 14, 2013, 06:57:00 PM
Me tooooooo!!!! TALL TINES ALL THE WAY :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Whip on July 14, 2013, 07:06:00 PM
Post by: Whip on July 14, 2013, 07:06:00 PM
I love shooting different bows, most of them recurves. Right now an old Jack Howard Gamemaster Jet is really catching my fancy.
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Post by: Jwilliam on July 14, 2013, 07:10:00 PM
Post by: Jwilliam on July 14, 2013, 07:10:00 PM
Zipper SXT !!!
Bill
Bill
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: coconutdave on July 14, 2013, 07:12:00 PM
Post by: coconutdave on July 14, 2013, 07:12:00 PM
For me it's my Assenheimer.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 14, 2013, 07:18:00 PM
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 14, 2013, 07:18:00 PM
Border Hex 5 or 6 ILF. In a standard bow, anything Toelke or Bob Lee. Dryad does some great ILF limbs as well.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Red Beastmaster on July 14, 2013, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: Red Beastmaster on July 14, 2013, 07:25:00 PM
My Brackenbury Quest.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Outwest on July 14, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: Outwest on July 14, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
64" Brackenbury Legend. Smooth, Fast & Quiet!!!
John
John
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Outwest on July 14, 2013, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: Outwest on July 14, 2013, 08:01:00 PM
Forgot to mention that the Brack is so fast the vacum of the arrow going down range blows my hair forward.
John
John
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: MCNSC on July 14, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: MCNSC on July 14, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
Right now it is a 1957 Bear Kodiak. Picked it up at a local online auction. I can't help but smile every time I shoot it. I got it cheap but it shoots as good as any modern custom bow I have shot.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: mountain lion on July 14, 2013, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: mountain lion on July 14, 2013, 08:32:00 PM
Black widow kbx but my rose oak ultra delight is starting to take the cake
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: T Mowery on July 14, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: T Mowery on July 14, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
My Journeyman 58" 60#@28 recurve.This bow just flat out shoots,and Jared is a good fellow to boot.Would not sell it for 3 times what I paid for it.
My Tip is a close second.
My Tip is a close second.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: mooshkat on July 14, 2013, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: mooshkat on July 14, 2013, 08:56:00 PM
I just picked up a used Assenheimer and i am loving it.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Tajue17 on July 14, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
Post by: Tajue17 on July 14, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
Palmer classic,, doesn't matter what selfbow, longbow or recurve I'm shooting if I walk over and pickup the classic its dead nuts every time,,,, and I'm not that big of a palmer fan anymore but man on man the bow so accurate, quiet and forgiving.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Over&Under on July 14, 2013, 09:03:00 PM
Post by: Over&Under on July 14, 2013, 09:03:00 PM
RER XR
Easy to shoot:)
Easy to shoot:)
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Bigriver on July 14, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: Bigriver on July 14, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
I have grown so fond of my Bigriver widow wannbe, I like it better than any other that I own. I hardly shoot the others any more.
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/Hallstead/osagewidowwannabe005.jpg) (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/Hallstead/media/osagewidowwannabe005.jpg.html)
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/Hallstead/osagewidowwannabe005.jpg) (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/Hallstead/media/osagewidowwannabe005.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Lippe on July 14, 2013, 10:09:00 PM
Post by: Lippe on July 14, 2013, 10:09:00 PM
From 2007 till March of this year it was my Brack Quest. Now it's my Eaglewing Storm Eagle. 58" and 47@27 with static tips. Man, that thing flings a 1916 legacy downrange impressively. It is also easy for me to shoot well. Really trips my trigger!
Lippe
Lippe
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Lamey on July 14, 2013, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: Lamey on July 14, 2013, 10:40:00 PM
for me its a Robertson Fatal Styk.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Sharpend60 on July 14, 2013, 10:51:00 PM
Post by: Sharpend60 on July 14, 2013, 10:51:00 PM
Border Black Douglas these days.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Ringneck on July 14, 2013, 10:53:00 PM
Post by: Ringneck on July 14, 2013, 10:53:00 PM
Robertson Fatal Styk .
