Author Topic: King Jet, Jack Howard's Heaviest Recurve? (Read 1615 times)

Giovanni · « **on:** October 18, 2016, 05:53:00 PM »

I have gotten into shooting heavier bows. I am 52 years old and am moving up in weight when most are moving down. I have acquired one of the finest Recurves I layed hands on, a Jack Howard Gamemaster Jet. But in 72# Whaaaaaat! Most archers told me they have never seen one of Jack's Jets this high in poundage. Does anyone have any pictures or information topping my KING Jet?

Archie · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2016, 10:54:00 PM »

My dad had two matching 67 pounders way back in 1968.

Hud · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2016, 05:34:00 PM »

Probably not that uncommon. In the 1920 - 1980 there were lots of bows in heavy weights. I shot heavy weight bows for years up until 2004. Ask on the Collector Forum.

Hud · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2016, 05:35:00 PM »

Probably not that uncommon. In the 1920 - 1980 there were lots of bows in heavy weights. I shot heavy weight bows for years up until 2004. Ask on the Collector Forum.

newhouse114 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2016, 06:07:00 PM »

I have no knowledge about your bow but I still occasionally shoot my 75lb Martin recurve that I bought in '81. And I am 58.

Giovanni · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2016, 06:11:00 PM »

I already know they had bows in heavier weights. I have a Damon Howatt in 85# @ 28 62'Hunter. My question is did anyone ever seen one of Jack Howards Gamemaster Jets heavier than 72#? And if so, do you have pictures?

Giovanni · « **Reply #6 on:** October 19, 2016, 06:16:00 PM »

Thats awesome at 58, I intend to stay in shape to do the same at 58.

Arrowang · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2016, 07:24:00 PM »

Giovanni I came close to getting one few years ago and still keep an eye out, but to answer your question most I seen advertised were 60---62# tops

Terry Green · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2016, 10:58:00 AM »

From what I understand....Jack didn't make many heavy bows....documented here if you do a search...72#s would be rare....great find for you.

I would love to see pics.

Terry Green · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2016, 10:58:00 AM »

From what I understand....Jack didn't make many heavy bows....documented here if you do a search...72#s would be rare....great find for you.

I would love to see pics.

Burnsie · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2016, 01:03:00 PM »

I like looking at Jack Howard bows regardless of what weight they are.

Burnsie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2016, 01:20:00 PM »

I see most of Jack's bows are usually on the longer side 64" - 66". Did he build any of his Gamemasters or Jets in 60" or 62"

highcountry · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2016, 09:25:00 PM »

Most of mine run around 62-68#. Jack made me one at 62#. I would have love to have it made 10# lighter, but Jacks last years you got what he had. Bummer because I am getting old and not any stronger. Seen one not too long ago for sale, it was 85! Now that would spit an arrow.

Giovanni · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2016, 07:19:00 AM »

Does anyone know how to post pictures? I would be glad to show off my KING Jet.

Terry Green · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2016, 10:20:00 AM »

Please go to the computers forum and find out how to post pictures.

and if you want to sell....let me know
... I got ripped off on a heavy one about 8 years ago.... by a man who had three aliases doorway buck remind anyone?????

Giovanni · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2016, 06:01:00 PM »

Thanks Terry

Giovanni · « **Reply #16 on:** October 25, 2016, 06:08:00 PM »

Thanks Terry

Giovanni · « **Reply #17 on:** October 25, 2016, 08:59:00 PM »

Thanks Terry

Giovanni · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2016, 09:34:00 PM »

Giovanni · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2016, 09:41:00 PM »


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