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Looking into buyin a browning wasp and was wondering if anyone had any input as to how good these bows are? Any info about them will be a help. Thanks
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They are good little bows, underrated as far as I'm concerned. They were sold as an entry level bow years ago, IIRC, but good bows nonetheless. Some cracking around the accessory mounting hole is fairly common on these, and not a big concern. If you can buy it reasonably, go for it.
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Good bows, but they stack up a bit at longer draws. Anything longer than 28" can be a challenge.
The shelf is also very flat, but a bit of time with a rasp and sandpaper takes care of that.
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Aight thanks. Its in good shape I didn't see any cracks on it. The guy wants 80 for it and it has no string. Sound like a good deal?
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Take it. Even a mild twist on the Wasp is usually easy to get rid of with some hot water and a little patience.
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I had a wasp. It was a fast and steady little bow. the only reason I sold it was to make money for an elk trip. I think I sold mine for 80. I think it could have made a perfect tight quarters bow. it had the smallest grip I have seen on a browning.
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Why can't you put a fast flight on it? I'm new to this sport so bear with me. Nice pics! I would love to get a bow setup jus for fishing
Posts: 57 | From: Mississippi | Registered: Jun 2012
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The limbs need the stretch and vibration absorbtion of Dacron. Plus the limb tips from years back are not set up for FF. Maybe they could be beefed up for FF but I'd stay with B50 or B55.
If you ever need that bow refinished I know a guy who recently refinished two and put them up for auction. I'll bet those two, with newly radiused shelves, shoot REAL well.
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Picked one up at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago for $5.00. It's an 8 out of 10 , 47#er. Has a real smooth draw. Use B-50 strings on it.
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