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Title: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on May 25, 2016, 09:22:00 AM: Guys,

Still debating on the next longbow...

I really like the looks of the featherhorn but cant find a whole lot of information on them??

At my 27" draw a 62" should be a great stable bow?

I would love to hear from those that have experience with this specific bow, and of course would love to see some pictures!
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: stickhorse on May 25, 2016, 09:45:00 AM: the featherhorn is a great bow. my 62" is drawn to 30" & super smooth, so at your 27" it should be like silk.
(http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/001-6.jpg)
(http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/002-8.jpg)
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on May 25, 2016, 10:07:00 AM: Great looking Featherhorn Stickhorse.

thanks for the info.

Have you ever compared it to a whip?
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: V I Archer on May 25, 2016, 12:26:00 PM: I bought my Caribow Featherhorn last year. Yew, cocobolo and kingwood. 62 inches long, 52 pounds at 26 inches. I wanted a bow for backpacking, and goat hunting. Short, but not a radical reflex, shrew like design.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/VIArcher/IMG_80941_zps120tvbv2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/VIArcher/media/IMG_80941_zps120tvbv2.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/VIArcher/IMG_80881_zpsbsl5j3wy.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/VIArcher/media/IMG_80881_zpsbsl5j3wy.jpg.html)
I love the handle design. Comfortable, repeatable and naturally pointing.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/VIArcher/IMG_80841_zpscxgllqdg.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/VIArcher/media/IMG_80841_zpscxgllqdg.jpg.html)
The artistic, personal touches are great.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/VIArcher/IMG_80871_zpsfjvon6mo.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/VIArcher/media/IMG_80871_zpsfjvon6mo.jpg.html)

I went with the two piece design. LOVE it! goes together securely, flawlessly. A perfect, tool free design for backpacking and travel.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/VIArcher/IMG_81021_zpsvehl2nje.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/VIArcher/media/IMG_81021_zpsvehl2nje.jpg.html)

I have and continue to thoroughly enjoy this bow and would not hesitate to do business with Abe again. I do plan to one day, hopefully soon purchase a wolverine from him.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on May 25, 2016, 01:39:00 PM: Thanks for the info!

that is a Beautiful bow as well!

Keep it coming guys.

I would really like it in comparison to the Whip.

I have a mental picture of a 62" Featherhorn with antler handle overlays/tips and possibly all bacote handle/veneers.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: dnovo on May 25, 2016, 01:43:00 PM: I wish I could give you feedback but mine is on order. Hope to have it in a couple months. Looking forward to it
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Post by: Kevin Dill on May 25, 2016, 05:44:00 PM: Featherhorn in action:

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/dillbilly/c680375b-f48b-4423-9ecb-ba0f8c6a602a.jpg) (http://s52.photobucket.com/user/dillbilly/media/c680375b-f48b-4423-9ecb-ba0f8c6a602a.jpg.html)

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/dillbilly/Halawa%20Goat1%20-%20Copy.jpg) (http://s52.photobucket.com/user/dillbilly/media/Halawa%20Goat1%20-%20Copy.jpg.html)

Mine is a 64" TD version.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: SKITCH on May 25, 2016, 06:50:00 PM: Nice pics Kevin!! Thanks for posting.
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Post by: Warden609 on May 25, 2016, 07:50:00 PM: Great looking bows!!
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Post by: TradBrewSC on May 25, 2016, 08:27:00 PM: Nice Kevin! Let's hear about it!
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Kevin Dill on May 25, 2016, 08:35:00 PM: Another Featherhorn kill. I've shot a number of longbows but Abe's bow is the best...for me...longbow I've ever hunted with.

(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/dillbilly/IMG_3426.jpg) (http://s52.photobucket.com/user/dillbilly/media/IMG_3426.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: dnovo on May 25, 2016, 09:23:00 PM: Kevin,
That's awesome. Now I'm really excited about getting mine. I have a 64" takedown Featherhorn coming about August.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Kevin Dill on May 26, 2016, 05:39:00 AM: Dan, I hope you have plenty of success with your new bow. I think my 64" is about as inherently shootable and accurate as any longbow I've ever owned. It really gives up nothing to my recurves for overall results.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on May 26, 2016, 08:06:00 AM: Yeah I think that I need one of these!

keep it coming guys!
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: damascusdave on May 26, 2016, 06:12:00 PM: The logical person to talk to is Abe...he knows his bows and he knows the results bowhunters get with his bows...he wants your buying experience to be a good one

DDave
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on May 27, 2016, 07:23:00 AM: I need to call Abe, but anyone know around what his current lead time is?

I would love to see some more featherhorn pictures as well! Especially those with antler overlays.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: DarkTimber on May 27, 2016, 10:03:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by TradBrewSC:
I need to call Abe, but anyone know around what his current lead time is?

