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Predator Bow

#1 Post by Buranurra » Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:31 pm

Hi all,

I am quite excited about my new bow arriving and having the dreaded wait for the limbs to be ready, I thought I would share some pics of what I have ordered. The riser shown is a one off and pic is the actual one I am getting. Limbs will be either bocote or tulip wood and have left it up to the bowyer to select the best match.

60" - 43# @28"

"Wood Configuration:

Maccassar Ebony
Bubinga/Maple
Fall Brown Futurewood


Description:
Rare Maccassar Ebony with Fall Brown FutureWood ends accented with African Bubinga stripes. An exotic favorite " (quoted from website)

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Hope you like it?

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Jase
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#2 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:19 pm

That looks nice Jase. Bocote looks good but I think the Tulipwood looks very nice and may go better with the reddish tones of the Bubinga accent stripe. :biggrin:

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#3 Post by Buranurra » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:25 pm

THanks Jeff,

I tend to agree with what you are saying about the tulip wood. I'll be interested to see what the bowyer recommends. In any case when I graduate to 55# ish, I can always choose another wood :biggrin:

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Jase
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#4 Post by rmcpb » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:38 pm

Being a bit of a recurve bloke that is a thing of great beauty. I envy you.
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#5 Post by Buranurra » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:37 pm

Thanks Rob,

I am hanging out for it, suffice it to say I had to sell a couple of "toys' to get approval from the war-office :lol:

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Jase
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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Re: Predator Bow

#6 Post by wishsong » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:39 am

Nice choice 1
My Predator is probably the fastest easy to shoot wooden recurve that I have ever shot . The remind me of a hot rodded ol' Bear Super Kodiak that has been to the hot rod service centre
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#7 Post by Fanto » Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:12 pm

wishsong wrote:Nice choice 1
My Predator is probably the fastest easy to shoot wooden recurve that I have ever shot . The remind me of a hot rodded ol' Bear Super Kodiak that has been to the hot rod service centre
whom or what is this hot rod place of which you speak?

It sounds like my kind of place

thanks

also, Buranurra. A samick sage would have done the job for a first trad bow. But like you I got a nicely crafted one (not as nice as yours) and I think it was worth every cent, because I like it, my mates like it so much a couple of them ordered one, and my grandmother always taught me to buy very few posessions, but them once only, and buy the best.

They are lovely bows, I have shot one in the shop they are extremely fast and pleasant.


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#8 Post by Buranurra » Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:13 pm

THanks fellas,

Always wanted a hot-rod :lol:

I agree with the sentiment that it is better to have fewer quality things that many so-so. Like Fanto's grandmother, my Pop said always buy the best tool you can afford - it saves money in the end.

THe wait is gunna be torturous :smile:

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Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#9 Post by stickslinger » Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:47 pm

wow, that sure is a pretty bow.
I've heard good things about the predators. waiting for it to come must be agony!
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#10 Post by Buranurra » Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:34 pm

Well, ere it is all!

The bowyer recommended bocote for the limbs and I was happy to go with his recommendation.

Apologies for crappy photos, I have never photographed a bow before.

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Hope you like it?

Cheers

Jase
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#11 Post by Fanto » Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:17 pm

you lucky bugger

i was shooting the archery shop owner's predator hunter 60lb in the shop yesterday. dear god that thing is fast. i thought my Mamba was quick- the predator smokes it. no handshock either and i was hitting X's straight up at 20yds which really upset the owner but its a real nice bow to shoot

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#12 Post by Buranurra » Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:26 pm

Many thanks Fanto, great to hear you liked the bow you shot, I hope to graduate up to a 55 or 60 next year!
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#13 Post by Fanto » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:39 pm

buranurra

i think you are wise in starting mid 40lbs and then moving up to a heavy bow later. regarding the lighter bow , I was reading the Dr. Ashby report today and he achieved 100% kill rate on water buffaloe (asiatic) with a 45 odd pound recurve using 650gr arrows in his testing, based on following his 10 point plan for certain death (extreme FOC, single bevel broad head, heavy arrow etc)

and I like your taste in bows arrows and quiver.

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#14 Post by WOLF » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:24 pm

I have a Predator and I Love her
57#@ 28''
Nice fit in the hand ,no shock and fast :biggrin:
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#15 Post by Buranurra » Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:42 pm

WOLF wrote:I have a Predator and I Love her
57#@ 28''
Nice fit in the hand ,no shock and fast :biggrin:
Pics please :biggrin:


Fanto wrote:

buranurra

i think you are wise in starting mid 40lbs and then moving up to a heavy bow later. regarding the lighter bow , I was reading the Dr. Ashby report today and he achieved 100% kill rate on water buffaloe (asiatic) with a 45 odd pound recurve using 650gr arrows in his testing, based on following his 10 point plan for certain death (extreme FOC, single bevel broad head, heavy arrow etc)

and I like your taste in bows arrows and quiver.

cheers
fanto
Thanks Fanto, I bought the predator bow quiver at the same time, but I love the back quiver.

Cheers

Jase
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#16 Post by Chase N. Nocks » Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:42 pm

Nice mate,

I have always like the look of the Predator Takedowns.

BTW that quiver is very nice. What is it?

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#17 Post by Buranurra » Fri Sep 07, 2012 1:04 pm

Chase N. Nocks wrote:Nice mate,

I have always like the look of the Predator Takedowns.

BTW that quiver is very nice. What is it?

Cheers
Troy
Thanks Troy, the quiver is from 3 Rivers - very expensive but heirloom quality I think.

http://www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=6107X
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#18 Post by WOLF » Sun Sep 09, 2012 7:51 pm

Some pics of my Predator Buranurra
She is 60" 57# @ 28
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Re: Predator Bow

#19 Post by Buranurra » Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:28 pm

Nice Predator Wolf.!

I have flung around 200 arras so far and really enjoying my bow.
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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#20 Post by WOLF » Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:45 pm

I should fling some arras out of her she has been a bit neglected lately :sad:
Ive been shooting with my horse bow a bit as I love shooting off the hand
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#21 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:40 pm

Looks nice mate - congrats!

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#22 Post by Buranurra » Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:08 am

Thanks Jeff, she is a beaut in my limited experience
Predator: Custom, 60", 42# and 57# @28
Toelke: Whip Custom 62", 57# @28
Jack B Harrison : El Lobo 62", 58# @28
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