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Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« on: June 05, 2019, 10:35:47 AM »
I have a friend of  mine that was asking me about Wes Wallace bows. I have absolutely no experience with them personally ,  so I figured I would ask it on here to give him some feedback.
 What are your thoughts?
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2019, 10:40:06 AM »
Excellent bows and Wes is really good to deal with. His Royal long bow is one of my favorites.
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2019, 12:07:55 PM »
I have his longbow and recurve.
Both are great bows. If I were to get another bow. I would have him build it.

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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2019, 02:59:07 PM »
I’ve owned five or six of his recurves and one Royal longbow, they don’t get any better. Plus Wes is a great guy to boot. IStill have one of his Mentors at 58” and I can’t see ever getting rid of it ,probably the most accurate bow I’ve ever shot.
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2019, 03:02:23 PM »
They don't get much better than his bows.  Got his Mentor.

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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2019, 04:13:48 PM »
I have had a Royal since late nineties. Great bow, it’s my hunting bow. Quite as a church mouse. Likes heavy arrows especially woods. Wes is great to deal with. I had a limb tip issue once about 12 years ago. He fixed it for nothing, just shipping. Also added some more material so tips handle FF strings better.
 I may get another as old body is starting to like 45# bows and mine is 55#. I also found the 68” bow is smoother to draw than say a 64” bow.

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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2019, 04:15:40 PM »
I have a Mentor, 3 piece take down, and it is a wonderful bow. To me, they are very well built and seem very sturdy. I dropped mine out of a ladder stand and it unstrung itself but no harm done. They shoot fast and are quiet.  A solid bow.
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2019, 04:32:00 PM »
They are top shelf and Wes is a great guy. You can buy a more expensive bow but I don't believe you will find one better. I have his Mentor Take Down Recurve. It's a fantastic bow.
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2019, 06:31:10 PM »
Ditto to what others have posted. Out of the Brackenbury style bows (Wallace, Blacktail, Stalker & Fox) I prefer Wes's mentor recurve.

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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2019, 08:14:08 PM »
Ghostman makes a excellent point regarding the "influence" of the Brackenbury.  You don't mention which Wallace is of interest but I think your feedback will still be favorable.  Tell your friend if he finds one in the RIGHT specs...he could be done for a long time.  Best of luck,  Tom.

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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2019, 08:06:12 AM »
My Royal is  solid, quiet, beautifully finished and as comfortable a shooter as you could ask for.  Not as high profile in the public eye and not a fancy web site but I would consider him in the top tier of makers. 
Leon Stewart Deflex/Reflex Mahogany and bamboo 62" 53#@27.5"
Leon Stewart Deflex/Reflex curly maple, birdseye maple and Osage riser 53#@ 28"
Blacktail 62" longbow takedown 53#/57# B & W ebony
Harvey Crowned Eagle longbow  62"  49#

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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2019, 09:00:30 AM »
Got a take down Mentor from Wes some years ago. It is the ONLY Recurve I own. I need look no further. TO say that I'm satisfied is an understatement. You won't find a better bow, in my opinion.
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2019, 04:31:07 PM »
Just got a new one piece stealth from wes. Had him put black glass on a green one. Came out beautiful. Smooth and quiet shooter. Cant go wrong with his quality craftsmanship.
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2019, 04:57:03 PM »
Thanks guys. I appreciate the reviews  :notworthy:
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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2019, 04:53:24 PM »
Hahaha, asking for opinions on here is dangerous.... for your wallet.

I'll echo the above praise for Wes's bows... fantastic.  I have a Royal takedown they can burry with... along with my blacktail sitka takedown.

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Re: Question regarding Wes Wallace bows
« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2019, 02:49:21 PM »
I had a three piece Mentor that I sold. Been kicking my arse ever since.
As far as the question asked-great bows! You won't go wrong owning one.
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