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Author Topic: if you could only have one????????????  (Read 3150 times)

Offline slivrslingr

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #100 on: June 05, 2011, 09:34:00 AM »
I could be happy with the Pronghorn t/d I'm currently shooting.  That said, variety is the spice of life!   :D

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #101 on: June 05, 2011, 09:46:00 AM »
It would be a heave R&D long bow 58" the way they shoot is amazing like the Dwyer Endeavor or Shrew.
Take the long way around.
Dwyer Endeavor 58" 64@29"
Super Shrew 58" 60@28"
Thunder Child 58" 60@28"
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Offline Bonebuster

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #102 on: June 05, 2011, 01:31:00 PM »
Easy choice for me...my Predator recurve.

Been playing with a couple longbows for about a year now, and really enjoy them too, but you did say ONE bow only.

There is a very short list of things I own, that I can count on like my Predator recurve.

Offline AKCrazyhorse

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #103 on: June 05, 2011, 01:50:00 PM »
A saluki scythian 52-55 #'s at my draw.

Offline Teacher_of_the_Arcane

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #104 on: June 05, 2011, 02:16:00 PM »
Hi All,

In 1972 I bought a Bear Kodiak Magnum, 50#  @ 28", and shot that almost exclusively until just a few years ago when it got damage in a moving van.  If not for the damage, I'd still be shooting it.    :D
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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #105 on: June 05, 2011, 02:24:00 PM »
58" Centaur triple carbon, in fact I'm working my way back down to being a one bow man, got two more to sell and that will be the only bow I own.

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #106 on: June 05, 2011, 02:37:00 PM »
From a practical standpoint, a Toelke Lynx with a set of recurve and long bow limbs, actually 2 bows(I like to cheat). If forced to one, I would probably choose to keep one of my Toelke Super D Hill style long bows.

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #107 on: June 05, 2011, 03:08:00 PM »
Mahaska Flatbow married with surewood arrows
McBroom string follow
7 Lakes Carolina night
Lofton Hill style Longbow

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #108 on: June 05, 2011, 03:13:00 PM »
56" Bighorn Custom.  48# @ 26"

I have 56", 58" and 60" limbs
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Offline 59Alaskan

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #109 on: June 05, 2011, 03:17:00 PM »
This thread is another reminder that if I want to be the best shot I can be then I really should go down to just one and quit shooting a bunch of different bows.

I'll get back to you on this.
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Offline Running Buck

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #110 on: June 05, 2011, 04:24:00 PM »
This is like a bad dream..... One bow, it would have to be a 62" RER Arroyo #52

Offline Birdbow

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #111 on: June 05, 2011, 06:50:00 PM »
Have owned, shot, and taken game with many fine bows but would have to go "old school" with the Green Mountain forward handle Stingray
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Offline RonD

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #112 on: June 05, 2011, 07:12:00 PM »
If I could only have one longbow it would be a toss up between a 56" Beeler Tracker and a 62" Beeler Trailblazer longbow. If I could only have one recurve it would be a Marriah Thermal T/D. All the bows that have been mentioned are great bows made by very talented bowyers.

Offline TDHunter

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #113 on: June 05, 2011, 07:14:00 PM »
No Question, If it could only be one, it would be and Centaur Triple Carbon!!!

Offline mrpenguin

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #114 on: June 05, 2011, 09:37:00 PM »
The Robertson Vision Falcon 4, 58 amo, 48# which I foolishly sold... Wish I could get that one back... Live and learn...
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Offline fmscan

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #115 on: June 05, 2011, 09:56:00 PM »
Leon Stewart Slammer! Pa. Yew on Back, Osage on Belly and Bamboo in the middle, 62in. and 45#... WAIT That's my bow! I'm a lucky guy!!

Offline JamesKerr

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #116 on: June 07, 2011, 10:37:00 PM »
55 pound tomahawk diamond series woodland hunter
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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #117 on: June 08, 2011, 12:32:00 AM »
I've pretty much got all of the bows I'll ever need.  Recurves, I've got a pair of Kwyk Styks, and a Widow PSA... Longbows, I've got my Shawnees and MOABs...

If I had to choose one I'd grab one of my Shawnees.  They are both A riser with 1/2 pinecones and E carbon foam limbs with copperheads on the back.  One is 60# and the other is 64#, and shoot identically for me.

Don't get me wrong, I love every bow I own and probably wouldn't part with any of them...  Unless I could find a low 70# Kwyk Styk then I'd probably get rid of my 70# Widow.  But, the Widow is in the bow rack for sentimental reasons.  I had a SA III that I shot for several years when I made the switch from wheels...
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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #118 on: June 08, 2011, 10:06:00 AM »
With out a doubt it would be my 56#@28" Blacktail Elite with a quiver full of Surewood shafts 80#-85# tipped with some 150gr heads--Red Feather Archery's Phoenix heads! This set up will be going to hunt elk in Utah this year!
Isaiah 49:2...he made me a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.

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Re: if you could only have one????????????
« Reply #119 on: June 08, 2011, 07:59:00 PM »
My 48# Blacktail Elite T/D  The greatest bow I will ever own.
If you are happy with your station in life , then you are as rich as any king. John

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