I am sure this has been asked before, but does everyone have that one particular bow or two that is on your "WANT" list? Mine changes kind like the weather, but for now, mine is a 69' Super K at about 50#'s. I have never seen one in person or shot one, but I just have this need. Tell us what is at the top of your list and maybe why. Thanks

59 kodiak

Mine is far from being a high dollar item, but I had a 45lb Pearson Gamester years ago. I'd love to find one in 50 or 55lbs. Otherwise, a greenstripe takedown. Best looking of all the Bears.

Steve

A mint Grumley one piece

You owe yourself to shoot/own the 67-69 superK. I have a 68 that developed a crack and sent it to be fixed and refinished, they are great bows. Hard for me to narrow it down to one bow.

An Ernie Root recurve every hill and bear and bama bow that I don't currently have. I've got a long way to go and a lot of explaining to do as they come in one by one. Cameron

Black canyon, foley, pronghorn

A Bob Lee Presentation III.

Tall Tines

Leon Stewart Slammer longbow, 64" 1-pc.

Nate Steen or David Miller, Hill style

Wes Walace one piece or a Silver Tip Take-down - 60"- 46-50# at 27"

Dean Torges bamboo backed osage

Pearson Mercury Hunter or Marauder with dark highly figured rosewood:)

mine would be to make a self bow,from wood on my land,then kill a deer with it.someday.

Could be a big list... Centaur, Fox, Acadian, Schaffer, Blacktail, and on and on! Looking for a new longbow, and these top the list so far.

A Ben Pearson 956 TD long bow. Ben Pearson signature TD recurve. And a Bear SK.

i want to try a boblee, a rose oaks,another centaur, a widow longbow,an omega,a saluki...the list goes on

59 Kodiak, 67-69 SK, Shultz, Kramer Hill

67 Bear Grizzly 40-45lb. Its my birth year.

I'm not exactly sure where to begin. I've got quite a few on my list but I'll give my top two. An original Asbell bighorn and an original St.Charles thunderbird.

Also, if I could find someone near me who makes bows and who would help/teach me I would like to build a recurve in the design of a St.Charles thunderbird.

I started my bucket list many years ago, and it's still going strong. I have passion for the Hill bows, particularly the bows of the 50's and 60's. They are getting much harder to find but I'm alwayslooking. This is a picture of a few of my Hill bows.The two bows on the left are in particularly good shape. The far left was made by Howard(documented)in the 50's.It still shoots superbly. Shot a cottontail with it about 10 yesrs ago just so Howard did't think it was collecting dust. The third is a Sunnyvale Ca bow. I also have another that is within a few serial #'s, but heavier poundage.The 4th to the right is a very nice Shultz made Tembo,and my favorite shooter for many years. The far right is an 80's vintage Big 5 made for me by Craig Ekin.

Bob Lee, Dark Archer, Bear, greenie!

A left handed bear takedown or a sk.

I definitely couldn't choose just one, as I've only been interested in archery for 7 or 8 months, and I already have 10+ bows I can't wait to shoot/own. Although here are two that are at the top of my list:

First would be one I know I will have within a year, which is a Fred Bear Takedown. I haven't made a decision on which one, but it will probably end up being a green stripe or a similar version.

The second one I think will end up taking me longer to acquire, which would be a 1967.5 Super Kodiak (the Black Beauty).

I would also wouldn't mind having one of the newer versions, either the Grayling Green Super Kodiak (60") or the Black Maple Takedown (with #1 limbs, so 60" as well).

The 59 Kodiaks both new and old. I also would like to get a Black Widow and give it a try and judge them for myself. All used at a low price would be a great.

I have to go with greenmts; I will not be happy until I have a selfbow made by me, out of a tree that I cut on property that I own, and arrows that I made and fletched with points that I knapped or forged myself. With that bow in hand, I want to take a deer, a turkey, and a squirrel, not necessarily in that order.

But, I'd be pretty happy with a new Hill bow too :).

ed scott bow

Robertson Takedown

A Dave Guthrie, Savage River Takedown would be on my list. Also a Rocky Miller, Bridger Mountain Longbow.

