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Offline Tubby

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Ben Pearson Palomino
« on: July 06, 2009, 05:20:00 PM »
Hi All

A newbie here with his first bow in the post on it's way to him.....it is an early '70s 62" 50#@28 Palomino that is in good used condition - about an 8.5 out of 10 apparently.

My question is - what can I expect in terms of shooting characteristics from a Palomino ?
I know that some of the early 60's bows were works of art - Ckruse's 1962 Palomino is most probably the most stunning bow I have seen whilst lurking in these forums.

Are they balanced in the hand ? Much hand shock ?

I know I can just wait a week or so to find out myself but just wondered how other owners find theirs to shoot....and I have never been very good at waiting !

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Offline Howattfan

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2009, 05:42:00 PM »
Tubby,

I have a 1962 40# and it is a pleasure to shoot.  No hand shock, quiet, just a real nice bow.  Oh yeah, they are absolutely georgeous!  Good luck.

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2009, 05:45:00 PM »
Tubby,

Just so you know, I think the last year that the Palomino was made was 1968.  You may want to verify the info on your bow.  

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Offline Tubby

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2009, 05:53:00 PM »
Thanks Dave - now that you mention it I do remember reading that they finished in 1968.....I am not going to panic....I am not going to stress over what the heck have I actually bought  ?

Maybe the expert I bought it from just made a typo .....doh
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2009, 05:55:00 PM »
Tubby,

Can you post a photo?  We could tell you pretty quickly if you have a Pal or not.

Dave
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Offline Bill Sant

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2009, 06:22:00 PM »
Tubby,  Is that the one that went on flexxx bay last week?  Dave and I are trying to corner the market on Palominos. LOL.  They do have a tendancy toward limb twist as they are a target bow that was later converted to more field use and hunting.  The earlier ones had pretty skinny   long limbs and the latter ones widened out for stability.  They are nice shooters and gorgeous if you are lucky enough to get a rosewood model.
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2009, 06:41:00 PM »
Have a couple of photos but none as close up as I would have liked...

Having trouble attaching them to this reply...will have to go to FAQ to work it out...
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Offline Bill Sant

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2009, 06:47:00 PM »
Tubby,  Shoot me a pic on my email  [email protected]
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Offline D.Sheppard

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2009, 06:56:00 PM »
I don't own one nor have I shot one but they are some eye-catching beauties.
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2009, 07:09:00 PM »
Right - first attempt at using Photobucket - please let me know if it works....

 http://s697.photobucket.com/albums/vv338/Tubby-007/BP%20Palomino/
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Offline Bill Sant

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2009, 07:14:00 PM »
Don't know what you have there but I don't think it's a Palomino.  At least I haven't seen one like that.  Does it have stickers CAT numbers or decals on it?  I could be wrong...........but we learn something new everyday.  Bill
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2009, 07:26:00 PM »
Tubby,

I agree with Bill.  Can you give us the serial numbers and what does the decal look like?  Post a photo of it if you can.  

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Offline Bill Sant

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2009, 07:28:00 PM »
Looks like a soverign series or maybe even a herters.  A few different places made the lam bow patterns when it was popular.
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2009, 07:29:00 PM »
I hope you are wrong Bill - I really do !! The guy that I bought it off seemed to have only great feedback and is a regular seller of bows in Europe.
I had made up my mind to take my time and not rush in - try lots of bows as everyone recommended and then I saw Ckruse's 1962 Palomino and all reason disappeared out the window.
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2009, 07:32:00 PM »
Tubby,

Without decals or serial numbers we will have a hard time solving your mystery.

Dave
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2009, 07:43:00 PM »
Could it be a Baron?  Early 60s Vintage.  

Or a Pinto????

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Offline Bill Sant

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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2009, 07:59:00 PM »
Maybe a silver sovereign Tartan.  it seems to be the only short bow in the sovereign line???????
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Re: Ben Pearson Palomino
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2009, 09:34:00 PM »
I own 3, 1959 palaminos, 62" 64"and a 66" I would have to agree with trap it looks like a pinto to me.they shoot very well.shot my 1959 66" at compton IT MY TO GO BOW the best bow I have ever shot new or old I OWN ABOUT 20 BOWS, MOST BEN PEARSONS SPEAKING ABOUT PRODUCTION BOWS.NOW CUSTOM BOWS I LIKE RER BOWS
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