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: glocker55 on July 14, 2013, 11:11:00 PM
Post by: glocker55 on July 14, 2013, 11:11:00 PM
predator
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: pamike on July 15, 2013, 12:25:00 AM
Post by: pamike on July 15, 2013, 12:25:00 AM
Big Foot Sasquatch SS
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Flying Dutchman on July 15, 2013, 02:13:00 AM
Post by: Flying Dutchman on July 15, 2013, 02:13:00 AM
My Phoenix Whippenstick without any doubt. Extremely fast, smooth and quiet. She shoots were I look. Not to mention that Ken is great guy which gives an fantastic service!
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Easykeeper on July 15, 2013, 06:41:00 AM
Post by: Easykeeper on July 15, 2013, 06:41:00 AM
My Blacktail Snakebit. Looking forward to my one piece Silvertip though, might be a challenger.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: tzolk on July 15, 2013, 06:56:00 AM
Post by: tzolk on July 15, 2013, 06:56:00 AM
The smoothest, lowest string angle and no stack@30 recurve I've shot and favorite is Toelke Traditional Archery's 64" Super Static. It has the beautiful lines and small riser of the 50's style recurves. Smooth and fast.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Piratkey on July 15, 2013, 07:07:00 AM
Post by: Piratkey on July 15, 2013, 07:07:00 AM
For recurve bow,Border Hex 6 bb2 without any doubts
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Bowwild on July 15, 2013, 07:27:00 AM
Post by: Bowwild on July 15, 2013, 07:27:00 AM
Very unexotic Trad Tech Titan 17" riser with BF Extreme limbs. It will be traveling to Alberta with me this October.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: bruinman on July 15, 2013, 07:40:00 AM
Post by: bruinman on July 15, 2013, 07:40:00 AM
My little 56" Bruin HR. Smooth, fast, light and hits where I'm looking.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: JRY309 on July 15, 2013, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: JRY309 on July 15, 2013, 07:44:00 AM
I shoot mainly longbows but have a couple of recurves.My favorite recurve is my Zipper ZSR with Evo Accel carbon&foam recurve limbs!
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Jim Picarelli on July 15, 2013, 07:52:00 AM
Post by: Jim Picarelli on July 15, 2013, 07:52:00 AM
17" Titan riser w/Dryad Epic mediums
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Paul Shirek on July 15, 2013, 07:56:00 AM
Post by: Paul Shirek on July 15, 2013, 07:56:00 AM
Blacktail...
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Caughtandhobble on July 15, 2013, 08:09:00 AM
Post by: Caughtandhobble on July 15, 2013, 08:09:00 AM
Journeyman is hands down the best recurve that I have ever shot. The bow is quick, quiet and accurate. Jared is a top notch fellow as well as is skills as a bowyer are exceptional.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: DaveT1963 on July 15, 2013, 08:11:00 AM
Post by: DaveT1963 on July 15, 2013, 08:11:00 AM
Without a doubt, if I decide to shoot one of my recurves I always reach for my Bruin Huntmaster first.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: tradarcher816 on July 15, 2013, 08:33:00 AM
Post by: tradarcher816 on July 15, 2013, 08:33:00 AM
My blackwidow pma II is my go to bow.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: ron w on July 15, 2013, 08:46:00 AM
Post by: ron w on July 15, 2013, 08:46:00 AM
62" Chad Holm [Holm-Made] River Runner, Dual shelf, 45# @ 29" Best performing recurve I have ever shot.....and I have had a bunch! Osage and Cocobolo, pretty easy on the eyes also!
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: woodchucker on July 15, 2013, 09:02:00 AM
Post by: woodchucker on July 15, 2013, 09:02:00 AM
My 1967 Bear Grizzly.....
I won it in the St.Jude's raffle at the JLMBH in Feb of 2007. It was 40 years old... I hunted with it the last day of the Bunny Hunt, & missed a bunch of bunnys with it!!! I wrote a thread about it on here, "Hunting with a Piece of History"... I killed a Spikehorn with it that November... It has been my "Hunting Bow" & almost constant companian ever since.
I have had a few "custom" bows..... But I'll never buy another one. None of them have the "mystery" that the old Bears do.
Just one old woodchucker's thoughts.....
