C'mon then, lets see your bows

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Liam
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:39 pm Post subject: C'mon then, lets see your bows

Inspired by the picture's Kirk posted of his bows, so come on lets see em, heres mine And heres my old recurve And yes I did get rid of that cheap sight _________________ Why not?

Club: Long Eaton Field Archers
Bow: Karel Osage Orange Hungarian Reflex Bow 50lb @ 28"
Sight: Not Brilliant
Arrows: Sitka Spruce 11/32's @ 31"
Accesories: 2 Funny gloves with not enough fingers on them

Steve B
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:11 pm Post subject:

Were they really that bad? Gotta take some pics of my bow then I can show you mine

Club: Phoenix Field Archers of Sale. Victoria , Australia
Bow: Bowtech Commander
Sight: Copper John Ants
Arrows: Gold Tip Pro's
Accesories: Carter Just-B-Cuz

kirk
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 1:58 pm Post subject:

Nice MAX 3000 Liam, lovely colour and they make some of the best carbon limbs around,ive had a couple of MAX 2000 bows real smooth forgiving bows, i only sold them cause i'm a sucker for the latest compound, i'd like another 2000 for barebow of the shelf, they just seem to balance right in your hand, unlike the con3 Real top heavy, hence the rear stabiliser, but i'll have to stick with the con3 for now, my wife is getting wise to me. My buddy has a portland 2000 another quality British built bow, now i know why youve got the 3 lions on your arm KIRK _________________ JUST SHOOT IT Owlethall Bowmen Secretary

Club: Owlethall Bowmen
Bow: Mathews Conqest 3...Hoyt GameMaster Hybrid...Kota TD AFB
Sight: Apex five pin
Arrows: Easton Maxum...SS XX78 2213 - Gamegetter 1816 - redline carbons
Accesories: sims products

kirk
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject:

Just in case you missed em

Mathews Conquest 3

Gamemaster with carbon limbs

My old border lightning, just sold her, she was just to heavy 50#@27

Miss Kota

This is Craig from North Dakota, note the bow he is using . It's mine

Pic placed in a spoiler as it contains a dead or maimed animal, view at your choice - Liam (Admin)

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Liam
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject:

Oh yes well spotted kirk it was (well still is) a Portland 2000, cracking bow even for its age and boy is it a talking piece at shoots, I had no end of people coming up and asking about it, and they all commented on how nice mine looked having been polished back down th the metal I am also told the bolivian national champ still shoots a portland 2000. Even took it up to KG, those who know the guy that owns KG used to build the marksman bow's, he was chuffed to bits to see the bow in such good condition!! _________________ Why not?

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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:29 pm Post subject:

Sorry about the pic Liam, wasn't thinking. Hope i didn't offend anyone. Kirk _________________ JUST SHOOT IT Owlethall Bowmen Secretary

Steve B
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:20 pm Post subject:

I am sure that Liam, or anybody is not offended Mick, just precautionary measures by our Admin to protect those that may not like it. I know I enjoyed the pic, but then again in OZ we consider hunting to be a normal part of life. We do have our groups that are offended as well though.

Club: Phoenix Field Archers of Sale. Victoria , Australia
Bow: Bowtech Commander
Sight: Copper John Ants
Arrows: Gold Tip Pro's
Accesories: Carter Just-B-Cuz

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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks Steve, don't feel as bad now. KIRK _________________ JUST SHOOT IT Owlethall Bowmen Secretary

Steve B
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:00 am Post subject:

Only telling the truth from my perspective Mick And I must say thanks for sharing as well

Club: Phoenix Field Archers of Sale. Victoria , Australia
Bow: Bowtech Commander
Sight: Copper John Ants
Arrows: Gold Tip Pro's
Accesories: Carter Just-B-Cuz

Liam
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:52 am Post subject:

Kirk I too enjoyed the pic, but unfortunately there are some who wouldnt, and we have to keep a balance, its not your fault mate, I had not placed any rules on the matter so you are entirely blame free . Any way back to the bows...................... _________________ Why not?

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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 3:19 pm Post subject:

Some nomark Stole this bow(above) from my shed and it was recovered in pieces This one I broke last month when I stupidly tried to shoot it after been awake for nearly 2 days and released it before full draw and the cables jumped off. Awaiting repair Hope this has more luck, I could break ballbearings _________________ At rock bottom, Now digging

Club: Olde Delph
Bow: Whichever one Is'nt broken at the moment, Currently A Browning Mantis
Sight: Eyeball Mk.1
Arrows: Pointy sticks
Accesories: Prada handbag and Jimmi Choo Slingbacks

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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject:

As requested Steve B a couple of pictures of my bow. These were taken today at Duvelle Bowmen club shoot, as you can see we did have some sunshine, for the morning anyway _________________ aka Cherrie Secretary Black Arrow Field Archery Club

Club: Black Arrow FAC & Duvelle Bowmen
Bow: Marksman KG1 with nice blue riser
Sight: need glasses to read
Arrows: ACC
Accesories: stabiliser

Samick AFB with wood & feather arrows

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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:47 pm Post subject:

Dawn, the best bow Kieth Gascoigne made a real Rolls Royce of a bow. How did that shot come off, as you where on No13. _________________ JUST SHOOT IT Owlethall Bowmen Secretary

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Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:45 pm Post subject:

It was a mountain lion missed with the first but got a nice 2 for 14 Yes I love the KG1 bought it second hand but it has been well looked after I have had it abou 4 years now _________________ aka Cherrie Secretary Black Arrow Field Archery Club

Club: Black Arrow FAC & Duvelle Bowmen
Bow: Marksman KG1 with nice blue riser
Sight: need glasses to read
Arrows: ACC
Accesories: stabiliser

Samick AFB with wood & feather arrows

Steve B
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 6:51 am Post subject:

Thanks for the pics Dawn, I really appreciate that very much. One comment on the second pic though if I may (you know I am going to anyway) Over here in Aussie Land we (well ok me) hate those damn finger gloves as release aids for fingers. Maybe yours a better and you can feel more with your fingers. But my preference is a tab all the way Reasons you ask - well first iff , feel of the string is normally better. A tab is not o bulky hence the general comfort is much better. Tabs normally will allow the string to slide off better.... I better stop right now and hear what you all say

Club: Phoenix Field Archers of Sale. Victoria , Australia
Bow: Bowtech Commander
Sight: Copper John Ants
Arrows: Gold Tip Pro's
Accesories: Carter Just-B-Cuz