Predator Classic photo tribute thread

elkhunter45 · July 05, 2021, 10:15:49 PM

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With the loss of Ron a few years back and the closing down of the shop earlier this year I thought a photo tribute thread might be of some interest. Let's see what you guys and gals got.

Possum Head · July 06, 2021, 08:15:37 AM

Don't own any but must say those are very nice!

Alexander Traditional · July 06, 2021, 08:22:29 AM

That green one is very cool. I saw some in the classifieds,but I'm trying very hard to limit myself

buddyb · July 06, 2021, 11:56:17 AM

I really like that green bow

elkhunter45 · July 06, 2021, 08:25:07 PM

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Some pic's showing the green glass. Green has always been my favorite color.

elkhunter45 · July 07, 2021, 07:36:32 AM

Some specs from the 2 bows in the first picture. The green one is mine and it is 47# at 28" by 60" long. The rosewood is my son's and it is a 48# at 28" by 62" long. I went for the green look because I shot a 50# Bear Kodiak Hunter with green glass and futurewood for 2 decades. I wanted a takedown that was fastflite capable with a similar look. This was the bow that replaced my old Bear.

elkhunter45 · July 07, 2021, 07:47:00 AM

Any other Predator's? The intent of this thread is to showcase the Predator Classic Recurve, to honor Ron Pittsley's memory, and to lament the loss of a very well made bow. If you got one please show us what you got.

Thank you!
Wyatt

stagetek · July 07, 2021, 01:49:18 PM

Fantastic bows. I have five, and always will ![attachment=1]

stagetek · July 07, 2021, 01:53:12 PM

Just one more.[attachment=1]

stagetek · July 07, 2021, 01:54:26 PM

Okay, One more.[attachment=1]

stagetek · July 07, 2021, 06:09:30 PM

An early 90's one. Built just before he worked at Darton. Ron was a great guy, and built awesome bows.[attachment=1]

Gun · July 07, 2021, 07:57:35 PM

Those are all beauties. I'm partial to green as well. I almost bought a predator when they first came out.
But I'm a diehard Bear TD shooter these days. my days of custom bows are over
Thanks for sharing

elkhunter45 · July 07, 2021, 08:06:58 PM

Georgious bows, Stagetek! I really like the riser colors of the 2nd pic.

cacciatore · July 08, 2021, 05:24:56 AM

I always wanted to buy one but for one reason or another never pulled the trigger.

BRONZ · July 09, 2021, 09:41:27 PM

I was looking into buying one and noticed the website went down. I was afraid it closed. That's really sad news.

bunyan · July 10, 2021, 05:15:58 PM

I shot them a couple times. If I was in the market for a three piece it would be right at the top of my list along with a bear takedown. They are sweet shooters!

elkhunter45 · January 06, 2026, 05:38:05 PM

Another Predator found its way to my house. 62" and 42 lbs. it's a sweet shooter.

WVbowhunter · January 06, 2026, 09:10:49 PM

I wish I had been able to get one before they went out of business. I got to put a few shots through a 62" at a 3d shoot. Always wanted to get a hunting weight one after that (45 to 50# @ 28) just haven't had a good opportunity yet.

shick · January 07, 2026, 10:43:03 AM

Thank for starting this thread elkhunter and those who posted pics. Don't have any now, but I did meet Ron at the PBS gathering in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. back in '92. Wanted to see the 'man who was remaking the Super Kodiak and Bighorns. Ordered a one piece from Ron at that time. You don't see many. Then sold it and ordered a 3 pc takedown. Was friends with Ron until his passing. Would be nice to own one again in his memory. He was quite a knowledgeable bowyer besides being quite accurate. I still shoot the Bighorns and Bear takedowns.

Shick