I won it in the St.Jude's raffle at the JLMBH in Feb of 2007. It was 40 years old... I hunted with it the last day of the Bunny Hunt, & missed a bunch of bunnys with it!!! I wrote a thread about it on here, "Hunting with a Piece of History"... I killed a Spikehorn with it that November... It has been my "Hunting Bow" & almost constant companian ever since.
I have had a few "custom" bows..... But I'll never buy another one. None of them have the "mystery" that the old Bears do.
Just one old woodchucker's thoughts.....
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Mike Manassa on July 15, 2013, 10:48:00 AM
Post by: Mike Manassa on July 15, 2013, 10:48:00 AM
Timberhawk Strike XTS..Have two of them.Quietest bow I've hunted with.
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on July 15, 2013, 10:55:00 AM
Post by: Manitoba Stickflinger on July 15, 2013, 10:55:00 AM
Tall Tines for me! It's been a few years now and nothing quite suits me better.
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Post by: Danny Rowan on July 15, 2013, 10:56:00 AM
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 15, 2013, 10:56:00 AM
Schafer Silvertips!!!!
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: zepnut on July 15, 2013, 11:06:00 AM
Post by: zepnut on July 15, 2013, 11:06:00 AM
Tied between a Bear Type I A wood riser with Dave Windauer yew limbs and my Rose Oak Ultra Delight
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: zepnut on July 15, 2013, 11:07:00 AM
Post by: zepnut on July 15, 2013, 11:07:00 AM
Tied between a Bear Type I A wood riser with Dave Windauer yew limbs and my Rose Oak Ultra Delight
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Post by: Echo62 on July 15, 2013, 11:42:00 AM
Post by: Echo62 on July 15, 2013, 11:42:00 AM
A 58", 50# @ 28" Plainsman I bought used in 1981. Try as I might, I have yet to find another curve I can shoot better. :archer2:
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Post by: ronp on July 15, 2013, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: ronp on July 15, 2013, 12:18:00 PM
Right now, it's my Morrison ILF metal riser and some foam core limbs I picked up. Next week or month it could be my trust BW PTFX.
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Post by: ThePushArchery on July 15, 2013, 12:43:00 PM
Post by: ThePushArchery on July 15, 2013, 12:43:00 PM
Bob Lee Ultimate
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Post by: PA Bones on July 15, 2013, 01:10:00 PM
Post by: PA Bones on July 15, 2013, 01:10:00 PM
Morrison Cheyenne
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Post by: Str8Shooter on July 15, 2013, 06:01:00 PM
Post by: Str8Shooter on July 15, 2013, 06:01:00 PM
I'm firmly in the Whippenstick camp. My Hellfire (one piece) is just a shooter. It's got all the qualities I want in a great bow.
If I wanted a takedown or bow with a little more mass weight I'd get a Phoenix. Those bows are impressive!
If I wanted a takedown or bow with a little more mass weight I'd get a Phoenix. Those bows are impressive!
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Post by: wildgame on July 15, 2013, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: wildgame on July 15, 2013, 06:22:00 PM
Only recurve Ive ever had that made me lay my long bows down is my Tall Tines!!
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: JB on July 15, 2013, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: JB on July 15, 2013, 06:32:00 PM
Bear A takedown with Rosé Oak limbs. No maybe those RER limbs? No I think probably the Border Hex 6 limbs. I don't know those Windaur limbs are darn nice to. Well not sure now have to go shoot them all again..Choices!!!
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Post by: Daniel G. Banting on July 15, 2013, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: Daniel G. Banting on July 15, 2013, 06:32:00 PM
Ditto what Str8Shooter has to say about his Whippensticks. I have had bows by a dozen or more of the big name makers and am surprised at how much superior my Whippenstick bows are. I have a one piece and a three piece Phoneix. I still have a dozen custom bows that I hardly shoot. After the Whippesticks they all feel lacking in something. Some are noisy by comparison, some harsh on the release and although speed is down on my list of priorities my Phoneix bow is the fastest I own and I still own a Fazio Balistic that is 5 pounds heavier than the Whippenstick. I have another Phoneix on order...............just in case.
Regards to all,
Dan
Regards to all,
Dan
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Post by: barredfeather on July 15, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: barredfeather on July 15, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Rose Oak.......sweet.
