Advice on 50's style recurve

[Crash]

I had a Whisperstick that my Dad has laid claim to and really enjoyed the style.  I have been looking at the one that Montana bows has with the classic grip.  I'm also interested in Chads River Runner.  I know there are several more, but looking at keeping the price down and the delivery time fairly short.  Has anyone shot both?  Likes and dislikes?  I know it's subjective but would like to hear it anyway.  The main thing I am looking for is a quiet shot, second would be performance as I am needing the bow to be in the low 40's and still have enough to deer hunt with.  Thanks in advance.

[Jim Wright]

Jarrod, I've heard good things about the Whisperstick but never shot it or the River runner but I've owned and still occasionally shoot my old Chinook plus a couple of others belonging to fellow club members. It is exactly the bow you have expressed an interest in concerning quietness and speed. Can't give you a figure on quiet but my 60", 55#@29 1/4" Chinook chronographed a 565 gr. arrow at 184 f.p.s. On top of that they are very forgiving, stable and beautifully made. A bow made to order from Dan is delivered in about 4 weeks. Talk to Dan, best guy you will ever deal with.

[AdamH]

I had the River Runner but let it go {stupid} being only a L/B guy, so I got Chads "Osprey" Love it !! But Yeah, I'd like to get the RR back, AWESOME shooter & Very Quiet ... Chad builds a "DANDY" Bow !!

[HATCHCHASER]

I have had a few whispersticks.  Great bows, great bowyer.  They are fast,quiet and purty. Kohannah's bows are another.  The Kohannah Kurve.  And from what I hear you cannot go wrong with a Toelke.  I love the look of his classic grip.

[Silvertip Marc]

I have one of Chad's River Runners, and it is an excellant bow!!  Very quiet and very fast.  Chad is also a pleasure to work with.  I know there are a lot of nice bows out there, but I sure do like my River Runner!!

[Spectre]

Sounds like you need to get ahold of Brent Rudolph, see about a Sheepeater Spirit.

[monkeyball]

Jarrod,
      You will not be second guessing yourself with a River-Runner. They shoot,there quiet,and the craftsmanship is with the best of them.Chad stands behind his bows.

                 Craig

[Lamey]

Ive not shot the River Runner, but have owned a few Chinooks.  They are longbow quiet, fast, handle well, and fit/finish are executed perfectly.

[Crash]

Anyone know the physical weight of the two bows?  Thanks for the info

[Ground Hunter]

Check out the Great Plains - one piece long curve!  About a 50s as it gets.  H

[Tom Anderson]

Does anyone have any pictures of Chad's River Runner?

Crash-- Kent Ostrem (Mahaska) makes a great bow along the lines you're looking for, and at a reasonable price. I see that Great Northern is also making both a '50s-style longbow and recurve, but I don't know their price point. I can vouch for the Mahaska. Very nice.

[ron w]

I have a River Runner and it is a dandy of a bow .Light in the hand quiet and a real performer. Most likely the bow that will hunt with this year. I have a 50's style recurve on the classifieds right now, it's a Northwind 56" 51#@28". I really like the bow but I'm dropping down in poundage. The 50's style grip and shorter riser kind'a works for me!!  

[Steelhead]

Hey Crash

I currantly have a Toelke classic chinook 60 incher and had his regular Toelke chinook with the Whip style grip and thumbrest.I really love this Chinook Classic.Ditto what Jim said above.I dont think thiers a quieter recurve made personally.

I shot Chads River Runner at Compton.Its a superb all around bow with 3 different grip choices.I would not hesitate one bit to order one if i was in the market for a 50s style recurve.Chad will take good care of you and deliver a fine bow for a reasonable price.

Those are both excellant bows!

[Tom Anderson]

Does this Chad have a website?

[Mr.Magoo]

Fox Breed.

[ron w]

Chad's web site can be found in the sponsor listings "Holm Made Bows" He is very helpful.

[K2]

Chad Holm is a sponsor here.  Look under the Tradgang sponsor list up top under Holm-made Traditonal Bows.  Ken

[PICKNGRIN]

Hard to go wrong with Chad's River Runner!  I gave Chad the nod to make me my first ever, made for me custom bow.  (he is shaping it today!).  I have shot alot of very fine bows over the years and Chad's rank right up there!  You won't be disappointed with performance!  Also, a great person to deal with.

[pitbull]

Another nod for the River Runner, mine is 43# at my draw and I took 6 whitetails with it last fall. No problems with the performance in the low 40's on deer. Great bow and better guy to deal with.