Bows, show us yours

Brad Greulich · May 23, 2009

I was doing a bit of traget shooting today and found my self wondering- what sorta toys do you other guys use?

so common, and show me you bows/ cross bows.
heres mine:

Thanks for looking

SkinnyJoe · May 24, 2009

Thanks for sharing!! I don't have one, but I need to get one, if nothing else to admire it.

Elegant, simple, with that medieval appeal. No firearm can compare with it in those terms. Brutal power with minimal noise.

I wonder if fishing with one is permissible anywhere?

SuzukiGS750EZ · May 24, 2009

I'll post my 4 up when i get em setup. should be within the week. ill keep this thing o favorites. nice crossbow, never shot one.

Mark J · May 24, 2009

Here ya go. Bad pictures, but you get the idea...

- Mark

mwerner · May 24, 2009

No good pics of my thoroughly-traditional Osage longbow, the last one I built. I'll see if I can take a couple.
I really, seriously don't like the modern compound bows, the "primitive" lads call 'em "four-wheel drive" bows...
Of course, I was turned on to archery back in the 50s watching the Richard Greene version of Robin Hood on TV....Call me a fossil.

OK, found one. Long bows are rather difficult to photograph!
This was actually the third bow I'd made, a guy on the Primitive Archer forum gave me a nice stave to work. My first attempt at Osage; it turned out well.
That's a blacksnake skin on the back, mostly to cover up the little gouges and toolmarks you get from reducing Osage to a single ring.

Brad Greulich · May 24, 2009

Cool, keep 'em comming guys

mckrob · May 24, 2009

Bowtech TomKat

John T Wylie Jr · May 25, 2009

I shoot a Hoyt Avenger , my oldest son (16) shoots a Hoyt GameMaster II recurve , middle son shots a Diamond Cutter , youngest shoots a Bear.

Silas · May 25, 2009

:thumbup:

godot · May 25, 2009

I have three and know nothing about them.

Would appreciate any input.

mwerner · May 25, 2009

The two lower ones appear to be solid fiberglass; a fairly common (and inexpensive) construction method some years back. Generally used for what they call "youth" bows, though some heavy hunting weight jobs were made.
The other one, the wooden one with the wrapped grip... I would guess is a lemonwood longbow. These two were popular in the low-middle price range.
None of these would be particularly expensive; hard to tell more without closeups.
Is there any printed info on the bows? Brand name, draw weight, etc?

MBTull · May 25, 2009

The middle one is a Pearson "jet bow" I think. Fiberglass bow, very common in the 60's. I have a couple that I use to teach recreational archery to kids. You have it strung backwards. Some people store them that way. Do not try to shoot it strung that way!

godot · May 25, 2009

One of the fiberglass says Franchi 3330, otherwise no markings. The wooden one seems to be well made.

SuzukiGS750EZ · May 26, 2009

I have a PSE Impala, Hoyt Mystic Rebel XT, an old Pearson Compound, a bear longbow and a Martin Gonzo Safari.

338375 · May 26, 2009

Mathews Switchback.... I'm using my sons computer for a few days, Ours went and froze up real nicely. I'll post pics when we get up and runnin again.
The wife and my 12 year old son shoot Mathews too.

bigkahunasix · May 26, 2009

Onieda Strike Eagle, old school compound technology but very effective.

John T Wylie Jr · May 27, 2009

I have a nice 25 yard lane outside the shop , was shooting at straw bales , till my neighbor ( whom I got hooked on archery as well ) made me this , Compressed carpet target , arrows go in about 5 inch and can remove them with 2 fingers.

SuzukiGS750EZ · May 27, 2009

Wow thats a coo target. I love oneida bows, but at a 3d shoot one time one of my dads friends oneidas shattered a limb out of the blue. I've always wondered why, he always took care of it and it was never dry fired.

338375 · May 27, 2009

SuzukiGS750EZ said:
Wow thats a coo target. I love oneida bows, but at a 3d shoot one time one of my dads friends oneidas shattered a limb out of the blue. I've always wondered why, he always took care of it and it was never dry fired.

It can happen to any of the compound bows... Recently Bowtech had a big problem with this. It usually ends up being a flaw in the lamination process.
I have been shooting Mathews for the last 5 years, and in the past they have had problems as well.

All manufacturers have issues from time to time. The two companies that have the least amount of limb problems are Martin and Hoyt

shunsui · May 27, 2009

godot said:
I have three and know nothing about them.

Would appreciate any input.

That wooden one at the top looks like a bow I had back in the 50's. I was too young to know any details. Strange seeing that. Thanks.