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I will say it is dead quiet and just a joy to shoot. Making plans that include some archery tags this fall. I went with a cocobolo riser and myrtle limbs. The local Trad shop got me all setup with arrows and now just need to get practicing. A couple of pics:

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1 pound 6 ounces of high country archery tackle.

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I am drooling.

Toelke make's very beautiful bows.

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fine bow made by a fine fellow. i have a couple trad buds who own toelke's, and they are as smooth and quiet as any out there. congrats on the new bow.

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Thats a beautiful Toelke. I hope you fill many tags with it. Dan is the Man!


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Dan's got some skills for sure!

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30338 Now you make me want a new one. I might get kicked out of the house if I buy another. THANKS LOL


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Very nice bow!


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Very nice bow,...but...why did they put the rise cut out on the wrong side??

Dan does make some nice bows. What kind of shafts are you going to shoot with it?



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30338, it is stunning. Congrats.


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That is a beautiful bow - but he cut the shelf on the wrong side. Enjoy it.


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Purdy!!!!! Enjoy.


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Thanks guys. It is running carbon express heritage 250 full length shafts with 145 grain heads really well. I need lots of practice of course but just a blast to shoot. Still need to find a hip quiver.

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You can't even let your friends hunt with it due to the darn shelf, but a beauty.


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How do you like the arrows? I'm shooting cedar shafts with 125 gr Magnus 2 blade broad heads. I've thought about carbons for ease of use and durability but tradition has won out so far.


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Great looking bow.I've shot and handles several Tolke bows.All were top notch in looks and craftsmanship.

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Initial impression of the Heritage shafts is very positive. Giving me the weight I wanted and flying very good. Dan mentioned he uses them a lot and that is probably a far better endorsement than mine.


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Dan turns out amazing longbows. They've got it all. If I could ever get over my Schafer Silvertip fetish I'd have at least one whip.

On arrows, if you're liking the 250, you might also try the Beeman MFX Heritage. 3 Rivers also has 100 grain solid brass inserts, which can bump arrow weight into the 560's with 145 heads. They come with the 50/75 grain brass break-offs now.


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Dan, I have found that the full length Carbon Express 250 with a 145 grain head goes 540 grains. Seems like they are flying great so far. I am seeing improvement about every day in group size.

Need to decide on broadheads but have a few months of getting used to this still. Also still need to chronograph this as I am curious.

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Very nice. What is the draw weight?
I shoot 150 CE Heritage with my 56 lb Pronghorn. By far the most durable arrow I personally have shot.

I tried 250's but they were too stiff for me.

Enjoy it!

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MnFn, Drawing 52 pounds at 31" draw. Mr. Toelke suggested the setup I am using and it seems to be real good. Thinking the extra draw length is allowing it work better for me.

After shooting compounds for 30 years, I have to say that this traditional stuff is really fun. I keep the bow strung and step out back to shoot several times a day.




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