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Author Topic: APEX Predator  (Read 571 times)

Offline nkw880

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APEX Predator
« on: February 15, 2011, 07:42:00 PM »
does anybody have one of these bows or ever shot one i have looked at them and was just wondering what your opinions are of them any pics would help too  :)
thanks nick
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Offline jhg

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2011, 07:50:00 PM »
I should have mine later this spring. You won't find a better bowyer to deal with than Marty. It doesn't hurt that his workmanship and bow designs are tops.

I'll let you know how it shoots, but thats a long time to wait... for both of us.


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Offline wapiti792

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2011, 07:53:00 PM »
I will send you or post a few pics as soon as I am back to my computer. Marty builds a great bow. I own an Ossabaw and it has been a killer. I have one on order and look forward to shooting it. You can't go wrong with his bows!
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Offline RC

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2011, 08:13:00 PM »
Fine bows that shoot good. Marty is a great guy as well. You can`t go wrong .RC

Offline Steelhead

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2011, 08:43:00 PM »
Ditto!

Offline BWD

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2011, 08:54:00 PM »
Shot the Ossabaw and Wassaw. Both fine shooters with excellent fit and finish.
"If I had tried a little harder and practiced a little more, by now I could have been average"...Me

Offline Kapellmeister

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2011, 09:33:00 PM »
Marty made a 66" Cumberland for me last year and I love it!  Great workmanship and a great guy to deal with - very "up-front".

Highly recommended!    :thumbsup:
Gene

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Offline straitera

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2011, 09:42:00 PM »
2 hot LB's I'd have if I could sneak them past Ruth...Apex Predator & Protege. I know Marty pretty well & Lee a little. Might be a lot shorter read if you could find something bad on either one. If you're thinking Apex.., get on with it. You ain't getting any younger.
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Offline ron w

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2011, 10:22:00 PM »
I have no photos but I have a string follow Cumberland that Marty made as a bow blank and I then finished. Boo cores, Red Cedar lams, Osage and Zebra wood riser.......47# @ 29" 66" long. It is a joy to shoot,smooth and silent!
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Offline CJ Pearson

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2011, 11:28:00 PM »
Nick, I have a Sapelo model. It is sweet, and as RC stated earlier Marty is a great person to work with and builds a beautiful bow.

Offline mark land

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2011, 09:36:00 AM »
Yep Marty is a great guy and builds a sweet bow, you should check out his latest reverse handle bows as well, they shoot really nice!
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Offline Savage

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2011, 10:09:00 AM »
Apex Predator makes an awesome bow. I had one of his longbows. Marty does excellent work. If you buy from him you will not be dissappointed. He is also a great guy to deal with, very personable.
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Offline S. Brant Osborn

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2011, 02:10:00 PM »
I am sending in a downpayment now for a new Sapelo!
"I'm the proud son of a Vietnam Vet and proud to be Made in America!"

Offline Oliverstacy

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2011, 08:38:00 PM »
Here is mine and I love it!

  AP Cumberland Build  

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Kanati 60" 57@29"
AP Cumberland 66" 58@29"
WhisperStik KajikaStik 56" Recurve with Canebrakes...57@28"
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Offline Apex Predator

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2011, 06:49:00 AM »
I really appreciate the fine words guys!  I'm only building 12-15 customer bows per year now, but put my heart and soul into each one.  One day when I think I can go full time, I will quit my day job.  :)
I didn't claw my way to the top of the food chain to eat vegetables!

Offline michbowhunter

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #15 on: February 18, 2011, 07:45:00 AM »
I have never had the chance to shoot one of Marty's bows, but have had the chance to follow his work and share some ideas with him over the last few years.  From what I've herd and seen Marty's bows are top notch!  :thumbsup:

Offline myshootinstinks

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2011, 08:21:00 AM »
I've owned the Ossabaw and now own a Cumberland. Both are fine bows, well crafted, and shoot like they're supposed to.   :thumbsup:   Here's a couple of pics of the 68" Cumberland I received several months ago.

 

 

Offline OP-archer

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2011, 08:32:00 AM »
Nice Cumberland.  I have one ordered - it should be here at the end of July.  Would you share a little bit about it's performance (i.e. how much hand shock, cast, etc)?
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Offline myshootinstinks

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2011, 08:49:00 AM »
Rick,
   Handshock is all but nonexistant, the best of any straight limbed bow I've owned. Cast is very good, speed is excellent especially considering it's a 43# bow. It shoots 525 gr cedars real well.
   This one is bamboo limbs, osage veneers,bone tips, and a birdseye / curly maple riser. The wrap I installed is deer skin and the grip fits me well.  This is an easy bow to shoot well and I really can't find any fault with it.

Offline Kapellmeister

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Re: APEX Predator
« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2011, 11:51:00 AM »
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Originally posted by myshootinstinks:
Rick,
   Handshock is all but non-existant, the best of any straight limbed bow I've had. Cast is very good, speed is excellent especially considering it's a 43# bow. It shoots 525 gr cedars real well.
   This one is bamboo limbs, osage veneers,bone tips, and a birdseye / curly maple riser. The wrap I installed and is deer skin. The grip fits me well.  This is an easy bow to shoot well and I really can't find any fault with it.
Well then, it sounds like you need to change your display name!    :thumbsup:
Gene

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68" Hill Half-Breed 55@28
64" Schafer Silvertip 1pc Longbow 50@28
58" Shrew Classic Hunter 49@28

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