schafer bows

[artelkhunter]

You just don't see many schafer bows for sale much less any left handed. Are they that good?

[thunder1]

Much like most every thing bow sales move in circles. Recently there's been a lot of Morrison and Dye bows. Not long ago a Morrison was rather rare and Dye bows usually fetched the asking price. Schafer bows where common earlier this spring and summer. I bought 3 of them. Yes all three bows are that good.

[Bowwild]

I have a lefty on test drive right now. I'm comparing to many other popular customs ; Blktail, Predator, Widow PSAIII, and Fox -- recurves all. TheSsilvertip I'm testing is as hefty as the widow-- very solid in the hand. It will "make" you set your bowhand correctly, and I shoot it as well and better than most of the recurves I've been shooting since December.

Frankly, I don't want to like this bow because I have too many and two different customs on order.  I think the Schafer Silvertip is going to win over the weekend!

I like the base price of the bow but to get all the features I like (checkering, flared exotics, and sheep horn) this bow will cost more than the Blktail Snakebit.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

There was a lefty Silvertip for sale for years, it seemed.

[Keith Zimmerman]

It seems their has been a lot of Schafers for sale lately.  I don't recall any lefty's though.

[Jack Whitmire Jr]

I have bought 2 lefty Schafers off of here in the last 2 years . IMO they are the cat's meow , best grip , best cast and reliable . If you really want one put an add in the classifieds and someone will cough one up .


Jack

[vtmtnman]

Yes they are really that good.What's rare is camo limb models!

[Bowwild]

I've just e-mailed Beth with two options for a Lefty in 58". I've shot the loaner last night (around 1am) and twice today.  It is amazing and I have some pretty good recurves in the stable to compare it too!

I'm taking this bow out back to the 3-D range in the morning for another "test".

The heavier weight of this bow and the grip combine to make it a joy to shoot. I can't feel the "whip" of the limbs in this bow like I can some of my others.  I predict, I'll be out of the market after this buying binge this year after receiving the Silvertip!

I like a really nice custom bow with exotic woods, flares, etc. The Silvertip I'm trying out is a well-used model without all the fancy additions.  It is exciting to contemplate a super working Silvertip that is also beautiful! The bow I'm trying is 2 inches longer than I want (60 vs 58) and it is about 2-3 pounds more draw weight than I want. Still, it is a terrific shooter!

[Jack Whitmire Jr]

I have actually bought 3 Schafers in the last 2 years . I bought a 58" and disliked it very much compared to the 60" I already had . BUT I like big risers on my recurves and the 60" has the longer riser .Soo I sold the 58" and bought another 60" beauty .

[frassettor]

 
 
 
I LOVE MINE!

[Tim Hoeck]

Heres my lefty with camo limbs. One set is the brown camo and the one on the bow are Treebark.

 

[Covey]

I'd like to see some of those treebark limbs!! mine has the green camo, but I have to say any silvertip is a good silvertip! Jason

[GaryS]

I too am considering a Silvertip.  I went to Montana to visit with Beth and Dave - Fantastic folks!
Would you guys post pictures of your one piece models?
They shoot fine, but don't cure my problem of shooting high - but Dave did have a plan to help me correct that.
My only problem is the cost.  The bow I want with all the options is $1700.  That's a lot of dough.  So it's that or a new over/under.

[creekwood]

I traded for a Schafer several years ago. I don't ever think I will ever trade or sell it. I have that high of an opinion of it.

[limbow]

Here is a pic of my one piece curve. Clearly my go to recurve!

 
 

[md126]

you do see some for sale from time to time and they never last to long. for a bow that has been around forever and is time tested you sure don't see alot for sale/trade. that being said they are that good..

great bows and customer service

[Froggy]

Here's a Paul made Schafer of mine that has two sets of limbs, one is a Early Realtree pattern, other is Zebrawood.. Myself, it's the only Schafer I have seen with the Realtree pattern.
 

[David Bartholomew]

The product Dave and Beth produce is 5 star / top shelf.  When you purchase one you'll see what others already know.

David

[gobblegrunter]

Don't mean to hijack the thread here, but I can't seem to find any pricing on their website. Can anyone give a basic idea on how much they run?

[speedwalker]

Beth had a few "stock" bow under the Sponsors Classifieds a few weeks ago.