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Offline Lakerat007

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Black Widows
« on: September 03, 2018, 08:19:13 PM »
I've currently got my mind set on ordering one of these beauties. I'm a one piece guy and was curious what is the diff between a PA and a KB? I'm currently leaning towards a PA. Also, I'm not a speed freak guy but I like flat trajectory do these bows accomplish that? I'm looking for a all around bow that I can shoot for hours at a time and not tire. My current hunting bow is 72# but after a dozen shots or so my accuracy starts to suffer, so I'm thinking of getting something in the 58-62# range.  Thanks
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2018, 05:31:20 AM »
The PA is the one piece version of the SA, the KB is the one piece version of the CH.  Longer riser on the PA/SA.


Widows perform beautifully, not as fast as some....but they are a great combination of performance an stability
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2018, 06:13:44 AM »
I've been shooting widows for about 25 years and am currently shooting a KB. I have a high anchor and don't need a lot of sight window. They're great shooters. theyre a bit above average on speed I'd say. I just shoot them the best out of any bow I own. Test drive one.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2018, 06:37:22 AM »
Agree with everything above; you can't go wrong with a Widow.  Another advantage is they will build and ship a new bow much faster than most other bowyers.  As mentioned above, try a test drive.  Even better, visit them in person and test shoot a bunch from their huge inventory of demo bows!
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2018, 11:21:47 AM »
There are a lot of excellent bows to choose from these days.  I have tried several higher end bow brands, and have never regretted my Black Widows.  I've had the same 2 bows for several years, and can't imagine wanting to get rid of them.  Plus, the folks that work at BW are great, and their customer service has been phenomenal.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2018, 11:29:29 AM »
I’ve been a loyal widow shooter for a lot of years. I’ve found for me a PSA is the perfect hunting bow. I’ve tried to love the one piece PA , I’ve owned 2 of them but could ever get a PA as quiet as a 3 piece plus I like the additional mass weight of a 3 piece
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2018, 12:49:10 PM »
Not to hijack the thread, but is there any rhyme or reason to BW's naming conventions?  I can't make heads or tails of the two letters.  Maybe I'm just dense.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2018, 10:02:05 PM »
Thanks guys for all the help. Probably gonna test drive a KB and see how I like the sight window and grip. I'm also not ruling out a takedown version. Gonna be a big purchase for this country boy, I've never had anything nice. Only live once so why not. I know there are faster bows, more high tech bows but the widow is what I want for many reasons. I like the look, they do a lot for the sport and charity's, and I'm impatient and it's a relitive quick turn around. Plus if I'm gonna drop some serious coin on a bow I prefer to do it in the good ole USA.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2018, 10:30:43 PM »
If I shot a recurve, it'd be a 56" or 58" PCH. Great shooters, very stable...
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2018, 09:20:07 AM »
Widows are great bows.......I would say the best customer service out there. Fit and finish......excellent. Performance in my opinion is just average but very consistent. I have had several, but currently with out one. But I would buy another......... :wavey:
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2018, 12:32:47 PM »
I've had my PA for some time now and have killed a lot of critters with it.  It is a great one-piece in my opinion, I'll hopefully never part with mine.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2018, 12:31:00 PM »
I have a PSA and have not found an arrow it would not shoot great. If you are close on spine it will shoot it.e
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2018, 01:08:29 PM »
I had a pchx 58”
Asbel grips are really nice to my hands
I want to get another someday maybe. If I do I’m going to get psa 62” or another pch in 60” I shot a 60” and it did feel smoother to draw than my 58” at 28.5” draw length.
Shot decently fast. Mine was quiet. But I shot heavy arrows. I like that they seem to like a heavy spine arrow.
They look blocky in pictures. But they are much smaller and slimmer in hand.
Only thing is they can be heavy with a mounted quiver.
But that’s the reason guys shoot them so well the riser weight... stable to hold n solid feeling.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2018, 01:28:05 PM »
When I shoot a recurve, it's a Black Widow. I have both a one piece and takedown. I probably shoot the take down a touch better, due to the mass weight.

Quality is unsurpassed in my opinion.

Shoot a few, find the grip you like. I prefer the Asbell Grip.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2018, 01:51:25 PM »
I bought a used 2003 model PSA in January of 2017.  I like it really well.  As stated the mass in hand gives the bow a solid feel and steady hold.
I'm going to look for some heavier limbs for it though.

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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2018, 02:54:10 PM »
Just got another one after not having one for a long time, PSA 58” Greenleaf.  Not the prettiest bow I own but kind’a neat. 43# @ 28”, I draw 29.
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2018, 03:01:07 PM »
Quote from: ron w on September 20, 2018, 02:54:10 PM
Just got another one after not having one for a long time, PSA 58” Greenleaf.  Not the prettiest bow I own but kind’a neat. 43# @ 28”, I draw 29.

I'm a "plain bow" kinda guy....and I think Green Leaf is awesome. Beautiful and functional
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2018, 08:33:08 PM »
Every Widow I have owned or shot tuned very easily. I am currently shooting a older PSR that's lights out . 
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2018, 08:34:15 PM »
 :biglaugh: I like ugly but functional as well.......
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Re: Black Widows
« Reply #19 on: September 22, 2018, 08:02:50 AM »
Another vote for the KB :goldtooth:

Takedown would be the PCH :archer:

Vintage would be the HS... :dunno:

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