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Title: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: Gil Verwey on October 16, 2024, 12:02:16 PM
A friend just found a near new one piece Blacktail Hunter made 11/1/1994 in his basement. He didn't know he had it and can't remember where he had gotten it. I have shot a few 3 piece Blacktail Elites, but never knew about a one piece Blacktail Hunter.

Does anybody know anything about details or history of the bow back then. This one is 54# 58". He called me back and it is 62".

Just curious. He is giving me the bow.
Title: Re: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: Sean B on October 16, 2024, 12:56:02 PM
I’ll ask Norm
Title: Re: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: Gil Verwey on October 16, 2024, 01:09:34 PM
Thanks. I had and shot the Elites that were gorgeous, fast and smooth. I didn't think he was still around after he sold the business.

He is going to send me some pictures when he gets home. I will post them when I get them.

Gil
Title: Re: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: Trenton G. on October 16, 2024, 02:32:12 PM
That's a really good friend! I love my blacktail!
Title: Re: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: Gil Verwey on October 16, 2024, 02:44:42 PM
With my bad shoulders and a 30" draw I doubt I will be able to do the weight. It may wind up a wall hanger.
Title: Re: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: JR Chambers on October 16, 2024, 09:19:59 PM
I had one that I sold at ETAR this past summer. Too heavy for me. It was pretty though
Title: Re: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: Steelhead on October 16, 2024, 11:56:09 PM
I had 2 older 1 piece blacktails.Probably made in the early 90s or in the 80s.Both were 64 inches.

I had 2 newer ones as well.Both 64 inches.They looked more more refined and artistic than the older ones I had.

They were very nice bows and shot well

Too bad they dont offer the 1 piece anymore
Title: Re: Norm Johnson Blacktail Hunter One Piece?
Post by: MnFn on October 18, 2024, 03:52:29 AM
I had a 64” one piece for awhile. Nothing wrong with it.  I think maybe it fit longer draws better. The one I had was probably an older one as Steelhead’s comment about not being as refined as later bows seems appropriate.