Fedora Bows are among my favorites

[Papabull]

In the realm of wood bows, they're definitely my favorite. I've got 4 Fedoras and if I remember right, I've taken game with three of them and I've won tournaments with two of them. One is purely tournament, so it's never been in the woods. At any rate, I'm glad to have them as a sponsor.


Fedora Custom Bows (http://fedorabows.com)

[Sam Dunham]

I have wanted a Fedora Recurve for a while now. Have been looking for one on Ebay. They have to be a Great Bow! The Owner has years of knowlege as a Bowyer.

[1bjd]

I will see Roberts 4 and raise him 1. I have 5 fedoras and a couple extra sets of limbs. Two 14" risers a 17" and a 19" and a 60" one piece. Might part with one for the RIGHT price! Mike and Jason Fedora are the real deal!
John

[1bjd]

How about a couple pictures!
54" to 62" 48-53#

[Sam Dunham]

Hey John do the limbs interchange on all the Bows?

[Sam Dunham]

Just went to Fedoras site. This man has been around making Bows since I was born in 57! Got to be a great Bow. Found out many of his limbs interchange, and the 60 inch one piece was the fastest 60 inch Bow Norm ever tested. Got to have one!:)

[TradArcher]

I've got 3 TD recurves...and not tellin how many sets of limbs for them. I go from mid 50's to mid 70's in draw wt. Mike Sr. is a real gentleman, not to mention a great bowyer. He's always got a good word for ya!

Tom

[vermonster13]

I got to meet the Fedora clan at Denton Hill last year. Good folks.

[TradArcher]

Dave,
Did Mike still have his set up in the building close to the 3D's set up outside it? He's always willing to have ya shoot some with his bows as well as offer some advice. Like you say, he's "Good Folks"... and then some.

Tom

[1bjd]

Tom,
I think that Mike owns that spot! LOL Great guy!
John

[vermonster13]

HE was inside the building this year. His son was Arvid's shadow for a day. Was really interested in shooting the Swans and talking about carbon and foam. Maybe we'll see a carbon Fedora.

[stevelong]

JOHN, those are just way too pretty.
I'm selling some stuff to raise some dough.
Thanks for the pics.

[1bjd]

Some more Fedora pics.

[TradArcher]

I've got 3 Fedoras and I'd guess 8 sets of limbs. And all limbs are interchangeable with all risers. The second riser I had made I stayed in the shop and had it truly custom "fit" to my liking. MAN that thing fits like a glove. I don't believe I'll ever have another that is SO comfortable! [unless of course I have that one put on a copy lathe or something.]

Tom

[NJWoodsman]

A colleague of mine has a 560 TD with high performance, rare Brazilian rosewood limbs. At one time he offered to sell it to me since he's moved on to a DAS, but he wants a lot of money for it (like as much as a new Black Widow). Would it be worth it because of the collectability? I've shot it, and it's certainly fast, but I haven't shot other high-end bows to compare it against.

[1bjd]

NJW,
I would call Mike Fedora and find out how much to duplicate the bow your friend has and go from there. I would say the 560 td with the high performance limbs is equal to any other recurve and are hand crafted.
Plus a conversation with Mike will leave you smiling!
John

[stevelong]

GUYS, I'm now a fan as well, I bought the 560 T.D. in the bottom set of pics John posted. It's simply awesome in the hand, and smooth to draw.
THANKS John.

[TradArcher]

NJWoodsman, IMO there's no comparison between the Fedora and BW. I good condition that Fedora is truly a handcrafted piece of work and worth every penny.

Tom

[hybridbowhunter]

I love the Fedora Xtreme long bow:

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/post-5437-1251128101.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/post-5437-1251128090-1.jpg
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/FUTSEMPENNES.jpg

[hybridbowhunter]

And theese are really hunting bows,believe me...

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/Phaco-1.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC03149-1.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC03107.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/P1010611.jpg

[TradArcher]

Hybrid.... Who was your outfitter?... What country?... When did you go? Thanks.


Tom

[hybridbowhunter]

hello,
African game was harvested in Magersfontein, Northern Cape Province in Republic of South Africa. The land owner, outfitter and professional hunter is Greg Edwards.
You can directly contact him and he is very friendly with trad archers and a great guy to deal with: http://www.magersfonteinsafaris.co.za/magers_contact.html
I was there in the last week of september 2010. (few weeks ago).
shooting range is 15 to 30 yrds so a good practice is needed, but it is a great place.

The monster Rusa deer (36" , 223,5 sci !!) was harvested in a free range hunt, in the Kilcoy area, Queensland, Australia in beginning august 2010.

2010 was very lucky bowhunting year for me.

[TradArcher]

Thanks for the "getback"

Tom

[stevelong]

Thank you HH for the story & pics.

[hybridbowhunter]

few more pics of a nice Xtreme, my lucky friend Pierre own that beauty:
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02546.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02543.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02535.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02548.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02542.jpg

[hybridbowhunter]

My Xtremes live in a really nice neighbourhood, indeed !!

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC027531-1.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC027511.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02674.jpg

[hybridbowhunter]

this is a personal test of my hybrid you saw upper before my over seas hunting trip...
The Xtreme is a top bow indeed
All bows were scaled , arrows weighted and draw lenght checked for every shot.
Arrows dynamic spine was correct for all the bows for a 12 yrds shooting range but of course not perfect with every arrows for every bow (each bow has indeed one "perfect" hunting arrow in those set up with tip weight from 280 to 325 gr)

shot were done through a chrono, but valid only if hiting the mark at 12 yrds :

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02774-1024x768.jpg


typical groups with those arrows showing "acceptable" tuning @ 12 yrds

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/testhybride1.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/testhybride2.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/testhybride.jpg

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/testhybride3.jpg


Morrisson (61,1 # @ 31) :
878 gr (14,37 gpp) / 162 fps/ KE 51,2
735 gr (12,02 gpp) / 175 fps/ KE 49,99
682 gr (11,16 gpp) / 178 fps/ KE 47,99
619 gr (10,13 gpp) / 186 fps/ KE 47,56

Fedora (62, 8 # @ 31):
878 gr (13,98 gpp) / 165 fps/ KE 53,09
735 gr (11,70 gpp) / 179 fps/ KE 52,31
682 gr (10,86 gpp) / 184 fps/ KE 51,28
619 gr (9,86 gpp) / 190 fps/ KE 49,63

Fedora (56,9# @ 31):
878 gr (15,46 gpp) / 161 fps/ KE 50,55
735 gr (12,94 gpp) / 173 fps/ KE 48,85
682 gr (12,00 gpp) / 178 fps/ KE 47,99
619 gr (10,90 gpp) / 185 fps/ KE 47,05

Cari Bow (59,4 @ à 31):
878 gr (14,78 gpp ) / 161 fps/ KE 50,55
735 gr (12,37 gpp) / 174 fps/ KE 49,42
682 gr (11,48 gpp) / 180 fps/ KE 49,08
619 gr (10,42 gpp) / 188 fps/ KE 48,59


shot was done sit on the target cube to the deer "vitals"

http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx225/hybridbowhunter/DSC02779.jpg