Author Topic: Best of the old bows besides Bear's? (Read 2631 times)

flint kemper · « **on:** February 02, 2007, 09:30:00 PM »

We always hear of the old Bear's 57,59,64,66 ect. What are some of the other older bows that are good shooters and are nostalgic as well? I would like to pick up a old one to hunt with for nostalgia ,but I am not sure what to look for? Thanks for replies. Flint

vermonster13 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2007, 09:35:00 PM »

Groves, Pearson, Hoyt(Rogue), lots to choose from.

joe skipp · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2007, 09:46:00 PM »

Groves, Pearson, Tice&Watts, Browning, Wing, Indian Archery, American Archery......

John D · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2007, 10:26:00 PM »

Cravotta Bros. Blackhawk bows, have a few early 60s nice shooters
Wilson Bros. Blackwidow, ST. Charles Thunderbird

dachba · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2007, 10:28:00 PM »

Don't overlook the old Martins (usually made by someone else) and Howatts.

Dave in Ft. Collins, CO

coyote Tim · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2007, 10:51:00 PM »

The shakespears, they made some pretty fancy bows in the 60's with magnesium risers

Billy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2007, 11:13:00 PM »

Bob Lee/Wings - there are a couple on ebay and they look to be going for good prices (for the buyer)

highnoonhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2007, 11:19:00 PM »

I like the Shakespears best.

hnh

Marblesonac · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2007, 11:33:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Dank:
Cravotta Bros. Blackhawk bows, have a few early 60s nice shooters
Wilson Bros. Blackwidow, ST. Charles Thunderbird

If I ever came accross an old Thunderbird I think I'd make a mess in my pants first, then buy it!!

Maybe buy it then poop my britches...either way I'd have a warm and squishey feeling

Mike B · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2007, 03:58:00 AM »

Ernie Roots Brushmaster and Gamemaster are as good as any.

mobiltoy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2007, 07:05:00 AM »

Pearson Mustang, forward riser design @ 60" and a heavy wood for the riser. Natural pointer, smooth to shoot and pretty to look at.

whitebuffalo · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2007, 08:22:00 AM »

I like the old bears for sure, but I lucky to come into brief contact with this necedah,1964

shoots real nice.

STOBBER · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2007, 11:14:00 AM »

MY fav is the old Pearsons and Shakesperes. Great little no nonsense, practical ,smooth shooters.

Problem Child · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2007, 12:07:00 PM »

My 1st recurve was a Tice and Watts. That sucker was fast.

2fletch · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2007, 07:29:00 PM »

My favorite of the older bows was a Malibu Archery laminated all bamboo semi-recurve. It was light as a feather, great cast, and shoot where you pointed it. You've heard the expression "shooting the lights out"? Well, I shot the lights out as a 12-14 year old. I was a legend in my own mind.

Ben Pearson Mustang would be a strong second. I had one of the 58" models at 45-50# that shot very well.

American Archery made some nice shooting bows also.

tippit · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2007, 08:06:00 AM »

I love the early Red Wing Hunters with the thin tips and rosewood. For real nostalgia you can't beat a bear with Fred's signature

whitebuffalo · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2007, 08:08:00 AM »

WOW very nice

bayoulongbowman · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2007, 09:16:00 AM »

Remember American Archery bows recurves by Trad archer Great Art LaHa , there is book about his life as bowhunter that 3 Rivers sells..if you like archery books , this is a must have !...I love Herters bows always will I can shoot lights out with them on good day...Im looking for Lefty 58 or 60 inches long in good condition..any weight...

ozarkcherrybow1 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2007, 09:37:00 AM »

Have'nt seen a Drake mentioned yet. My wife has one and it shoots really nice.

Barney · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2007, 11:52:00 AM »

I picked up an old York crescent at a yard sale for $15. It's a pleasure to shoot @ #50.


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