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Title: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Coach Jones on March 26, 2014, 07:04:00 PM
I have found a used River Runner that I was seriously thinking about buying and wanted to know how you all liked yours.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Bladepeek on March 26, 2014, 07:12:00 PM
Loved mine, but it had a fatal flaw - it was right handed. I now have a really nice little Holm Made Osprey. I've owned several other bows by Chad Holm and I don't see how you could possible go wrong if the specs are right for you.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: TxAg on March 26, 2014, 07:14:00 PM
I bought a new Holm Made Osprey recently and have been very pleased. I don't think you can go wrong.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: ron w on March 26, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
A River Runner is my go to hunting bow. I also have a Kodiak copy of Chad's and a dual shelf River Runner. You can't go wrong, great bows, great bowyer and a good guy. Also have 2 of his longbows......what can I say, I like his stuff.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: guk on March 26, 2014, 09:07:00 PM
I have two of them great bow
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Sixby on March 26, 2014, 09:13:00 PM
I have a RiverRunner that is just a super nice bow. The finish is good and design is good. Only problem I have is with the thumb rest. It is really awkward for me but I hate to remodel the bow and refinish it. I guess one of these days I will put it in the adds. I hate too though since it is such a nice bow. Anyone should be proud to own one.

God bless, Steve
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 26, 2014, 09:19:00 PM
I have not shot any of Ron's extensive collection of Chad's bows that I didn't think, Wow, I love this bow.

If I was looking for another bow, I would seriously give the river runner a look.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: cyred4d on March 26, 2014, 10:28:00 PM
They are great shooting bows.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Steelhead on March 27, 2014, 12:02:00 AM
I have a 62 inch River Runner.I really appreciate what a well rounded bow it is and love shooting arrows from it.Its a pleasure to handle.No complaints.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: pitbull on March 27, 2014, 07:26:00 AM
:thumbsup:     :archer2:
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: PUDDLE JUMPER on March 27, 2014, 10:51:00 AM
Have a 60'' 48@28 River Runner. New to traditional and wanted a 50's style bow starting out. Looked at other bows but decided on Chad after reading an interview.

He was very helpful with me as I had a lot of questions being new. Typical of most bowyers from what I have read here.

Based on my experience I recommend Chad without reservation.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Coach Jones on March 27, 2014, 08:23:00 PM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: redshedbowhunter on March 27, 2014, 08:57:00 PM
I have one that is bacote and purpleheart.  It is a great shooter.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: monkeyball on March 27, 2014, 11:15:00 PM
I owned two of Chad's River Runners. Ron owns one of them now.

I currently own an Osprey and really like how it handles. Chad's bows are truly works of art. You would not be disappointed.

                                              Good Shooting,
                                                             Craig
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Lineman72 on March 28, 2014, 08:53:00 PM
Owned a river runner, sold it, big mistake.    :knothead:
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Coach Jones on March 28, 2014, 09:07:00 PM
I should have mine middle or late next week.  Can't wait.  It is a 44 pound bow @ 28 and I draw 27.  Think I will order some CE Heritage 90's for it.  All of my arrows are 150's so figure they might be a little stiff.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: ron w on March 28, 2014, 09:27:00 PM
What are you shooting up front on the 150's. May have to just go up in point weight.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Coach Jones on March 28, 2014, 09:34:00 PM
Well I have been shooting a 52 @ 28 inch bow and again I draw 27, and shooting 150's with a 50 grain brass insert and 175 grain point.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: ron w on March 28, 2014, 09:58:00 PM
You might be surprised at how they fly.....I would give them a try as is and see what happens. I think you will be happy with your River Runner....   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Coach Jones on March 28, 2014, 10:11:00 PM
I have wanted to try one for quite some time.  This one is exactly the poundage I would have wanted had I ordered a new one.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Sixby on March 28, 2014, 10:43:00 PM
MIne would not have worked for you / It is marked 52.5 lb at 28 inches/ LOL

I still haven't decided whether to sell it or to rework that thumb rest. It just sets up way to high for the way I shoot.

God bless, Steve
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: bartcanoe on March 29, 2014, 01:27:00 PM
River Runner is a great bow built by a fine gentleman.  Mine is a 60", 62#@28, it is a bow that I won't sell or trade, and will one day pass it on to my son or grandson.
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: Coach Jones on March 29, 2014, 02:12:00 PM
Well about some pictures of those River Runners?  Also what brace height do they shoot the best at?
Title: Re: Holm Made River Runner
Post by: ron w on March 29, 2014, 04:46:00 PM
If you do a search for a dual shelf River Runner you can see mine! [April 2013]