Other than my superK and my k-Mag plus an ILF Hoyt and a custom longbow those bows are: Howatt Hunter, Wing Red Wing Hunter, Browning Wasp, Widow x-300 The more popular bows were popular because of performance, not sales hype.Īs you might know, I get to handle quite a few vintage bows and although some good stuff escapes me because I'm a Leftie, the specific models that I've hung onto personally might offer some insights. In the end, trust the public, including fellow wallers. make some appealing to one archer but not to another. Personal preferences as to feel, grip shape, etc.
Its easier to ID the dogs than the decent bows simply because poor bows didn't sell and most ALL available models and brands are acceptable shooters. Few get their hands on enough bows to have solid comparisons and so an objective point of view.
Others include, Wing, Bear, Shakespeare, Pearson, and on and on. I think any Howatt you can find will be a good bow. I like the Shakespeare Necedahs, slender tips, fantastic grips, and perform well. I am particularly fond of the Howatt Hunters & Montereys as well as the Ben Pearson Palomino's.ĭon't forget the old Roots, and Blackhawks.tnpaw I'd like to find a couple of their other bows as well. Here is gorgeous Brazillian Rosewood 1962 Bear Kodiak Mag.īrownings Wasp,very nice bow,quick,smooth and a great grip. Here are some Super Ks from '67 1/2, '68 and '69. You can get them cheap, they perform great and they were beautiful. Also, don't think many folks collect them - so prices not as high as some of the Bears.īen Pearson - any of the mercury models - I have the hunter great bowsīrowning, York, Wing, Shakesphere, comes to mind.ġ960s Bear bows. Think those vintage Brownings are very nice. What are some of the good vintage bows to choose from besides Bear.
I would like to own some different makes of vintage bows but, not knowing what I will be getting myself into keeps me from doing it. I own 3 70's era Bears and I know I can't go wrong with a Bear bow.
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