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Offline jhp

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I need help identifying the maker of this bow...
« on: July 29, 2008, 12:42:00 AM »
Hey folks...maybe yall can tell me who made this bow...Ive had it for over 9 years...its has +65+ for poundage, and its around 69# @ 28.numbers are as follows...KO3143R...its 56 in..tx in advanced..      

Offline wadde

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Re: I need help identifying the maker of this bow...
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2008, 06:46:00 PM »
Looks alot like a 1970-72 Shakespeare Kaibab, which would be 56 inches also.

Offline TRAP

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Re: I need help identifying the maker of this bow...
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2008, 07:20:00 PM »
dont shoot your toe with that thing!!!!!

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Offline jhp

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Re: I need help identifying the maker of this bow...
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2008, 12:43:00 AM »
tx dudes...the bow is a fast shooter, and has brought down many a whitetail....all but 1 was pass thru shots

Offline Takedown

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Re: I need help identifying the maker of this bow...
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2008, 04:30:00 PM »
Hi jhp,
I agree, it sure looks like a Shakesphere, Kaibab.
That is a really nice bow. I have an Shakesphere Ocala, which looks very similar but the riser is a bit longer and the overall length is 60".

They are kind of hard to find, but they do turn up now and then.

My Ocala is a great shooter too! Smooth and fast. Even at it's lower draw weight of 53# @ 28".
These are very underrated bows in my opinion.

The design is attributed to Ernie Root, who worked on the design team for Shakesphere when they aquired the Root Bow Company.
Good luck.
Harry.

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