Pittsley Predator PICS and Opinions..Anyone?

[VA Bowbender]

I have one of the original style "Classics", Bubinga and Maple.
You can't get a better bow than a Predator.  Others might be as good but not better.  As with any bow, you should try to shoot one before buying it.  Fit and feel is most important.  If I had one complaint about a Predator it would be that the shelf is cut so low that with the way I grip it I get feather cut very often.  One day I will bolster up the rug rest to alleviate that problem.
   

 

 

 

[Brad_Gentry]

Finally got a good pic of mine. It's a custom classic, with tulipwood riser and limbs.

 

[BowHuntingFool]

Those sure are some sweet looking bows fellas!    

[Adirondack Bowman]

And they shoot way better then they look.

[George D. Stout]

The throat is actually very narrow and creates a nearly torque-free hold.  One of the very best bows out there....balance is wonderful.

[wihill]

Originally posted by shaft slinger:
here is mine black and white ebony with black locus limbs, great bow, shoots great, but i don't care for the grip, too small.  

Slinger, if you ever need a house sitter for that Predator of yours, you let me know.  That bow is BEAUTIFUL!!!    

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by Hatrick:
 

If anyone is interested I may be willing to sell or trade the 62" limbs. Send me a PM and we can talk. I'd love a pair of 58" or 60" limbs in the 45 - 48 pound range. 62" is just longer than I like for hunting.  

   

Hatrick, just be sure you get limbs that were manufactured after 1995. '95 and before won't work on post '95 risers, as per Mike at huntersniche(Predator Bows).

[ishoot4thrills]

Oh my, Brad, that's purdy! That tulipwood is my favorite wood, along with osage.

[The Great Jashu]

Originally posted by shaft slinger:
here is mine black and white ebony with black locus limbs, great bow, shoots great, but i don't care for the grip, too small.  

Did you have that custom made? The shelf appears to be higher than most that I have seen. If they will make it that way, I will order the next one with the higher shelf. That is my only complaint with a Predator, the shelf is too close to my hand. On mine I put a weatherest on to move the arrow off my hand.

[Hatrick]

ishoot4thrills, thanks for the heads up on the pre-95 limbs. I did sell the 62" limbs but will keep an eye out for newer 58-60" limbs in the 45-48 pound range.          Dave

[ishoot4thrills]

I'm waiting on a string for mine right now. After I get it, I'll post some pics of my Darton Predator II on here. It's a '96 model, 60" with 60#@28" limbs on her. I just may be looking for a trade of my limbs for a lower poundage set, if mine are a little too much to shoot comfortably. I just got it and haven't shot it yet, cuz it didn't have a string when I got it. I think maybe 55# would suit me better.

[ishoot4thrills]

1996 Darton Predator II
 
 
 

[recurve1]

Nala, i had the hunter model and i can tell you [in my opinion] that it was one of the top 5 recurves i've ever shot. But with me [and everyone is different] i could'nt get use to the overall feel of the riser . But you may love it , i would suggest shooting it first before you buy it. Ron is a first class guy, you wont find anyone any better to deal with.