Author Topic: Going to have my first custom built (Read 9752 times)

David Mitchell · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2018, 03:28:43 PM »

Rather than take someone else's word for it, you really need to look over several for yourself. There will be some bow makers at Cloverdale next week and the following week is the Compton rendezvous in Berrien Springs, Michigan and there will be a ton of bowyers there to talk with and try out bows. You may even find one you want on the spot--no wait.

Otis55 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2018, 03:33:48 PM »

Justin, Big Jim, Timberhawk, New Wood will all three be at Cloverdale next weekend. Plus Chad Holm and Blacktail. You can test drive several if you make it to the shoot.

David

MnFn · « **Reply #22 on:** June 01, 2018, 05:59:56 PM »

Give Allen Boice a call. There are quote a few of us here that really like his Chief. Its a wonderful bow.

if you want high performance, look at a Tall Tines Stickflinger. These two are the bows i would buy again, and i have had a few. More than a few, actually. Gregg Coffee would be anotber consideration, at least for me.

Woodpuppy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2018, 10:02:03 PM »

I’ll drop a plug in for Mike Treadway too 😎

Hackbow · « **Reply #24 on:** June 01, 2018, 10:29:21 PM »

Justin, I've been shooting stickbows since 1978. I had always bought used or made my own. There are lots of great bows and bowyers, some of which are on your short list. Last year I saw one I decided I needed - a Primal Tech 2 pc. I ordered one, it fits like a glove and it will be chasing elk with me in 3 months.

Randy also makes a 3pc design and just today announced he is offering recurve limbs that fit the same same riser. Do yourself a favor and give him a call (he's a Tradgang sponsor). Best of luck in your decision and a Happy 30th!

achigan · « **Reply #25 on:** June 01, 2018, 10:32:27 PM »

See what you started!

Hoosierarcher88 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 01, 2018, 11:34:50 PM »

Quote from: achigan on June 01, 2018, 10:32:27 PM

See what you started!

nothing like a good debate on who is a great bowyer lol. Are you still shooting that thunderchild? That bow is what keeps steering me toward big jims

Hoosierarcher88 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 01, 2018, 11:39:12 PM »

the new mcbroom also has caught my eye

Hoosierarcher88 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 02, 2018, 04:38:12 PM »

was talking to mike of crooked stic earlier and he sent me some pics of his new forward riser bow (the black one) compared to his hyperstic. This deffinitely isnt making my decision any easier

Crittergetter · « **Reply #29 on:** June 02, 2018, 04:59:31 PM »

Something like this?

I agree with what others have said. Lots of great bowyers out there! Good luck with your search.
If you have any questions please let me know!

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10essee · « **Reply #30 on:** June 02, 2018, 06:39:56 PM »

I did the same for my 40th this year. Debated between a Big Jim and a Centaur. Ultimately choose to go with the Centaur. I was just repeatedly drawn to the lines of the bow. The wait isn’t that bad. Heck I actually forgot I ordered it a couple of times. Pick the one YOU like

Hoosierarcher88 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 04, 2018, 02:23:05 PM »

My big thing right now is deciding if i want to stick with the r/d style or maybe branch out some. At the moment it looks like saturday i will be off work so i should be able to make a trip to cloverdale to check a few bows out and see what feels good.

hitman · « **Reply #32 on:** June 04, 2018, 02:36:47 PM »

X2 on the Treadway, I have been shooting my 60" 3 piece takedown Black Rock a lot in the last few days and it is so smooth and dead in the hands that it don't even feel like 46#. Feels more like 40# but I put it on scales and it was 46.

gregg dudley · « **Reply #33 on:** June 04, 2018, 03:55:38 PM »

Try before you buy.

And if you LOVE a bow that you demo, buy that one!

wisconsin wood butcher · « **Reply #34 on:** June 04, 2018, 06:21:20 PM »

get one each ! it will solve everything

Alexander Traditional · « **Reply #35 on:** June 05, 2018, 10:07:57 AM »

Hoosier here's my two three piece from Crooked Stic. The blue and gray was off his stock page,and the other was custom with wood from the wood vault.

Alexander Traditional · « **Reply #36 on:** June 05, 2018, 10:08:48 AM »

Here's the risers.

Alexander Traditional · « **Reply #37 on:** June 05, 2018, 10:09:53 AM »

Mike's take downs are my favorite. My phone camera stinks. The limbs are much prettier than the picture.

David Mitchell · « **Reply #38 on:** June 05, 2018, 11:00:42 AM »

Quote from: gregg dudley on June 04, 2018, 03:55:38 PM

Try before you buy.

And if you LOVE a bow that you demo, buy that one!

I absolutely agree. You may order one that would not be the same feel. Bows are hand made, wood differs from piece to piece. Pretty is as pretty does they say.

Hoosierarcher88 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 05, 2018, 12:05:21 PM »

Is that the one that he did out of myrtle and mango. Beautiful bow. His 3 piece has crossed my mind several times

Quote from: Alexander Traditional on June 05, 2018, 10:08:48 AM

Here's the risers.


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