production bow

[Echo62]

Martin/Howatt Hunter.

[gonefishing600]

I'm not sure how you classify a production bow, but my definition is, bows that can only be purchased in 5 pound increment. So here are the bows I've owned that only sell in 5 pound increment.

I have owned 2 Savannah's, 3 Martin Bamboo Vipers,  1 Bear Montana, and one Tomahawk SS Diamond series.

I still own the Tomahawk and in my opinion is number one, with the Bamboo Viper running a close second.

[Harry]

Damon Howatt Hunter x2

[Ulysseys]

Hoyt buffalo

[Stumpkiller]

Originally posted by gonefishing600:
I'm not sure how you classify a production bow, but my definition is, bows that can only be purchased in 5 pound increment. So here are the bows I've owned that only sell in 5 pound increment.

Heck, that makes my Brownings, Ben Pearsons and Red Wing Hunters custom bows!  There is no MORE production of a bow than those of Ben Pearson.  He/they used one or two "X"es before or after the weight to show what it really drew.  That's just truth in labeling.  And my Wing Hunters are 41#, 46# and 47#.  My favorite Browning is marked "52#@28".

If you get to choose the color of your new Ford F-150 and pick the upgraded rim option B it's not a custom pick-up.  You just selected production option packages.  My definition of a custom is you talk to the bowyer and he starts to design the lay-up jig for your bow.  Not someone punches "B7" into the duplication lathe after clamping "wood C" on the table and a riser identical to 10,000 prior risers drops out; and then "A3" limbs in "wood D" are bolted to it.

If an existing jig or pattern is used for all all  the bow or components - it's just a production option.

[Thumper Dunker]

Wing red wing or slim line. My slim line is over 39 and still going strong

[gonefishing600]

Originally posted by Stumpkiller:
My definition of a custom is you talk to the bowyer and he starts to design the lay-up jig for your bow.  Not someone punches "B7" into the duplication lathe after clamping "wood C" on the table and a riser identical to 10,000 prior risers drops out; and then "A3" limbs in "wood D" are bolted to it.

If an existing jig or pattern is used for all all  the bow or components - it's just a production option.

And I agree, but I didn't feel like typing all of that out. The bow I mentioned meet the criteria you mentioned above. And guess what, if they sell in only 5 pound increment, you don't get to talk to the bowyer about the design and the lay-up, and the different woods. I was hoping you could read between the lines. I apologize for not being so precise in my description.  

I knew I was going to get beat up over it.    

[-snypershot317-]

i was kinda letting this fly by what others thought of as a production bow. for some it may mean weights in 5# increments, for others it may be pre-made jigs/forms used. i know for me i consider anything that a normal archery shop would carry a production bow. that means if i can walk into my local shop, and order it from them or from a vendor of them, then it is a production bow. very loose terms i know, but the brands i was thinking of, no particular order, were in the lines of: bear, samick, pse, martin, hoytt, damon howatt, cartel, tomohawk, das, etc...again because i can basically hop online or talk to my shop and order any one of these in my desired weight, and not talk to a bowyer and wait ~6 months for my bow to come in...lol. so its kinda up to the poster on what one deems a produtction bow...shoot i think i  even saw a couple mention bob lees and blackwidows on here...   :rolleyes:

[Treefrawg]

Ive owned a 50# Hoyt Buffalo for about 5 months now. Love it!

[NIGEL01]

My problem with custom bows is I have NO patience.  I see it I want it now.  From top to bottom:
New 59er most beautiful
1972 kmag best hunting bow
New Bear T/D is the coolest
And finally my two Browning Furys are my best performers, smooth and fast.

[swamper]

Damon Howatt Hunter

[DaveT1963]

My first trad bow was an old Martin Howatt Hunter.... I've owned a ton of recurves and longbows since then and few, if any, out performed that old bow.

[jr1959]

I have bought the new '59 Bear Kodiak and I am very happy with it.  I would also not hesitate to buy a Martin Hunter.  Jim

[ghoster808]

I would get a ILF riser and limbs from 4he mwny out there and Lego together a bow. If ILF is not allowed then a Bear Kodiak TD or a Predator.