Why I choose the Black Hunter Bow for Hunting

[@kellypeterson5771]

I know this was two years ago but I’m still using my Black Hunter longbow, wood and aluminum arrows but they are always heavy weight, 12-14 grains per pound. Usually tipped with 3 blade VPA broadheads. I’ve used 3 blade heads for over 5 decades, previously the Snuffers when I shot more bow weight and now these longer and slimmer VPA’s. Am using a 6 strand string with padded loops made from mercury material mad by SDB. Split finger tab, no arm guard because I never hit my arm but do wear one when I have bulky hanging down sleeve. I too like Sika Spruce but I’m slowly running out of my preferred stock and the manufacturer has passed on, now. I do have a bunch of old Acme POC to use(some of mine date back to the 1950’s when the quality was suburb! For aluminums small diameter and thick walled like 1820’s which are really tough and the heaviest grain weight Arrow I shoot(over 600 grains in a 28” arrow). FYI, some states don’t allow barbed broadheads and that Zwickey would be consider barbed! Subscribed today and just started watching your videos. Started with the older ones working my way forward. Will check out your Patreon channel but being a septuagenarian on Social Security hope it’s not too expensive. Thank you!

[@TradCat1970]

I’m hunting with a 1970 45# Bear Grizzly with a 1970 Bear bow quiver, ABB Flemish twist bow string, beaver ball silencers, bear fur shelf and strike plate, Buffalo leather tab with calf fur glued to the tips. Ultra silent 😊👍🏽

[@hillbilly4christ638]

That was my first bow. 1974 grizz. Brand new. I shot that bow so many times I built calluses on my fingertips even with the glove. I now have a polar from the late 50s. Fred Bear was the man and he made great bows.

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

That's a pretty sweet set up

[@LongBowMan89]

the black hunter both longbow and recurve models are great shooting hardcore bows. I own both well one riser and pair of each limbs, set of longbow n recurve limbs. both pairs are all boo core. 45#

[@mattiecreates]

what do you prefer longbow or recurve?

[@cowboyup7096]

I just got my black hunter recurve bow today it's supposed to be #50 @28 inches I have no way to check that I've got some cheap 31 inch carbon arrows from Amazon got it setup and ready to shoot not tuned just for fun shooting at 10 yards grouping around 4 inches as is with 6 arrows not bad really

[@generiddle7450]

Good bow i have black hunter long bow i was a compound huter just got into traditional archery

[@TheArby13]

Why choose a longbow over a recurve? And why a Flemish Twist over an endless loop type string? Very interesting vid. I am considering the Black Hunter takedown Longbow basically because I have never shot or owned one before. I have had a few recurve target and a few compounds. I like barebow Traditional bows and have sold my compounds.

[@edwardbiasi37]

I just ordered the same bow in #45. I've been hunting with a samick red stag at #55. There's something special about the trad life!

[@gefginn3699]

Great post. This is the bow I've been looking into. Excited to get my own. I've been away from the scene for years and can't wait to reaclimate myself

[@jayinla228]

Cool vid, how did the 35-40 yard hunt go?

[@JaimeHernandez-ol5kf]

Hello could please show me how do I string this bh longbow please I tried but is been dificult mind is 55# 28" 60 lenght please advise hoy you do it I'm from México

[@huntsail3727]

Enjoyed the video, thanks

[@Matto_Harvo]

Yes, lovely bow, but same feelings about the grip; a bit slippery.

[@kevindonahue7355]

I'm a newbie to long bow haven't ever shot one I'm getting a long bow need help on deciding what is best for me

[@noonster55]

I would like to get a Black Hunter bow but not sure which retailer to buy it from. On Amazon there are so many different companies selling it. The first one I saw was Mandarin Duck. They sell the for $150.00. Everyone else on Amazon sells them from $70-$100. I have read reviews saying only buy from Mandarin Duck. I have also read reviews giving other recommendations on where to or not to buy. Which company did you use to purchase your bow?

[@Bad_BowHunter]

I'm using a black hunter as well. It's my first year shooting traditional archery.

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

Best of luck to you the black hunter is a fine bow

[@Youtuberkit7]

Nice video. Please help me set up for my 1st bow. I’m getting the 55 Lbs for hunting. Can you give me a link for arrows for hunting. Thanks Sir

[@4588ron]

Thanks for a great video

[@dwightemery5694]

I ordered the Black Hunter recurve at fifty pounds... I like shooting a Mongolian Horse Bow for Flu Flu archery and turkey hunting and such so will see... if you have any videos of hunting with this Black Hunter bow... or know of any... send a link... would like to see how effective it is hunting. Sounds interesting and will test it out as soon as it comes and see what I will prefer to use it for in hunting... thank you for your video.

[@chuckminick9511]

I may have missed it but what is the name of that quiver ? I purchased this bow at #45 due to your videos and I'm loving it !

[@jacobwilliams5271]

Bamboo limbs are fast, but they tend to delaminate a lot more than maple.

[@jake4194]

intersting, maybe thats why everyone doesn't use boo?

[@theodorehall322]

traditional arrows for a traditional bow, way to go!

