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Author Topic: I want a new tab, suggestions?  (Read 369 times)

Offline bear bowman

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I want a new tab, suggestions?
« on: July 24, 2015, 04:06:00 PM »
Ok, my tab has seen it's better days. It has no hair left on it. It's a cheapy and it's thin. I'd like to get a thicker one and I want one with the finger splitter thing also. Any body have suggestions on a particular make and or model?

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2015, 04:08:00 PM »
Take a look at the Bateman.  I shoot the 3 under, but found that it shoots better once I remove the second layer.
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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2015, 04:28:00 PM »
I have the Bateman with finger splitter and one without for 3-under. I love that cordovan. It just doesn't wear out and is slicker than a snake oil salesman. I trimmed mine WAY back so it is just long enough to cover the joint of my fingers and I've never had cleaner releases.
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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2015, 04:48:00 PM »
how about making one aim sure ya could easy.   :thumbsup:  nothing like using something that ya made
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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2015, 05:58:00 PM »
I have found nothing works better than the Saunders Pak-Tab. This tab is broke in out of the box, impervious to moisture, does not hold scent like a leather tab, and lasts for thousands and thousands of shots!

Try one. You will likely not be disappointed!

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Offline Babbling Bob

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2015, 06:57:00 PM »
I used to like the Wilson cordovan tab a lot when Black Widow made them years ago.  Can't find mine old one.  Put it in one of those safe places when things get lost I guess. Now I use a Fivics cordovan tab as its replacement.  They make many, but the one I like has a leather palm plate shaped similar to the Wilson tab.  Trimmed the fingers a bit and also use an old Bear powder patch with baby powder in it and wow, is it slick. The one with the leather palm plate is about $27. Their others have an aluminum plate but I do not like them.

Offline MedicWithAMouth

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2015, 07:04:00 PM »
I know it's not the most popular tab for trad archers, but I'm actually really enjoying the Cavelier Elite tab

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2015, 07:27:00 PM »
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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2015, 07:34:00 PM »
I use Bateman,also our #1 seller
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Offline Bobtulowiecki

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2015, 08:59:00 PM »
Bateman!

Offline robhunter

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2015, 10:09:00 PM »
Bateman,great tab!

Offline Arctic Hunter

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2015, 06:10:00 AM »
I'm also a fan of the Bateman cordovan with the finger spacer.
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Offline 10point

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2015, 07:18:00 AM »
I always favored a 3 under tab made from a single layer of cordovan. When this style became unavailable I started looking for material to make my own. Could not find cordovan but I did find a leather called Horween Chromexzal in 5 - 6 Oz. thickness. I just traced an old tab and cut it out ,,,, best and most comfortable tab I ever owned. And for $13 I got a 10 X 6" piece ( enough for 6 tabs ).

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2015, 07:41:00 AM »
Batman With spacer I trim the unwanted extra leather ti mt needs, you have the the feel of bare fingers.
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Offline longbow guy

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2015, 07:46:00 AM »
Bateman for sure
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Offline mahantango

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Re: I want a new tab, suggestions?
« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2015, 08:08:00 AM »
Try a bunch of different tabs, find what you like, then copy it. Or combine the features you like into a custom job. Easiest leather project you'll ever do. Saves $ and gets you the best fit for YOU. All it takes is some different weights of leather, a razor knife, a punch, thread and needles.
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