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Author Topic: Holm Made River Runner  (Read 599 times)

Offline Coach Jones

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Holm Made River Runner
« on: March 26, 2014, 07:04:00 PM »
I have found a used River Runner that I was seriously thinking about buying and wanted to know how you all liked yours.

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2014, 07:12:00 PM »
Loved mine, but it had a fatal flaw - it was right handed. I now have a really nice little Holm Made Osprey. I've owned several other bows by Chad Holm and I don't see how you could possible go wrong if the specs are right for you.
60" Bear Super K LH 40#@28
69" Matt Meacham LH 42@28
66" Swift Wing LH 35@28
54" Java Man Elk Heart LH 43@28
62"/58" RER LXR LH 44/40@28

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2014, 07:14:00 PM »
I bought a new Holm Made Osprey recently and have been very pleased. I don't think you can go wrong.

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2014, 08:05:00 PM »
A River Runner is my go to hunting bow. I also have a Kodiak copy of Chad's and a dual shelf River Runner. You can't go wrong, great bows, great bowyer and a good guy. Also have 2 of his longbows......what can I say, I like his stuff.
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 09:07:00 PM »
I have two of them great bow

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 09:13:00 PM »
I have a RiverRunner that is just a super nice bow. The finish is good and design is good. Only problem I have is with the thumb rest. It is really awkward for me but I hate to remodel the bow and refinish it. I guess one of these days I will put it in the adds. I hate too though since it is such a nice bow. Anyone should be proud to own one.

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2014, 09:19:00 PM »
I have not shot any of Ron's extensive collection of Chad's bows that I didn't think, Wow, I love this bow.

If I was looking for another bow, I would seriously give the river runner a look.
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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2014, 10:28:00 PM »
They are great shooting bows.

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2014, 12:02:00 AM »
I have a 62 inch River Runner.I really appreciate what a well rounded bow it is and love shooting arrows from it.Its a pleasure to handle.No complaints.

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2014, 07:26:00 AM »
:thumbsup:     :archer2:

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2014, 10:51:00 AM »
Have a 60'' 48@28 River Runner. New to traditional and wanted a 50's style bow starting out. Looked at other bows but decided on Chad after reading an interview.

He was very helpful with me as I had a lot of questions being new. Typical of most bowyers from what I have read here.

Based on my experience I recommend Chad without reservation.

Offline Coach Jones

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2014, 08:23:00 PM »
Thanks guys!

Offline redshedbowhunter

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2014, 08:57:00 PM »
I have one that is bacote and purpleheart.  It is a great shooter.
Here are a few things about me:

I enjoy Hunting, fishing, raising goats, biking and kayaking. Love living life with my wife and 4 kids out in the country.

Here are my bows and such:
~ Black Widow Bows 66" PLX Longbow 47.5@31"  161fps with 600gr arrow
~ St. Patrick Lake Longbows (SwiftStyk ~ 64" (50#@31" = 161fps 600gr arrow)
~ Hitman Traditional Stykbows #1 (Recurve) (63" 52lb @31") ~

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2014, 11:15:00 PM »
I owned two of Chad's River Runners. Ron owns one of them now.

 I currently own an Osprey and really like how it handles. Chad's bows are truly works of art. You would not be disappointed.

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Offline Lineman72

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #14 on: March 28, 2014, 08:53:00 PM »
Owned a river runner, sold it, big mistake.    :knothead:
Form form form
Fun fun fun

Offline Coach Jones

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #15 on: March 28, 2014, 09:07:00 PM »
I should have mine middle or late next week.  Can't wait.  It is a 44 pound bow @ 28 and I draw 27.  Think I will order some CE Heritage 90's for it.  All of my arrows are 150's so figure they might be a little stiff.

Offline ron w

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #16 on: March 28, 2014, 09:27:00 PM »
What are you shooting up front on the 150's. May have to just go up in point weight.
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Offline Coach Jones

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2014, 09:34:00 PM »
Well I have been shooting a 52 @ 28 inch bow and again I draw 27, and shooting 150's with a 50 grain brass insert and 175 grain point.

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #18 on: March 28, 2014, 09:58:00 PM »
You might be surprised at how they fly.....I would give them a try as is and see what happens. I think you will be happy with your River Runner....   :thumbsup:
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Offline Coach Jones

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Re: Holm Made River Runner
« Reply #19 on: March 28, 2014, 10:11:00 PM »
I have wanted to try one for quite some time.  This one is exactly the poundage I would have wanted had I ordered a new one.

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