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Author Topic: Combo take-downs  (Read 1004 times)

Offline grimlad

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Combo take-downs
« on: June 17, 2007, 11:23:00 PM »
Greetings all,

     This is my first post here (I've been here for awhile learning as much as I can).  I am posting to ask for advice on ordering a custom take-down.  What I am thinking about is a take-down that has the ability to use both longbow and recurve limbs.  Can I get some advice on which bowyers make those and some opinions on the bows themselves.

Thanks much!

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Offline Two Arrows

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2007, 12:25:00 AM »
You might want to take a look at Horne's Archery and Bob Lee Archery. Both are top notch.
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2007, 03:09:00 AM »
You can't beat Zipper bows and their longbow limbs are just as good as the recurves.
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2007, 04:20:00 AM »
I'll second the Horne. Light, fast & pretty  :D
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Offline Jeremy

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2007, 07:43:00 AM »
I'll third Horne Archery.  I have one of his 3-piece Combo Hunters with longbow limbs... and a 2-piece brush bow on order!
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2007, 08:10:00 AM »
Horne.... CK

Offline Pinecone

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2007, 08:13:00 AM »
Another vote for Horne!
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2007, 08:32:00 AM »
Horne Combo Hunter,great shooter,good looking,& top notch craftsmanship.
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Offline David Bartholomew

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2007, 12:24:00 PM »
I have both the Horne and Zipper bows, and both recurve and longbow limbs.  


My suggestion: Call each of the two bowyers..get a feel for the bowyer, and then try their bows.  Either way you won't go wrong.  Both are excellent folks to deal with and both provide a superior product.  The question really is: What bow will fit YOU!
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2007, 12:48:00 PM »
I own a Combo Hunter and used to have both types of limbs. I really like the longbow limbs but found the recurve limbs kind of strange and sold them. That's just one man's opinion FWIW.

I have since gotten longbow limbs for my TimberGhost. By far my combo of choice!
 

 
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2007, 12:54:00 PM »
Morrison Shawnee would be my pick if I wanted one riser to do both, with a 2nd place vote for the Horne Combo Hunter.
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2007, 05:06:00 PM »
Can't believe I almost forgot about my new favorite!
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Offline Jwilliam

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2007, 05:11:00 PM »
Horne's Archery!!!

Offline duck'n

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2007, 05:57:00 PM »
Those Horne's sure are nice!

Offline grimlad

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2007, 12:25:00 AM »
Thanks for the input. I will check out those bows tonight. Has anyone heard if Ancient Spirits does a combo bow? It seemed like that was talked about in one thread, but it wasn't real clear.
Thanks again,

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2007, 11:38:00 PM »
yes they do make a combo. I believe its on the same riser as the sequoia and the recurve limbs were the same as the kadiak. Goldenhawk could tell ya more about them as he had one.
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Offline Golden Hawk

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #16 on: June 20, 2007, 12:32:00 AM »
Chads right I did have one and it was a shooter. it had both recurve(kadiak)and longbow(sequoia) limbs both were smooth and quick fairly quiet. I would probably still have that bow if it weren't for it's length I just really don't like aboe over 58" and it was a 60".
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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2007, 06:38:00 AM »
Morrison Shawnee, Zipper, Anchient Spirits, or another good one is the Acaidian Woods Tree Stick. You can get curve limbs for it also. I have shot all except the Zipper. I expect it anyday now.

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Offline James Wrenn

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2007, 07:56:00 AM »
With the new ilf longbow limbs Lancaster's Archery has coming out there will be many combos that were not possible in the past.Any ilf recurve will become a combo if the owner desires it.  :)
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Offline Tom Anderson

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Re: Combo take-downs
« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2007, 09:34:00 AM »
James,
Do tell us more about these longbow limbs from Lancaster.  Pix/info. anywhere?
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