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Title: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: jeffg on July 02, 2014, 04:44:00 PM
I recently picked up a Tuktu from nineworld here on the forum. I am quit impressed. I is quite but not as quite as a longbow. It draws and shoots smooooooth as silk. I have yet to test it for speed but my eye chronograph thinks it is pretty quick. What do you have and what do you think?
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Jeremy Gentry on July 02, 2014, 05:02:00 PM
I got a wolverine. I like it a lot smooth drawing quite and no hand shock.  I am going to have Abe make me a peregrine next!
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Keefer on July 02, 2014, 05:30:00 PM
Shawn Leonard has one on here but I haven't seen him posting on here in quite a few months?
He must be pretty busy right now but maybe he will tune in ? I hear they are very nice and especially the new static limb ...
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: ghall80 on July 02, 2014, 05:51:00 PM
I wish I was Keith Zimmerman has the one I want its a shooter and then some great bows. I get to shoot my dream bow again a ETAR one day I might be able to call that bow mine.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: gringol on July 02, 2014, 06:03:00 PM
I've got as lynx that is pretty sweet.  Fast as all get out and quiet, smooth and all the other good stuff to boot.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: SAVIOUR68 on July 02, 2014, 06:17:00 PM
I also picked up a like new lefty Tuktu EX from the classifieds, 56@28 and I draw 29" so around 59# at my draw. After getting the correct arrow set up this thing shoots great and can smoke a 545gr arrow. I have a pro chrono and a F1 chrono but have not chronoed it and really not concerned with FPS. Finish is flawless with a awesome grip, only wish it was a takedown model but for what I paid for it I have no complaints. Even at that poundage and arrow weight noise in not a concern to me.  Over all great product.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: elkken on July 02, 2014, 06:18:00 PM
I have had two ... an Slynx 2pc LB that was a really HARD shooter and performance wise as good as any LB I have owned, it was a bit heavy for me so I sold it but wish I had found one in a lighter weight. It was beautiful Black and White Ebony. The other is a 3 pc Taiga recurve and that bow also is a fine shooter, it's a 64" bow and has some beautiful elk horn / moose horn work on it. The riser on that bow fits me like a glove. Both  bows I bought used on the classifieds at very good prices. Abe builds solid bows that perform. Fit and finish is very good.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Joeabowhunter on July 02, 2014, 06:35:00 PM
I've owned a one piece Wolverine and Slynx but sold those for a 2pc Slynx that Abe built for me.  I have not shot any bows that outperform it.  Great grip, beautiful to look at, quiet, smooth and FAST.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: elk nailer on July 02, 2014, 08:28:00 PM
I have two, tuktu, and tiaga. You are going to get a lot of envious looks with your new Cari-bow.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: jeffg on July 02, 2014, 08:35:00 PM
Mine is 55#@28 I pull it 27 so it's 51#. My FMJ 400 are little over spine for it. I should try Surewood Doug Fir shafts and try to stay close to 8-10 GPP.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Dog Walker on July 02, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
I have a custom order Tuktu ex. Got it late fall last year, to late for me to hunt with it. I can hardly wait to kill something with it this fall.    :)
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: silent sniper on July 02, 2014, 09:56:00 PM
Ive got 2 of them! Both are 58" wolverine longbows.
 One is a mildly plain 51# that I use for 3D and hunting. It is by far my most accurate bow and I absolutely love it. Great cast along with a dead silence make it a joy to shoot.
 My second is a beautiful custom wolverine that is 60# and is purely a hunting bow for me. While I cant shoot it quite as well as the light bow this heavy bow has unbelievable hitting force and is a flat out killer.
 I am a longbow man at heart but one of these days I am going to have to try a Tuktu Ex! I can imagine it is just as amazing as any other cari-bow out there. Enjoy SS
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on July 02, 2014, 10:32:00 PM
Keep dreaming Gary:)
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Flying Dutchman on July 03, 2014, 04:26:00 AM
I ordered a Cari-bow Peregrine some years ago. Definitely a keeper. Fast, silent, very sweet draw, no handshock or vibrations, very forgiven and hits were you look. Great customized grip, and great craftmanship. One of the best hybrids I ever shot.
Highly recommended for sure!
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: the elf on July 03, 2014, 09:01:00 AM
I have-2 silver fox takedowns
      2Peregrines--one piece
      1 Tuktu x---1piece
All are lefthanded--and range from 44@26 to
51@26 at my draw(approximately).

I am very happy !
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: the elf on July 03, 2014, 09:03:00 AM
I have-2 silver fox takedowns
      2Peregrines--one piece
      1 Tuktu x---1piece
All are lefthanded--and range from 44@26 to
51@26 at my draw(approximately).

I am very happy !
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: the elf on July 03, 2014, 09:05:00 AM
Sorry--- finger twitched.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 03, 2014, 11:51:00 AM
I have owned several of Abe's bows from the Featherhorn(3), Taiga(2), Silver Fox(4) and Slynx(1) and you will not go wrong with any of them. Got a custom Silver Fox on order right now.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: randy grider on July 04, 2014, 03:49:00 AM
I have a featherhorn that is quiet and lightning fast, no handshock, smooth drawing. I still have it, but miss it, as at 55# its a tad too heavy for me now after a shoulder injury. maybe someday.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: TaterHill Archer on July 05, 2014, 12:53:00 AM
I have a 1- piece Tuktu EX.  Hard to beat these bows.  I'm thinking of getting another.
Title: Re: Any Cari-Bow owners out there
Post by: Dan bree on July 05, 2014, 01:26:00 PM
Just got a tuktu ex takedown  from Abe's in stock bows  its the bacote 59@28   After reading all the posts  about the bow I had to get one  what a hard hitting bow !   Shooting  tighten  up right out of the box . After shooting longbows for 34 years  I won't leave them but this bow just shoots  !