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Anybody else like the oldies
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12/31/14 02:50 PM
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cmc
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In a archery world where two year old bows are considered obsolete I take a lot of trash talk for shooting the oldies. I never understood why archers need the greatest new bow each year, rifle hunters don't do this and those old bows still kill deer as dead as they ever have. I get this answer a lot when I ask why not shoot these bows, "well there's better out there that are faster" yeah well if I wanted faster and better Id shoot a rifle or crossbow which I still do. I just like to take bows that are given to me and kill critters with them to show the person that gave it to me there's nothing wrong with the bow. I'm up to about 10 now and have killed something with most of them. 1999 Hoyt Raider- found in junk pile where a rent house was cleaned out 1979ish Browning Cobra- given to me in a shop clean out 1980 Browning Deluxe Nomad- given to me by my FIL he salvaged from a friend for me Ben Pearson Courgar 1960s- bought for $10 out of the back of a truck at a cafe Browning Nomad Stalker 1970- from a friend "if you'll shoot it you can have it" Ben Pearson Special No 730 1970ish- given to me by my late uncle killed 1000s of fish by him and me. Don't throw out your old bows and arrows, some people still use them. I can't even count the amount of arrows I have that people said I don't use them anymore here.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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12/31/14 03:21 PM
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Nogalus Prairie
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That Cobra brings back a lot of memories. My first bow. Killed my first deer (doe) with a Browning X-Cellerator (similar to your Nomad). Lots of memories there. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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#5510402
12/31/14 04:32 PM
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Tactical Cowboy
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I have a Matthews MQ1 and Bob Lee Signature.. Does that count?
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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12/31/14 04:54 PM
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Smeb
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Got an old bear given by a friend, 90's if not 80's. I'll have to get a pic
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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#5510487
12/31/14 05:15 PM
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cmc
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I have a Matthews MQ1 and Bob Lee Signature.. Does that count? I hunt everyday with a Matthews FX, killed three deer and two turkeys this year with it.
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#5510503
12/31/14 05:24 PM
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Proves that new and improved don't make critters more dead. Cool collection.
Brayden (Lazy L's Southern Comfort) you will be missed! You were more than a pet you were my reason to rise and return for many days! You were my rock! 12/26/03-10/25/13
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12/31/14 06:17 PM
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Smeb
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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12/31/14 08:25 PM
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Nice collection; that Browning brings back a lot of memories. My first compound was a Browning all wood 4 wheel bow. I bought in '82. I was shooting 2117's that were way too long for my draw with satellite BH's.
Destroyer 340; Easton Flatline; Grim Reapers Not as Mean Not as Lean but still a Marine
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01/05/15 12:22 AM
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I'll trade you a Bear White Tall 99% for that Browning!!
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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01/05/15 12:36 PM
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cmc
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Smeb do you still shoot that? I'll trade you a Bear White Tall 99% for that Browning!! I think I have one around here ready plus I haven't killed anything with it yet.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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01/05/15 07:39 PM
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I went traditional all season. I love it. Didn't get a shot on a deer but was close several time hunting from the ground. Im pretty sure I wont go back to compound. Im always looking for people selling recurves.
It ain't easy being me.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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01/06/15 01:59 AM
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Tactical Cowboy
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I went traditional all season. I love it. Didn't get a shot on a deer but was close several time hunting from the ground. Im pretty sure I wont go back to compound. Im always looking for people selling recurves. Same here. Exactly.
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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01/06/15 02:27 AM
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I've killed a few with recurve but I like to switch it up. Crossbow, recurve, compound, muzzle loader, rifle, pistol, it keeps things interesting.
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01/07/15 02:32 PM
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pertnear
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Thanks for the post - it has got me thinking about getting my old bows out. I quit bowhunting many years back but I still watch the TV shows & read the magazine articles. The new bows can shoot 350fps??? WOW! I remember my favorite bow, a Golden Eagle 60lb compound (wheels, not cams; 35% let-off), shot my aluminum arrows out at 215fps. I shot fingers, no release. I guess it is still safe to shoot it(?) I could probably handle the weight with a release no problem (I'm an old guy now - LOL). A new ultra-stiff fiber arrow, centershot might fly pretty fast too. What is shocking to me is the cost of the new archery equipment. One carbon arrow with lighted nock & fancy broadhead could cost up to $50!!! I'd be afraid to let one go in the woods...LOL
"Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - George Orwell
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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01/10/15 02:42 AM
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Smeb
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Target practiced w it a couple yrs ago. Just dug it out an peep sight is messed up. Thinking about getting it re strung... Just not sure who would do it an if worth it...
Last edited by Smeb; 01/10/15 06:37 PM.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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01/10/15 03:26 PM
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CMC, I was thinking about your post and I remembered that I have a shop grade press for your bows in my attic. It won't work on parallel limbs but it was made for your bows. You are welcome to have it, I'll never use it again. Let me know if you're interested.
Destroyer 340; Easton Flatline; Grim Reapers Not as Mean Not as Lean but still a Marine
Billy Bob: My nose is dripping on my balls...
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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#5532619
01/10/15 05:56 PM
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I still shoot my late 80's Jennings and my dad's late 80's Browning he gave me before he past away. Had new strings put on them and still shoot like new
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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#5532763
01/10/15 07:12 PM
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chital_shikari
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My dad's Browning Timberwolf is for sale
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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#5535416
01/11/15 08:51 PM
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cmc
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CMC, I was thinking about your post and I remembered that I have a shop grade press for your bows in my attic. It won't work on parallel limbs but it was made for your bows. You are welcome to have it, I'll never use it again. Let me know if you're interested. Absolutely sir. I will get in contact with you soon.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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01/12/15 09:41 PM
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7ARanch
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Whenever you're ready. I'm either in the DFW area or Jacksboro area so we can meet.
Destroyer 340; Easton Flatline; Grim Reapers Not as Mean Not as Lean but still a Marine
Billy Bob: My nose is dripping on my balls...
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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#5594528
02/11/15 09:19 PM
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Bowhunter
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I have a few, but they are longbows and recurves. Nice collection.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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03/18/15 01:34 AM
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awesome !!!! well said , i now shoot a new mathews and i like it BUT sure miss my old pearson i bought from a pawn shop 25 years ago wish i still had it ! somtimes progress cost you !!
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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03/21/15 06:47 PM
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Im a fan of the MQ1 Ive owned a couple of them. They are so forgiving. My first compound was a golden eagle super hawk. I shot tons of fish with it and a lot of fury animals. Its still in the possession of an old friend. I have shot a lot of fish with old wooden recurves, and still shoot fish with a high country micro quad and an old camo compound that I don't even know what it is for all the paint.
Recently got a gym membership, strange folks! I like to show up the roid zombies with my full motion curls with the 55lb. bells. Not their cheater short stroked light weights. It's holarious.
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03/22/15 02:28 PM
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wtjim
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Gave my old Darton 40B to a buddy for his kid...Man, I really do wish I had my first performance bow, a Proline Point Blank. Had it set 80# shooting 2317 Easton's with 125 thunderhead. It was dead quiet and would roll a deer shooting them in the shoulders....this was just before the PSE overdraw to get to 300 fps craze.
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Re: Anybody else like the oldies
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04/09/15 10:55 AM
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If you didn't see it in the photo section I killed a turkey with the Hoyt Raider.
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