Any Old Ben Pearson Bows out there?

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Hunter 709
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Any Old Ben Pearson Bows out there?

#1 Post by Hunter 709 »

Hi everyone,
I started out a few years ago with an old Ben Pearson Hunter 709 (hence my forum name) that I got off ebay for $72.00 + shipping. I basicly knew nothing about this bow but I thought the wood was cool and that 42 pounds would be good to start with, plus the price was right. From some online research I believe this bow was made in 1966, it shoots pretty good for being 45 years old. It has been a fun bow to learn on and still enjoy shooting it, I have only taken carp with this bow but who knows maybe one day I will get something a little bigger.

Let's see some other old BP bows.

Here it is by a deer rub
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And an elk rub.
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On my fence after some target practice.
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Carp huntin'
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TradRat
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#2 Post by TradRat »

Hey that's a sweet looking setup! Thanks for sharing it. I've never shot a Pearson but, know folks that have.
"It is not the end result but, the lessons and the journey of the hunt that count!" TW Lanoy

ceme24
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#3 Post by ceme24 »

That's a very nice bow!

ronyag
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#4 Post by ronyag »

Here is my Colt. 40 lb. I think it's a 1969.
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TradRat
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#5 Post by TradRat »

I like the looks of them Colts too.
"It is not the end result but, the lessons and the journey of the hunt that count!" TW Lanoy

dhill1520
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#6 Post by dhill1520 »

Here is my old Pearson. It is a Rogue. I don't know how old, but I bought it at a garage sale for $20 about 16 years ago. Its 58" 50# @ 28"
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Blacktail Elite 62" 64# @ 30"
D/H Super Diablo 60" 57# @ 28"
Pearson Rogue 58" 50# @ 28"

Ksbowman
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#7 Post by Ksbowman »

Here is my favorite Pearson that I have. It is a '69 Mercury Marauder TD 60", 60#@28" (64#@29 1/4". She is very smooth and quick. In the last year I've shot a coyote,bobcat,whitetail buck and a black bear. I'll post more of my Pearsons soon.)ImageImageImageImage

Ksbowman
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#8 Post by Ksbowman »

Here is my Mercury Hunter it is a 53#@28" or 57#@29 1/4". It is just a good of a shooter as the Marauder just not as easy to transport on a plane. A very nice bow with absolutely no handshock.ImageImage

Ksbowman
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#9 Post by Ksbowman »

Here is a Predator 58", 46#@28". Nice little bow ,quick and smooth.ImageImageImage

dephil
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#10 Post by dephil »

How about a 1958 Bushmaster.

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I really like the Pearson logos on their bows. Here's a few.

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