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stumper
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Horsebow

#1 Post by stumper »

Anyone ever hunt with a horsebow? Bodnik has a real looker at 250 bucks, 52" with forever warranty. Bubinga Riser with olive wood vaneers, clear glass and maple cores. Looks tree stand friendly.
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#2 Post by Captainkirk »

I watched a couple guys shoot them on YT, Dave. They were way overbowed (seems like it's hard to find one in lower weights) and they looked ungainly to me. I'd sooner have a K-Mag or Super 48 for stand work.
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#3 Post by stumper »

Bodnik offers 29, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55 pounds
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#4 Post by Captainkirk »

Flemish Dave wrote: Wed Nov 14, 2018 1:34 pm Bodnik offers 29, 35, 40, 45, 50, and 55 pounds
Oh, well...that's different!
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Jamesh76
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#5 Post by Jamesh76 »

I'd buy a kmag or Shakespeare Sierra first

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#6 Post by Graps »

I have heard of them unstringing themselves just laying on a table.
They have no practical use, just nostalgia.
I too if I were looking for a short bow would go with a K-Mag. Or even Super 48.
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#7 Post by Carpdaddy »

Never shot one, interesting looking, my mind says “Handshock” when I see one. But again; never shot one.

Longtrad
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#8 Post by Longtrad »

Never shot one. I have heard some of them offer more performance since they are a static tip. Many of the asiatic bows have thick wood siyiahs. that much material on the limb tip sure makes me scratch my head but I don't know much about the design. I would think one made of modern materials with smaller lighter siyiahs would be a real arrow launcher.

That being said I don't know how much performance, if any, would be gained over a more tradition short static tip recurve like a helms deep.

Speaking of helms deep and javaman he had an Asiatic influenced bow that looks fast but is not real short if I remember right. Might be worth a look.

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#9 Post by horsebow »

As my handle imply s I have a soft spot for this type of bow. They will vary in respect to speed and performance but when you find a style that fits you would be hard pressed to find a more natural pointing bow. My two favorites are Kassai and Attila . Check out attilasarchery.com he makes a hunting bow. Mine is only 40lbs and the arrows hit hard and fast. My focus is mounted archery but I couldn't resist chiming in. You could even pick up a cheap Asian bow just to play and experiment.

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#10 Post by stumper »

Thanks for chiming in! I actually had one a long time ago and loved it. Now my favorite company is making one. I may have to spring for it.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.

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