Author Topic: Sheepeater or Arroyo (Read 887 times)

Ollie · « **on:** January 10, 2008, 08:11:00 PM »

Wow, I never thought choosing a bow would be so hard! A month ago I had decided to order an RER Arroyo after the holidays. Then I seen the Black Mountain Sheepeater with the straight rattan grip and its calling to me. I find myself searching this site for any info I might have missed on these bows, I think this might be addictive.

Ollie

Dirty Bill · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:12:00 PM »

I'm going to order a sheepeater,but I want the recurve grip.

Walt Francis · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:34:00 PM »

I would go with, I mean went with, the Sheepeater. I am sure the Arroyo is a good bow but haven't had the opportunity to shoot one. I shot Brent's personal bow before he started selling them and knew I had to have one. The turkey (Brent) made me go over to his place and build my own. Me working with fiberglass, now that is a sight.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:36:00 PM »

Both are fine bows but I own a Sheepeater Obsidian with the medium grip myself. I own an ACS-CX and Black Swan Hybrid and this little 48" bow shoots right with them. It is very light in the hand to boot.

manyletters · « **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2008, 08:43:00 PM »

Here is a sampling of the grips that Brent provides....rattan grip, low wrist, medium wrist and high wrist.I have the one, second from the left in stock...53#.

Ralph Renfro · « **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:01:00 PM »

Sheepeater for Sure!! I have one with the traditional handle, So it can be shot righty or lefty. I've been shooting selfbows for years and the traditional handle is basically what I've been shooting. You'll love Brent's bows.

Doug Campbell · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:18:00 PM »

Never shot an Arroyo but I know you can't go wrong with the Sheepeater. And Brent aint too bad a guy either even if he did make Walt build his own bow

Dirty Bill · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:34:00 PM »

I just ordered mine on the phone. Brent is a good guy. Buy the sheepeater.

JBiorn · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2008, 09:48:00 PM »

The Sheepeater was the best shooting bow BY FAR that I shot at the Idaho trad expo last year. This bow is light, sure in the hand, and shoots with real authority.

Brent Rudolph · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2008, 10:10:00 PM »

And besides, Walt WANTED to build his bow!
"[dntthnk]"

Then the fiberglass started flying
:eek:

He remembered why he liked osage!

Done a great job too.

Shawn Leonard · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2008, 10:11:00 PM »

Sorry, never shot a sheep eater but will o against the grain here. I own an Arroyo and I have read the performance reviews on the SE and the Arroyo is the better performer and mine is very quiet and the best bow for me. I am sure the SE is a great bow, but the Arroyo is all of that. Shawn

Ollie · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:18:00 PM »

the elf · « **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:22:00 PM »

Hi-I won the Sheepeater Spirit at the St.Judes auction last Spring--Brent built it---51@26 my draw length--with a very high wrist grip like I am used to.This bow and I have been in some absolute hxll holes and tangles and thick bush--works perfect for me--its short length is super for the thick and dirty stuff and its light weight makes carrying a dream.I use a side quiver and have nothing attached to the bow except me.I use aluminum arrows and 2016 @27 5/8---with a 145 2 bladed head.It will be perfect in a blind.Do I like mine?-------YOU BETCHA !!!!-----ELF.

tomh · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:29:00 PM »

Do you guys all work for Brent?

I have been thinking about a Sheepeater for awhile, and I am going to stop by his place and see what all you guys are talking about.

vermonster13 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:35:00 PM »

You're in for some fun Tom. Brent is one of the nicest and funniest guys you'll ever meet. Just make sure the Obsidian that says "Vermonster 13" on it is still there when you leave.

the elf · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:39:00 PM »

I never saw mine----exept in pictures till it arrived at my door in Canada.I always wanted a static recurve----and now I have a super shorty.ELF.

Pinelander · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:43:00 PM »

Does anybody have photos showing a straight away side profile of the grips. With the angled photos, it's difficult to tell the difference of angle in the heel. I'm interested in seeing the difference between a low and medium grip. What is delivery time (ballpark est.) running at right now? Sure would like to have one by April, but I don't think that will happen.

the elf · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:43:00 PM »

exept should be-----except.-----ELF.

tomh · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2008, 12:45:00 PM »

I think Brent told me he had an Obsidian almost ready to go, he just had to change the name on it. :D

Dirty Bill · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2008, 02:50:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Shawn Leonard:
Sorry, never shot a sheep eater but will o against the grain here. I own an Arroyo and I have read the performance reviews on the SE and the Arroyo is the better performer and mine is very quiet and the best bow for me. I am sure the SE is a great bow, but the Arroyo is all of that. Shawn

You never shot one,but the arroyo is the best? Me thinks that's a bit of a biased opinion.. :rolleyes: Blasphemy says I !!! GET A ROPE.... :eek:


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