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Offline gregg dudley

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Need a new tab
« on: January 19, 2011, 10:38:00 PM »
Well it finally happened.  I lost my favorite tab.  It was an older calf hair model and I have long since forgotten where I bought it and who made it.  I have plenty of spares, but none of them strike my fancy like the old one did.  The Saunders pk tabs are ok, but I really liked that old leather and calf hair tab a lot.  

I have literally shot the calf hair side off of some of the newer tabs in a day or two...junk!  Who still makes a great calf hair tab?  I need to break some in here in the next week or two...
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 10:43:00 PM »
Not sure about the calf hair tabs. I have a big shot buffalo I really like. But the tab I use is a Fred Eichler tab I got from 3 rivers. Great tab.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 10:45:00 PM »
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 10:46:00 PM »
You may wish to read the 3 Rivers Black Widow 3-Under Hair Tab reviews which are posted on their website.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 10:57:00 PM »
I love the Fred Eichler tab too. (3R) I like the Alaska bowhunting cordovan tab too and used them for years but the Eichler tab has taken over.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 11:05:00 PM »
I tore the finger on my calf-hair tab and came up with a cobbled up tab based on the finger loop and spacer of the Kant Pinch (or whatever Three Rivers sells that looks like one) and a plain leather tab I had kicking around I never liked that had an elastic loop for the middle finger.  I really like the result - but will never be able to duplicate it.

 

 
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 11:09:00 PM »
Stumpkiller, nice job I like that tab.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 11:57:00 PM »
I have always liked the EW Bateman tab and have several that are 3-5 years old. The ones I have always used were cordovan leather. I got a calf hair to try, little more feel to the string awesome release.

I have not shot it long enough to report on the longevity I have only had it 6 months or so.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2011, 07:23:00 AM »
Another vote for the Bateman tabs. I really like mine.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2011, 07:34:00 AM »
+3 on the Bateman - the last one I picked up was thinner than my other, maybe it was an oddball but I like them a little thicker (cleaner release for me)
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2011, 07:48:00 AM »
I like my Bateman cordovan tab.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2011, 08:38:00 PM »
Will have to check out the bateman.  Thanks.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2011, 08:43:00 PM »
Black Widow makes a nice one.  I like that it has the fenders between the fingers!
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2011, 09:44:00 PM »
I like the Black Widow tabs. Stopped shooting a glove because of them.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2011, 10:48:00 PM »
I've shot a Neet calf hair tab for years, but about 2 months ago, I tried a Fred Eichler tab from 3Rivers.  I really like the Eichler tab. Quick release and feels great (I like to feel the string on my fingers). I've shot this tab quite a bit with no wear showing.  I'll probably lose it before I wear it out.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2011, 11:11:00 PM »
Gregg,

I think Don Ward at Eagle Flight Archery makes a nice calf hair tab and could fix you up with what you need.

I like the Bateman cordovan tabs and have several of them. The Fred Eichler tab that 3Rivers sells also looks very nice.

Allan
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2011, 11:29:00 PM »
Saunders Pak Tab - my one and only!

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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2011, 08:54:00 AM »
I have not been able to find a calf hair tab that I can keep the hair on long at all.  I like the BW tab a lot, but they don't last for me.  I have been shooting the pac-tab and liking it, but got a Fred Eichler tab that 3Rivers sells and I am set now.  Best tab for me that I have ever tried.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2011, 10:12:00 AM »
I like the Eichler tab, but only shot cheap felt ones before that.  It is pretty thin, which I like.  The cordovan is now totally separated from the backing (cheap glue), but it still works fine.
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Re: Need a new tab
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2011, 11:17:00 PM »
Thanks guys!  Looking forward to hunting with you again, Allan.
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