[@whitetailcartel80]

I’ve shot zwikieys for years. Could not track down any eskimos this year…had to go Grizzly. We’ll see…and like your set up!

[@r1sabotage]

That's funny you said that, I'm struggling to find Eskimos as well...

[@whitetailcartel80]

They say Jack Zwikey passed away and that’s part of the problem. And I’m so disappointed in the Grizzlies I’m doing a video on them. Flew great but if they make any hard contact…the ferrule pulls out!

[@r1sabotage]

@@whitetailcartel80 Wow thanks for the heads up, I was thinking of settling on those...

[@whitetailcartel80]

No problem! And not trying to promote our channel…but should have a video out today showing exactly what I’m talking about. Good luck this fall!

[@jake4194]

I noticed that all the bows you mentioned wanting to use for hunting are relatively inexpensive, do you not like hunting with your more expensive bows out of fear of damaging them, or are those just also your best performers?

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

No I hunt with my expensive bows but I understand most people can not afford a 1000 hunting setup so I try to offer solutions for the budget minded hunter. This year I will be using several different bows on hunts so look for those videos soon thanks for watching

[@rjhelmick3381]

Great video todd.you make awesome arrows. You ought to make a video with my 30 pound lims to show people the difference in speed and id like to see you shoot it for me. Thanks my friend. 👍💯

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

I think I can do that, look for it ok

[@usarmyfl1]

I just wish they had mounting options on the riser. At least the ones I see have none.

[@gabrielwickline315]

You can take the riser to a good bowyer and get inserts put in, depending on what you are looking for. Plunger and stabilizer inserts may be an issue due to the riser size, but you can easily get quiver/sight inserts installed. My grandfather has a similar bow that has a 2 inch longer riser, and he had inserts installed for a bow quiver. Just make sure you take it somewhere with a good reputation.

[@raymondfranco1723]

I like it

[@chuckminick9511]

Do you think the 45 lb longbow is enough for deer hunting , I hunted many years with a compound but I am wanting to get into traditional bows

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

Yes it is more than enough, I have a older hunting buddy of mine who is up there in years and he shots a 35 pound longbow and get complete pass throughs and brings home the deer steaks every year...

[@danny_the_K]

Chuck, I’m right there with you as I’m 65 and want to move to a long bow as well. So what about elk/moose?

[@johnhildenbrand2642]

@@danny_the_K Check your state regs, some of them (Oregon for sure) have specific requirements for elk, last time I looked it was 50lbs, but I don't see why a 45lb bow shot well, hitting where your aiming, shouldn't get the job done unless there is a legal reason for choosing a higher weight

[@DeathByPurpleLongbow]

Great video!! I hunted with a #45 Bear Montana longbow and a #50 Bear Super Grizzly with Simmons 190gr Tree Sharks and 225gr Great Whites. Helen Keller could of followed the blood trails they were so good. I ended up selling the Super Grizzly because I loved the Montana so much more. I’m just a longbow guy. I know you love Bear bows a lot. What made you pick the Black Hunter over the Bears?

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

I am still a bear fan boy, The Black hunter Longbow in 50 pounds shoots fast, it's quiet, very accurate, and most import it is an exceptional value with a retail price right at about $105.00. I hunted with it for half the season, but to be fair I did gravitate back to my Bear Bow for the rest of the season. This spring I will be using the Bear Kodiak Hunter on a Black Bear hunt in Saskatchewan this may. I will also be hunting spring gobbler with my newest bow an Omega Royal Huntsman longbow. Stay tunes for those videos as I will be uploading them after each hunt. I also love the Bear Montana just wish it was a heavier draw weight. Thanks for watching.

[@DeathByPurpleLongbow]

@@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380 Good luck this year brother! I look forward to your videos

[@kbbgood]

Have you compared the black hunter long bow to the recurve for speed?

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

Yes please look back at my other videos to find it

[@jblanla]

quick question: feathers hit the knuckle of my index finger occasionally when i shoot my longbow. What do you think could be causing this problem?

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

You are twisting your bow hand wrist in toward the handle, I had the same problem until I worked it out of my form

[@ericjohnson3749]

Where are you getting your arrows? Why did you pick the longbow over the recurve? I’m trying to decide which direction to go.

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

The black hunter longbow is a smother draw, more quiet for just 2% loss in speed. For the price I've not seen anything come near.

[@jblanla]

What’s the FOC on that arrow?

[@gabrielwickline315]

What is your grip you have on there? I have a black hunter, and a Western Archery TimberRidge (production bow "Black Hunter" with custom look) and my hand wants to slip around when I start getting sweaty on a hot day. I have this issue with every bow I shoot, and I dont like wearing a glove on my bow hand.

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

It is a leather grip I got from 3Rivers do a search on their website for recurve grip I want to say it is about 10 dollars thanks for watching

[@luger9857]

Do you shoot 3 under?

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

Yes I find it fits me better

[@christopherhoward1743]

Refreshing to see an affordable setup. Still, I'm surprised that this bow is the one of all your bows to make the cut. Really shows the value of the bow.