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Post by: huronhunter on July 15, 2013, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: huronhunter on July 15, 2013, 07:55:00 PM
FOR ME ,IT IS MY THUNDERSTICK RAMS HUNTER .I DONT THINK JIM MAKES THEM ANYMORE.
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Post by: A.S. on July 15, 2013, 08:47:00 PM
Post by: A.S. on July 15, 2013, 08:47:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Danny Rowan:Dittos...I've had just about all of 'em.
Schafer Silvertips!!!!
I'm done looking. :goldtooth:
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Post by: rraming on July 15, 2013, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: rraming on July 15, 2013, 08:57:00 PM
Right now a Kota Kill-um
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Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on July 15, 2013, 08:58:00 PM
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on July 15, 2013, 08:58:00 PM
I agree with Whip back on page 1...good old Jack Howard Gamemaster Jets - 66 inches of smooottthhhh. Cadillac o' bows right there. Nobody builds them like Jack did.
R
R
Title: Re: Which Recurve brings greatest Joy ???
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 15, 2013, 09:07:00 PM
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 15, 2013, 09:07:00 PM
I am a longbow guy, so I don't often take the recurves out to play. When I do, I have a Red Wing Hunter that I like as well as my little Ben Pearson Gamester that I hold onto for sentimental reasons. It was my first bow and was used to kill my first deer.
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Post by: Cool Springer on July 15, 2013, 09:12:00 PM
Post by: Cool Springer on July 15, 2013, 09:12:00 PM
AS - "I'm done looking"
Yea, right.
Yea, right.
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Post by: cyred4d on July 15, 2013, 09:56:00 PM
Post by: cyred4d on July 15, 2013, 09:56:00 PM
My blacktail. Can't shoot anything better than I shoot it.
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Post by: DeerBacon on July 15, 2013, 10:17:00 PM
Post by: DeerBacon on July 15, 2013, 10:17:00 PM
Tall Tines for me.
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Post by: landman on July 15, 2013, 10:20:00 PM
Post by: landman on July 15, 2013, 10:20:00 PM
I have a 15 +/- year old Wes Wallace Partner with a pair of 49# limbs and I've killed a butt load of deer with it. My first "custom" and the best I've ever owned. Wonderful bow.
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Post by: Orion on July 16, 2013, 09:05:00 AM
Post by: Orion on July 16, 2013, 09:05:00 AM
I shoot longbows almost exclusively, but when I pull out a recurve, it's a Bear T/D. Versatile, stable and shoot where I want them to. Can't ask for more than that.
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Post by: Tree Killer on July 16, 2013, 09:30:00 AM
Post by: Tree Killer on July 16, 2013, 09:30:00 AM
Blacktail
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Post by: pamike on July 16, 2013, 11:32:00 AM
Post by: pamike on July 16, 2013, 11:32:00 AM
New Habu Recurve is going to be a good one! I think this will me moving to the top quickly.
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Post by: Broke N Arrow on July 16, 2013, 12:04:00 PM
Post by: Broke N Arrow on July 16, 2013, 12:04:00 PM
:archer:
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Post by: Broke N Arrow on July 16, 2013, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: Broke N Arrow on July 16, 2013, 12:05:00 PM
Ive shot alot of different bows but when I got ahold of a RER 46# 58" static recurve I new without a doubt it was the one..it makes me look really good..smooth draw no stack and very acurate..thank Bear best $50 I never spent...
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Post by: KillerBee on July 16, 2013, 05:14:00 PM
Post by: KillerBee on July 16, 2013, 05:14:00 PM
Black widow 58 inch PCH!!! Simply amazing
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Post by: frassettor on July 16, 2013, 05:25:00 PM
Post by: frassettor on July 16, 2013, 05:25:00 PM
Schafers
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Post by: MnFn on July 16, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
Post by: MnFn on July 16, 2013, 05:27:00 PM
Really am liking my Pronghorn longbow right now. But for recurves, I could hunt anything right now with my Kota Prairie Swift and be happy. BUT, I just got a Blacktail and it is something special.
Time will tell. It is nice to have these kind of problems.
Time will tell. It is nice to have these kind of problems.
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Post by: Barry Rowland on July 16, 2013, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 16, 2013, 05:29:00 PM
My K Mag!!
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Post by: JL on July 16, 2013, 06:43:00 PM
Post by: JL on July 16, 2013, 06:43:00 PM
Snakebit!
