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oldest compound bow still in use... #1703346 09/28/10 12:48 AM
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Okay, just curious. This season, who will be using an "old" bow from the early 2000s?, 1990s?


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: pdubdo] #1703716 09/28/10 02:31 AM
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It looks like I'll be shooting a 1987 Jennings Super T-Star.

It's killed a few deer, and a truckload of hogs. I want to get a turkey more than anything with it though.

My new bow hasn't made it in yet.


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Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: Gummi Bear] #1703757 09/28/10 02:44 AM
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shoot i thought my 5 year old pse was old


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: Eastxhuntr] #1703819 09/28/10 02:58 AM
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My dad has a really old compound recurve that was made in the 80s. He dosnt hunt with it anymore but iv shot it a few times at a target to remind me how much technology has advanced to my 2009 Diamond.



Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: big10] #1703896 09/28/10 03:23 AM
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I'll be hunting with a Bear Whitetail Plus this year. Next year I'll have a Hoyt or a Mathews.



Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: swamp donkey] #1705241 09/28/10 05:56 PM
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2003 BowTech, I have never got caught up in the latest and greatest all though I do not have a problem with those that do. My 03 still does a great job for me so no need to change.


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: jcoutdoors] #1705315 09/28/10 06:19 PM
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97 Mathews MQ-1


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: mikeee] #1705365 09/28/10 06:35 PM
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I'll be shooting a High Country Archery SkyForce from the mid 90's(I think).


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: bear9075] #1705380 09/28/10 06:40 PM
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I could shoot my late 90's Oneida Black Eagle... But I got a new Browning this year



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Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: _Scooter_] #1705673 09/28/10 08:24 PM
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I will be shooting my old worn out Mathews Legacy(2003)! I bought the best bow that I could back then, and still have no complaints about it, great investment. I know there are faster bows, lighter bows, quieter bows, but for some reason this one gets it done year in and year out for me. Never needs much if any adjustments, I did install a new truglo sight this year that makes a world of differnce over that 7 year old cobra sight, guess my eyes have aged in 7 years.

Good luck this weekend, guys.


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: pdubdo] #1705685 09/28/10 08:25 PM
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I shoot a Browning I'm pretty sure was made back in the 80's
it's the first ones "I" remember them ever having.





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Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: _Scooter_] #1705701 09/28/10 08:30 PM
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Mint condition 1967 bear kodiak hunter recurve, made in grayling michigan back when bear was the top archery manufacturer in the world. They made some real quality bows back then that are now coveted by collectors. She will probably only make it out once or so, my matthews will accompany me on most hunts.






Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: bossbowman] #1706065 09/28/10 10:04 PM
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Boss - that is a thing of beauty. It reminds me of the bow that I learned to shoot as a kid, it was my Grandfathers.



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Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: Gummi Bear] #1706299 09/28/10 11:24 PM
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Well this is my first year in 15 years to bowhunt, but my 2003 Mathews Q2XL will be in my hands this year. Next year I foresee something new and techy, to take it's place.


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: Chuck McDonald] #1706317 09/28/10 11:31 PM
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2003 HCA Max Xtreme. Might upgrade next year if I sell this one.


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Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: duckingarrow] #1706653 09/29/10 01:21 AM
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Darton Excel 60# with 65% let-off. Luv shooting in the backyard with this weather.



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Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: Hopedale] #1707211 09/29/10 03:36 AM
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I guess I'll be shooting my old piece of junk McPhearson Monster XLR8.

I do have a Jennings Super T in the closet though. I'd be scared to shoot it. I also have a super old Browning something or another. It has a wooden riser. How old is that?



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Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: Hopedale] #1707300 09/29/10 04:19 AM
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Hi Boss, Your "Kodiak Hunter" looks almost identical to mine that I got about 1972 and still have it. I killed my first bow buck with it and also have done a lot of bow fishing with it. It's still in great shape. I also still have a "Bear Alaskan" compound bow I got the first year it came out on the market, around 1976 (not sure of exact year).


Re: oldest compound bow still in use... [Re: RedHoss] #1707959 09/29/10 03:15 PM
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1986 Hoyt Gamegetter II, still bowfish with it, original strings too, yikes!


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