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For a compound bow that retails for $2100? The new Mathews Monster Safari is just that! I asked my dealer if he would have one in stock before long. He said the answer is: a. When I put a deposit down on one b. If Mathews decides to floor one for a dealer for zero percent interest for a year. Are they nuts? What's next, $45 shafts? Never mind, we got that last year, Easton X10's. Rich | ||
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Do you have any information or pictures? That sounds interesting. Tom Addleman tom@dirtnapgear.com | |||
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Maybe it has something to do w/the fact that Texas has opened up archery season to crossbows. (Except in Grayson County, where there isn't even a gun season, go figure!) How many other states have done this recently? I'm going to try to get some type of crossbow and be ready before October 1, 2011, just not one that is that expensive! Robert If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy. Thomas Jefferson, 1802 | |||
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NOT a crossbow, a compound bow! www.mathewsinc.com I went by my Mathews dealer yesterday, and he had the new 2011 catalogs. The shafts: I grabbed both Easton shafting catalogs while I was there. I ask him about the new X10 barreled shafts. Yep! barreled for superior flight characteristics and accuracy. He says "Rich, those things are $450 for ten bare shafts. Then you have to buy fletching and tips. Five hundred bucks, plus tax, per ten, out the door." I think it's a sign of the End Times... Rich | |||
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399.95 pr dozen with your choice of feathers. And why anyone would shoot carbon arrows of any price is beyond me? | |||
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$2,100.00 for a bare bow and $450 for ten shafts??? LOL, that just plain nuts, and in my estimation, anyone that springs for that kind of equipment has a lot more money than sense! I got my Forge bow NEW for under $400.00 and a dozen complete arrows and six broadheads were right around a $100.00! But I'll be willing to bet that the animals killed with that bow will be impressed.... | |||
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I think Hoyts all carbon bow lineup are around the same price. | |||
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they were $1600 here last year. Funny thing, I went to RSA last April and the Bow Shop in Pretoria had them for about $1200 USD. Rich | |||
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Mine cost under $15.00 with string slincers, arrow holder, string and rest. They still do the job. And I can fix them if need be. rudyc "It's a good day for something" | |||
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rudyc. That is cool. I worked at an archery shop and had every modern option available.I finally gave it up and started hunting with a recurve. Theres no better feeling than killing deer or elk with a long bow. | |||
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Hey Rudy, That sure is a fine outfit. What kind of Wood did you use? | |||
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Hello Hot Core, The longbow with the moose is Bamboo back and front with a Maple core, no glass. The second bow from an Osage fence post, I steamed the slight recurve into the tips to up the poundage a bit. Here is another pic of the Osage bow. rudyc "It's a good day for something" | |||
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I had to click "show post" a couple times to read into this thread as I have one member on ignore. TMI...sorry But....I never understood why people will pay the price of some of today’s archery equipment. Crazy!!!! Not me I am just fine with buying from the guy who has to have this year’s new gadgets and take a screwing on last years supposed POS What kind of braodhead is that you’re using rudyc? I count 3 blades. ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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You're right TY, hunting with traditional equipment puts a grin on my face. Ted: I used a two bladed 145gr Journeyman broad head for the moose. That bow pulls 51#'s at 28" draw. For the deer I use the 3 bladed 125gr Wensel Woodsmans. The Osage bow pulls 52#'a at 27" My arrows all weigh in at 630gr + - 10 grains. rudyc "It's a good day for something" | |||
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I guess that is the price you have to pay for having "someone" on ignore. Imagine how you'll feel when I post that I hit a bazillion dollars in the lottery, and say that the first two hundred responders to THAT post get a million dollars!! Having someone here on ignore is like going to scout camp and short sheeting your own bunk by mistake! regards, Rich | |||
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Thanks for the update Rudy. I have a buddy in Florida that I'll send a link of this thread to and I feel sure he will think very highly of your Bow too. Out of an Osage Fence Post! Amazing!! | |||
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+1 Having Someone on Ignore has exponentially enhanced my enjoyment of Accurate Reloading. | |||
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________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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You two are so funny... put somebody on ignore, and then have to have somebody put my posts in quotes so you can read every word I have to say. And then say how putting me on ignore has "enhanced" your experience on the forum. Two funny... regards, Rich I am headed out about 8am tomorrow for Reno. You can give your helpers the week off... | |||
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Hey ted, Isn't it great how the Ignore Function makes psychotic PM's and overt challenges to fist fights in Reno magically disappear... | |||
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I will be leaving in about an hour for Reno. See you all there... Rich | |||
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It worked for me. ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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