Fav non custom bow

dave19113 · October 12, 2011, 10:20:00 PM

Bob Lee Hunter 3 piece and my '72 K Mag...

Workaholic1 · October 12, 2011, 11:07:00 PM

1966 66" Bear Alaskan for me. Started out with it about 30 years ago, and it's still going strong.

I checked out the new Bear Grizzly and Super K at Gander the other day. Between the two, I liked the Super K better. Both had decent grips, if a bit slimmer than what I'm used to, and even though the Grizzly was 50# and 2 inches shorter, it had more mass weight than the 55# Super K. The Super K had a similar mass to my Alaskan. They even offer the Super K in a 64" which is a big bonus for long draw guys like myself.

Only problem I have is that they want basically custom bow prices for a "factory" bow. (I'm a bit of a tightwad) I might consider special ordering one eventually, if they'll make it in a 66 or 68 inch, and, blasphemous as this is, I'd really prefer it in clear glass, but might consider the Grayling Green, if nothing more than the fact that it's riser is Bubinga, instead of Dymondwood. Maybe I'm just too picky, but then again, a bit of research on the issue wouldn't hurt either.

doug77 · October 12, 2011, 11:26:00 PM

My 64" LH 67 1/2 Super Kodiak

doug77

Petrovic · October 13, 2011, 06:21:00 AM

I would have to say my hoyt dorado would get a vote.

dirtguy · October 13, 2011, 07:36:00 AM

Damon Howatt/Martin Hunter.

I got one for my son...then one for me...then one for my other son...sweet shooting bow!

Lincoln Ribeiro · October 13, 2011, 07:40:00 AM

I like Samick's takedown.

LarryWalling · October 13, 2011, 07:50:00 AM

Super Kodiak

mgompf · October 13, 2011, 08:01:00 AM

Bear take down. I love my "A" handles. Nothing shoot any better.

Zradix · October 13, 2011, 08:06:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by T Folts:
Martin Savanha

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Butch Speer · October 13, 2011, 09:47:00 AM

Bear K-mag.

Gehrke145 · October 13, 2011, 10:56:00 AM

Tradtech Titan for me!

Sacred mt · October 13, 2011, 12:06:00 PM

Howatt Hunter...40#@28"

hayslope · October 13, 2011, 02:32:00 PM

My favorites came out of Grayling, MI between 59 and 62. Things got real good again between late 69 and 71 with those sweet takedowns.

I love my custom bows, but those old Bears suit me just fine!

Outwest · October 13, 2011, 10:09:00 PM

Howatt Hunter great bows and you get more bang for your buck.
Get one that says 55 @ 28 and more than likely it will be 58# @ 28.

John

Izzy · October 14, 2011, 06:27:00 AM

A used Martin Bamboo Viper. Very expensive for an assembly line bow but man o man do they shoot.

deaddoc4444 · October 14, 2011, 08:11:00 AM

OUT WEST FUNNY But ooooohhhhh so true I have never seen a Damon Howatt bow that was the poundage marked on it .

Hit-or-Miss · October 14, 2011, 09:04:00 AM

Bear. The Bear Hunter's seem to fit my hand like a glove. Feels just as comfortable as my Grandfather's old S&W 39-2 9MM or a Colt 1911A1 w/arched housing. A quick, natural pointer.

Eugene Slagle · October 14, 2011, 09:08:00 AM

Earl Hoyt original, Sky - Sky Hawk.

Shakes.602 · October 14, 2011, 02:14:00 PM

Ben Pearson..."Ol' Ben" Straight Limbed Longbow!!

My Very First LongBow Purchase, and that Bow will go to the Grave with ME!!

toddster · October 15, 2011, 02:29:00 PM

shakespeare, quinn, howard hill