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Post by: DennyK on July 16, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
Post by: DennyK on July 16, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
Either one of the 2 below. :thumbsup:
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Post by: ssoden on July 16, 2013, 06:52:00 PM
Post by: ssoden on July 16, 2013, 06:52:00 PM
BW PCH ... 60" .. so smooth!!!
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on July 16, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on July 16, 2013, 07:47:00 PM
Dont think I could pick one. Too many good ones and a few great ones. My stable is getting narrowed down to my favorite 6.
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Post by: Lamplighter on July 16, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
Post by: Lamplighter on July 16, 2013, 07:48:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Manassa:Me too. or my Timberhawk Talon Premier . either one.
Timberhawk Strike XTS..Have two of them.Quietest bow I've hunted with.
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Post by: Ky Double Lung on July 16, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
Post by: Ky Double Lung on July 16, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
I just purchased a 1970's era Bear Super Grizzly, got it for a steal, non hunter had it. It is good hands now! Excellent shape and fits me to a tee. I'll post pics as soon as I can....
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Post by: Kip on July 16, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
Post by: Kip on July 16, 2013, 07:59:00 PM
Like them all but the most consistent bow I have has been a Bob Lee.Killed Deer ,hogs,bear, I just feel like I can make a good shot with those bows when game is near which is to say confidance.Kip
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Post by: Nativestranger on July 17, 2013, 12:55:00 AM
Post by: Nativestranger on July 17, 2013, 12:55:00 AM
My Pinnacle II seems to work good but I certainly won't mind having a Border Black Douglas with Hex 6 limbs or a Blacktail!
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Post by: Joe NNY on July 17, 2013, 12:22:00 PM
Post by: Joe NNY on July 17, 2013, 12:22:00 PM
My Fox High Sierra. No doubts!
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Post by: skychief on July 17, 2013, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: skychief on July 17, 2013, 10:46:00 PM
Great replies all. We sure have some clear cut favorites!
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Post by: ranger 3 on July 18, 2013, 09:08:00 AM
Post by: ranger 3 on July 18, 2013, 09:08:00 AM
Just bought a RER XR off the classifieds and can't wait to get it.
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Post by: Flying Dutchman on July 18, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
Post by: Flying Dutchman on July 18, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
You are gonna love that RER!
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Post by: Steve Jr on July 18, 2013, 01:41:00 PM
Post by: Steve Jr on July 18, 2013, 01:41:00 PM
Mine is a nice little Robertson Gozhawk
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Post by: BuckeyeGuy on July 18, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: BuckeyeGuy on July 18, 2013, 10:25:00 PM
My Assenheimer. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Linwood Hines on July 18, 2013, 10:56:00 PM
Post by: Linwood Hines on July 18, 2013, 10:56:00 PM
My KOTA KILLEM - IS MAGIC ! tHE ARROW IS THERE - BEFORE I THINK ABOUT IT. THE BOW SHOOTS FOR ME.
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Post by: daniel boon on July 19, 2013, 04:44:00 PM
Post by: daniel boon on July 19, 2013, 04:44:00 PM
I think that my Silvertip TD just edges out the 1pc Tip
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Post by: varmint101 on July 20, 2013, 10:49:00 AM
Post by: varmint101 on July 20, 2013, 10:49:00 AM
Tall Tines for me. Longest I've had a bow in quite a while!
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on July 20, 2013, 12:19:00 PM
Post by: SlowBowinMO on July 20, 2013, 12:19:00 PM
My '64 Kodiak is my favorite recurve. Everything from the classic mojo to the grip to the great shooting qualities make it my "pry it from my cold dead fingers" recurve. :archer2:
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Post by: Pops on July 20, 2013, 12:50:00 PM
Post by: Pops on July 20, 2013, 12:50:00 PM
For me it's my Zipper Extreme 60"
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Post by: Ric O'Shay on July 20, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
Post by: Ric O'Shay on July 20, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
I too am mostly a longbow shooter. Recently, I picked up a one piece Bighorn from the Asbel era. I have truly enjoyed shooting this bow to the point that it will be at my side come October 1st.
