Post by: Friend on May 05, 2024, 09:59:23 PM
to a new experience and like to share in the anticipation of others.
Ordered a Black Widow PLC(Carbon) w/black glass riser at the TO's TN Classic....64"s...45@28...
What 2024 new bow plans do others have?
Post by: Steelhead on May 06, 2024, 12:17:56 AM
Post by: Even on May 06, 2024, 01:06:13 AM
In addition to the Sentman in the thread above, I found a Howard Hill custom Big Five in exactly the weight, draw and length I've been looking for, at a reasonable price, and in good shape. Its meandering its way up here as we speak, should be here this week. We'll see if it de-thrones the Sentman. I don't think it will, but you never know.
I'm done for the year. Unless something magical pops up, like another Sentman ;)
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Post by: Wudstix on May 06, 2024, 01:25:30 PM
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Post by: Kirkll on May 06, 2024, 02:14:03 PM
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Here is the finished photo album.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oCFTbJMed3JL7aCq6
Post by: Archie on May 06, 2024, 04:10:39 PM
Last year I was blessed and fortunate to get in contact with Steve Gorr, of Cascade Archery. He has pretty much retired, but makes a few bows here and there. To make a long story short, he made me a nice 56" Whitetail Hawk 3-piece TD recurve, with 2 sets of limbs... 50#at 30", and 58# at 30". Steve made it with some woods and a riser configuration that he said he's never done before, so I want to take good care of it. And with that in mind, I was thinking of my bows getting banged up on my 4-wheeler and in boats here in Alaska... so...
... About 3 weeks ago I was also fortunate enough to come across a fellow trad archer (online) in Ohio that was selling a similar 56" Whitetail Hawk with a more standard riser, 57# at 28", but with a few dings in it. So now I have 2 interchangeable risers and 3 sets of limbs... for a bow that is pretty hard to find these days. This is a really nice model bow, the nicest short bow I've shot that works with my draw length. And I've got some good limbs for moose hunting, and a riser that I'm not worried about beating up in the field.
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Post by: Keefer on May 07, 2024, 04:44:37 AM
One is 30# and other 35#
Post by: Keefer on May 07, 2024, 04:50:27 AM
Of the Gordon’s but anyway they are New to me :dunno:
Post by: Keefer on May 07, 2024, 04:52:29 AM
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Post by: Burnsie on May 07, 2024, 01:03:51 PM
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Post by: artifaker1 on May 07, 2024, 05:49:38 PM
And just before that I found a good deal on a basically new old stock Bear Takedown B riser with a 2R grip and all the parts intact such as the adjustable strike plate and all that. Been looking for a B riser to shoot the shorter limbs with for quite a spell. But I still don't have a wood Bear Takedown riser at all, but there is still time. I do still have the first Bear Takedown riser and limbs given to me in 77 or 78. A black mag A riser, with a set of 53# White tips that are very narrow at the tip like the black widow limbs. I carried that bow everywhere in my pack basket, on many hunts and fishing trips .... always had that thing with me ....
Post by: Archie on May 10, 2024, 12:31:02 PM
Post by: Michael Guran on May 10, 2024, 12:54:13 PM
I'm expecting to soon receive another Toelke Super D. It's 66", 45@29" with a Katalox Riser and Burl Myrtle Veneers. It has taken a long time after a rotator cuff tear to get up to this weight and I had to sell the 3 heavier Super Ds I had after the rotator cuff tear, I'm really looking forward to having another one.
Good luck with the new super D, Jim. I’m taking good care of and enjoying one of your old ones!
Post by: David Mitchell on May 10, 2024, 01:38:44 PM
Post by: Archie on May 10, 2024, 02:11:12 PM
I was not aware that Steve is making bows. His bows used to be made in Canada.
Steve's been producing just a few each year lately... I'm under the impression that he's making them himself. I bought my 56" directly from him last year. This 52" magnum is from a personal friend of Steve's. I have been emailing and texting back and forth, with both Steve and the seller, over the past couple of days. According to that text/email conversation, it sounds like Steve will no longer be producing any more bows of any kind.
