Author Topic: Where have all the heavy bows gone? (Read 8738 times)

Mike Malvaini · « **Reply #40 on:** January 30, 2021, 07:19:57 AM »

Tippit, why did you grind them down? Anger management problem?

Russell Southerland · « **Reply #41 on:** January 30, 2021, 07:39:08 AM »

Quote from: Mike Malvaini on January 30, 2021, 07:19:57 AM

Tippit, why did you grind them down? Anger management problem?

Did a paper on this in college. When men get older they get jealous of those still with youth. When older men can't do the things they use to do they make fun of those that can. Like the 'saw dust' comment. That comment is text book of youth envy.

Best if luck on your quest Turkeyfoot.

tippit · « **Reply #42 on:** January 30, 2021, 09:00:07 AM »

Mike Malvaini,
Anger management...quite the contrary, I reduced their weight up to 20+ pounds and I'm still shooting them. Look up some of my posts on Drastically Reducing bow weight...tippit

Russell Southerland · « **Reply #43 on:** January 30, 2021, 10:15:23 AM »

Ok that's cool tippit, but the message you conveyed was a flippant sounding remark like you ground them up. Glad you are still using the bows. How heavy were they when you started and what weigh are they now? I understand you can't take much more than 7 to 10 pounds off

tippit · « **Reply #44 on:** January 30, 2021, 11:14:10 AM »

I've taken up to 30 pounds off a bow... most are usually 15 to 20 pounds. I re-tiller and pull them all to 34 inches on my tillering board as I only pull 27 inches so if they break I want it on my tiller board. I've probably done 50 old bows and never had one break. Disclaimer...I'm the only one allowed to shoot any of these, I won't do it for anyone else, and I won't sell them...tippit

PS: I usually post bows for sale before I take them to my knife grinder...but I have way too many bows so it is fun to see if I can get them to 40# or slightly less.

akbowbender · « **Reply #45 on:** January 30, 2021, 04:32:59 PM »

During the early 80's, I bought a 60" American Archery Cheetah, 75# at 28". At my draw length, I was holding 83#. I gave it back to the guy I bought it from after I bought a Groves Spitfire Mag II. He wanted it for his son. Never heard back from him, so I don't know if his son could pull it back!

Guapojim · « **Reply #46 on:** January 30, 2021, 10:45:52 PM »

Stalker stickbows made me a 80 lb.At my draw its 90lbs.Big Jim makes heavy also.I think white wolf does also.If you get to so cal you can try mine.Not many places you can try heavy bows before ordering.

TURKEYFOOTGIRL · « **Reply #47 on:** January 31, 2021, 04:24:36 PM »

Im still looking for one the right weight and style. Ive been shhoting my 65 at 26 Centaur carbon bow. Its about 147 fps with a 1000 grain arrow. It could get the job done on a big buffalo if necessary but i would prefer about 10 fps faster. Also dont want to buy a new custom just for this hunt. Not many things i will use this setup for in the future.

Guapojim · « **Reply #48 on:** January 31, 2021, 04:41:19 PM »

Yeah they aren't real versatile. I had mine made for a cape hunt ,then life happened.Am using it in a 20 yd league just to keep arm use to it.You might be able to get a old bear cheap. I thought I read they made a heavy one for a couple years

Terry Green · « **Reply #49 on:** January 31, 2021, 06:17:26 PM »

They are very versatile of you can pull them. They will work on anything. And work really well. They are more versatile than a 45# bow as they will work on animals a 45# bow wont work on. So, they are more versatile as a fact.

Buff have ribs situated to where you are just about guaranteed to hit one, and they are big. You will have to glance through them most likely. So you are going to need all you can muster.

75#s would be minimum from what I understand... contact Denny Sturgis Jr... he can tell you more.

Turkeyfoot, i have a 70# Morrison Cougar I would let you use. I killed my 2000# American Bison with it, but thats not the same as a buff. Let me know if you want to use it.

I also know where there is an 80# MOAB. Don't know if he's interested in selling it, but I could ask for ya.

Guapojim · « **Reply #50 on:** January 31, 2021, 07:51:09 PM »

Yes they are versatile if you have game around.I live in San Diego ca now.If I was still in reedsport ore I know I would be chasing elk with it.But alas all I hunt here is foam

Terry Green · « **Reply #51 on:** January 31, 2021, 08:10:46 PM »

They are more versatile whether you have game around or not. The bow knows no difference. He's traveling, like many if us do, and we need a more versatile bow for what we are chasing.

tippit · « **Reply #52 on:** January 31, 2021, 10:18:27 PM »

TURKEYFOOTGIRL,
You might look up Dave Stinson "Hunt it" on tradgang. He used to shoot some heavy bows for Moose and Water Buffalo. He lives in Toronto. I might have his phone number although it's been years since I've hunted with him or seen him. Like me, he is older now...tippit

Sam Spade · « **Reply #53 on:** February 01, 2021, 06:43:06 AM »

Quote from: Terry Green on January 31, 2021, 08:10:46 PM

They are more versatile whether you have game around or not. The bow knows no difference. He's traveling, like many if us do, and we need a more versatile bow for what we are chasing.

"From bunnies to bison" I recall. Yep, that's versatile.

TURKEYFOOTGIRL · « **Reply #54 on:** February 01, 2021, 03:04:57 PM »

I found a couple of heavy sets if Hawk recurve limbs at RMSG now I need to find a used riser if possible.

Terry Green · « **Reply #55 on:** February 01, 2021, 03:22:00 PM »

Great.. wish you the best... and that I was going with you.

TURKEYFOOTGIRL · « **Reply #56 on:** February 01, 2021, 04:31:39 PM »

That would be great! There are s few tradgangers going so hopefully will have some great stories!

Terry Green · « **Reply #57 on:** February 01, 2021, 04:35:19 PM »

Looking forward to it!!!!!!

Terry Green · « **Reply #58 on:** February 02, 2021, 07:05:02 AM »

I'll add.... I used to list a bow from time to time, Morrison, Mariah , shrew, lost creek, acs, bw, all over 60#s. They would sell same day or within 3 days like clockwork.... now, you can't give them away. Sign of the times.

buckeyebowhunter · « **Reply #59 on:** February 02, 2021, 07:56:29 AM »

I understand that the older generation tends to drop weight naturally and understandably. But why so many advocate against heavy bows these days even younger guys? To me a heavy bow shoots flatter, and has more power, and when hunting you've normally only got one shot anyways. I normally shoot about 60# or so, so not the ultra heavyweights like you guys are talking but even 60# is considered heavy in most circles nowadays. Just curious as to why the huge trend to lower poundage.


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