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Offline ScottV_7

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"Shrewalikes"?
« on: June 09, 2010, 01:33:00 PM »
So I'm going to be looking for a new or new to me bow at Denton.  I like the looks of the Shrew recurves but haven't had the chance to shoot any. What are some of the other quality makers out there with similar designs that I should look for also?  Are there any that are good quality but with a smaller price tag  :scared:   than the Shrews?
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Offline BobW

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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2010, 01:39:00 PM »
John M's Knat/Griffen comes to mind, though each has its differences....

John was at Denton last year.  I'm hearing it is more of a hobby now for him....
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2010, 01:39:00 PM »
oops, didn't see the "recurves" part..... my bad.
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Offline ScottV_7

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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2010, 01:43:00 PM »
I'm not opposed to trying longbows, it's just that I've been shooting a recurve and will probably stick with one.  The "right" longbow could change my mind though.
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Offline **DONOTDELETE**

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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2010, 01:48:00 PM »
Nope. Nothing like a Shrew.....
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2010, 01:58:00 PM »
didn't notice you were from Greene....  Used to hunt at a camp/home there years back.  I do miss the place a bunch.  Don't know if the name Reed Adams means anything to you, but he was a pretty prominent fellow in the community - it was his "farm" off of what is now called Buckley Hollow....
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2010, 02:30:00 PM »
A longbow thats alot like the Shrew is the kanati and it is a excellent well made hunting bow . The grips are close to the same but I like the kanati grip better . For recurve look at Hoots bows , they are a simuliar design to the Shrew and are very nice also .

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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2010, 02:59:00 PM »
Anneewakee recurve and the Hoots recurve look similar to the Shrew recurves.I think you were talking recurves not longbows.Anneewakee is in the sponsers classifieds if you want to take a look.
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2010, 03:03:00 PM »
If I were you, I would catch up with Jim Reynolds of Thunderstick bows. He does beautiful work, his bows perform on a par with the Shrew, and the prices are way easier on the budget. Wait time is shorter, too. I have owned bows from both and to my eye and hand, the Thunderstick is tops.
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2010, 04:21:00 PM »
BobW- Reed Adams doesn't ring a bell but I'm very familiar with Buckley Hollow.

BRITTMAN, Steelhead, huntryx- Thanks, I'll check those out.
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Offline horatio1226

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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2010, 04:56:00 PM »
HOOTS!
 
 
 
 
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2010, 05:41:00 PM »
That is an awesome looking bow.  What are the woods in the riser?  

Hey, you three New Yorkers should check out the shoot my club is putting on next month.  OXTAR thread in Trad Events.
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2010, 05:52:00 PM »
I would not buy any bow without shooting it first. The Shrew is top notch if it fits you well. Only you can decide that.
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2010, 05:57:00 PM »
TROY HEDLAND'S TALL HUNTER IS ANOTHER HYBRID TO CHECK OUT. FINE BOW AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. HIS TRAD GANG HANDLE IS 7EYES. ALSO IROQUOIS BOWS ARE GREAT VALUES AND PERFORM WITH THE BEST OF THEM. BOWYER IS BILL WARREN, PECKERWOOD HERE ON TG.
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2010, 06:12:00 PM »
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I would not buy any bow without shooting it first. The Shrew is top notch if it fits you well. Only you can decide that.
Great advice there.  :thumbsup:    That's the reason I'm waiting to go to the ETAR to try a bunch of bows. I'm not stuck on the Shrew type design.  I've shot a Palmer takedown and a Fedora 560 both of which I really liked.  Looking forward to trying a lot more before buying.
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2010, 06:34:00 PM »
HOOTS bows, you gotta try a HOOTS!!
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #16 on: June 09, 2010, 09:20:00 PM »
The Hoots is a red cocabola with bacote and osage. 58" and 52@28. I think I will check out your shoot. Thanks!
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #17 on: June 09, 2010, 09:21:00 PM »
Oh yeah...moose antler, lots of it!
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #18 on: June 09, 2010, 09:30:00 PM »
So if you like the Shrew design why not just  buy a Shrew? For their price they are an excellent value in a custom bow so why substitute?
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Re: "Shrewalikes"?
« Reply #19 on: June 10, 2010, 12:00:00 AM »
If its a longbow your after.I agree with Greybeard.Troy Hedlands 7 Eyes bows are 1st rate.
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