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Title: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: MWhitehair on March 20, 2008, 10:14:00 AM

Hey Gang-
Long story short, with the upcoming turkey season, I  had short bows on my mind, which eventually led me thinking about horsebows. I was wondering if anyone hunted with 'em. Doesnt seem like too bad of an idea to me...

Thanks Gang-

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: Mark Baker on March 20, 2008, 12:53:00 PM

Matt...the Sheepeater Spirit's original design was derived from turkish style horse bows, and it is one great hunting bow, with all the attributes one looks for and in a short package to boot.  Check out Black Mountain Bows for more info...their a sponsor here.

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: One eye on March 20, 2008, 01:03:00 PM

Mark,  ssshhhhhhhhh!  I got one of those on the way ;-)

Just kidding.  I 2nd the recommendation of the Sheepeater.  I too have been really intrigued by the horsebows and have been doing a lot of research on those designs as hunting bows.

Dan

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: R.W. on March 21, 2008, 12:25:00 AM

Don;t see why not. I will use my horsebow to hunt deer, so I can't see any reason why a horsebow would not work for turkey's.

I shoot with the traditional thumbring, as my horsebow has no arrow "shelf" and must be shoot off the knuckle. With the ring, I draw about 30" when I come to my ear lobe.

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: MWhitehair on March 21, 2008, 09:31:00 AM

Thanks Guys.
Right after I posted this, I thought about the Sheepeater and had one of those "lightbulb" moments...

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: Tree man on March 21, 2008, 10:11:00 AM

Saturday last my dad (Ed Scott- Owl Bows) shot a blonde Javelina with a 44" Sheephorn bow 45lbs @ 25". I think that qualifies as hunting with a horsebow.  :archer:

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: R.W. on March 21, 2008, 10:56:00 AM

Treeman,

Any chance we could see pictures of that bow, and javelina?

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: Tree man on March 21, 2008, 11:18:00 PM

Here ya go.    (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small22575988.JPG)

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: BSBD on March 21, 2008, 11:25:00 PM

Tree man,

Your dad makes some interesting bows. I would like to meet him and see some of them up close.

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: R.W. on March 22, 2008, 12:52:00 AM

Treeman,

I would like to see more of your Dad's work. I like the short bows, and a sheephorn bow is VERY interesting!

Does your father have a website he posts his work on?

Title: Re: Hunting with Horsebows?
Post by: Tree man on March 22, 2008, 10:05:00 AM

R.W., He does not have a website, but I'll P.M you his phone number-He'll be happy to talk with you and send you a brochure with some pics.