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Author Topic: Why the constant bow buying?  (Read 1444 times)

Offline Brianlocal3

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Why the constant bow buying?
« on: July 21, 2012, 01:41:00 PM »
What is it about Longbows and Recurves that make you want to shoot everyone that you have ever seen or heard about?  I have a Hill style bow, that I absolutly love, but I do need to shoot it frequently. I also have my NM Huron, which is my favorite bow that I own. It will never part my stable, the grip, weight in hand, manuverability and accuracy with this bow is uncanny. Now it is only 51lb which is why i probably shoot it better. But I find myself not shooting it as much as the UJ, and maybe thats because I know when i pick it up Im on with it.
    But thats off topic, Here I am with 2 amazing bows, both set up with tuned arrows ready to go, and both I am super confident with. But yet I still PM people about bows, im looking on classifieds, shooting others bows at meets and so forth.  I would like to own a Bear TD one day and why I dont know because I like straight grips!!!!!! I dont shoot high wrist or medium wrist worth a darn and yet Im looking at picking up Recurve.  I often wonder what it is that makes shooting different bows and different styles so appealing.
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Offline AWPForester

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2012, 01:51:00 PM »
I have 5 bows set up, tuned up, all shoot the same and all can be traded by the shot and shot equally as accurate.  I love them, but I would not hesitate to add another Maddog or Kodiak Hunter to my collection.  God Bless
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Offline Otto

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2012, 02:35:00 PM »
Be very glad you're not into high end 1911's.  It gets real expensive, real quick.
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Offline camodadd

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2012, 02:50:00 PM »
got my first real hunting weight bow 25 years ago for Christmas, it is still the only bow I own,its a Martin Mamba. Lately have been shopping and considering a longbow tho. Between guns, knives, bows and everything else, money goes real fast anymore.   Scott
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Offline Goshawkin

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2012, 03:13:00 PM »
"Why not?,you only go around once." That's the answer I got from my friend when I asked him about all the guns he collects.He's got over 150 long guns and about half as many handguns. He said as long as he can pay the bills and his wife is happy,why not get more,it's what he loves to do.He's got a soft spot for model 12's,21's and colt single action revolvers,which is good for me.Whenever my wife questions me about dropping 5 or 6 hundred on a bow,I just let her know what his latest "toy" cost!!!
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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2012, 03:18:00 PM »
Ever go into a Baskin Robbins and see a flavor that you haven't tried, that has your favorite stuff in it?

Killdeer   :bigsmyl:
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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2012, 03:20:00 PM »
Right on Killdeer!
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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2012, 03:23:00 PM »
Only allowed one wife(at a time,cheaper to keep her) no such   :bigsmyl:  limit on BOWS  :archer2:
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Offline BWD

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2012, 03:32:00 PM »
Once heard, "variety is the spice of life".
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Offline tbird-51

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2012, 03:48:00 PM »
keep lookin for the MOJO, even though you really already have it.
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Offline PICKNGRIN

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2012, 04:44:00 PM »
You know what they say: "So many bows, so little time".........
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Offline trad_in_cali

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2012, 04:49:00 PM »
They all feel and behave a little differently. Each has its own personality, and your interaction with each changes over time.
Answer me this: why have different friends, if you already have one good one?
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Offline ron w

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2012, 04:53:00 PM »
Do you golf.....me neither, but I hear they use more than one club...   :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
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Offline LoneWolf73

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2012, 04:56:00 PM »
I enjoy trying a variety of bows. I read about them or hear about them and so give them a try. I buy mostly used. After I try one used (Left or Right, weight range 35-65 pounds) if I like it try to find one in my prefered weight of 55-60 pounds(have bought only a few new). I have 8 keepers and if a new one knocks out a keeper it goes on the market. I currently have 17 righties and 13 lefties that I use to trade or sell to by different toys. I am getting to the end of my journey on trying other bows as I am up over 150 different bows that I have tried. But like stated, the appeal is still there. The economy is either too bad still or other folks do not share my enthusiasm because I have done more buying than selling these days. Classifieds are not as fun as they used to be a few years back. Trading is more fun however. I have traded bows for knives,guns, other bows and lots of other outdoor gear. Never know when a new/different bow will turn out to be a Keeper!
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Offline jmrsyrs

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2012, 06:18:00 PM »
It's an addiction I suppose but there are many worse. As long as I'm not breaking the bank I'll continue to try as many bows as possible.
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Offline Brianlocal3

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #15 on: July 21, 2012, 06:56:00 PM »
Ok good. Then I am on the same page. Because really at hunting ranges, any bow in a comfortable weight range with a little attention I can get to shooting well, But I do believe its just about trying them out. Something new to hold and say you have. With that said, Im about to buy another bow.
My therapist says not to hang out here anymore. LOL LOL
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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2012, 08:07:00 PM »
:biglaugh:     :archer2:
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Offline JamesKerr

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2012, 08:52:00 PM »
I must not have the addiction yet. I only own about 5 bows and am content with what I have.
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Offline Brianlocal3

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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »
Wood,
You wouldn't know anything about a bow being bought would you!!
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Re: Why the constant bow buying?
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2012, 09:49:00 PM »
Brian, I had a bad case of bow buying for quite a while there, now I'm in recovery (after this next one, anyway). Yeah, right...
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