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Post by: Goshawkin on July 20, 2013, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: Goshawkin on July 20, 2013, 06:23:00 PM
"Which recurves bring the greatest joy?"
All of them,when I sold them and started shooting American semi longbows! :D
I sold all my recurves but one.A little 50" Browning Cobra 1. The grip fits like it was custom made for me and it's a pretty sweet little shooter.Don't know why,but I just can't put it up for sale.
All of them,when I sold them and started shooting American semi longbows! :D
I sold all my recurves but one.A little 50" Browning Cobra 1. The grip fits like it was custom made for me and it's a pretty sweet little shooter.Don't know why,but I just can't put it up for sale.
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Post by: Bldtrailer on July 21, 2013, 08:27:00 AM
Post by: Bldtrailer on July 21, 2013, 08:27:00 AM
What ever recurve is in my hand :scared: I love them all! Thank God :notworthy: I have so many great choices, the recurve that gives ME the Greatest Joy is the next :archer2: one in my hand!
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Post by: ghoster808 on July 21, 2013, 06:02:00 PM
Post by: ghoster808 on July 21, 2013, 06:02:00 PM
Having a blast with my Predator. Just put on some heavier limbs and am stoked by how fast that arrow moves out, smokin' lol.
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Post by: KHALVERSON on July 21, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
Post by: KHALVERSON on July 21, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
predator custom classic
although my ol bear 76r is real fun to shoot also
although my ol bear 76r is real fun to shoot also
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Post by: Blackstick on July 21, 2013, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: Blackstick on July 21, 2013, 10:33:00 PM
I'm a Bear fan , but Rose Oak Creations by Brandon Stahl takes it to a new level.
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Post by: SCATTERSHOT on July 22, 2013, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: SCATTERSHOT on July 22, 2013, 10:47:00 AM
An old, beater no-name kids bow that I'm teaching my granddaughter to shoot with. I faced the bow with pink camo tape, gave her some arrows with pink feathers and a camo wrap to match the bow, and she doesn't want to put it down.
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Post by: heydeerman on July 22, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
Post by: heydeerman on July 22, 2013, 11:29:00 AM
Hoyt Buffalo.
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Post by: maxwell on July 22, 2013, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: maxwell on July 22, 2013, 08:15:00 PM
Schafers, just love the checkered grip and feel of the bows.
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Post by: Joeabowhunter on August 01, 2013, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: Joeabowhunter on August 01, 2013, 09:21:00 PM
My new to me Kwyk Styk has quickly become my "go-to" bow. Never really thought I would say that about a recurve...
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Post by: JEFF B on August 01, 2013, 09:40:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on August 01, 2013, 09:40:00 PM
my little horse bow made by samick real smooth and fast and most of all Quiet!!!! :archer2:
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Post by: b.glass on August 02, 2013, 04:07:00 PM
Post by: b.glass on August 02, 2013, 04:07:00 PM
The Orion right hand St. Jude recurve made by Dryad. I can't remember which one is "Hope" and which is "Faith". I think it's "Hope" and what year was it? I believe it might have been 2010. I really enjoyed shooting that recurve
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
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Post by: beaunaro on August 02, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: beaunaro on August 02, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
No doubt the RER "XR".
But my Rick Welch "Dakota" is really nice too.
Irv Eichorst
www.truesouthadventures.com (http://www.truesouthadventures.com)
But my Rick Welch "Dakota" is really nice too.
Irv Eichorst
www.truesouthadventures.com (http://www.truesouthadventures.com)
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Post by: Stompie on August 02, 2013, 05:41:00 PM
Post by: Stompie on August 02, 2013, 05:41:00 PM
Me, I have tasted chocolate with my Habu WZ I'll never eat sugarcane again
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Post by: Stumpknocker on August 03, 2013, 12:32:00 AM
Post by: Stumpknocker on August 03, 2013, 12:32:00 AM
Sax bocote. It's smooth as butter. Easy choice tho since its the only curve I own.
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Post by: James Stiefel on August 03, 2013, 03:39:00 AM
Post by: James Stiefel on August 03, 2013, 03:39:00 AM
My late husband fell in love with his Rocky Miller Predator. Used it successfully on moose, bear and elk. Richard said it was his favorite bow, and he owned many. It is the one bow in Richard's collection I will never part with.
