[MikeO]

in reply to: where are the heavier bows at??? #19746

It’s my impression more people are taking the time to tune their bows than before. An arrow w more weight FOC that hits straight from a tuned lighter bow will penetrate deeper than an arrow that hits at an angle from a heavier untuned bow. Why work harder than you have to to do the same/more work?

IIRC, Bear’s most popular bow in the 60/70s was the Grizzly, and the most popular weight was 45 pounds. Shot a 1963 Kodiak, 1968 Grizzly and Tigercat, 1973 Take Down through the chrono and got 175 – 180 fps at 9 gpp, feathers and fingers.

Virtually identical to newer Bear Super Kodiak and Take Down, Martin Dream Catcher and Savannah, Three Rivers Tomahawk, Caribow Snowbird, and Matlock Predator X3 (all w Dacron strings). In my hands anyway.

[MikeO]

in reply to: Recurve setup #16798

The sweet spot on my old 1960s bows seems to be from 7.5 – 8.5 inches.

Mine still needed still need silencers. Ultra Bow Jax II works for me.

Actually, tufts of hair from my dogs tail worked great too, just didn’t last very long.

[MikeO]

in reply to: Strings endless loop vs. Flemish #16791

New string may be thicker (more strands and/or thicker serving); if nocks fit too tight, may not come off the string cleanly. try different nocks w new string.

New Flemish strings can take longer to settle in. Check the brace height/nocking point every time you shoot, and adjust if necessary.

[MikeO]

in reply to: Looking for good solid economical bow #16783

The Samick Sage and Ragim Matrix are good entry level bows.

Hang around the range, try other stuff to get an idea what works for you. Not all good bows are necessarily good bows for you.

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