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Author Topic: HELP-Predator Bow ??s  (Read 488 times)

Offline TRAP

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HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« on: July 02, 2007, 11:55:00 PM »
I'm considering purchasing a Predator Recurve, Anybody have any experience with them ? What's your opinions ? Give me your reviews plz.  Thanks, Daryl
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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2007, 11:58:00 PM »
Good speed, decent finish. The grip size can very from pretty thick to on the thin side. If you can put your hands on it first, do so to make sure it's a good fit for you.
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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2007, 12:54:00 AM »
iv had a predator recurve for a while now and love the bow! a good solid fast shooting bow! only thing that you have to have a look at is the grip, as the shelf sits very close to your hand which i like!
mine is a 60" 60lbs at 28" iv shot arrows from 450grs through to 800gr arrows with great results.
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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2007, 07:05:00 AM »
I have one with two sets of limbs. I can`t say enough about it.

Vermonster is right about the grip, some of them are pretty beefy. Mine is just right for me, and Tradtusker is also right, the arrow shelf is right on your hand. You may hear the phrase "shoots where you look". This describes my Predator. I give the arrow shelf design credit for this.

I`m currently shooting 63 lbs, and a 600 grain carbon arrow. This set-up is fast, quiet, and forgiving. This bow was easy to tune, and when I first got it,I was shooting it as if it was an old friend.

The web address is Huntersniche.com. There is an
inventory of risers available to look at. For me
they are made locally, so when its time to get a new one, I will spend both of my dollars close to home. Hope this helps.

Offline nel

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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2007, 07:45:00 AM »
I shoot a Predator. I shot a lot of different bows before I bought it, this bow just plain shot where I looked.
 
I love the grip and how the arrow sits almost on your hand. It is a fast smooth bow.

I have not seriously considered buying another bow since I've owned this one...the only thing that would make it better is another set of lighter limbs...

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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2007, 09:38:00 AM »
Is the delivery time very long ?
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Offline Blackhawk

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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2007, 09:55:00 AM »
I have always been a fan of the looks of the Bear Super Kodiak and this Predator takes this look and improves upon it.  

I love the grip and it is plenty fast, however, I have some reservations about those "springy" limbs.  That's probably one of the reasons I could never quiet it down to an acceptable level and eventually sold it.
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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2007, 12:17:00 PM »
Good bow, great people. Correct asessment on grip. I prefer thinner, so if you order one and like thin grips, advise them of such. Ron Pittsley is a class guy. I wish they made a one piece.

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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2007, 12:44:00 PM »
Great bow, in my opinion. I've shot one for years. Fast, quiet. Shoots where you look. A great bow for the price.

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Re: HELP-Predator Bow ??s
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2007, 11:49:00 AM »
Shot one and loved it.Definatly on my have to have list.
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