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

Yes it surprised me as well, it was a tough decision but I do shoot that bow the best of all the bows I have. Yes the whole setup with arrows and all is under $200.00 A great value indeed

[@dash4177]

What ever happened with your hunt using this setup?

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

Not sure what you mean I killed 2 deer a few deer and a turkey with. Black hunter bow last season

[@dash4177]

@@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380 I just hadn't heard on one of your videos about how the bow went when you hunted with it. Did you do a report on the hunts on one of your vids?

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

@@dash4177 My hunts are uploaded on my Patreon Channel I do have a few hunts here and I will be uploading more shortly.

[@dash4177]

@@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380 Cheers mate I will look forward to seeing them.

[@louisaustin5369]

Should have called it an arrow video

[@RJ-wl2ws]

I understand wanting to get a deal, especially on a bow. But I have to be honest, it bothers me to see so many people going to bows made overseas. There are some damn good bows made right here. Yes they cost more money but isn't it worth it knowing that you're buying something made in America, supporting people just like yourself? To each their own I guess.

[@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380]

Yes I can see your point but a lot of people can not afford a 800 or 1000 dollar bow. The Black Hunter bow for about 125 dollars is a great bow especially someone on a budget or tight on money.

[@RJ-wl2ws]

@@allthingsarcheryandshootin9380 I understand that. I just hope that someday they save their money and buy something close to home. obviously this is a trend that has been going on in other industries for a long time. But I thought we, as traditional archers, take more pride in our equipment and where it's made. At least that is what I have seen in my many years in the field. Perhaps I'm wrong, maybe American pride is a dwindling characteristic. Good luck to you in your hunt.

[@r1sabotage]

@@RJ-wl2ws American greed is what's driving more Americans to buy overseas. The same item these "American" companies are selling are outsourcing parts or the whole product overseas and assemble it in American and call it American made. Then they sell it 10x the cost. What makes this all worst is the same/similar overseas product is being made better than some of these American made products. I have three American made trad bows and one oversea and I only shoot the oversea bow because to me it's just better than the other two. With my compound bows I have two and both are American made but that's because America is keeping the game on lock with quality made compound bows. That's just my opinion but I do see what you mean but it's the greed and inferior product that's pushing people away.

[@RJ-wl2ws]

@@r1sabotage I agree with a lot of that. And perhaps it's just my close mindedness, and possibly ignorance, but I still believe, or want to believe, American products are superior. That's not to say that there aren't other quality productsmade else where. I had a bodnik bow that I absolutely loved. It's just that in my opinion the Chinese products are taking forefront simply because of price. And you're absolutely right, we as greedy Americans are the cause of it. But traditional archery is the last industry that I thought this would happen to simply because of character. Thank you for your input.

[@SirLeDoux]

I’m guessing this bow is made in China ? I’m having a hard time buying anything from there if I can help it- even if it cost way more to buy American. I ask everyone else to do the same.

[@robbiecox5014]

I ordered one of these for my brother and the tiller was off big time. Was able to get it close. Bought me one a month later and the top limb was ok but the other one looked like a mindless monkey finished it. String was way off center and couldn’t sand enough to get it right so I got the red ass and wrapped it around a tree. Won’t never buy another one. Riser is the best part. The rest is junk. you can order 10 and the limbs will all have problems.

[@toddreeves5204]

Not sure why you are having such trouble I have owned at 10 of the black hunters and tested many others and I still have 5 in my collection and none had a problem except the one that the limb blew up on me which in all likely was my own fault for shooting a very light arrow to get as much speed as possible out of that bow. By the way that bow shot 212 FPS before the limb blew and I have never duplicated that speed before. The black hunter is a fine bow and there are millions of them out there ans everyone praises them. maybe you got a bad batch buy another I think you will be happy

[@robbiecox5014]

@@toddreeves5204 for the money , it might be a good bow. I would pay an extra 50 bucks for this bow if the limbs were uniform. Like I said I had problems with two , one I bought for my brother and mine. The limb on mine look like a snake. No two are alike. It shot fast but all over the place. Hope you enjoy yours cause I’m done with em.

[@robbiecox5014]

@@toddreeves5204 I’ve shot traditional for 31 years . Had a lot of high end bows. Customs bows. I shoot high end scores at 3-D tournaments. I think the riser is ok. Love the grip more than anything, but the limbs are crap. I don’t think they are putting as much quality in the limbs as maybe they use too. I’ve never built a bow but I would guarantee that I could belt one better than they do. Maybe their pushing them out too fast. But anyway good luck with yours

[@robbiecox5014]

@@toddreeves5204 got a question if you don’t mind answering. Their are different kinds of black hunter bows or a least different company’s selling them. The first I ordered from Glurak and limbs look good. Second one I ordered the original black hunter and it was crap. Which one did you get. The Glurak had squared off limbs at the butt but the original had angles on them. Are they made by the same people?

[@henrycruz45cal]

Ok, ok, ok...

[@jimathybindlenim6359]

You ok?

[@ThomasRZack]

Nice looking bow but made in china and that’s a deal breaker for me.