Well, after taxes were figured, the boss vetoed me getting a brand new bow. But, I was able to come up with this classic gem for a few bucks!

62", 45# @ 28", Browning Explorer II. She has some light cosmetic issues. As does most things this old      

 
 
 
 

Nice!
Good shooting there too!

slick bow. looks like a widow/bear cross

ya gotta love those old Brownings. I would never sell my 50" Cobra...great turkey bow.

well Sir, You just got one of my favorite bows. The cosmetic problems make it even more appealing to me. It would let me spend some time with her , sanding refinishing and making her into one of my best friends. I do love those bows.

God bless you, Steve

Nice looking bow.

Yeah, I agree. That's a beautiful bow and a perfect candidate for a home refinish project. Looks like you shoot it well too. Congrats.

Good looking bow, TW. I have a Safari 2 that I picked up. Nice bows!

Thanks everyone! This bow sure has a glare to the finish though. I think I will need to put some 3R's limb socks on it before using it to hunt with. I've not figured out a bow quiver yet but, Charlie(Stumpkiller) recommended the GN adjustable strap on. Sure wish I could find something original to put on it.

You picked up a very nice looking bow.  I don't have one but hope to someday.  You could have a fun winter project refinishing it if you wanted to.  
-Jay

Great looking bow.  I shot a Browning compound for 20 years that looked almost identical, except it had wheels on the ends.       Good luck with it.

Nice looking bow and group!

I hear those bows are fabulous shooting bows.  Congrats!  Great shooting.  You are ready to hunt now!

that bow is not only nicer looking but better performing than Most of the cheaper costing Production bows out now.  

a nice bow and a very smart decision..

Now that's some good shooting, and those old bows are a lot of fun to shoot. Good luck with it.

Love the old Brownings.  You mentioned getting 3Rivers limb socks... I tried a set on my Pearson Colt (also a batwing bow, could pass as a twin) and couldn't get them to fit over the riser flares.

I wouldn't put on limb socks. You can buy Leafy Wear tape in ASAT. It's called Vanish Pro 3D Tape.
Available at ASAT Outdoors, LLC

Joe, does that stuff leave a sticky residue when you take it off?

What a great bow. A 62" Browning would be a nice one to find. Good luck with it.