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Author Topic: Hoyt Buffalo  (Read 776 times)

Offline dustinwittwer

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Hoyt Buffalo
« on: April 01, 2015, 12:37:00 PM »
I've had my eye on the HOYT Buffalo for a while now and finally pulled the trigger. Had the chance to draw the bow a few times at the WHCE but was not able to actually release an arrow. Anyone have any experience with this bow?

I am excited to shoot and represent a local "utah" based company with a great history of awesome bows. I ordered 50# at 28" (I draw about 29") RH with the Black/Max-1 option. This will be my ONLY bow for the 2015 hunting season as I've sold my compound and most of the components that go with it.
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Offline sam barrett

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2015, 12:46:00 PM »
Good luck with it.  They are a great bow!  I owned one and it was one of the best shooting recurves I've ever had.  A little tougher to quiet down, but doable.

Offline shreffler

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2015, 12:48:00 PM »
I have never shot one, although it is on my short list of bows to own.

Ryan Sanpei just switched over to the Buffalo exclusively as well, and I know he is in love with it. If you don't already follow him on instagram, you can get a hold of him on there as well as on here. He is the king of tuning and can probably get you headed in the right direction for everything Buffalo related.

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Offline mahantango

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2015, 03:40:00 PM »
While I love my longbows and vintage recurves, I honestly believe that Hoyt's lineup - Buffalo, Tiberon, Gamemaster(which I have been shooting for 7 years now) and Dorado are the best handling recurves I've ever shot, and I've been at this for 45 years or so and shot most every big name bow out there.
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Offline AZ_Longbow

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 05:16:00 PM »
I have and shoot the buffalo, its a 65lb at 28 inch. I pull between 29 and 29.5. Its fast and comfortable. It was a bit noisy after shooting my longbow, but is quieter than my 1970s super diablo.
I put a ruber washer between the limb and limb bolt, and a pair of limb dampaners. And that got it prety quiet.
It seems to be rather fond of heavy arrows in the 10+ gpp range.
I shoot 31.5 easton fmj dangerous game 250s with 300gr points.
looking to try some goldtip biggame 250s as well soon.
though strange enough It shoots golt tip traditonals 400 spine full length standard grain insert with 300gr just as well. I did try 340 and 300 spine velocitys and they end up weak.... strange I know. I must say I realy like the bow. Just be sure to look every time you string it that the limbs are fully seated in the riser before you shoot. If I can help with any wore questions feel free to ask.
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Offline dustinwittwer

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2015, 10:21:00 AM »
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Originally posted by shreffler:
I have never shot one, although it is on my short list of bows to own.

Ryan Sanpei just switched over to the Buffalo exclusively as well, and I know he is in love with it. If you don't already follow him on instagram, you can get a hold of him on there as well as on here. He is the king of tuning and can probably get you headed in the right direction for everything Buffalo related.

Alex
I know Ryan well and you are right. He is the man and the first person I contacted when I made the decision. I'm looking forward to him helping me set it up. I will try and post some updates periodically as I go.
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Offline dustinwittwer

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2015, 10:21:00 AM »
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Originally posted by mahantango:
While I love my longbows and vintage recurves, I honestly believe that Hoyt's lineup - Buffalo, Tiberon, Gamemaster(which I have been shooting for 7 years now) and Dorado are the best handling recurves I've ever shot, and I've been at this for 45 years or so and shot most every big name bow out there.
That is saying a lot! Makes me feel very confident before I've even shot the bow! I've got to get this thing in my hands! Thanks for the feedback!
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Offline dustinwittwer

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2015, 10:25:00 AM »
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Originally posted by AZ_Longbow:
I have and shoot the buffalo, its a 65lb at 28 inch. I pull between 29 and 29.5. Its fast and comfortable. It was a bit noisy after shooting my longbow, but is quieter than my 1970s super diablo.
I put a ruber washer between the limb and limb bolt, and a pair of limb dampaners. And that got it prety quiet.
It seems to be rather fond of heavy arrows in the 10+ gpp range.
I shoot 31.5 easton fmj dangerous game 250s with 300gr points.
looking to try some goldtip biggame 250s as well soon.
though strange enough It shoots golt tip traditonals 400 spine full length standard grain insert with 300gr just as well. I did try 340 and 300 spine velocitys and they end up weak.... strange I know. I must say I realy like the bow. Just be sure to look every time you string it that the limbs are fully seated in the riser before you shoot. If I can help with any wore questions feel free to ask.
Right now out of my current longbow I am running 340 spine Easton Axis Traditionals with a 225 gr tip. Total arrow weight is around 580 so hopefully the Buffalo will like that same general setup. We'll see!

