Folks.,

I have a pretty old 60 pound recurve made by Colt that I got in college ... some 35 years ago.

Is it just too old to try to shoot? What;s the best way to tell if it is still safe to shoot?

Used to be pretty good with it, and I'd love to try it on the local deer population next year.

Thanks,

sell it on e-bay and get a good compound.....they shoot better than you can.

A fiberglass bow will last a long time. Wood laminates lose strength over time. If the bow has not been abused or subjected to high temps it should be fine. I'd look it over carefully and check it with a scale and see if it still draws the poundage and start having fun.

I shoot my Kodiak Hunter all the time...I bought it new in 1975 and still going strong... I think it is going to outlast me..

Shoot it...Probably has another 40 years in her...Colt bows were made by Ben Pearson Archery..

Good Arrow Flight >>>=========>

I have a Bear Grizzly that Dad bought new in 1966 or 1967. This is my hunting bow as it was his. Can't beat taking Dad hunting.

The point is that it was used, not abused, that it still works and that it is still safe to use. It was made about the same time as your bow.

When trying it out, bring to full draw slowly and pay attention to what is going on. Do this a couple of times then try a release with an arrow. Look very carefully at the bow, if you see cracking or crazing don't shoot it. If you don't, have a ball!

[ 01-02-2003, 22:00: Message edited by: Hobie ]