Quinn Stallion string

[koger]

Quinn stallions rule!! I have owned 12, stallions and longhorns at one time, I considered David Quinn a friend. Still my go to bow, have 3 as we speak. If you guys need any tuning tips, I might be able to help. JMac am sending you a Pm on the string.

[Blue Moose]

Great shooting bows from a great family. I own and have owned many high dollar bows but none shoot any better than the Quinns. I have a Stallion, my kids shoot Comets.

[McClintock]

Awesome, thanks for making my day.  

What are your preferences in regards to setup?

For example, do you like to shoot your Quinn's off the shelf or with an elevated rest?  

I've used the Bear Weather rest and the cheap Allen Company plastic rest (which has worked well and l like to be able to adjust center shot so easily) on my Sage.  However, I'd be interested in experimenting with some other setups on the Quinn if you have any suggestions.  

Thanks again for posting your thoughts on the Quinn.  I'm excited to get the bow and happy to support a smaller more local family owned business (nothing against the big names).

[koger]

David Quinn made the Stallion to shoot dead center with a Bear weatherest at the time he developed this. It is cut past center, the bear rest w/1 pad will have your shaft near dead cener. He made his bows to be a an affordable field archery entry level bow that would be competitive. David was a mechanical engineer by trade, got into make bows on the side for his daughter and others. Set your nock 1/4-3/8 high above center, set your brace height between 7&3/4 to 8 inches from deepest part of the grip. I use GT35/55, cut to my length and 150-175 heads, razor sharp, 4" or 5" feathers, and you are good to go!! This set up will shoot, split finger or 3 under, which I shoot mostly.

[sticksnstones]

Koger sold me my Longhorn Classic and helped point me in the right direction with it.

Eventually I went to a Bear rug rest and a 1959 strike plate. 10 and 12 strands of FF both worked great with just little yarn silencers (none of the crazy stuff you see other guys messing with on some of their recurves.)

I ran with aluminum arrows, but have found it VERY forgiving of spine. All around, this is a great bow at any price!
Thom

[McClintock]

Thank you gentlemen.  That is just the information I was looking for.

[McClintock]

Thank you gentlemen.  That is just the information I was looking for.

[McClintock]

I shoot 3 finger under as well.  One other question...one of the reasons for wanting to upgrade was my desire to have a bow "that will last".  I've enjoyed shooting my Sage but have heard and read that often these "entry level bows" don't have the lifespan of more expensive bows.  In your experience, where does the Quinn Stallion fall on the spectrum of longevity?

From what I've read Mr. Quinn sounds like he was an amazing human being, his wife as well.  Terry was very nice on the phone.  I'm happy to be contributing to the legacy of such a fine family and fine line of bows.

[Jeff Roark]

I miss my old Stallion.

[DeCurry]

Originally posted by McClintock:
I shoot 3 finger under as well.  One other question...one of the reasons for wanting to upgrade was my desire to have a bow "that will last".  I've enjoyed shooting my Sage but have heard and read that often these "entry level bows" don't have the lifespan of more expensive bows.  In your experience, where does the Quinn Stallion fall on the spectrum of longevity?

I own a Quinn Stallion Classic and a regular Stallion as a backup.  I don't believe you'll have any worries where longevity is concerned, they're quality products.  The riser is made of aluminum, so it isn't going to rust.  The limbs are well-made and I believe that as long as you take care of them (no dry fires, etc) they will last a long time.

Until I got a Toelke Whip late last year, my Classic was my primary bow and I must admit I subjected that poor thing to everything imagineable on numerous hunts.  I'm talking 90+ degree Texas weather for hours at a time, getting drenched in a flash storm, scuffed up on rocks while crawling on the ground, numerous bouncing rides in the back of trucks/jeeps, a semi-dry fire by my brother-in-law (nock slipped off the string partway through his shot, I almost feinted and haven't let anyone touch that bow since, heh).  Anyway, through all of this, that bow has held up -- has the scars to show it, but it's been a trusted 'hunting buddy' through thick and thin.  I actually feel guilty taking my Whip (which used still cost 2x more than a brand new Classic would) on hunts and leaving the Classic behind, if that says anything.

[koger]

David Quinn once told me that he had replaced 4 sets of limbs in all his years of bow building. He said 2 sets were from some bad glass, and the other two were limbs on bows that had stayed in a boat bowfishing for a month or two, had the finished rubbed thru, and moisture had gotten into the laminations, swelled and delaminated. That was it, 4 sets that he knew of. I have had mine dry fired twice by knocks breaking, no problems. If you notice the limb tips are rather heavy, bulky looking, David expained that he designed it that way, so energy could not travel back up the tip if too light of an arrow was used. AS stated in the manual that comes with them, they can shoot a large variety of arrow spines, especially light ones that a lot of other bows wont.

[McClintock]

"I own a Quinn Stallion Classic and a regular Stallion as a backup.  I don't believe you'll have any worries where longevity is concerned, they're quality products.  The riser is made of aluminum, so it isn't going to rust.  The limbs are well-made and I believe that as long as you take care of them (no dry fires, etc) they will last a long time.

Until I got a Toelke Whip late last year, my Classic was my primary bow and I must admit I subjected that poor thing to everything imagineable on numerous hunts.  I'm talking 90+ degree Texas weather for hours at a time, getting drenched in a flash storm, scuffed up on rocks while crawling on the ground, numerous bouncing rides in the back of trucks/jeeps, a semi-dry fire by my brother-in-law (nock slipped off the string partway through his shot, I almost feinted and haven't let anyone touch that bow since, heh).  Anyway, through all of this, that bow has held up -- has the scars to show it, but it's been a trusted 'hunting buddy' through thick and thin.  I actually feel guilty taking my Whip (which used still cost 2x more than a brand new Classic would) on hunts and leaving the Classic behind, if that says anything"

Thanks for taking the time to share that.  That's just the kind of stuff I was hoping to hear.  With everything I've heard about the Quinn bows, I can't say I was all that surprised but it is always nice to hear/read more.

[McClintock]

Koger:  Man I can't tell you how much I appreciate that inside information.  I'm feeling like this might be one of the best decisions I've made.  Any other information you want to share at any time I would greatly appreciate it