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Offline placlair

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Greetings
« on: January 18, 2009, 03:59:00 PM »
I am just getting started in archery and have decided to get my feet wet in the traditional style. Compounds seem like too much trouble (moving parts/adjustments)and too much start-up cost. My intentions were to extend my deer hunting season and to be able to enjoy more time in the outdoors. I will be learning on a Bear Kodiak Hunter (45#) I picked up for twenty bucks (with a few arrows).

In regards to the bow, I wondered if anyone knew much about these. The serial # 8T5757 is inscribed on it as well as AMO 60 (Length, right?) and draw weight 45#.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Pete
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Offline Whip

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2009, 04:44:00 PM »
I'm not a Bear expert, but any bow you can pick up and shoot for twenty bucks is a great deal!  Sounds like you found a bargain.

Hang around here - there is a lot of knowledge that people are very generous in sharing.  Welcome  :wavey:
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Offline bowhunterfrompast

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 04:45:00 PM »
Welcome to the  :campfire:
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Offline Killdeer

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 04:51:00 PM »
It is a 1968, and a great bow for target and hunting. Congrats on the terrific deal that you got on it. Have you shot it? Do the arrows fly OK from it?

Killdeer   :wavey:
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Offline twosheds

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2009, 04:54:00 PM »
Welcome.
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Offline Pinecone

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2009, 04:56:00 PM »
Pete,
Welcome to our little campfire and congratulations on a super deal on your bow!  We'll look forward to hearing about your future adventures afield.  Good luck!

Claudia
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Offline placlair

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2009, 07:35:00 PM »
So far so good with it. I have had it for over a month and have been shooting at a little foam block target - consistently getting 6in. groupings at around 15 yards. I know I have a lot of time in which to practice before I point it at a whitetail. I may try to get some squirrels soon. We'll see how that goes.
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Offline BowHuntingFool

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2009, 07:37:00 PM »
Welcome aboard, this is a great place to learn! Congrats on the new bow sounds like you got a GREAT deal!   :archer:
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Offline placlair

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2009, 07:38:00 PM »
Killdeer, thanks for the info about the bow.

Pete
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Offline Son of Texas

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2009, 07:52:00 PM »
Welcome!!!   :thumbsup:
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Offline Wannabe1

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2009, 08:02:00 PM »
Welcome! Squirrels and such is good target practic'n, not to mention eat'n   :bigsmyl:
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Offline joe ashton

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2009, 08:04:00 PM »
Welcome   Life is over as you knew it.  Tradition bows are addictive and trad gang is a great support gruop.  Welcome..

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Offline Hot Hap

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2009, 12:20:00 AM »
Hi there-Hap
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2009, 04:25:00 AM »
:campfire:     :archer:
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2009, 05:01:00 AM »
Happy shooting and hunting to you. If you're just new to it, make sure you look-up some trad bowhunters in your area - might be some on this site - and talk and shoot with them. It's a fun learning curve! Enjoy!
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Offline deertraks

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2009, 07:54:00 AM »
Welcome!  :campfire:
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Offline madness522

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2009, 10:04:00 AM »
Welcome!!  Where in the Piedmont NC are you?  There is a great traditional club up near Maiden called the CTA (Carolina Traditional Archers).  We have a shoot the second saturday of just about every month.  Next shoot is Feb. 14 and we know its Valentines day and all that but it'll be worth it.  Your first shoot and lunch will be free. Let me know if you're interested.
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Offline placlair

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2009, 08:43:00 PM »
I am over in Asheboro. I just checked out the website. I may just have to come by and check it out. It is a bit of a haul for me but once a month is no big deal. BTW - the shoot is listed for the 7th of Feb. on the website (did they change it?)
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Offline Blackhat

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2009, 08:51:00 PM »
:wavey:  Welcome to the   :campfire:  .
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