Post by: Captain*Kirk on October 23, 2019, 03:04:03 PM
Post by: Pine on October 23, 2019, 08:39:01 PM
And don't forget Wing.
Post by: mangonboat on October 23, 2019, 10:00:49 PM
Post by: Captain*Kirk on October 23, 2019, 10:02:13 PM
Post by: deeksleak on October 24, 2019, 01:36:51 AM
Post by: Captain*Kirk on October 24, 2019, 12:22:44 PM
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Post by: mahantango on October 26, 2019, 03:46:34 PM
Post by: mangonboat on October 27, 2019, 10:02:05 AM
Post by: Captain*Kirk on October 27, 2019, 10:16:48 PM
I may have to add that to my search list...just because. I mean, if it's good enough for Bill Shatner, well... :thumbsup:
Post by: mangonboat on October 30, 2019, 06:38:39 PM
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Post by: murph60 on November 14, 2019, 10:28:35 PM
Post by: Gerald Denley on December 01, 2019, 01:20:11 AM
Howatt's, Wings's, Westbow's, Staghorn's, FASCO's, Shakespeare's Gordon/Browning's Sander's are far better performers as a lot more R&D went into the limb designs. They're not really sleeper bows as they are in demand.
There is all sorts of info on the internet about the other makes.
Post by: Captain*Kirk on December 01, 2019, 11:23:43 PM
There is all sorts of info on the internet about the other makes.
Yes, but scattered all over creation for the most part.
Post by: Will Telluteyrd on December 03, 2019, 12:30:38 PM
Post by: kybowman on December 12, 2019, 06:24:38 PM
" The Kaibab is to die for."
After reading his article I've bought numerous Kaibab bows.
I totally agree with his opinion!!!!
KYBOWMAN
Post by: kopfjaeger on December 13, 2019, 04:00:11 PM
Post by: moththerlode on December 14, 2019, 03:03:27 PM
Post by: moththerlode on December 14, 2019, 03:06:43 PM
It is a enjoyable shooter at 45 lbs and 66"
Post by: Horney Toad on December 14, 2019, 06:17:14 PM
Post by: murph60 on December 14, 2019, 08:30:10 PM
Post by: Gerald Denley on December 19, 2019, 01:46:46 AM
Post by: Gerald Denley on December 19, 2019, 01:48:12 AM
Post by: moththerlode on December 19, 2019, 11:21:11 AM
Post by: kybowman on December 20, 2019, 12:35:50 PM
Precursor to the Kaibab maybe?
Post by: Gerald Denley on December 21, 2019, 09:30:47 PM
The Brushmaster was another such model. It was 58" like the Kaibab. The one pictured was made in 1968. The finish and detail work on the Roots was a little better than the Shakespeare's.
The rarest of those models was the "butcherblock" Gamemaster made only two years.
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Post by: Gerald Denley on December 21, 2019, 09:36:46 PM
Harry Drake lent his name to a 3 piece takedown and was identified as designer of a Browning 'folding" takedown in 1975, but there's no official mention and no verifiable info to suggest he had any earlier role in Browning design . The Wasp was introduced in 1971.
Mark is correct. Jerry Amster and Jack Bice designed Browning's initial bows in late 1962. Jack was chief bowyer for at least another six years. Harry Drake had nothing to do with Browning except for the Backpacker.
Post by: Gerald Denley on December 21, 2019, 09:42:02 PM
Sweet bow!!
Precursor to the Kaibab maybe?
Here's a closeup pictures of the Brushmaster's riser. It is the same year as the Gamemaster. The work on the risers was elaborate.
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Post by: Captain*Kirk on December 21, 2019, 10:10:37 PM
Post by: Gerald Denley on December 22, 2019, 10:46:14 AM
Pictured is an example of an offering from Buddy Watson, Indian's bowyer and designer, that completely refutes that claim.
66" and 50#. It is a fast tack driver that has so many lams in the riser I lost count.
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Post by: Gerald Denley on December 22, 2019, 06:06:48 PM
A lot of the riser was hand filed as opposed to using a sanding machine.
Post by: kybowman on December 22, 2019, 10:18:57 PM
I believe the Kaibab outperforms the Root.
I believe Earnie's design is what the Kaibab is based on.
They are one sweet shooting bow!!!
JMHO
Post by: Gerald Denley on December 23, 2019, 09:03:50 AM
I had a Root Warrior at one time but traded it for a higher poundage Kaibab.
I believe the Kaibab outperforms the Root.
I believe Earnie's design is what the Kaibab is based on.
They are one sweet shooting bow!!!
JMHO
Ernie did design them all. Interestingly, the limb lamination stack on the 1966-67 Necedah is the same as the Kaibab and Ocala.
The limbs on the Warrior are different than the Necedah and the Kaibab.
I have a couple of Kaibab's and find they are similar to the Brushmaster.
Post by: jackdaw on January 21, 2020, 09:39:54 PM
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Post by: elkslayer4x5 on January 23, 2020, 01:53:54 PM
The next Friday evening I was in the Bow Rack in Albany, Ca. learning about Darton Archery. Like Ben Pearson, the company promoted best performance at longer draw lengths. Their top hunting bow was their 60" Fury. And a good looking bow to boot! After shooting about a dozen arrow on the shops 30 yd range, I bought it. It's has been a great bow, and still is.
I like it so well that when I saw a similar shaped riser of a Darton Classic on the bay site, I put it on my watch list. Next day seller sends me 10% savings. I hit bin. Shedula maybe?
Post by: elkslayer4x5 on January 23, 2020, 02:17:34 PM
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Post by: detroitdd on October 27, 2020, 04:20:04 AM
Shakespeare made some good bows years ago.
And don't forget Wing.
Post by: Arrowang on October 30, 2020, 04:47:25 AM
The Root Targetmaster from 1956 and the Shakespeare RH 400 from 1959
Post by: Jon Stewart on October 31, 2020, 01:05:55 PM