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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« on: February 11, 2012, 02:36:38 pm »
I picked up a nice ocean spray bow by John Strunk.  I was at the Traditional Archers of Oregon banquet, and it was going for too low on the silent auction (too many glass heads there  ;)), so I got it.  It is inspiration and study for the pile of ocean spray staves I have drying.

It is really neat looking and a shooter.  It is a little short of a draw for me, and a little heavy for my wife (seems a tad heavy for 45 at 27, but I havent put it on a scale), but it is quick and nice to look at it.  I might make up some squirrel getting arrows for this bow (not belittling the bow, it could take a deer easy, but it would just be fun to have a go to squirrel set-up).
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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2012, 02:49:34 pm »
cool..thanks for posting the stick ;)....how bout a full draw of her?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2012, 03:02:18 pm »
Very nice!  You saved the auction and got a very cool John Strunk bow to boot! Well done.  8)
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2012, 03:14:09 pm »
That bow is wicked cool with the pith scraped out like that.... John sure is a master at this craft...

Thanks for sharing and please post a full draw!

Jon
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Offline Elktracker

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2012, 03:45:03 pm »
John was just telling me about this bow two days ago and I have shot it before, it really flings an arrow! I wish I could have got in on this silent auction!!! You got a great deal on a Strunk Bow!Congrats!!

Josh
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my friends think my shops a mess, my wife thinks I have too much bow wood, my neighbors think im redneck white trash and they may all be right on the money!!

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Offline Gordon

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2012, 05:07:47 pm »
That is really cool Josh!
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Offline seabass

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 05:53:54 pm »
that is really cool brother.thanks for the look,Steve
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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2012, 05:22:52 am »
Beautiful bow all-around, that's one to hold on to for sure!
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 11:38:24 am »
Nice find! 
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2012, 12:11:45 pm »
I like that one,,,,  cool bow and right in my specs....  get tired of it let me know :) 

SaaaaWeeeeeT !!
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Offline tenbrook

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2012, 12:34:43 pm »
Cool bow for sure!

Just curious how much did you pay?
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Offline Youngboyer2(billyf)

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2012, 02:27:44 pm »
i like it when bowyers dont just want to get their bow shooting but they also pay attention to detail and make it look pretty
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Offline Weylin

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2012, 03:01:16 pm »
Mr. Strunk makes incredible bows, you're a lucky guy.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2012, 03:51:26 pm »
Yup, the man makes a beautiful bow.  Thanks for looking guys. 

I will get a full draw pic or two when I get a chance. 

Josh, that is really cool you had this bow in hand.  You didn't need in on that auction, you already have a beautiful ocean spray bow...one that you made! BTW, I love the look of those tips on your spray with the bark on, that was a nice touch.

I will let you know if i get tired of it coaster

tenbroook, I paid $245 for it.  (I thought I had it for $150, but they extended the silent auction bidding period by an half hour at the end  >:(), so not a screaming deal, but I felt it was a very good price to get a Strunk bow in the collection. 
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Offline Elktracker

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Re: Got a Strunk Ocean Spray
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2012, 05:51:15 pm »
CMB I also thought it was 150 as did John but even for the little extra you paid its still well worth the bow having a bow made by John Strunk!, he was just glad to donate it as he always is to pass on his bows!  Thanks for the complamints on my OS bow I need to get her finished up but I seem to put other things before it :-\ Thanks again for sharing!

Josh
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my friends think my shops a mess, my wife thinks I have too much bow wood, my neighbors think im redneck white trash and they may all be right on the money!!

Josh Vance  Netarts OR. (Tillamook)
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