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Thinking of test driving a Fatal Styk, admittedly because of their looks. I've never handled a Robertson and was wondering if some guys/gals could shed some light on their shootability, forgiveness, etc., even if it wasn't the right fit for you. I found a couple of old threads but not many. Hardly ever see any for sale also. I'd think they would get more attention than they seem to get.
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I started out shooting Black Widows and still have two I hunt and shoot with. I shot a friends Fatal Styk and had to have one of my own. I think the grip may be the best out there. The arrow sits right on top of my hand. This will be my go to bow from now on.............at least until I find the next go to bow I think you will be very pleased with a Fatal Styk.
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I just bought one in March and wish I would have bought it sooner. Whip was showing me the one he just picked up yesterday. He said he is liking his as well.
-------------------- PBS Regular, Ask me about The Professional Bowhunters Society; we stand for ethics. President, Wisconsin Traditional Archers Life member, Wisconsin Bowhunters Compton Traditional Bowhunters Sherwood Forest Bowmen Posts: 776 | From: Menomonee Falls, WI | Registered: Dec 2007
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This will be my third season with mine . Best grip I've ever felt and shoots great. I hardly see them (fatal styk) for sale, but I think that's a good thing when lookin for a bow. You won't be disappointed I promise
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I had one for a while, good shooting bow great workmanship. Nothing at all wrong with it I just didn't feel it would be my go to bow so I sold it. Probably had more to do with my being more comfortable with my other bow than anything being wrong with the Fatal Styk.
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"It hasn't worked right since I fixed it" My friend Ken talking about his lawn mower Posts: 1117 | From: SC | Registered: Dec 2003
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Like Greg said, I recently picked one up and am loving it! The grip is perfect, draw is smooth, it smokes an arrow, and is absolutely beautiful. What more could ax guy ask for?
As mentioned, there is a reason you don't see many for sale. They are too good to let go of!
Posts: 8867 | From: Lake Mills, WI | Registered: Mar 2003
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Super nice bows. I've got one I picked up in the classifieds. Very nice grip, definitely a keeper.
Posts: 916 | From: Minnesota | Registered: Jul 2007
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Been shooting Jeffery, Habu, etc mostly past 20 years with an occasional longbow or selfbow....but the Habu was my GO TO bow since 97.
Been looking for an old Montana Falcon ever since I saw my buddy Tony S (Snuffer) shooting his when I lived in Maryland. While looking contacted Dick Robertson to see if he had any collecting dust or unwanted Montanas he forgot about or customers that want to sell one...he didnt...but had a nice new Fatal Styk that had a couple blemishes in glass on limbs so he gave me a discount as he would not sell it as a new First Rate bow.
That bow blew me away...light in hand, great grip, smooth as silk drawing and shot exactly where I was looking...quiet too. Mine has cocobola and myrtle riser...with bamboo limbs with juniper laminations under clear glass.
I got my Montana Falcon finally from a guy...but that Fatal Styk is the best shooting bow I own...and have ever shot.
You dont see them around much as nobody sells them unless they are too heavy for them....hurting for money....very few if any are ever sold cuz they were not liked...cant remember ever hearing that. Dick has been around for over 30 years building his bows full time...that says something there. Just as others have been around same length or more....Fedora, Bruin, etc.....
There is a super nice one in classifieds for a great price in my opinion....
You will not be disappointed...and if you are...then you can get near your purchase price on the re-sell especially for a used one.
You will not find a better price for a Fatal Styk...
Ron Herman PBS Assoc since 1988 Compton's Traditional Bowhunters ATHA (RIP) Bowhunters of SC NRA Life NAHC Life USAF Retired (1984-2004) Posts: 987 | From: Charleston, South Carolina | Registered: Aug 2005
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I recently bought a 1 piece Tribal Styk. Best grip i ever felt. Smooth and fast, light in the hand,but stable and accurate. Cocobolo and Ebony riser,Myrtle veneers, Bamboo core. Sweet bow.
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I shoot Robertson Stykbow Longbows - they are awesome - great grip - fast quiet - 100% dependable - we have taken an amazingly high percentage of our animals with Stykbow Longbows. My favorite is 64 inch take down - 67# @ 27 inches - I will be buying more bows from the Robertson family. <>< <-------------------<<<<<
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