Opinions please on Fred Anderson bows

[ballen28115]

Hey everybody, I have a line on a Fred Anderson Cascade Mtn longbow - I don't as yet know the model.  I was wondering if anyone owned one and what your opinions of this Hill style bow are.  Also, the bow is 66", 59@26, would it draw out to my 29 1/2" without stacking up a bunch?  Any idea as to what it is worth?  I have seen some photos that show it to be in pretty good shape, maybe an 8.5 out of 10.  Thank you.

[JRY309]

I have a Fred Anderson Skookum longbow,it is a mild R/D.Mine is just beautiful,furniture grade cocobola riser with a touch of snakewood overlays on the riser and tips,high gloss finish.It is 68",68#@27,and it is a sweet shooting bow,no handshock I can feel but I like bows like this,Hill's and mild R/D bows.As far as stacking to your draw I can't say because I my draw length is 27",but you will probably pulling 68-69# at your draw length.What they are worth,I've seen them go for anywhere from $250 to $500 depending on condition and model.

[ballen28115]

Thank you John, The gentleman I am dealing with is in his 70's and has sent me a few pictures, but so far so good.  Would you mind if I sent a couple of those to you for your review?

[Blackhawk]

ballen, check the history forum for my reply...

[JRY309]

Sure send me the pic's.

[northener]

For sure 70 lbs at your draw length. Are you up for that kinda pull?

[ballen28115]

Hi Jeff,
I know it'll be a stout draw.  I'm pulling 65# pretty comfortably on a 64" Abbott longbow I have, so I think I can work into it OK.

Thanks,
Bert

[frank bullitt]

Fred made great bows. That's some history! And if the man as said is in his 70's, he probably took good care of it, Get on it!

[northener]

If your used to those weights, I'd say go for it.

[fishone]

I have 5 of Fred's bows. 3 Hyaks, 1 diamondback and one mojo recurve. All are extremely smooth to draw and extremely quiet. They are great bows.