I would really like one of the black phenolic Super K's about 45#. Either a Bear or Big River reproduction.

I have managed to own and/or shoot just about every bow I've been interested in over nearly 60 years of shooting sticks. Not too much on my bucket list anymore. I'm still looking for the right Fred Anderson longbow, and maybe a Jack Harrison and Dave Paxton. Have owned the latter two, but let them slip through my hands.

left hand Shrew Chameleon, old bear takedown with beautiful wood and in perfect condition.

Schulz Tembo Toelke Super D St.Joe River longbow Northern Mist Classic

My list grows much faster than my bow account.

Tim

58 Kodiak 60" 48#

When I die, my bucket will be full of bows that represent the history of where I live, San Diego. Once I discovered that there was a rich history surrounding San Diego, my desire for any other bow diminished. Historic figures like Frank Eicholtz, Corky Johnson, Harry Drake and the brothers of Gordon Plastics all produced bows here. Thus far, this has only led me to recurves of various types, but no longbows.

So, my bucket list bow would be to find a Longbow made in or by a San Diegan.

Last year I developed a hankorin' for a Big Jim's Buffalo. I took care of that thanks to the classifieds. I am now developing a need for one of Jim's Thunderchilds. I'll have to sell a bow or two to make that happen. Then I should be done. (yea.... right).

Im looking for a Groves bow, one piece or two piece Spitfire Mag. That is the one bow I truly want. Or an 80's Super Diablo I have no interest in older Bears. They just don't do anything for me... I do want a two piece Duane Jessop Heart Stopper, and I'm in the process of trying to make a deal with Duane. Nothing fancy, just some pretty red elm on the limbs...

I own a Wing Presentation and wing Presentation II and I would love to have the Wing PIII! Also on my list is a Groves Spitfire Magnum.

My 'bucket list' is about finishing bows I have begun...

This one is currently EST at about 100#+..and of high elevation yew I cut, seasoned myself over 20 years ago..

I don't shoot over 75#@30" these days so I have put off reducing it down that far..

It's an awesome piece of yew...

I hope that if/when I die the kids don't sell it at a swap meet or donate it to goodwill..:(

The other one is done..:)

Horn nocks 75% done...It's stout..Jim

Jim....which Goodwill does your kids frequent? ;-)

I want to get an original Red Wing Hunter.

Also, since I'm from SC, I'd like to get a Jeffery Royal Hunter one day. Unfortunatley, they are usually out of my price range. I really screwed up and let one get away on ebay last week. Winning bid was like $105.00. Been kicking my self ever since.

Gamemaster....or another Groves Spitfire (have 2 now)...(:O)

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Gamemaster Jet,,shootable Grumley,,nice early Bear "A" T/D with dimpled limbs,,,56" '59 Kodiak,,All pretty much out my price range at this point but I hit the garage sales whenever I can.LOL,,,,,,,,

I am lucky to own most of the bows I wanted and that people dream off.

I'd love to have a 69 Super Kodiak as well….not so much to shoot as just sit around and stare at. I think it's one of the best looking bows ever made.

Just all of Cacciatore's bows.

67 Polar

The only other bow I would like is a Tomahawk legacy.

Tony Montoya..What draw weight Groves Spitfir Magnum single piece do you want?..RH?..Jim

Jim, I'm looking for something mid 50's, RH. my dad used to shoot this lil 60"er that Harold made for him. I loved that lil bow.

always wanted a wapiti td recurve and a howard hill longbow ,20 some bows later and they are still on the list. oh and a gary sentman longbow

Tony, Mine is 63#@28"...so it probably wouldn't work for you..:)Jim

An Adcock, of about 45#'s. I will most likely never have one.

#1 on my bow bucket list would have to be a self bow that I built. I don't consider myself to be handy at much, and I've never been known for my patience. I'm hoping someday.....

Thanks for the offer Jim. Dang it, figures!! With being sick this past fall, I've had to rethink my draw weight. I don't have the muscle strength or stamina right now to shoot my 57# bows too much...

A 40# Gamemaster Jet and a 72" 40# selfbow.

