blacktail, Schafer, Wallace, brack. in that order

For me it would be the blacktail.  Not just pretty but really fast.

It would only be Black Tail or a Scheffer and I am blessed enough that I can afford pretry much  anything I like so thats no issue. I have now  4 snake bits and 2 other Black tails so I am not partcale.

What I would really would like is another Schaffer with every option imaginable and woods like so exotic it would be wow and nothing but wows.

Theres 4 or 5 guys on here that have schaffers to die for and most have seen their bows and they are really over the top. Usally when I get a build it has to be over the top thats just what I like and its got to be right with no flaws.LOL

Theres other bows equally as good if not better than your 4 mentioned.

Black tails and Schaffers retain values and are eassier to sell if you need to it also seems by watching the classifieds.

Bow # 9 I think was Dannys bow if I'm not mistaken? I like that as well myself to bad you didn't get it Gary thats beautiful I like scroll work its just differant.

Back to Black tails the new sika riser I really like also and been thinking about that model alot. I been watching for certain woods and each time I see them they are gone to have it on hand to get the next world wonder done.LOL

Schafer 62in , bacote limbs bamboo core  , bacote riser with zercote accents in riser with deer tracks and stripling

tommy
 I shot a 66" wes Wallace mentor at hamster--
and was totally impressed! outstanding shot feel!!

QuoteOriginally posted by olddogrib:
Garrett,
I agree, but I'd be afraid to even touch one that gorgeous.  I'm guessing it's one of those that falls in the category of "if you have to ask how much it is, you probably can't afford it", lol!

No doubt. I am big on buying the best that you can afford and then just taking care of your stuff. However, I've had a couple guns of equal quality/artistic value and just didn't use them enough to justify their cost. To me, the best value comes when you have fewer toys, nicer toys that are handmade and/or very nice production stuff, but toys that you don't mind actually using. Bows like that are more of a functional work of art, rather than functional art/beautiful hunting tool.

Yep, "Love Potion #9" is mine and will never leave my stable. Glad you did not purchase it Gary, LOL.

I like the looks of the 1 piece Black Tails.  

I think if I had the money, the riser would be made of Gold        

Tom,  All fine bows you have listed there but I am surprised to see you thinking about bows other than Hill Style longbows. Enjoy!  

I would get a tricked out Schaefer,then sell it to Keith Zimmerman and go order an Eagle Wing.

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Blacktail takedown 60" 55# it would have to have some snakewood and graybark in it.

Give me the Wallace please.  62" 3 piece takedown, Bolivian, Rosewood riser, Myrtle veneers and antler tips.

Sorry, none of the bows listed would be of interest too me.

Well I already owned a Schafer and it wasn't for me. My takedown mentor is due in a couple of months.

Have had them all and hands down the Silvertip for me.

Good idea Craig.  I like your thinking!  We can discuss what you can order for me at Standing Stone:)

Schafer no doubt-  58" 47# checkered grip, horn tips, black and white ebony woods.

Sounds good Keith.


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                                                Craig

Tough call. I think that Blacktail Snakebit is probably the most beautiful recurve out there for my taste, so that is what I am leaning toward.  If I plan on hunting with it too, then a Silvertip.

Great List Tommy Boy:

I would look at the Blacktail with the new short riser...

Ebony/Bocote Riser, with Bocote Limb Veneers...