Post by: McDave on May 10, 2024, 08:56:22 PM
Post by: Friend on May 10, 2024, 09:01:51 PM
The Timberghost has been very good to me for many years. Used a TimberGhost this past season to harvest a nicin.
It is to be expected that will be many intense hunts before uttering 'Blood on the arrow...Blood on the ground'.
Post by: M60gunner on May 11, 2024, 03:36:49 PM
Post by: Bowsey Wails on May 11, 2024, 07:37:59 PM
Post by: Maclean on May 11, 2024, 08:45:35 PM
Semper Fi
Post by: Terry Green on May 14, 2024, 08:18:33 AM
After killing 8 animals in TX in 3 years,(3 hogs and 5 javies while still running the hunt) I am giving the Centaur the nod again. 50@28.
At that point, I'll be set. I'll still be hunting with my MOABs here and where I drive, but the TDs will be the ones that fly as I'm not paying the airlines one red cent more than I have to.
It's gonna be a looker as well, and I'll post pics when I get it.
I also want a Black Widow carbon TD longbow, so maybe I can work that out also.
Post by: azhunter on May 14, 2024, 09:03:41 AM
Post by: chase perry on May 16, 2024, 03:17:49 PM
I also took delivery of a new Shrew Scout. This is my second Shrew by Bodnik, and I feel this is the most elegant craftsmanship I’ve seen on a Shrew since John McCullough was making them. Mr. Cosgrove is doing great things with Shrew Bows.
Post by: Mike Bolin on May 16, 2024, 04:09:06 PM
Post by: chase perry on May 16, 2024, 08:52:45 PM
Take care, Chase
Post by: Homey88 on May 16, 2024, 09:18:06 PM
Post by: Friend on May 17, 2024, 03:49:47 AM
Post by: Friend on June 01, 2024, 08:10:03 PM
For 2024...
TimberGhost TGX
Black Widow PLC
Centaur Super Curve
Post by: jeffluelf on June 01, 2024, 08:37:45 PM
Post by: Friend on June 02, 2024, 10:40:09 AM
Post by: R.Marshall on July 02, 2024, 09:36:00 AM
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Post by: Tim Reese on July 02, 2024, 06:37:05 PM
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Post by: Wudstix on July 21, 2024, 12:28:22 AM
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on July 21, 2024, 06:04:59 PM
This one caught me off guard, Centaur stock bow, just before going into the paint booth.
Jason
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on July 21, 2024, 06:07:06 PM
Here's an after pic, now the waiting begins.... :campfire:
Jason
Post by: Maclean on July 22, 2024, 08:32:24 AM
Post by: Terry Green on July 22, 2024, 08:38:28 AM
Here is a new Sasquatch Special with hybrid long bow limbs that is heading to Canada this morning.[ Invalid Attachment ]
Here is the finished photo album.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oCFTbJMed3JL7aCq6
Kirk, what woods are on that Riser?
Post by: Terry Green on July 22, 2024, 08:42:57 AM
My new Black Widow, after hemming and hawing for months. Then I saw this camo on their website. Just had to have it.
More pics Please!!!
Post by: artifaker1 on July 22, 2024, 10:45:45 AM
Post by: MnFn on July 23, 2024, 09:07:27 AM
For what it’s worth, I’ve had three or four Black Widow recurves in the house and this last one with the Cooling grip shoots the best for me.
Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on July 23, 2024, 10:00:08 AM
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on July 25, 2024, 08:18:44 PM
This was waiting for me when I got home from work.
Jason
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on July 25, 2024, 08:21:32 PM
Another view
Jason
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on July 25, 2024, 08:29:40 PM
I think it’s going to be a keeper!!! 58” came in at 47lbs at 28”. I haven’t found anything it doesn’t like, from micro shafts to heavy doug firs. This group is 2016s with 145 tips, 520-525 grains total.
