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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: CherokeeKC on May 21, 2013, 09:58:11 pm

Title: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: CherokeeKC 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.

Thanks

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: Bryce on May 21, 2013, 10:07:35 pm

spring scale i got at a "bobs sporting goods store"

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Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: George Tsoukalas 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

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 21, 2013, 10:25:17 pm

I think 3 Rivers has them. Jawge

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: osage outlaw 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. 

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: Joec123able 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

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: DuBois on May 22, 2013, 11:08:48 am

Quote from: George Tsoukalas 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

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.

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: adb 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.

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: bushboy 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.

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: DarkSoul 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!

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: CherokeeKC 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.

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: burn em up chuck on May 22, 2013, 10:44:36 pm

   good topic, keep the shopping tips coming.

                                   chuck

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: Marks 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.

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: Marks 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.

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: CherokeeKC on May 24, 2013, 12:37:15 pm

Thanks Marks I will keep that in mind.

Title: Re: Where did you get your bow scale and what brand?
Post by: adb on May 24, 2013, 01:33:44 pm

Quote from: Marks 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.

Yup... I used to use one of those... but my old eyes were having a hard time seeing the numbers! I picked mine up at Cabela's, and yes, it was cheap. I still use it for weighting deer.