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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: HickoryBill on February 26, 2012, 02:56:37 pm

Title: I Need A Vote.
Post by: HickoryBill on February 26, 2012, 02:56:37 pm

I have a bow I have currently retired. Its a high poundage hickory flat bow 68 tip to tip.It's the bow I used to take the 7 point here in pa.The bow shoots really great and has a near perfect tiller and no major issues. Here's my dilemma: I don't know if I should shoot the bow again this year or keep it in retirement for memory sake? 

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Post by: Bevan R. on February 26, 2012, 03:08:23 pm

I vote you use your new DK and make more memories 8) 8)

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Post by: Pat B on February 26, 2012, 03:36:59 pm

Bows are made to shoot. Even if it is not your "go to" bow anymore shoot it on occasion and enjoy the memories it brings back.  ;)

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Post by: Dazv on February 26, 2012, 03:38:31 pm

Shoot that bow!!!!

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Post by: TurtleCreek on February 26, 2012, 03:44:10 pm

Shoot it

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Post by: HickoryBill on February 26, 2012, 04:02:45 pm

Thanks guys I might have to string her up soon and get some arrows outa her.

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Post by: osage outlaw on February 26, 2012, 04:19:44 pm

I say shoot it.  If you start to see a hinge or other problem develop, that's when you stop shooting it and it becomes a wallhanger.  Just my opinion.

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Post by: Del the cat on February 26, 2012, 04:40:23 pm

It's an old friend. You don't ignore old friends, give it an outing now and then.
Del

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Post by: blackhawk on February 26, 2012, 05:34:23 pm

i  think pat and del said it best buddy ...and i couldnt agree more. you know ive shot it,and its a wild beast of a bow that shouldnt be confined to lifeless energy.  ;)

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Post by: seabass on February 26, 2012, 07:45:30 pm

shoot it.that is what it is for.plus you will have a smile on your face each time you pull it back.

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Post by: HickoryBill on February 26, 2012, 08:46:27 pm

Thanks guys.

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Post by: straightarrow on February 26, 2012, 09:58:13 pm

Yeah.... buddy. I'm with the majority. Go back to the same tree and shot another one. If it was showing signs of failure my vote would be different.

Jon

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Post by: Sparrow on February 26, 2012, 10:14:09 pm

A Good bow is like good wife.  '  Frank

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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 26, 2012, 10:31:25 pm

Shoot it til it breaks! I think its a shame to see a perfectly good bow hang its life away, may as well let it keep growing in tree form. Phooey! Kill twenty more deer with it.

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Post by: jturner on February 26, 2012, 11:53:33 pm

i say shoot it or give it to someone who will. thats what i did with my heavy bows after i injured my hand

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Post by: Onebowonder on February 27, 2012, 06:38:27 pm

Another one for shooting it...

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Post by: PAHunter on February 28, 2012, 01:38:27 am

Shoot that bad boy, it's earned it!  Maybe save it as your lucky bow when you really need it!

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Post by: criveraville on February 28, 2012, 02:13:28 am

Shoot it. I also recommend you read, "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. Great stuff ;)

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