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Border Hawk Longbow Review

Border Hawk Longbow Review

For those not familiar with Border Archery, these fine bows come from Scotland, with a long history in Bow making. Border Archery has been making quality bows in Scotland since 1940. During that time the Company has had various names.

Montana Bows Gear Review

Montana Bows Gear Review

Montana Bows Gear Review by Pete Ward article copyright The 52″ recurve by Dan Toelke of Montana Bows is a fine example of superb workmanship and design. This is the third bow from Dan that I have reviewed and again the very fine craftsmanship and finish impress me. This is a short 52″ bow that […]

Chek-Mate Traditional Bows

Chek-Mate Traditional Bows

Chek-Mate Traditional Bows by Pete Ward article copyright The Idea of a Bow-Blank from Chek-Mate is new, and this is also a new design from Marc, the Owner and Bowyer of Chek-Mate bows. The new “Beaver Creek” D/R longbow was conceived at the longbow Safari a couple years ago in Alberta when several of us […]

Goshawk Longbows Review

Goshawk Longbows Review

Goshawk Longbows Review by Pete Ward article copyright 60″ D/R “Hunter” longbow 43# @ 28″ Zebra with Osage arc riser. Zebra limbs with Osage core Osage and Zebra riser and tip overlays. This review is on the “Hunter” model Deflex/ Reflex longbow from Bob Zang, Goshawk longbows. The review bow I have is a 60″, […]

Samick Angel Mini Takedown Bow Review

Samick Angel Mini Takedown Bow Review

Samick Angel Mini Takedown Bow Review by Pete Ward article copyright

Wolverine Longbow Review

Wolverine Longbow Review

Wolverine Longbow by Pete Ward article copyright Sometimes we pick up a bow that just seems too “right” to be true.  When I received the Wolverine at the ATBA Jamboree from Abe I knew this was one of those bows as soon as I shot it.  The Wolverine is a little brother to the wonderful shooting Cari-Bow […]

Bamboo Backed Osage D/R Longbow

Bamboo Backed Osage D/R Longbow

Bamboo Backed Osage D/R Longbow by Pete Ward article copyright This review will be on a BBO, or Bamboo Backed Osage bow by Jim Boswell I am fortunate to be able to choose from many excellent high end bows to shoot, but there is still a part of me that likes the simple bows, and […]

Cobra Imaging

Cobra Imaging

Cobra Imaging by Pete Ward article copyright What is Water Transfer Imaging? The most important part is preparation of the article that is going to be printed.  (Cleaning, sanding, minor repairs)  When the article is ready a primer is then applied for the base coat can adhere to.   The base coat is then applied […]

Buffalo Stick Longbow Review

Buffalo Stick Longbow Review

Buffalo Stick Longbow Review by Pete Ward article copyright The Buffalo stick from Rodney Wright is a short bow with some real eye appeal and good shooting characteristics. It draws like butter on a hot day and is as shock free as they come. The bow I am reviewing is a 52″ 44# at 28″ […]

Lost Creek Bow Review

Lost Creek Bow Review

Lost Creek Bow Review by Pete Ward article copyright This is the second Bow Review I am doing for the Lost Creek Longbows. In the first review there were some cosmetic issues I discussed with Chad and he assured me they would be a thing of the past. His word is good and this bow […]