I would love to see some more featherhorn pictures as well! Especially those with antler overlays.
When I placed my order in March Abe said his wait time was about 8 months. Not sure what it is now.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: V I Archer on May 27, 2016, 12:06:00 PM: mine was a year. I can say it was worth the wait, but the wait was somewhat excruciating nonetheless.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on May 27, 2016, 12:51:00 PM: Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: damascusdave on May 27, 2016, 01:33:00 PM: Abe probably has as many instock bows as any bowyer out there...that is how I got my Tuktu EX without having to wait

DDave
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: dnovo on May 27, 2016, 01:35:00 PM: I ordered mine in December and Abe told me about 8 months then so that's why I'm looking forward to August
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Post by: TradBrewSC on May 27, 2016, 02:29:00 PM: Thats not so bad!
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Post by: MnFn on May 27, 2016, 03:34:00 PM: Really nice photos Kevin. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Matt Quick on May 27, 2016, 03:42:00 PM: I ordered a Featherhorn in October of last year and was told it would be about a year wait. If it ends being 8 months that would be great!!!
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on May 27, 2016, 04:21:00 PM: I hear ya Matt!

What did you order?
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on May 27, 2016, 05:29:00 PM: My wait was around 14 mos. It was a decked out 2pc Slynx 60 54@28.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Matt Quick on May 27, 2016, 06:22:00 PM: I ordered a 64" featherhorn 2pc, 62 lbs. Cocobola/mac. ebony riser. Spanish cedar limbs with water buffalo horn limb tips. Maybe a buffalo horn riser overlay if Abe has any pieces big enough. He did not at the time I placed my order.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: dnovo on May 27, 2016, 09:55:00 PM: I ordered mine in December and Abe told me about 8 months then so that's why I'm looking forward to August
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: SteelyDan on May 27, 2016, 11:30:00 PM: Abe was just in Rock Creek, B.C. at the TBBC Rendezvous last weekend. He had about twenty in stock bows with him; from take downs to longbows and recurves.

I came away with a new 64" Amisk R/D longbow. Just beautiful.Abe is a great guy and a good shot as well.
SD
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Kevin Dill on May 28, 2016, 08:29:00 AM: I want another Featherhorn and a Tuktu EX, both in td configurations. Both of these bows are outstanding hunting weapons.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Bill Turner on May 30, 2016, 12:57:00 PM: I've never even seen one of Abe's bows up close and personal but I know they come highly recommended. As for Abe, I've talked with him and his wife, via the phone, a couple of time and they could not have been more helpful. If I was bow shopping Abe's bows would be high on my list. :campfire:
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: dnovo on September 05, 2016, 03:17:00 PM: Back up. My new Featherhorn is scheduled to be delivered to my house tomorrow. Can't wait to get home from work
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on September 05, 2016, 03:24:00 PM: File red?
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Post by: dnovo on September 05, 2016, 04:06:00 PM: Stupid phone. Post corrected
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on September 05, 2016, 05:10:00 PM: Lets see some pictures when you get it!

Congrats!
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: dnovo on September 08, 2016, 08:51:00 PM: Got my new Featherhorn couple days ago. I've only had time to shoot it a few times the night I got it, but I'm impressed. Hopefully these pics will do it justice. Thanks to Abe for a great job.
(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq309/dnlnovo/IMG_0003.jpg) (http://s458.photobucket.com/user/dnlnovo/media/IMG_0003.jpg.html)
(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq309/dnlnovo/IMG_0002.jpg) (http://s458.photobucket.com/user/dnlnovo/media/IMG_0002.jpg.html)
(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq309/dnlnovo/IMG_0005.jpg) (http://s458.photobucket.com/user/dnlnovo/media/IMG_0005.jpg.html)
(http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq309/dnlnovo/IMG_0006.jpg) (http://s458.photobucket.com/user/dnlnovo/media/IMG_0006.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: dnovo on September 08, 2016, 08:52:00 PM: If any one can figure out why the bear picture is rotated, I can't.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Steve Clandinin on September 08, 2016, 09:16:00 PM: I had one and in a total mental relapse I traded it,probably the most regrettable thing I ever did.Sure wish I had it back,man that was a nice bow.
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: TradBrewSC on September 10, 2016, 09:08:00 AM: That is a beautiful bow!

I would really like to shoot one of those..
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Matt Quick on September 10, 2016, 03:24:00 PM: I got my new Featherhorn this week too. 64" 2 pc. 62@27.
Cocobola and ebony riser. Spanish cedar veneers and water buffalo tips and overlay. Abe also has a new plug and cap for TD's to give it an added level of protection during travel as well keeping dirt and moisture out of the connection. I've added a couple of pics of it too.
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/mattquick201/image_zpswyv1hpk4.jpeg~original)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/mattquick201/image_zpsgqwefsra.jpeg~original)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/mattquick201/image_zpszt6ut21e.jpeg~original)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/mattquick201/image_zpsvwrvu8kg.jpeg~original)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/mattquick201/image_zpsxzdmhae6.jpeg~original)

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/mattquick201/image_zps2ke6o6w2.jpeg~original)
Plug and cap installed
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah222/mattquick201/image_zpszuc7gpbe.jpeg~original)
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Warden609 on September 10, 2016, 10:00:00 PM: Wow that's a neat feature!
Title: Re: Cari-Bow Featherhorn
Post by: Earl Jeff on September 11, 2016, 07:43:00 PM: probably my next bow