Hunting Washington Forum
Washington State Hunting Forum and Northwest Resource Site
Please
login
or
register
.
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
News:
Free:
Contests & Raffles
.
Home
Help
Calendar
Advertise
Login
Register
Hunting Washington Forum
»
Equipment & Gear
»
Archery Gear
»
Old Bow
Advertisement
Advertise Here
« previous
next »
Print
Pages: [
1
]
Go Down
Author
Topic: Old Bow (Read 1874 times)
Angry Perch
Past Sponsor
Trade Count:
(
+7
)
Explorer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12519
Location: Sammamish/ Sequim
Old Bow
«
on:
May 15, 2014, 04:03:53 PM »
I have an old (1992-ish) PSE Edge 1000C. I bought it new, and probably put less than 100 arrows through it, and it's been in a closet ever since. I've got the itch to get into archery again, and have looked at some entry level bows, but don't want to dump a bunch of cash into something that I may or may not keep up with. So I've thought of putting on a new rest, a new sight, and a new string. If I like it and want to keep going, I can move everything but the string to a new bow. The question is, is it worth it, and more importantly, is the old bow safe to shoot?
Logged
Low T Beta Male
Domesticated simpy city dwelling male
Low T/ high estrogen = illogical thinking
You must have a learning disability
Low IQ mut [sic] faced bimbo.
You see it here with some of the less intelligent and stable types.
Leveler boy.
Advertise Here
RadSav
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+5
)
Explorer
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 11342
Location: Vancouver
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #1 on:
May 15, 2014, 05:33:40 PM »
'92? That's the forged riser, isn't it? If so that should be plenty good and a very easy bow to shoot! However, I would take it to a shop that knows a thing or two about steel cable bows...like Riverside Archery! Make sure the cables and tear drop are in good shape before shooting. Besides that - Shoot away!!!
Logged
He asked, Do you ever give a short simple answer? I replied, "Nope."
Angry Perch
Past Sponsor
Trade Count:
(
+7
)
Explorer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12519
Location: Sammamish/ Sequim
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #2 on:
May 15, 2014, 08:21:34 PM »
Not sure about the riser, or the exact date of purchase. I'll take it in and have them give it a once over. If all's well, I'll take it out and see what it (or I) can do.
Logged
Low T Beta Male
Domesticated simpy city dwelling male
Low T/ high estrogen = illogical thinking
You must have a learning disability
Low IQ mut [sic] faced bimbo.
You see it here with some of the less intelligent and stable types.
Leveler boy.
Angry Perch
Past Sponsor
Trade Count:
(
+7
)
Explorer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12519
Location: Sammamish/ Sequim
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #3 on:
May 30, 2014, 08:18:41 AM »
I sent the bow down to Rock Creek in Enumclaw, as there are no shops near me, and a few of the girls at work live within minutes of the place. The bow checked out good, and they added a Whisker Biscuit, sight, and string with D-loop and peep. The bow shoots great. I've never shot with a release before. Wow, what a difference that makes! The only issue is that when sighted in at 20 yards, the sight frame (hoop, whatever it's called) is adjusted as low as it can go, and the 20 yard pin is centered in the frame. Can the peep simply be moved up the string? It feels like a more natural position with my head higher than than where the peep currently is anyway. My thought is to mark the string at a comfortable position, re-sight the bow using that mark, and send it in to have the peep moved. Is it that easy, or am I oversimplifying a problem?
By the way, the guys at Rock Creek have been great. I'm sure if I'd gone down there myself, this would not be an issue.
Logged
Low T Beta Male
Domesticated simpy city dwelling male
Low T/ high estrogen = illogical thinking
You must have a learning disability
Low IQ mut [sic] faced bimbo.
You see it here with some of the less intelligent and stable types.
Leveler boy.
Stick em
Trade Count:
(
0
)
Hunter
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 204
Location: Tacoma
Fortune favors the prepared!
