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in reply to: traditional recurve bow sights #60653

Does anyone here use any other kinds of sights with success…for hunting? I just turned 60 and not sure if I am getting more cross-eyed or what, it may have something to do with just getting older.

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in reply to: Martin Archery #33846

Thank you!

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in reply to: PSE Longbow? #33582

Actually, these HAVE answered my question. Thanks!!!

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in reply to: recommendations for a recurve #32841

I bought an excellent Bear Kodiak on the “auction” website. It’s 55# @28″, in almost perfect condition. Price including shipping was slightly over $200. I also have a 45# Ben Pearson, also from the auction site. It’s fiberglass and I love practicing with it.

I know there are some horror stories out there, but I have had great luck in buying and selling……. my 65# monster Bear Hunter Take-Down bow.

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in reply to: I have to sit down to shoot… #32822

I am not trying to hijack this thread, but that’s a terrific point!!!!

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in reply to: I have to sit down to shoot… #32746

I apologize, I meant to write that I was zeroing in on my target, therefore looking past my “bow.” OR maybe I am just cockeyed. You’re not an oddball.:oops:

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in reply to: PSE Longbow? #32588

Does that go for the Bear Montana as well?

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in reply to: traditional recurve bow sights #32577

Yes, check with what the above writer linked to 3Rivers sights.

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in reply to: "Elevated" rest.. #32576

When I was looking at the Coyote the adviser told me he would use a New Archery Quicktune, since the Coyote shelf is so far from center. I bought a used Kodiak instead.

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in reply to: I have to sit down to shoot… #32570

Hold your fist out to the left as if you are holding your bow. How many fists do you see with both eyes open, two correct? I am the same way and I prefer to shoot sitting down or on my knees….I am too fat to shoot with one leg out and one under me….so I have to use my knees on heels for a long hike. Just keep practicing and let muscle memory take over. Depending on circumstances, I shoot with only one eye open.

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in reply to: 1980s Fred Bear Take Down Limbs #46205

The more I think about this, the more I think I am going to sell this bow. I need to clean some glue residue from having camo tape applied to it for several years.

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in reply to: 1980s Fred Bear Take Down Limbs #46188

I appreciate this. My bow does not have the brackets on the limbs as they have for newer bows. It has one bolt on each limb to attach to the riser. I will check these bowyers out. Please see attachment to view the type of limbs I have.

DB

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in reply to: New longbow! #23619

Sorry, I missed that part.

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in reply to: Newbie looking for first longbow #23611

Regarding versatility, I don’t shoot the recurve vertically , I have practiced for many year canting a good bit….practice sitting down, as in a ground blind, Asian style, on my knees, squating on the back of my legs….any weird position for which hunting presents.

I am too doggoned fat to use a tree stand so I hunt from the ground too.

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in reply to: Newbie looking for first longbow #23603

I was lucky in that I found a Bear Kodiak on Ebay, in 55# and excellent condition. Including shipping it was about $225.00. I am in love with this thing and it makes me wish I had gotten 55# instead of the 65# monster that I did buy in 1982. Never thought about growing older. I am now looking for a perfect 40-45# Bear Bow, if the wife will let me.

I have purchased plans to build a longbow from Bingham Projects.

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