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Offline bow loving man

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take down recurve
« on: April 09, 2008, 03:41:00 PM »
In your opinion, if you can only have one, what is the best take down recurve being made and why?
Is it how well it shoots, how quiet it is, or the system itself?  thanks for your input....BLM
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2008, 03:43:00 PM »
Lots of really nice ones out there and I think it is more of a personal preference.  I dont think I could say one is better than any of the others of the ones that I have shot.
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Offline BobW

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2008, 03:55:00 PM »
Sits back and sips coffee, this one will be interesting.... :coffee:
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Offline LEOPARD

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2008, 05:57:00 PM »
I think the "best" bow is personal thing.
For me, the best take-down recurve is my Schafer Silvertip recurve. I like the feel of the handle. I like how smooth the draw is. I like the quietness of the bow. For me it's the best take-down recurve!
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Offline Jedimaster

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2008, 06:00:00 PM »
Well just for sake of argument I would consider the Morrison's for speed, grip, fit, finish, limb options.  Also RER for speed and the static tips shoot so smooth and quiet.  No slouch in the looks either.  I have a Silvertip that is a smooth operator and as they say "bomb-proof".  Not turned on by most BW's but can't argue with their rep and customer service.  

That's my attempt at an answer, it is useless and doesn't even take into account the beauty and grace of Dale Dye's bows or so many others.  Might be easier to count the stars in the sky.
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Offline Pops

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2008, 06:05:00 PM »
Well if I could only have one I quess it would
be a Zipper or Bob Lee or Wes Wallace...hmmmm
well I guess if I could only have three these would be it.

Offline Diamond Paul

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2008, 06:08:00 PM »
Bows are too much personal taste to state that one is "best."  The best takedown made is the one you like best.  As for me, I keep going back and picking up my Wes Wallace Mentor, no matter how many new bows come through my door.  It just seems to fit me better than the others.  Good luck, Paul.
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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2008, 06:13:00 PM »
This is so subjective that I have a hard time deciding even between the recurves I own!

I suppose if you look at the entire package and having to pick just one; it would be the DAS Daala. It is quick, super tuneable, nice fit/finish, with tons of options. Further, Dave Sosa is tops.

But for intrinsic beauty, smoothness and quiteness, I really like my Osage/Bucote Dakota Hunter by Rick Welch.

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Offline coconutdave

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2008, 06:31:00 PM »
I have two....and they're both Assenheimer's. Very smooth and quiet. I like the grips also.
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Offline WidowEater

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2008, 06:54:00 PM »
ill tell ya, when I have shot them all
Silence over speed.  Heavier arrows never hurt.

Offline bayoulongbowman

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2008, 06:58:00 PM »
Blackwidow!!! or Blacktail...mark#78...Id love 64 inch "Lefty" Blacktail in hunting weight!! :)
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Offline robtattoo

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2008, 07:00:00 PM »
Personally I'veonly ever shot one that's really got me hooked & that's a Ron Nelson Northstar. I've played with quite a few 'curves & this is the only one I've any intention of keeping! Longbows are so much more.....likeable!  :D
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Offline R H Clark

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2008, 07:25:00 PM »
I have to say any of the short hunting risers with ILF limbs.The risers are nearly indestructable.You have different grip options.You can get good recurve and longbow limbs cheap.They are very easy to tune.Overall they just give you a lot of options.About the only negative is in looks.

Offline BD

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #13 on: April 09, 2008, 09:38:00 PM »
Of those I've owned including habu, silvertip, RER, Martin, Hoyt GM, Palmer, Marriah and several others, the Habu wins so far with the Hoyt GM being in second. I have a Rose Oak on order and am hoping that it is the one, and am also considering ordering a Foley.
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Offline philippelobo

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2008, 07:54:00 AM »
Rose Oak, Wes Wallace, BW, Shaffer,Robertson, Phoebus Archerie ( from France)

Offline Mike Burch

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2008, 11:18:00 AM »
For me, it would be a Great Plains T/D recurve, with the Palmer coming in close at second......but I've never shot a Brack or a Wes Wallace and they both look very pleasing.

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Offline Night Wing

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2008, 01:24:00 PM »
I have two take down recurve bows. A 64" Bob Lee and a 66" Blacktail Elite and I prefer the Blacktail.
Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 42# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 10.02
Blacktail TD Recurve: 66", 37# @ 30". Arrow: 32", 2212. PW: 75 Grains. AW: 421 Grains. GPP: 11.37

Offline bow loving man

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2008, 03:58:00 PM »
DANG!!!!  NO easy answer here is there!  Keep the good info coming, don't forget the why part of the question...thanks
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Offline Gordy

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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2008, 04:08:00 PM »
Best bang for the buck would have to be a Chek-mate Hunter II

Best at holding value would have to be Black Widow

Best at no expense spared ? Blacktail, or Border for me !
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Re: take down recurve
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2008, 06:43:00 PM »
I heard BobW is pouring the coffee on this one. I think I'll take up a seat next to him and watch the show.
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