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Offline team fudd

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saluki turk
« on: June 22, 2012, 06:09:00 AM »
I know there are some of you out there shooting the Saluki bows and I have heard most often about the ibex model but wondered if anyone is shooting a turk?  Thoughts about the performance etc would be much appreciated, Many thanks in advance,  FUDD

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2012, 06:10:00 PM »
smooth , fast,  quiet and no shock whats not to like   :thumbsup:
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Offline Stone Knife

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2012, 06:14:00 PM »
I knew you would chime in Drew, I shot your's when you took Joe and I bowfishing.
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Offline owlbait

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2012, 06:31:00 PM »
I had one. Same experience. When those siyahs turn over it feels like your getting some let-off. Scary to string sometimes.
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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2012, 09:13:00 PM »
Performance was great but I couldn't get past how the bow felt at full draw, didn't feel stable. But was very quick.
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Offline Raging Water

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2012, 12:33:00 AM »
I have a Turk. 54" 57# at 28". I also have an Ibex 60" 62# at 28".

I will post pictures.

The Turk is a great bow. Super quick, no doubt.

I like its manners. If find it very easy to shoot. Major penetration with a 10 GPP arrow.

The grip is really nice on Saluki's. Seems like they will fit any hand.

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Offline Raging Water

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2012, 12:35:00 AM »
Oh, I also like the "let off" that the Turk has. When the Syias open up at full draw, there is a noticeable let off.

Pretty cool.

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Offline flyne

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2012, 06:14:00 AM »
Has any one got a draw force curve chart for one
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Offline team fudd

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2012, 09:49:00 AM »
thanks for the opinions guys, much appreciated and I would love to see pics of your turk matt.  Do you notice that the bow is more critical of form being a relatively short bow?  I am used to short bows and dont normally shoot anything over 58" but I know some are more forgiving than others.  Thanks!

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2012, 09:53:00 AM »
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Originally posted by team fudd:
thanks for the opinions guys, much appreciated and I would love to see pics of your turk matt.  Do you notice that the bow is more critical of form being a relatively short bow?  I am used to short bows and dont normally shoot anything over 58" but I know some are more forgiving than others.  Thanks!
Best answer, it is a Saluki Mongolian style bow, specifically made to shoot accurately, from a galloping horse. So, standing still and shooting is a breeze.

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Offline Pinelander

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2012, 11:44:00 AM »
Bareshafting from 20 yards.

Mine is 44 @ 27, and shoots 50-55 spine Douglas Fir with authority.

It is an accurate shooting, high peformance bow with superior workmanship.

   

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2012, 12:08:00 PM »
I just got my hands on a Manufacture & Design book on Ottoman Turkish bows by Adam Karpowicz..... All i can say is WOW!!! Those are some incredible bows....

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2012, 07:39:00 PM »
I watched a documentary on YouTube last night that had Lucas from Saluki in it. He was trying to figure out how the Mughals made their composite bows. He was also doing some horseback shooting. Excellent show, I love learning about history. I won't include a link, but do a search for Warrior Empire--The Mughals on YouTube.
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Offline Raging Water

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2012, 11:49:00 PM »
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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2012, 06:17:00 PM »
Wish I had a Saluki, almost bought one at one time.  :banghead:
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not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2012, 08:16:00 PM »
I just spent 20 minutes drooling on Saluki's website. Wow!

Now I want to buy a Turk.

Offline Raging Water

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2012, 10:09:00 AM »
Turk, Ibex or Scynthian,  they are all great

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »
TXAg, I'm with you on the Turk. OMG, do I really want to buy another bow?
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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2012, 07:39:00 PM »
Alright I will admit it. I want one to. I am guilty of drooling over the Saluki website!!!!
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Offline Raging Water

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Re: saluki turk
« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2012, 12:14:00 AM »
My new Saluki is about done so I will be putting my Saluki Ibex on classifieds, after the 4th.

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