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Author Topic: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)  (Read 489 times)

Offline Wannabe1

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I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« on: January 21, 2012, 03:02:00 PM »
Well, after taxes were figured, the boss vetoed me getting a brand new bow. But, I was able to come up with this classic gem for a few bucks!

62", 45# @ 28", Browning Explorer II. She has some light cosmetic issues. As does most things this old     :pray:  

   
   
   
   
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2012, 03:02:00 PM »

 
 
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Offline Dogboy900

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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2012, 03:06:00 PM »
Nice!
Good shooting there too!
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2012, 03:09:00 PM »
slick bow. looks like a widow/bear cross
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2012, 03:09:00 PM »
ya gotta love those old Brownings. I would never sell my 50" Cobra...great turkey bow.
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2012, 03:12:00 PM »
well Sir, You just got one of my favorite bows. The cosmetic problems make it even more appealing to me. It would let me spend some time with her , sanding refinishing and making her into one of my best friends. I do love those bows.

God bless you, Steve
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2012, 03:17:00 PM »
Nice looking bow.
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Offline Jim Boettcher

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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2012, 03:17:00 PM »
Yeah, I agree. That's a beautiful bow and a perfect candidate for a home refinish project. Looks like you shoot it well too. Congrats.
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2012, 03:21:00 PM »
Good looking bow, TW. I have a Safari 2 that I picked up. Nice bows!
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2012, 03:29:00 PM »
Thanks everyone! This bow sure has a glare to the finish though. I think I will need to put some 3R's limb socks on it before using it to hunt with. I've not figured out a bow quiver yet but, Charlie(Stumpkiller) recommended the GN adjustable strap on. Sure wish I could find something original to put on it.
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2012, 04:35:00 PM »
You picked up a very nice looking bow.  I don't have one but hope to someday.  You could have a fun winter project refinishing it if you wanted to.  
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2012, 05:07:00 PM »
Great looking bow.  I shot a Browning compound for 20 years that looked almost identical, except it had wheels on the ends.    :bigsmyl:   Good luck with it.
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2012, 05:35:00 PM »
Nice looking bow and group!
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2012, 05:37:00 PM »
I hear those bows are fabulous shooting bows.  Congrats!  Great shooting.  You are ready to hunt now!
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Offline Tajue17

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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2012, 05:38:00 PM »
that bow is not only nicer looking but better performing than Most of the cheaper costing Production bows out now.  

a nice bow and a very smart decision..
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Offline Jerry Jeffer

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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2012, 05:40:00 PM »
Now that's some good shooting, and those old bows are a lot of fun to shoot. Good luck with it.
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2012, 06:07:00 PM »
Love the old Brownings.  You mentioned getting 3Rivers limb socks... I tried a set on my Pearson Colt (also a batwing bow, could pass as a twin) and couldn't get them to fit over the riser flares.
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2012, 06:08:00 PM »
I wouldn't put on limb socks. You can buy Leafy Wear tape in ASAT. It's called Vanish Pro 3D Tape.
Available at ASAT Outdoors, LLC
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2012, 06:14:00 PM »
Joe, does that stuff leave a sticky residue when you take it off?
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Re: I'm Down With the Brown....ING! (Full Draw Pic PG 4)
« Reply #19 on: January 21, 2012, 07:08:00 PM »
What a great bow. A 62" Browning would be a nice one to find. Good luck with it.
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