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Author Topic: Chek-mate bows??  (Read 1747 times)

Offline Jack Whitmire Jr

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #20 on: July 18, 2009, 06:33:00 AM »
Best value out there, wish the grip was about half the diameter they are. Nice crafsmanship !!!

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Offline smokin feathers

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #21 on: July 18, 2009, 07:10:00 PM »
Great bows, have a hunter II and have had several others both recurve and longbows.
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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #22 on: December 22, 2009, 08:16:00 PM »
have a hunter 2 52 at 28 takedown, great shooting bow smooth, fast and a very forgiving. great bow for the price.
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Offline acadian archer

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #23 on: December 22, 2009, 08:20:00 PM »
great bow at any price.I'll be picking one up next spring.
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Offline acadian archer

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #24 on: December 22, 2009, 08:20:00 PM »
great bow at any price.I'll be picking one up next spring.
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44# Chek mate Hunter II

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Offline Bahrzoo

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #25 on: December 22, 2009, 08:25:00 PM »
I am a fan of the Hunter II.
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Offline bartcanoe

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #26 on: December 22, 2009, 08:30:00 PM »
I have a Hunter 54# and I love it.  No handshock whatsoever which is one of the reasons I like it so much, no irritation of the arthritis in my elbow.

I've never chrono'ed it, but it is fast.  So fast and smooth, the first time I shot it the local range, I had someone wanting to buy it because they were impressed by the speed and smooth draw.
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Offline doowop

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #27 on: December 22, 2009, 08:32:00 PM »
The hunter 56 is one of the smoothest short recurves I have ever shot. A lot of bow for the money.
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Offline Steve Clandinin

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #28 on: December 22, 2009, 08:41:00 PM »
When I lived in Abbotsford BC I got to know Larry and Dorothy very well and spent the odd evening at their shop .Larry realy helped me to get set up building my own bows and I still order a few supplies from them. Since the mid 70's I've probably owned just shy of 50 of their bows .I'm now done to three. I've got a 64# Firebird which is just to heavy for me now ,but I honestly think is one of their best shooting bows.over the years you could always count on superb craftsmanship and dead nuts accuracy.
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Offline White Oak

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #29 on: December 22, 2009, 08:54:00 PM »
We have 3 in the family.1 falcon deluxe and 2 h2's.We couldn't be happier with them.
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Offline kat

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #30 on: December 22, 2009, 09:00:00 PM »
I have the Hunter I, and a Hunter II.  The hunter I is 58", and the Hunter II is 62". Both are really smooth.  For the price, they are hard to beat.
By the way, the grip is on the large side for me.
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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #31 on: December 22, 2009, 09:49:00 PM »
I have a golden hawk mag and a falcon.also a hunter II on the way.they shoot really smooth and you can get them at a nice price.but the grips are on the large size.
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Offline LBR

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #32 on: December 22, 2009, 09:58:00 PM »
Good news!  Marc (the bowyer for CM for the last 20+ years) is now the owner.  The shop has moved (finally), and he's back in action.  He's said he will make the grips a bit smaller if requested (the recurves did have larger grips), plus he has plans for a new model or two.

I've got a spare lefty Longhorn in the shop right now, and he found a few others during the move that I should have early next month--a Crusader or two, a Falcon, and I'm not sure what else.  

Chad
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Offline BMOELLER

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #33 on: December 22, 2009, 10:05:00 PM »
Chad, do we just send Marc our risers to get them slimmed down or do we go through you?
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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #34 on: December 22, 2009, 10:57:00 PM »
PM sent.  I'll have to ask Marc what he prefers, but I'd say it will be quicker and cheaper to mail them direct.
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Offline Lonehowl

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #35 on: December 22, 2009, 11:49:00 PM »
I have a Hunter II I bought from Chad a few years ago and love it! Real smooth bow.
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Offline sweet old bill

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #36 on: December 23, 2009, 05:34:00 AM »
I have two checkmate bows and both shoot very well. 1 is a firebird model and the 2nd is a older JOP model.

 I also think they still are one of the best bang for your bucks. I got my bows from recurves.com a member on this site...
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Offline PAPA SMIRF

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #37 on: December 23, 2009, 06:39:00 AM »
A Raven, Longhorn, and a Thunderbird .. can't fault any of them ... all have taken deer. Longhorn my favorite
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Offline Pete W

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #38 on: December 23, 2009, 08:17:00 AM »
I have shot several over the years. They are a real good , tough as nails bow that seem to last the owners indefinately.The large grips are the only thing I have ever not liked, but that is now being adressed by Marc. A good string to replace the Dacron rope they come with will make them perform much better.
 For the money you spend I think you get a lot of bow, that is very reliable, and shoots good.I have not seen any with poor workmanship.

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Offline Bob Ainsworth

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Re: Chek-mate bows??
« Reply #39 on: December 23, 2009, 08:49:00 AM »
Chad,
    What is the lead time om a new check mate? I had a 56" hunter and like a fool traded it,probably the best short bow I ever had!!!
                        Bob
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