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Offline David Sapp

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GN Fireball
« on: May 01, 2010, 06:30:00 PM »
What can folks tell me about them? Will a 62" handle a 30" draw OK? How is the centershot riser vs the std GN LB/Ghost riser as far as tuning?

I'm familiar with the Critter Gitters and Ghost, just don't know much about Jerry's R/D Hybrid. I figure that this one is as solid as the others, but I like to hear some personal stories/experiences.
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2010, 09:03:00 PM »
David,
 I haven't  owned or shot one but they are top of my wish list. I've never been disappointed with any of Jerrys' bows that I've had the priveledge  of shooting.
 Was going to purchase a take down but a Ghost came up at the same time and couldn't fund them both.
 I did purchase a Bushbow which I believe ( I'll have to check ) is cut to center. I shoot the same shafts as I do from my Ghost but may have to tweak the load up front a bit.
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2010, 09:20:00 PM »
Fred-
What are the specs on the Bushbow? I knew that you had another Ghost but didn't think that you'd found your Bushbow yet.

If I'm remembering things right, I think that only the Fireball and Super Ghost are center cut.  But I've certainly been wrong a couple times already today.....

David
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2010, 08:11:00 AM »
I have 62" fireball that is center cut. I have 30" draw. LOVE IT! It is black locust with osage riser. Shoots fast and still has that semi classic "D" look. This bow will certainly be the last bow out of my stable! I forgot to mention that I also have a Ghost and bam longbow from GN. Jon
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2010, 08:23:00 AM »
Sorry David, I forgot to tell you that it was easy to tune up. I shoot woods with nanners. Spits them like darts! You'll love it! The Gn fireball and the super shrew are my two favorite hybrids! Jon
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2010, 09:08:00 AM »
David, Checked the Bushbow and it looks to be cut 1/8" of center just like the Ghost.
62" 51@29.
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2010, 09:46:00 AM »
Does anyone have any pictures of the Fireball with the--jacknife sytem when folded? If no pictures-- how wide is it at it's widest point when folded?
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2010, 10:05:00 AM »
I have pics of one folded that I can send you if you PM me your address. I don't know how wide it is folded though.

Jon - Thanks for the input, answers my questions well.

Fred, nice GN pair you got there. Is that your now Ghost also?

David
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2010, 10:37:00 AM »
David Sapp---you have a p.m.
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2010, 11:19:00 AM »
David, that is the new Ghost. 60" 51@28.
 Osage on Osage both bows. The wood is still very light in color and I believe shot rarely. Looks as new and it was built in 03? # W0703192R
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2010, 04:47:00 PM »
Yep. built 7/03. You like it as well as the Ghost I bought from you?

Elf-
PM read, will email pics in just a bit.

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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2010, 01:47:00 PM »
ttt
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2010, 08:04:00 PM »
Wanted to update the post and say that 30" and the 62" Fireball seem to work out well. Looking forward to trying this one out and seeing how easy it is to get used to the more bulbous grip.

Thanks for all the info and help guys.
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Re: GN Fireball
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2010, 10:25:00 PM »
David, no fair,
Where are the pics?
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