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #4 on:
June 10, 2014, 01:30:56 PM »
Moving your peep should be fairly easy, most of them will slide if given the right pressure. Your peep should be adjusted for you and if a shop set it up they probably gave you the best guess. A good way to set it up is to have someone watch you as you anchor your string. Good luck and happy shooting
Logged
Angry Perch
Past Sponsor
Trade Count:
(
+7
)
Explorer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12519
Location: Sammamish/ Sequim
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #5 on:
August 05, 2014, 11:06:02 AM »
So the old bow is shooting pretty well. Now that it's getting closer to the season, I want to try and quiet it down a bit. It has a pretty good twang, well more like a "dung" sound. It currently has no string or limb silencers. Any recommendations for string silencers, or any other options? Preferably those that don't require a bow press?
Thanks
Logged
Low T Beta Male
Domesticated simpy city dwelling male
Low T/ high estrogen = illogical thinking
You must have a learning disability
Low IQ mut [sic] faced bimbo.
You see it here with some of the less intelligent and stable types.
Leveler boy.
BOWHUNTER45
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
0
)
Explorer
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 14731
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #6 on:
August 05, 2014, 11:12:00 AM »
Old bows are fine as long as they were taking care of ..I have an old bear compound I had as a kid ..think I got it in 1984 ..I have not changed the strings since I was in High School ...when I get in a mood to shoot with my fingers I get it out and shoot a few ...still flinging today
Logged
724wd
Washington For Wildlife
Trade Count:
(
+2
)
Frontiersman
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3884
Location: Spokane
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #7 on:
August 05, 2014, 11:15:35 AM »
cat whiskers are the ticket!
Logged
Angry Perch
Past Sponsor
Trade Count:
(
+7
)
Explorer
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 12519
Location: Sammamish/ Sequim
Re: Old Bow
«
Reply #8 on:
August 05, 2014, 11:22:23 AM »
Quote
cat whiskers are the ticket!
And they're about 2 bucks. I'll give them a try.
Logged
Low T Beta Male
Domesticated simpy city dwelling male
Low T/ high estrogen = illogical thinking
You must have a learning disability
Low IQ mut [sic] faced bimbo.
You see it here with some of the less intelligent and stable types.
Leveler boy.
Advertise Here
Print
Pages: [
1
]
Go Up
« previous
next »
Hunting Washington Forum
»
Equipment & Gear
»
Archery Gear
»
Old Bow
Advertisement
Advertise Here
Quick Links
Front Page
Donate To Forum
Advertise on H-W
Recent Posts
Articles
Forum Rules
Recent Topics
Rotator Cuff repair X 2 advice needed
by
trophyhunt
[
Today
at 06:02:48 AM]
Fawn dropped
by
Bearhunter308
[
Yesterday
at 10:46:04 PM]
Idaho General Season Going to Draw for Nonresidents
by
huntnnw
[
Yesterday
at 10:25:42 PM]
Best gear shop?
by
highside74
[
Yesterday
at 10:03:17 PM]
New fisher looking to catch some pinks this year
by
actionshooter
[
Yesterday
at 09:16:44 PM]
Looking for grouse hunting or pheasant hunting friend
by
raydog
[
Yesterday
at 09:11:26 PM]
Looking for English Pointer pup (Elhew and/or Guard Rail lines)
by
Tafinder
[
Yesterday
at 08:17:05 PM]
Commercial crab pots going in today.
by
storyteller
[
Yesterday
at 07:31:14 PM]
free fishing weekend but not all is included! PSA
by
MADMAX
[
Yesterday
at 07:24:55 PM]
Jetty Fishing
by
jackelope
[
Yesterday
at 06:10:56 PM]
where is everyone?
by
dagon
[
Yesterday
at 01:23:20 PM]
What is the VA Funding Fee and Its Purpose?
by
pianoman9701
[
Yesterday
at 10:43:39 AM]
Brittany breeders
by
Wingin it
[June 03, 2025, 10:31:28 PM]
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal