PETE WARD

"WELCOME TO MY OUTDOOR WORLD"

Review

 


{photo from Bearpaw site}

  "Horsebow Express from Bearpaw Germany

45#@28"

http://www.bearpaw-products.com/

Bearpaw-Products
Bogensport-Bodnik GmbH
Hannebach 30
96269 Großheirath / Rossach
Tel: +49 (0) 9565 61688-0
Fax: +49 (0) 9565 61688-21

 

Bearpaw USA
3513 S Old US 23, Unit D
Brighton  MI 48114
810.225.9085
info@bearpawusa.com



 
Kustom King Traditional Archery

www.KustomKingArchery.com
5435 75th Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
Toll Free: 1-877-566-4269 (1-877-LONGBOW)
Local or International: 1-219-322-0790
1 (800) 769-6644 or 1 (219) 322-0791-Fax
email: info@KustomKingArchery.com

 From Bearpaw Web site:


Horsebow Express

In order to add a higher performance and an even more beautiful appearance to our Horsebow express we redesigned it in a new outfit. If you are opting for the Horsebow Express you opt for a lovely handle made of a beautiful variation of Zebrano and Wenge. The tips have been additionally strengthened with mycarta. Optically the bow is rounded off with powerful maple limbs that are decorated with grained yew.

 ●  Bow length: 48 inches (approx. 122 cm)
 ●  Drawing length: up to 29"
 ●  Handle: Zebrano/Wenge/Zebrano
 ●  Limbs: yew laminate on maple
 ●  Tips: Mycarta
 ●  Bow weight: 20 - 50 lbs
 ●  String: Whisper String
 ●  Brace height:5 1/2 - 6"
 ●  Warranty: 30 years Bodnik Bows warranty

All Bodnick bows now have a 30 year warranty!!!

This warranty is good for all subsequent owners of the bow, not just the original purchaser.

"Our guarantee applies to 100% on the bow because our quality has nothing to do with the owner of the bow. Our guarantee also applies to subsequent owners of Bodnik Bows and does not lose its validity for a full 30 years. The choice of material and the weight of the used arrows do not limit our guarantee."

Click here for the details.

http://www.bearpaw-blog.com/?page_id=730

{Photo from Bearpaw site}

Review:

 The little Horsebow Express is a 48" light weight Horse bow with a shelf for easier shooting than the traditional Thumb ring used on the more traditional Horsebows. This is a good thing for most of us, because a thumb ring is quite difficult to learn.

 The Horsebow express is well suited to the archer that likes the typical curvy style of the Horsebow, and does not want to go thru the learning process of a thumb ring. It has very nice workmanship, and very good looking veneers under clear glass that is very clear. I was hoping the Horsebow Express would turn out to be another good bow for hunting from the Pop up blinds I use, but it is not a big game hunting bow in the 45# draw weight. I wish I could say it is a hunter, but it is not. The performance is just not there. There are better choices for big game hunting in short bows from Bearpaw , like the Sioux, Blackfoot, or Kiowa.

 The Horsebow Express is still a good bow for other uses. It is well suited to small game, birds, and target shooting where performance is not a concern like it is for big game. Today's arrow choices let us have good target performance from low power bows. There are a lot of archers that are not concerned with anything but having fun shooting a bow. This little bow is perfectly sized for the smaller framed shooter, like women, youth, and those that just can not handle heavy powerful bows. It is a good looking bow that with the right arrows shoots very good. It is quiet, shock free, no vibrations, and light as a feather weighing only 11 ounces. If you enjoy shooting Ariel targets it comes up fast and is quickly on target.  The Horsebow Express is available in draw weights from 20 to 50 pounds making it suitable for almost any shooter that likes this style of bow.


{Photos from Bearpaw Site}

 The very low brace height will help the short draw shooters get as much from it as it has to give. Surprisingly the little 48" bow will also draw to 29" which is longer than most of us draw. The workmanship on it is very good. The glue lines are perfect, and leather wrap on the handle looks good. I like the style of this little bow, and like the way it feels when I shoot it . Unfortunately it just does not have the potential I need for a hunting bow. It does have a very good fun potential that many will enjoy. The slim riser is small enough that if you wish to shoot it as a true Horsebow with a thumb ring , from the opposite side of the shelf you can. When you discover as most do, you are terrible with a thumb ring, you can go back to shooting it off the shelf. A note here for those that are not versed in thumb rings is with the thumb ring you shoot the arrow from the same side of the bow as the drawing hand. Normally people shoot the bow drawing the string with their fingers and set the arrow on the opposite side of the bow from the drawing hand. The Horsebow Express lets you decide what style of shooting you like.

 I found that a 700 spine warrior arrow with a 100 grain tip shot well for me with this bow at my 27" draw length.



All arrows were shot from a static release, by hand at the same session. Actual draw lengths are confirmed / coached by Pat my wife. I use a constant power supply, and a light kit on the chronograph.

Every bow in all of my reviews are set up to be hunting quiet, with minimal vibrations, shock etc. the horsebow express was tested without silencers, as it does not need them, and it is not a hunting bow.

Chronographing was done at 5 1/2" brace height .


AMO Draw length

Draw weight

Arrow

gr

FPS

Arrow

gr

FPS

Arrow

gr

FPS



0"










1"










2"










3"










4"










5"










6 "










7 "










8 "

4.2









9"

6.3









10"

7.93









11"

9.55









12"

10.98









13"

12.32









14"

13.67









15"

15.10









16"

16.54









17"

18.04









18"

19.64









19"

21.34









20"

23.06









21"

24.96









22"

26.90









23"

29.23









24"

31.70









25"

34.37

GR

FPS

GR

FPS

GR

FPS



26"

37.30
346
178






27"

41.03
346
189






28"


29"
30"
31

44.93





346

NA
NA
NA
193


NA
NA
NA



NA
NA
NA



NA
NA
NA



NA
NA
NA



NA
NA
NA
















 



The quality in every aspect is there, and it is backed by the best warranty I have seen. It has 30 years repair and replacement ,100% and transferable to subsequent owners. No depreciation over the years. Bearpaw, Bodnik brand has demonstrated their confidence in their bows in writing. This bow is a fun bow for me, and I am sure my Grand Children will love shooting it.

Pete ward

"Welcome to my outdoor world"

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