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Offline dragonheart

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Matlock predator X
« on: November 25, 2007, 10:14:00 PM »
Does anyone have a picture of one of these bows?  Any information on these bows, I know they are not being made anymore, anyone had one?  How do they shoot?

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2007, 12:16:00 AM »
My father and I own four Matlock Predator X Longbows. All are very unique in their own design, however, all of them shoot very smooth and fast. I will try to figure out how to download a couple of pics in the next couple of days. Wonderful bows, very underrated. T
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2007, 07:05:00 AM »
I have not had the chance to shoot a Matlock but I have seen them in action. They are fast and quiet. I would like to find one myself but you don't see them for sale very often.

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2007, 07:39:00 AM »
Great fast bows.  They use to be my 3M bows...Matlock, Massie, & Morrison.  Very highly reflex/deflex with a comfortable thumb groove.  I still have several plus one of Bill's personal bows with Cobra skin backing.  Tips are very distinct on all the Matlocks I've seen.  Also very effective...Doc

 

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2007, 09:11:00 AM »
I just sold one on the classifieds here last week, it was a good shooter I just did'nt use it much.
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2007, 09:13:00 AM »
Nice bow Tippit! I am working on getting it's twin that belonged to Bill.    :D
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Offline John Nail

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2007, 10:56:00 AM »
If anybody has one of Bill's "D" bows- I believe he called them Aztec- I'd sure buy it  J
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2007, 11:23:00 AM »
John, I do have one but but not sure of weight...Doc
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2007, 02:14:00 PM »
Jeff, if it's under 55 lbs, I'm interested.
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Offline BONES in Virginia

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2007, 03:39:00 PM »
I have one of Bill's last X3's quite possibly the last,but I am not sure.here is a Pic.. It is the bow on the right.
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2007, 08:06:00 PM »
I had a pred X and an X2. Fine bows. Like an idiot I traded them both. I would love to have another so if one of ya`ll go to selling let me know.RC


 
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2007, 08:13:00 PM »
The very last X-3 he built before his stroke is in a private collection with a friend of his in New Mexico. He is building bows again though.
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2007, 08:16:00 PM »
theres a lefty in the stickbow classifieds...
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Offline AkDan

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2007, 08:24:00 PM »
Vermonster, I'd like to talk to Bill if you have a contact number for him.   Always wondered about something he had on his web page.   My understanding is his old site is still good however he never did ask Pat to renew it, so Pat didnt....

Anyways, it'd be great if you had one.  I'm not interested in buying, just some info.  

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2007, 08:32:00 PM »
This one may still be good. 417-796-2733 I haven't spoken to him since his health failed and he is making very few bows and only for a single shop that I know of.
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #15 on: November 27, 2007, 01:30:00 AM »
Val had given me a number way back when but it never seemed anyone answered.   NO emails, or phone calls returned or picked up.   I'll give that one a try thanks.
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Offline ronda

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2007, 06:46:00 PM »
I have a lefty for sale. Got shoulder problems and it is too heavy for me. Very fast and good looking bow.
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Offline 7eyes

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2007, 09:21:00 PM »
Has anybody have a copy of Bill Matlock's Field Guide to Tuning and Shooting Traditional Bows? I would like to buy or borrow.
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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2007, 11:35:00 PM »
You fellas are awesome with the info, really appreciate it.  Since I just got a Bighorn Ramhunter from 7eyes that I really like, and as long as he does not want to trade back, I better not buy the Matlock I saw for sale this close to Xmas.  if anyone has a copy of that book i would like to buy or borrw also, please PM me.  Wishing the best to everyone, and shoot where you are looking.

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Re: Matlock predator X
« Reply #19 on: November 30, 2007, 03:30:00 AM »
7,

I have it, You might call Bill and see if you can't get a copy.   I'll email Val, if the email is still good and see if she doesnt have one.  If not, we'll figure out a way to get you one.

DH,

If you really want one, I'd buy it, it maybe years before you find one again that is remotely close to the specs you are looking for for sale.
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