Author Topic: older compound shooters ? (Read 6340 times)

trapper57 · « **on:** July 04, 2010, 02:31:16 PM »

just curious if any on here hunt with bows 15 + years old ?

Cottonwood · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2010, 09:23:29 AM »

I know several that do, as they figure that they killed when they got them, and they are still taking game today. As many have said, they are not concerned about all the new bows that are on the market.

varmitbob · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2010, 05:56:30 PM »

I have used a PSE Patriot Pro for years. It is not as fast as the new bows, but it sure is more forgiving. It kills the deer just as dead as the new Bows. I do have to admit, I finally did buy a new bow this year. Not because I really needed to, but because my nephew wanted to get into Bow Hunting. I gave him my old bow, so it gave me the excuse to buy a new one.
I love my new bow (Diamond Black Ice), mostly because it is new. It shoots a flatter trajectory and i can use the same pin for 20 & 30 yards. It is easier to hold back at 80% let off vs. 65% on my old bow. It is very short and compact, but it took some getting adjusted too. After a few practice sessions, I am dialed in.
If my nephew did not need a bow, I would be using it today. I use a whisper biscuit on both of them, Sims S Coil, Gold Tip carbon arrows, and a mechanical release. If you are just getting into Bow Hunting, or are on a budget the old type bows work fine. Try to find someone who has updated the bow with so of the goodies I listed above, and you can get a real bargain. You can even find some very reasonable older style bows brand new for very reasonable prices that come with a complete package.

Ron 1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:02:51 PM »

old? well i bought mine before my 12 yr old was born. dose that count?
it is a fred bear bow it shoots just as good now as it did when it was new i have replaced the string and cables on it.
i do not think that speed kills. i do think a well placed shot is the best and with a quite,smooth bow i can sometimes get a second shot if needed or even fill my other tag. just find a bow that fits you and is comfortable to shoot. i have changed some of the gadgets on it like the drop away arrow rest and the lighted sight pin.
i am looking forward to oct. 1st to get back in the tree. but at some point this year i am going to try out my cross bow.
rw

Cottonwood · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2010, 06:24:01 AM »

The business of thinking, I got to have a faster or newer bow is bunk plain and simple. The following 2 pictures will show you something, that backs this up. The man in the picture is Larry Robinson I believe is his last name. I met Larry this last week at the MT Youth Bowhunter Camp, and Larry brought along his mount to show the kids. We also watched the video that was shot of the hunt by Larry's son from a blind, where Larry arrowed this trophy Mule deer State of Montana record of a mule deer, the largest ever taken by a bow.

The bow that Larry is holding in the picture was a pawn shop find for just $35.00, and it has a small wheel at the top, and a single cam at the bottom. Larry configured his own range finding clear panel, to work with his brass pin sights. Larry shot this bow during the week and it is noisy taboot. Larry by the way was 70 yrs young when he shot this mule deer trophy which when green scored without deductions was 199", and after shrinkage was 191" with no deductions. When it was scored for Pope and Young it measured 187 1/8th. Boone and Crockett scored it much differantly.

But the record has not been beaten to this date.

Mule Deer Typical B&C 207 7/8 P&Y 187 1/8

trapper57 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2010, 09:10:51 AM »

inspiration enough !

Empty Quiver · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2010, 04:44:51 PM »

I still have my old American compound it's roughly 15yrs old. I have been shooting sticks for about seven yrs now but still get the two wheeler out now and then. I see all these tiny new bows and realize I have to keep to the old timey stuff, if I intend to use my fingers as the Good Lord intended. I simply cannot draw a bow and squeeze to get the arrow to fly. So far I haven't had to change and sure don't want to.

Cheesehead_67 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2010, 05:28:03 AM »

I'm 43 and shoot a compound...does that make me an "older compound shooter"

Cottonwood · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2010, 05:48:12 AM »

Quote from: Cheesehead_67 on July 13, 2010, 05:28:03 AM

I'm 43 and shoot a compound...does that make me an "older compound shooter"

You are what you is

phatgemi · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2010, 03:38:25 PM »

Nice to see this thread. I by no means am an expert but still shooting an old hoyt provantage impulse. I bought it second hand a few years back. I have no idea how old it actually is.

But the old girl still shoots pretty well. Better than I can really accomplish. Anyway, just back from the shop getting a new string. Will start practicing tomorrow and hopefully can fill a tag or two during Indiana's bow season.

No reason for me to buy a new one!

hunt-m-up · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:16:07 PM »

I have a Browning Heat with hatchet cams and an overdraw(what's an overdraw?) in the closet. I even had it converted from hard cables to soft, but they screwed it up when they did it and the draw length has never been quite right since. Shot it with fingers and it was noisy, but it would sling them out there pretty quick.

trapper57 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2010, 05:16:43 PM »

is there a rule of thumb when to replace the string ? my pse boss 1 impact bow has been in storage 9-10 years & hunted with only 2 seasons prior to that. i've been shooting a little recently & everything seems o.k. thanks for all the replies.

Empty Quiver · « **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2010, 07:38:33 AM »

#1 keep the string well waxed. If you see any fraying at all, time for a new string. Watch the loop area closely as the serving might hide a broken strand, and if the serving is worn through anywhere have it repaired. I change mine every three years it seems, the serving has moved or worn through and I don't feel like fooling around re-serving it. The string should give you lots of warning before it lets go.

