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Offline CherokeeKC

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Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« on: May 21, 2013, 09:58:11 pm »
I am looking for a bow scale but cant seem to find one anywhere.  Bass pro was out of them and I looked in a local archery shop and they didnt have any either.  Just wondering what you guys use and where you got them.

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Offline Bryce

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2013, 10:07:35 pm »
spring scale i got at a "bobs sporting goods store"

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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2013, 10:24:17 pm »
I bought a Hanson Hand Held which I attach to the tope of my rope and pulley and hold in my hand. I like it because the weight registers and stays so I can read it easily. Jawge
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2013, 10:25:17 pm »
I think 3 Rivers has them. Jawge
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2013, 10:33:49 pm »
I think mine is a 100# or 110# viking spring scale.  Got it from my favorite place, Craigslist. 
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2013, 10:37:16 pm »
Mines an old spring scale goes up to 150 pounds was givin to me for free it says pelouze on it
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2013, 11:08:48 am »
I bought a Hanson Hand Held which I attach to the tope of my rope and pulley and hold in my hand. I like it because the weight registers and stays so I can read it easily. Jawge
So you can look right down at your hands and see the weight? That would be real nice. I think I will have to get one of those. I got an old 300# game scale now and not much use really.

Offline adb

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2013, 11:16:49 am »
Get yourself a large round analog hanging scale. You can see it easily while tillering. They're a dime a dozen on eBay.

Offline bushboy

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2013, 12:24:50 pm »
Luggage scale from wally world .weights. From 40 kilograms (80 some #) to grams and oz.s. I like it to check the mass,cost about 30 bucks canadian or so.
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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2013, 06:00:59 pm »
A digital scale from Dealextreme(dot)com. Goes up to 80 pounds (maybe 85) and is about 12 USD, shipping included!
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Offline CherokeeKC

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2013, 09:02:21 pm »
Thanks for tips everyone!  I just bought one of the round analog scales as suggested by adb on ebay.  It was 19.99 with free expedited shipping so pretty reasonable.
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Offline burn em up chuck

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2013, 10:44:36 pm »
   good topic, keep the shopping tips coming.

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Offline Marks

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2013, 11:51:45 am »
I use a 500lb round game scale that I weigh deer and hogs on. I'm not looking for extreme accuracy. Just general weight. Within a few pounds is plenty close for me.

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2013, 11:54:47 am »
I just realized I didn't answer either question. haha. Its a GameWinner brand from Academy Sports. It was with a kit with ropes and pullies and a game hanger. I don't remember how much but it was cheap.

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Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2013, 12:37:15 pm »
Thanks Marks I will keep that in mind.
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