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Title: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 16, 2009, 07:57:00 AM
We have a Local bowyer here that I am thinking of
buying one of his bows. They shoot really well, I was wanting a takedown but after shooting his one piece I might go that route. Does anyone know anything about Holzrichter bows in Wichita ks?
I have known him for a long time but there is only a limited number of his bows out there. I know he has gone to some of the bigger shoots in Oklahoma just not sure what he has sold since I have been out of trad for a few years. I am just getting back into it. now I am shooting everything.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: ksrog on December 16, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
Well - John is kinda ugly, but he makes a great bow.  I knew him for quite a while before he talked me into trying one of his bows.  I own and have shot more kinds of bows than seems reasonable.  I like most of them.  But I was amazed at how well his takedown recurve shot.  I bought one and got another set of limbs for it this year.  I don't think I have ever missed a deer with it.  Since you know John, you know he stands behind his bows.  I'm still a reluctant bow junkie (I hate to spend money), but if I had to trim the herd down to one bow, I believe his is the one I would keep.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: BOHO on December 16, 2009, 09:07:00 AM
hey x !!!!  I havent heard of him but if you like the bow and the man thats a great place to get back into it IMO. Keep in touch.  Tom
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: longarrow on December 16, 2009, 09:25:00 AM
You can't go wrong with one of John's bow! I have 2 of his longbows a 62" and a 56" both are superbows. Am waiting on a 3rd! I could go on and on.....excellent from start to finish!  :archer:
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: jamesh76 on December 16, 2009, 09:41:00 AM
Does he have a website?   If you have some contact information or pictures please share it. I would be interested.

James
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: longarrow on December 16, 2009, 09:45:00 AM
No website, no store just great bows will try to PM you some pic's if I can find my camera!!!
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: ksbowman on December 16, 2009, 10:00:00 AM
We also have another great bowyer here in Hoxie,Kansas. Alvis Wade,he makes mainly longbows and man are they sweet!   Ben
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 16, 2009, 12:32:00 PM
cool guys. I wish John had a website but he is really old school... he might be able to spell computer! lol. I shot his one piece bow and it is sweet!
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 16, 2009, 12:35:00 PM
Well - John is kinda ugly, but he makes a great bow.  

Roger I haven't seen you in a long time! you can't know John very well if you say he is Kinda ugly.. laughing.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Jake Fr on December 16, 2009, 01:35:00 PM
well i have the first badger take down he ever made it has both LB limbs and Recuve limbs and love it he is realy good to buy from and he stands behind them all great bowyer great guy and i finaly got this pic stuff figured out. (http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww133/jake1981_photo/bowpic.jpg)
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 16, 2009, 02:44:00 PM
that is a nice looking bow.. he has a longbow ready for sale right now.. they shoot nice! I really like a recurve better... just need to make up my mind and plunk down some money.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: mooseman1967 on December 16, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
John's is my favorite of the bows I have. He does great work! Here's a pic of mine.
 (http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/dmanwarren/coyote012.jpg)
 (http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/dmanwarren/2008246.jpg)
 (http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu3/dmanwarren/2008197.jpg)
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: 30coupe on December 16, 2009, 10:12:00 PM
I have one of his takedown recurves. It's a great shooter, very smooth to draw with no stack.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Takedown%20recurve/pics12-30-08215.jpg)
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 16, 2009, 10:27:00 PM
nice looking bows, I am going crazy now..
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Lucas K on December 16, 2009, 11:22:00 PM
Does Badger bows make a one piece? I would like to meet John does anyone know what shoots he attends?
Lucas
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Hooked on December 17, 2009, 01:47:00 AM
Dave Beeler is also a bowyer in Wichita.  Great guy and great bow.  Though I think he may have limited the number of bows he is gonna make in 2010.  He wants to have the time to take his boy hunting next year!
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 17, 2009, 08:05:00 AM
I will talk with John in the next couple of days and see if he will allow me to take some pics and post them for you guys. I hope he is planning on doing some bigger shoots but I am doubting it.
Yes he makes a one piece bow, I think it may his best looking bow yet!
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Pepper on December 17, 2009, 09:47:00 AM
I too would like to see some of his bows.
How does one get in contact with him?
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 17, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
his number is 316-993-0858, I Just talked to him so he is ok with me posting his number.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 17, 2009, 10:20:00 AM
I will be posting some pics also.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: x-ray on December 21, 2009, 09:17:00 AM
I talked with John the other day... I ordered a one piece! now is the waiting time. I ordered the one piece so I will post up pics when I get it. I ordered Osage riser with phenolic strips, black and gray I think. the bow is 60in. I can't wait.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Ninnescah Hog on December 21, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
John is a member of Ninnescah Bowhunters, but because of bad knees, he seldom comes to shoots.
You will see him at the trad shoot in Kingman next year.  I have one of John's bows and one of David Dowell's. ( Arlington, Ks) Can't say anything bad about either.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Ringneck on December 21, 2009, 02:03:00 PM
Welcome, Mike!   :wavey:
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Al Dean on December 21, 2009, 04:10:00 PM
I have one of David Dowells recurves and just ordered a recurve TD from John last week.  I shot John's personal bow last Auigust.  It may be the finest shooting recurve I have ever shot.  David and John are very good friends and share material and information.  They usually attend shoots together.
Title: Re: Local Bowyer, Wichita Kansas
Post by: Butts on December 21, 2009, 05:18:00 PM
Mike, Glad to see your journey into traditional archery is still progressing. Welcome to Tradgang!