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in reply to: predator bows #60506

Duncan wrote: [quote=LimbLover]Every predator bow I have seen was a really smooth drawing, fast shooting bow, but the takedowns are PLANKS. By that, I mean that they are really heavy. Lots of wood.

I also notice that they need quite a bit of silencing. They make a really weird THUD sound when you shoot them. At least the take-down models do.

But it’s a pretty plank and no heavier than my Hoyt T/D. I like to think of it as strength training for my right arm. 😀
Show me a bow that does’nt twang or plunk with nothing in place to silence it. Home made wool silencers or home made fleece “tarantula” silencers coupled with leather string groove pads made mine super quiet. And of course a properly adjusted brace height.
Out of curiosity, how much does your bow weigh? My Predator weighs 3 lbs with a full quiver and set up to shoot.

I have never weighed it, but its quite a bit heavier than any of my other bows of which two are take downs and one of those is 2″ longer. I like the looks and style of the black widow that has a long bow handle. Ever shoot one of those?

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in reply to: predator bows #60505

LimbLover wrote: Every predator bow I have seen was a really smooth drawing, fast shooting bow, but the takedowns are PLANKS. By that, I mean that they are really heavy. Lots of wood.

I also notice that they need quite a bit of silencing. They make a really weird THUD sound when you shoot them. At least the take-down models do.

thanks for the info I do not want a plank. I do not need a take down. The only advantage for me to have a take down is being able to interchange the limbs for less or more weight. However I could never bring myself to spend better than half the price of a new bow on just a set of limbs.

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Duncan wrote: I have a Predator take down recurve, 50# @ 28″. True, the take downs usually have more mass in the riser and are heavier that a one peice. That is the trade off with being able to disassemble it for travel.
It might help to make a list of the models that interest you and then call the makers to find out who has the lightest riser if weight is an issue.
There is no doubt that my one peice bows are lighter by comparison but I find that the added weight of my take down has little bearing on how it shoots. It shoots great and I’m going to hunt and shoot with it until I’m too weak to tote it!

Dont get me wrong I’m not so weak that I cant tote it around. I just dont LOVE this bow enough to want to. I have two other take downs that I have never disassembled since I bought both of them, so buying another take down is not a must. I have a brackenburry that I love but its right handed and I made the switch to left over 15 years ago.

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in reply to: predator bows #60499

Steve Graf wrote: You may want to do a search on “Predator bow” in the forums. There have been a number of threads that discussed these bows.

Check the dealer locator on the predator website as well… You may have a dealer somewhere near you.

How’s that black widow shoot?

The black widow shoots good, very smooth just seems heavy for even a take down. I have two other takedowns set up with the same or like quivers that don’t seam to be near as heavy. My issues are my fault I should have done more research before ordering this model. It just goes to show you shouldn’t buy anything on looks alone.

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