J D Berry Apollo

Currently only have one in mind...Any Bill Stewart 52-56#@28

Please update your bucket list if it has changed. I was wanting a '69 Super K and I got a 48# 1970 Super K from Chris here on the LW. I could not be happier. I love this bow. It shoots as good as it looks. Thanks Chris!

69 Super K!

I just bought a Black Widow that rounds out by bucket list......for now.

a 59 Kodiak at about 47#.

Well to add a couple more. After the Stewart...a Tice and watts, Gamemaster jet, Groves and perhaps a couple others can t think of right now..

I saw a palmer longbow that i am liking

I saw a palmer longbow that i am liking at the hill country shootout, in Vanderpool Texas i shot it last year still admired it currently i own 3 widows

always wanted an adcock

I also want a Ben Pearson 956 td

The only bow that really gives me wood when I think about it is a Black Widow longbow around 40-45# and 64-66". I'll probably never own one because I won't pay their price.

Hmm, new my list would cost well over 10k! Have a Bodnik big bear coming soon. I can't wait to see how this bow performs.

A JE Archery custom three piece 60" takedown. With forward handle riser made of wenge with Paduk accents and a bit of carbon in the limbs. Wait that's what I'm building next.:) JE

Does anyone know how many left hand Savage Deathmasters were made?

I have a couple of bows that need finishing, one that need's fixing, one in the middle of remodeling, and one 70# Howard Hill "Big Five" from the late 60's a buddy of mine own's and is holding 'til I buy a 50# HH B/5 and trade him for it. Oh, and I still want a new 1959 Bear Kodiak.

Saluki Crimean-Tarter horn bow. Real thing; sinew back, wood core, horn belly. Make & lipstick- the works! Never coming into my bucket. (But I do have a nice little fiberglass "Damascus" that I got off the classifieds here a while ago).

...But I did score this almost mint 1956 Kodiak last Saturday. Didn't know it was on my list, but it may be my fave- for now!

Eaglewing by Steve Tallant, or a Big Foot.

These two are pretty much just a dream, but what the heck. Jerry Pierce Chinook, and a Jay Massey built bow.

As many original Schafer's as possible.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, I have no bucket list for bows. At some point I have owned every bow that I lusted after. I ended up selling most of them looking for the next best one. Several I kept. The result is I went through a lot of money finding out what I really wanted.

I'll still keep buying and selling but it's more to scratch an itch than anything else.

I've always kinda wanted an E.T. Williams siminole chief osceola longbow. And a John Shultz American longbow.

I'd like a bear takedown, and really like the new 59'er, and a rattlesnake backed selfbow oh and a howatt hunter, a 50's bear static, hmmm this list could go on and on....

Right now my bucket list is a Big Jim Buffalo bow, Thunderstick Moab and a caribow Tuktu static tip. I would be a happy camper for sure.

A John Shultz made longbow.

Probably a Bear 59 Kodiak, a Grayling SuperK.

A Howard Hill Big5 68" in 55lb????

No bucket list here either buckets aren't usally small. I been very blessed to have been able to afford the desires of many as well and dreams and hopes of most to but that doen't make it right for me.

I see something I can usally get it if its not taken. A lot of times they are by the time you see them though gone or your working other deals.LOL

This is a bad, bad disease and when you let it get out of control, it controls you and its never ending.LOL

Theres many phases to the bow addiction which all begins with your addictive behaviours to begin with.

Bows are just the catilist.LOL

Just like eating disorders you lose weight and slim down only to possibly go back to over eating and bulk up again.

Just like with bows you slim down and sell off only to go back and buy up again and you tell yourself all the while your doing it I will make money on this bow. Its a good deal and you don't you trade or sell for a loss to get another bow.LOL

Beware of your list it might never get full and you may die trying to fill it or worse loss various things you were intended to to be with other than bows.LOL

A man only needs 1 bow, 1 wife too. Sad affairs life brings to some.

TG only 1 Lord I can only imagine the trouble more than one brings just like 2 masters.LOL

The Big River 21st Century style in Zircote, bamboo cores, Bird's Eye maple laminations and horn tips that is headed my way and a couple weeks.

Mine would be the bow all the way to the left in Little Delta's post or any other longbow that Howard built himself!

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