Discovery Bows?
06-13-2002, 12:06 AM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: N.W. Ohio
Posts: 38
Discovery Bows?
Has anyone shot or owned one of these bows?
I'd like to hear the pros and cons about them.
You can see them for yourself at www.discoverybowhunting.com
I was on a 3-D course with a guy that was shooting one and it was as quiet as my custom recurve. He was shooting carbon arrows, a release and getting 230 f.p.s.
Your opinions and experience is appreciated.
Good hunting, Bowhunter57
Guns cause crime, like silverware causes Rosie O'Donnell to be fat.
I'd like to hear the pros and cons about them.
You can see them for yourself at www.discoverybowhunting.com
I was on a 3-D course with a guy that was shooting one and it was as quiet as my custom recurve. He was shooting carbon arrows, a release and getting 230 f.p.s.
Your opinions and experience is appreciated.
Good hunting, Bowhunter57
Guns cause crime, like silverware causes Rosie O'Donnell to be fat.
06-13-2002, 06:59 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hilliard OH USA
Posts: 328
RE: Discovery Bows?
I own an old Onieda Eagle bow and it is very quiet.
I believe the guy that owned Discovery bought Onieda when they had financial troubles, made some changes for economy's sake and then had some customer service problems.
Discovery is an OK bow but I don't know if they are still in production.
Onieda is under new ownership at the following site.
http://www.oneidaeaglebows.com/home.htm
The Black Eagle is one Nice looking bow!
Greg
"Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus."
Live 15 ft Python after eating a small Antelope!
Edited by - amosgreg on 06/13/2002 07:00:25
I believe the guy that owned Discovery bought Onieda when they had financial troubles, made some changes for economy's sake and then had some customer service problems.
Discovery is an OK bow but I don't know if they are still in production.
Onieda is under new ownership at the following site.
http://www.oneidaeaglebows.com/home.htm
The Black Eagle is one Nice looking bow!
Greg
"Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus."
Live 15 ft Python after eating a small Antelope!
Edited by - amosgreg on 06/13/2002 07:00:25
06-23-2002, 01:32 AM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: calgary alberta canada
Posts: 250
RE: Discovery Bows?
They are still producing the bow. Im not a fan of the whole oneida deal though. They also don't give much in the way of good range peak weights.
But good luck with your search anyways.
Good shooting.
Dylan
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But good luck with your search anyways.
Good shooting.
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07-17-2002, 07:33 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eastern PA USA
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RE: Discovery Bows?
Bowhunter57:
I think you are interested in the Discovery Bows themselves, and not so much the history and financial perspective, no?
I bought one of the Discovery models during their December sale and they have a 10 day trial period during which you can return the bow if you decide you don't like it. That is what I did, but there are posistive features about the Discovery. As you noticed, one positive is that they are very quiet. The second is low recoil. The third is great adjustability that can be performed by the owner without the need for a bow press.
The negatives for me were first, the draw cycle. It felt a lot like drawing a recurve in that there was a very slow buildup of draw weight. That is something my injured shoulder can't deal with too well, lots of weight late in the draw. In fact, I've about given up shooting a stick bow because of it. For someone who shoots trad a lot, it may feel fine. The second thing was that there is a lot of system friction in the design. I measured draw weight vs. letdown weight and there was as much as 15 pounds difference at some points. I checked my Darton to see how it compared, and there was a maximum of
3 pounds difference with that bow. The third is that the Discovery model does not balance too well, you need a long or heavy stabilizer to balance it like a defelxed riser bow. If I had it to do over again, I would get the Intensity model. It balanced better, had quicker buildup of draw weight than the Discovery, and is considerably faster pound for pound than the Discovery. (I met Trevor Loomis at the Harrisburg show, and he let me handle the Intensity. Very nice person, IMO.) If you want to try one, it would only cost you return shipping if you decide it's not for you. If you like it, they are priced reasonbly. I'm glad I got to try one out, and would reccommend doing the same if you are curious.
Avoid the inevitable until it is absolutely unavoidable!
I think you are interested in the Discovery Bows themselves, and not so much the history and financial perspective, no?
I bought one of the Discovery models during their December sale and they have a 10 day trial period during which you can return the bow if you decide you don't like it. That is what I did, but there are posistive features about the Discovery. As you noticed, one positive is that they are very quiet. The second is low recoil. The third is great adjustability that can be performed by the owner without the need for a bow press.
The negatives for me were first, the draw cycle. It felt a lot like drawing a recurve in that there was a very slow buildup of draw weight. That is something my injured shoulder can't deal with too well, lots of weight late in the draw. In fact, I've about given up shooting a stick bow because of it. For someone who shoots trad a lot, it may feel fine. The second thing was that there is a lot of system friction in the design. I measured draw weight vs. letdown weight and there was as much as 15 pounds difference at some points. I checked my Darton to see how it compared, and there was a maximum of
3 pounds difference with that bow. The third is that the Discovery model does not balance too well, you need a long or heavy stabilizer to balance it like a defelxed riser bow. If I had it to do over again, I would get the Intensity model. It balanced better, had quicker buildup of draw weight than the Discovery, and is considerably faster pound for pound than the Discovery. (I met Trevor Loomis at the Harrisburg show, and he let me handle the Intensity. Very nice person, IMO.) If you want to try one, it would only cost you return shipping if you decide it's not for you. If you like it, they are priced reasonbly. I'm glad I got to try one out, and would reccommend doing the same if you are curious.
Avoid the inevitable until it is absolutely unavoidable!
07-22-2002, 12:21 AM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: cedaredge colorado USA
Posts: 13
RE: Discovery Bows?
I sold a Discovery to a fellow two years ago and he has hardly shot because of shoulder/rib problems. If I remember correctly he bought a complete setup. If you're interested in it have 'Huntingnet' hook you up with me and I'll try to get more info for you and connect you to him!
