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Offline brownhillboy

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2009, 09:22:55 am »
Nice job!  I really like the tips on it too!
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Offline TRACY

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2009, 10:00:06 am »
Very nice job all together. Looks like a great shooting bow.

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Offline Mechslasher

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2009, 11:18:02 am »
sweet.  the tiller looks great.
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Offline koan

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2009, 12:41:46 pm »
Sweet bow, looks like a turkey killin machine to me....Brian
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2009, 04:48:31 pm »
i think its loks great.  i love your handle, great looking shape!- Ryan
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Offline dismount

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2009, 06:22:32 pm »
I agree w/ Old Bow put it in BOM and call it dragon claw, Thats what it looks like to me. Mean lookin'  Dismount

Offline Shaun

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2009, 06:43:49 pm »
Swell bow and tiller! The tips look like hooves ready to trot off leaving tiny tracks like a javelina - too cool!

Offline Postman

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2009, 08:08:39 pm »
wow- wish my "mistakes" turned out that nice!  :D
awesome bow!
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Offline ricktrojanowski

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2009, 09:16:59 pm »
Great looking bow. Beautiful nocks.  I bet it will really fling an arrow.
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Offline robbsbass

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #24 on: January 14, 2009, 01:40:00 am »
Great looking bow, those tips are awsome, why wouldn't you put it in BOM.
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #25 on: January 14, 2009, 02:06:44 am »
Thanks Guys
  The reason I don't want it in BOM is because of the chrysals.
I think any bow that is obviously flawed is not BOM material.
  A bow must not only look good, but more importantly BE  good to deserve a vote.  Good...As in well tillered and reliable.
 Not saying this one's junk.  Just that it's flawed and IMO not worthy of the contest. ;)
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Offline GregB

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #26 on: January 14, 2009, 09:03:22 am »
Shannon, sometimes there's some internal flaw in the wood that keeps it from making a reliable bow...I'm sure this is the case with your's, although with the precautions you've taken with the sinew it might still have a long life. It is a beauty though! :)
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Offline DirtyDan

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #27 on: January 14, 2009, 09:16:14 am »
Great bow as always, Shannon.  I love the tips, the skin, the handle, the profile.  I would not worry about the chrysals.  I have made many bows that have chrysalled somewhat, but they still shot well and held up after many shots.  Read Billy Burger's article in the latest PA about some problem bows that have turned out to be great hunting weapons.  I agree about BOM, though.  I think those bows ought to be about as "perfect" as we can get them.  Can't wait to see you at Pappy's in May.

Dan Spier

Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #28 on: January 14, 2009, 09:34:07 am »
Truly impressive, I love the relaxed profile.  Justin
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Offline Gordon

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Re: New osage bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #29 on: January 14, 2009, 10:35:29 am »
If you are worried about the chrysal and it is bending correctly glue a small rawhide patch over the portion of the belly that is cracked and wrap with thread. I've never had one fail after doing that.
Gordon