Good to know on the limbs being fully seated, Thank you!
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Offline reddogge

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2015, 01:51:00 PM »
Most of those formula and ILF type fittings require a good snap on the string to fully seat the limbs in the recesses with the detents when stringing. I pull the string back about 4' and let it go and that does it. Otherwise on the first shot the limbs will seat and sound like the bow blew up.
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Offline RC

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2015, 12:58:00 PM »
I am a longbow guy but owned a Buffalo for a while and can say it was one of the very best shooting recurves I have owned. I just could not enjoy handling the mass weight..of any recurve. I love longbows but if I wanted another curve it would be a hoyt. RC

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2015, 12:29:00 AM »
Here's a link to my final review on the Buffalo.

 http://rysanpei.blogspot.com

Offline Bowitis

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2015, 12:43:00 AM »
Ryan,  Very well done.
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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2015, 02:06:00 AM »
Thank you Kevin!

Offline Cwilder

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2015, 07:48:00 AM »
Great write up Ryan
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Offline ThePushArchery

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2015, 12:51:00 PM »
My wife just sent me a picture of a box she just picked up from the post office an hour ago...

My new Tiburon is here!!!

My dad has a Buffalo. 62" - 45lb limbs. (I draw a touch over 29")

I've shot almost every type of recurve and longbow under the sun, and have owned them all at one time or another through all the horse-trading I love to do on these forums. While I have a deep passion for target competition archery, I am a no-nonsense hunter at heart.

I've been on the constant search for the perfect blend of target competition riser accuracy in a smooth sleek hunting package. So I borrowed my dad's buffalo for a month to run some field trials with it on the farm this past March.

I have absolutely fallen in love. I've converted target risers over to "hunting specific rigs", played with the hoyt excels, owned the DAS Dalaa, etc etc etc...

I can not put this buffalo down. It is so freaking forgiving, accurate, stable... And that is shooting off the shelf with a dedicated string walking aiming style! Off the shelf stringwalking?!?! And its that freaking forgiving...!!!

So that sealed the deal. I once read the Hoyt Tiburon is the bow that the Buffalo should have been and that the GameMaster II wishes it could be.

So I took the plunge and bought a used Tiburon. 64" - 45 lbs...

I know this is a thread about the Buffalo, so bear with me, I'm getting there.

My major concern as I sit here 3 hours away from un-boxing what I hope to be the perfect hunting rig for me... I am doubtful that there is a bow out there that can top the Buffalo. Could Hoyt have honestly bettered the design of the Buffalo into the Tiburon... I am hopeful!

Can't go wrong with either one.

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2015, 01:02:00 PM »
Ryan,

Just read your blog on the Buffalo. I too am not a fan of the stock grip of the buffalo. It seems the stock grip is not well suited for "grip, draw, aim, shoot" because my hand doesn't fall into the grip the same everytime.

Its kinda like the grip is life-less to an extent.

So I removed the grip and threw a wrap of tennis tape or athletic tape around the bare metal.

Boom! The grip came to life. The top of the grip / bottom side of the shelf presented a wonderful comfortable indication spot and my hand just falls right into place.

I also love the feeling of the 3/8" rib of the bare riser gripless in the meat of my thumb / palm.

The Buffalo really comes to life when you start healing the bow like a long-bow. I truly believe that Hoyt designed the riser for a full on healing style of shooting.

Ofcourse, you probably already knew all this   ;)  

Take care.

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2015, 04:46:00 PM »
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Great write up Ryan
Thank you!   :shaka:

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2015, 04:47:00 PM »
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Originally posted by cpnhgnlngct:
Ryan,

Just read your blog on the Buffalo. I too am not a fan of the stock grip of the buffalo. It seems the stock grip is not well suited for "grip, draw, aim, shoot" because my hand doesn't fall into the grip the same everytime.

Its kinda like the grip is life-less to an extent.

So I removed the grip and threw a wrap of tennis tape or athletic tape around the bare metal.

Boom! The grip came to life. The top of the grip / bottom side of the shelf presented a wonderful comfortable indication spot and my hand just falls right into place.

I also love the feeling of the 3/8" rib of the bare riser gripless in the meat of my thumb / palm.

The Buffalo really comes to life when you start healing the bow like a long-bow. I truly believe that Hoyt designed the riser for a full on healing style of shooting.

Ofcourse, you probably already knew all this    ;)  

Take care.
I appreciate all of your insight!    :thumbsup:

Offline Cwilder

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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2015, 10:53:00 AM »
I wish they would bring it out as an ilf riser. That's really my only gripe
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Re: Hoyt Buffalo
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2015, 10:29:00 PM »
This just increases my interest in trying a Hoyt.  A local archery shop started carrying much more trad gear and has Hoyt.  May just have to support their decision to carry Trad gear and order a Tiburon....will see....
Great info here.  Thank you
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