Jason
Post by: Tim Reese on July 25, 2024, 09:00:47 PM
Post by: Friend on July 25, 2024, 09:07:56 PM
Black Widow PLC…64”…40@28…Black Glass riser…Carbon limbs…to be shot at the 2025 Twins Oaks TN Classic…haven’t shot a long bow since 2016…expect to receive in September
TimberGhost TGX…60”…48@28…G10 Riser…anticipating hunting with this fall…plan to utilize a BE Carnivore 350…100 gn insert…Simmons 250 gn Great White
Centaur Super Curve…60”…48@28…Dark Matter riser…may receive late in the season
Post by: Mike Bolin on July 25, 2024, 09:16:34 PM
I may have found my new "old favorite"! The Centaur is light in the hand and draws smooth. Shoots a hunting weight arrow with authority and it points naturally. I had wanted to try a Centaur for quite a few years, but being a lefty, I'd never run across one to try. When this deal came up, I just couldn't pass on it and I am glad I didn't.
Post by: Maclean on July 25, 2024, 10:39:30 PM
Extremely glad I made the trade.
Post by: Kirkll on July 26, 2024, 12:03:19 AM
Here is a new Sasquatch Special with hybrid long bow limbs that is heading to Canada this morning.[ Invalid Attachment ]
Here is the finished photo album.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oCFTbJMed3JL7aCq6
Kirk, what woods are on that Riser?
The wood on this bow is black walnut, or clairo walnut. Here is the build album for it, and several more walnut bows.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/R5d4jCyzbi6zjjGt8
This 2024 “Flatliner” is Curly maple and black walnut.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ASdADjGwqh1Dwy3Y7
This one is English walnut I harvested on my ranch.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hToU8WyL1bYt6dRh7
This one is rosewood.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Je82UHTrGkZpnEF8
I have many other photos and albums if you want to see more.
Kirk
Post by: Terry Green on July 26, 2024, 07:01:15 AM
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Post by: Kirkll on July 26, 2024, 07:52:35 PM
Here is one with a radius back shaped riser and a G-10 i- beam.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wUMh1JbZ5enLnDtV6
Post by: Friend on August 10, 2024, 09:02:53 PM
Post by: Kirkll on August 29, 2024, 11:34:49 AM
Black walnut wedges with both green and brown colored glass.
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Here are a few more photos in this link
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mwwAshYXGm4P9CHs6
Post by: Iowabowhunter on August 30, 2024, 08:02:09 AM
Picture is of me with the bows maiden voyage hunt up @ Stickflingers. Great trip, no bear brought home for me so looks like the bows first kill will be Iowa whitetail!
Then it’s off to Laredo Tusk Roundup for some javies in January!
Post by: Kirkll on August 30, 2024, 10:50:54 PM
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Post by: Iowabowhunter on August 31, 2024, 07:53:07 AM
You might want to down size that photo and try it again…
Not quite sure how that happened sorry folks, tried posting from my phone
Post by: Friend on December 20, 2024, 12:02:15 AM
I still maintain a constant itch to hunt with a longbow. Jim Neeves, of Centaur Archery, shipped my Centaur Triple Carbon Elite today. I am stoked as I am quite familiar with the Triple Carbon Elite. This bow is to be in the field soon after Christmas shooting an arrow tipped with a Simmons Great White.
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on December 20, 2024, 10:31:27 AM
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Post by: johnnyk71 on December 20, 2024, 10:39:13 AM
Post by: Kirkll on December 20, 2024, 01:14:10 PM
Kirk -- The deep hooks on those "Bare" TD recurve limbs must bump up the performance over the standard Bear TD limbs. Is my guess about that correct?
Yes sir they definitely classify as high performance limbs. These are static tip. i've built a lot of them over the years and am still taking quite a few orders for them.
I also build a Hybrid long bow limbs for these Bear risers that have become real popular too. This one the limbs are mounted on my own aftermarket riser called "The Big Foot Bare" I build these in a couple different sizes not offered by Bear in an A+ = 17.5" length, and a B+ which is 21.5".
This is a B riser length
https://photos.app.goo.gl/scEiShF9j2gmqR139
And here is a B+ riser that i actually have in stock. These risers take my own Bare limbs as well as most stock Bear limbs.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VyBQUD3uBTs5sUQUA
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here is a set of the hybrid limbs on an A mag riser that i restored.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/K5T7Ts98y1NXVoLs9
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on December 20, 2024, 07:57:28 PM
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on December 21, 2024, 06:14:23 PM
Jason
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