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Post by: KC singlestring on August 03, 2013, 05:46:00 PM
Post by: KC singlestring on August 03, 2013, 05:46:00 PM
Right now it's my new Fred Bear Custom Kodiak T/D with black maple and red stripes.I always wanted one and when the 2011 came out i couldn't resist.I have/had/shot many customs 'all fine bows', I also have a 69 k mag that gives geat joy because of the memories. :archer:
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Post by: tradlab on August 03, 2013, 06:03:00 PM
Post by: tradlab on August 03, 2013, 06:03:00 PM
I too have been a long bow shooter the last 3 years, a robertson ravenstyk, but purchased a robertson wolfer this year and now I'm torn as to which bow goes hunting this year,it's a great bow.
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Post by: agross1 on August 03, 2013, 10:28:00 PM
Post by: agross1 on August 03, 2013, 10:28:00 PM
My first recurve, a 64 Kodiak. Man that grip just fits my hand. However I finally got my first tip, and am in love.
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Post by: damascusdave on August 04, 2013, 01:18:00 AM
Post by: damascusdave on August 04, 2013, 01:18:00 AM
I was just thinking a little more today about my favourite recurve...the truth is it is whichever one I have in my hands at the time...I do not have any that I do not like so no need to pick a favourite...my favoured bow right now is my low budget Howatt Hunter...just decided today that is the bow I will hunt with in about a month when the season opens, mostly because it shoots so well with the arrows I want to try...660 grain arrows out of a 63 pound bow might be a bit more than needed for deer, but they will do the job and with any luck I might be able to fill two mule deer doe tags with one shot
DDave
DDave
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Post by: RSH on August 04, 2013, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: RSH on August 04, 2013, 10:51:00 AM
I have been blessed to own quite a few customs in my life, but would have to give the edge to Blacktail.
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Post by: Mike Tomano on August 07, 2013, 01:30:00 AM
Post by: Mike Tomano on August 07, 2013, 01:30:00 AM
The Bear Grizzly in all of its glory! I have several from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The 60s - 80s model are the style that, to me, exemplifies the perfect recurve.
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Post by: arrow flynn on August 15, 2013, 11:34:00 PM
Post by: arrow flynn on August 15, 2013, 11:34:00 PM
commanche static recurve by Curtis byrd I picked up a 54 lb lefty and its a later model that he made with a little more zip.although they were all flat shooters.
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Post by: 4 point on August 16, 2013, 12:20:00 AM
Post by: 4 point on August 16, 2013, 12:20:00 AM
Dale Dye Trails End for me. Everything you could ever want in a bow.
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Post by: ISP 5353 on August 16, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
Post by: ISP 5353 on August 16, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
Palmer Classic for me!
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on August 16, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on August 16, 2013, 05:31:00 PM
LOve my new Tuktu EX static, it is a smoker and I shoot it as well as any bow I have owned. My Belcher riser with Hex-6H limbs is right alongside it and I will carry them both this year! Shawn
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Post by: Hoyt on August 16, 2013, 07:34:00 PM
Post by: Hoyt on August 16, 2013, 07:34:00 PM
Right now it's my Big Foot Sasquatch and Black Widow PTF
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/8_zps22676d15.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/Big%20Foot/2_zpse2e9004e.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/8_zps22676d15.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Iflytrout/Big%20Foot/2_zpse2e9004e.jpg)
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Post by: akbowbender on August 16, 2013, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: akbowbender on August 16, 2013, 09:43:00 PM
My 1986 Groves Spitfire Mag II. When it was my only bow, I could really shoot the lights out with it. Can't imagine I'd shoot any other recurve better!
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Post by: mb bowman on August 16, 2013, 10:48:00 PM
Post by: mb bowman on August 16, 2013, 10:48:00 PM
My Tall Tines. It shoots extremely smooth and is very easy on the eyes. It will get its first taste of success in a couple weeks on a Manitoba bruin.
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 16, 2013, 11:49:00 PM
Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 16, 2013, 11:49:00 PM
Zipper SXT and Morrison Cheyenne are the two I judge all others by that I try.
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Post by: Paul Shirek on August 17, 2013, 08:42:00 AM
Post by: Paul Shirek on August 17, 2013, 08:42:00 AM
Blacktail...