The cables might be another story. Back when the cave men first put wheels on bows you heard of cables failing. Either materiels or brains or manufacturing improved, cause the problem didn't seem as bad after a while. Now it's all string so who knows. I would look for an older bow shop with experience and willingness to work with you, and let them have a look.

Myself, I would stay clear of Fast Flite or any other miracle string if cables are involved.

Win 1917 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2010, 02:16:02 AM »

Quote

I finally did buy a new bow this year. Not because I really needed to, but because my nephew wanted to get into Bow Hunting. I gave him my old bow, so it gave me the excuse to buy a new one.

My father in law is letting me use his Mathews MQ1 to get started. I'll probably buy my own at the end of the season.

Modoc · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2010, 07:06:09 PM »

I have a 20+ year old Hoyt Rebel XT that I am getting back into shooting along with a home-made laminated recurve that my dad built as a demo for his wood shop class 30+ years ago. I am running a release because of arthritis in my Rt hand. Every couple of years I take it in to the local pro shop and have them gone through for Safety.

We'll see what comes from this year's season.

GunNut89 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2010, 05:45:49 AM »

I love my dads old XI bow, it shoots just as sweet as anything I have ever shot and I have taken two deer with it so far, Im not sure when it was made though, I have just recently picked up a High Country Safari in mint condition it appears to be very similar

flintlock · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2010, 06:53:05 AM »

I'm 55 and have bow hunted since the late 60s...I've owned 3 bows...The first was a Bear recurve 45 pound bow that my brother and I shared...In 1975-6? I bought a Bear Whitetail, still have it, used it until the mid 90s...I then bought a used Mountaineer bow that I still use...I guess the bow is 18-20 years old but don't really know...It's plenty fast to kill deer, I've taken several dozen with it...

Crow Buster · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2010, 08:47:23 AM »

Just noticed this thread. I picked up a PSE Citation last year from Craig's List. It was all set up from the 70's, but looked like someone just put it away and forgot it. Even came with Duke Savora broadheads new in the box. The plastic fletching on the arrows was brittle and mostly flaked off. While it only has a 30% letoff, it does have a long axle to axle length and shoots well with fingers. If a stick bow will kill pretty much anything, then any of the older compounds will as well, only more so.

BTW, paid $45 for the bow, quiver, arrows, broadheads, sights, case.

CB

Cottonwood · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2010, 09:14:51 PM »

Just picked up a Jennings CMX for a screaming deal in awesome shape, who said bowhunting has to break the bank.

DANNY-L · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2010, 05:46:08 AM »

I still hunt with a css I bought new in 95 I repace the string as needed and its still going strong,better than some of the new bows out there that are haveing problems every year.

Ahlosojoe · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2010, 04:44:37 PM »

I am 67 years old. Started with an old Ben Pearson solid fiberglass recurve bow graduated to a York Thunderbolt. Killed several deer with the York. Finally twisted it and went to a Red Wing Hunter recurve...again accounted for several deer.

I finally graduated to a Darton SL 1000 compound which I thought at the time was the atomic bomb. I shot it for over 20 years. Killed deer, bear, elk. Due to pressure from my younger hunting partners I moved into the 21st century with a new Mathews Switchback about 4 years ago.

I have to admit the Mathews is the best so far. Hope I get another 20 years out of it.

rwng · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2010, 09:37:52 AM »

I still use my Browning Deluxe Nomad, that I purchased back in 1981. I've been in and out and back into hunting, so if it still works use it. Besides it's wooden grip is warm and comfy and it seems to be about half the weight of the bows I bought for my sons.

semperfi1970 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2011, 06:25:41 PM »

How is this for an old bow that still shoots with the best of them, accuracy that is not speed. 1992 Hoyt.

yooper77 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2011, 06:40:02 PM »

I am 44 years old and I bought my first and only compound bow in 1981, 30 years ago when I was 14 years old with money earned on my paper route. I used it last Oct 2009 and shot a nice 5 pointer. I just can't warm up to the super expensive new bows, when my older one works perfectly. The bow is a Bear Brown Bear, adjustable draw weight 45 - 65 lbs set on 65 lbs with 50% let off. I have to cover it with tape in order to hide the glass finish.

yooper77

deerjackie · « **Reply #24 on:** April 02, 2011, 06:40:40 PM »

still have a 1992 pse fireflight.i upgraded to an 09 bowmadness but still shoot old faithful from time to time.the new ones put a new meaning to learning curve.lol

halfshot · « **Reply #25 on:** October 26, 2011, 01:50:45 PM »

Mid 90's Browning Summit,, Took a Ten Pointer last Saturday morning with it.

Rock Home Isle · « **Reply #26 on:** October 26, 2011, 01:57:13 PM »

I use an old compound bow that I bought maybe 20 years ago...Love that old bow, its taken many deer and two cow elk.

I have no idea how many grouse and rabbits that I've picked up with it, as incidentals, while out hunting big game.

BBF · « **Reply #27 on:** October 27, 2011, 08:30:16 AM »

I'm a southpaw, can't draw a bow anymore( age and poor shape) and have a Browning 4 wheel bow that is gathering dust.

eye shot · « **Reply #28 on:** October 30, 2011, 09:00:02 AM »

1972 Bear Whitetale works better than I do.

OldSchoolRanger · « **Reply #29 on:** November 15, 2011, 05:32:55 PM »

I still have a Bear Polar LTD, one of the first compounds put out by Fred Bear & Co. I bought it new in 1974? or somewhere around then. Still shoots good.