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Author Topic: Does anybody shoot just one?  (Read 1029 times)

Offline moleman

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Does anybody shoot just one?
« on: June 02, 2012, 05:02:00 PM »
Theres an old saying , Beware of the one gun man, and im sure we all understand the philosophy behind that old saying, but are there any trad. shooters out there that do it? Being guilty of the swapping and trading bug, in which ive acquired numerous bows, im lucky if i stick with the same one for more than a two weeks, how bout you?

Offline Brianlocal3

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2012, 05:07:00 PM »
Well, since im still new to stickbows, i have shot quite a few, but ill say that when i am shooting i do shoot only one bow. My herters has been sitting since i got the Superior, and since i have decided to let it go, the Huron will be my one bow that I shoot.  I like to become really familiar with my weapon of choice.
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Offline Shedrock

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2012, 05:13:00 PM »
I shoot one brand, but many different weights and lengths, recurves and longbows.
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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2012, 05:17:00 PM »
I shooot an Osage Selfbow.  I own sevral other bows, but they're for "just in case..."
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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2012, 05:42:00 PM »
Nope, I may be shooting several bows at any given time. Until I decide which one i will be hunting with. Once seaason gets close I switch to just that bow.
I dont count the ones we are building at that time. I shoot every one of those. Kinda goes with the territory.
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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2012, 05:43:00 PM »
I shoot 2 Kanati's,does that count as one?

Offline Grey Taylor

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2012, 05:46:00 PM »
Almost...
I was using just an Abbott longbow but then I finished a hickory selfbow and that's been my only bow since.
I am thankful that I've never been bitten by the "just one more bow" bug. Once I got the Abbott that was it for purchasing bows.  

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Offline Jake Diebolt

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2012, 06:09:00 PM »
I only have one bow (I've only been shooting for 2 years) and to be honest, I'll get another bow only if this one breaks of if I want to go up in weight.

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2012, 06:16:00 PM »
A MOAB is my primary bow....I have two that are within a pound of each other. I have a Thunderstick III that is in the same weight range that is on it's way to me in a couple of weeks. The grips are so close on the Thunderstick bows that I can pick up any of Jim's bows and be ready to go in a shot or two. I'm not good enough to switch bows and maintain a reasonable level of accuracy.
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Offline Aunty

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2012, 06:25:00 PM »
I have one bow that's all. A Montana falcon by Roberson Stykbow was actually a auction item in ST JUDES in 06 I think. don't plan on replacing it.

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2012, 06:27:00 PM »
I will stick with the ones I have (listed below) until they break or I wear out. If one breaks, I will order another one identical to the one that broke.
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Offline Chris Steele

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2012, 06:48:00 PM »
I have shot the same bow for 25 years,a long bow I made my self,don't think I will change.It just feels like part of me.
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Offline Biathlonman

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2012, 07:17:00 PM »
I have one bow I "SHOOT", then usually one more around that I'm testing just to make sure my one is still the best for me!  Lol

Offline coltar

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2012, 07:45:00 PM »
One bow...a Protege' longbow from Keep It Simple Archery,no need for another

Offline Scott Teaschner

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2012, 08:12:00 PM »
All though not every thing is created equal and not every one is the same. I feel no matter rifle, shotgun, or bow if it fits I cna shot it well! But if something is off its down the road. If you have the fundamentals down you should be able to switch with in reason.
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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2012, 08:30:00 PM »
I have shot the same Harrellson recurve for the last five years.....I know it, it knows me......have tried a few others at big shoots, but all ways come home to my recurve....
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2012, 09:10:00 PM »
I have been shooting my A&H 3 pc for about 7 years-I have 3 identical spec bows. A few times I have bought something else and they hang on the rack for a while and eventually get sold.

Offline Steve in Canton

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2012, 09:12:00 PM »
Only bow I shoot is an appalachian archery savage river that I had made in 1991.  Killed many animals with it no need to switch, it hits where I am looking.

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2012, 09:17:00 PM »
The old saying is a myth, of course.  I don't know of any champion rifle or shotgun shooter who has only one gun.  Same with arhery folks.  Most competitive shooters will have at least one back-up bow, most have several.  And all of them are always trying the latest, newest thing out there to improve their performance/scores.

Good shooters/shots are good shooters/shots.  They'll hit what they're shooting at with any gun, rifle or bow you put in their hands.  Nothing wrong with owning and shooting one bow, but that's not going to make you a good shot.  Proper form, practice, dedication and inate ability are what does it.

Offline Widow's Son

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Re: Does anybody shoot just one?
« Reply #19 on: June 02, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »
I have one bow that I shoot "most" of the time. I should just stick with it but then I look at those other bows hanging on my wall and just can't stand it. I love them all for different reasons.

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