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Offline Pappy

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54 IN. Hickory finished.
« on: November 12, 2007, 07:18:53 am »
Well I finely got it done this week while I was off,in between hunting and working on
some of the other guys bows.It shoot sweet and hard. It is 53@26 and 54 inches N-N.
backed with a carp skin and Buffalo tip overlays.It has 8 coats of tru Oil finish and the 3 more
of Polly urethane.That should seal the Hickory pretty good.Bout time I hope yall like it. :)
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2007, 07:20:15 am »
Grip,Brace and full draw.
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2007, 07:22:20 am »
That's really a sweet looking bow. Really like the tips
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2007, 07:39:19 am »
Great job! I bet it really spits out the arrows. What do you think about fishskins vs. snakes?
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Offline DanaM

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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2007, 08:13:29 am »
Sure is a pretty little bow Pappy, love the carp skins. Superb tiller.
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2007, 08:24:54 am »
That's a nice one Pappy. I see the lower limb has a bit of twist to it. This is not uncommon with wide limbed bows
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Offline Woodland Roamer

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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2007, 08:27:55 am »
Nice one Pappy! That carp skin look great on there.

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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2007, 08:52:11 am »
That's a beauty!! ;D
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2007, 10:01:45 am »
Wow, you put some finish on that one pappy! Shiny! nice job, does it draw smooth to 26 now?
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Offline FlintWalker

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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2007, 10:38:33 am »
WOW, 54" and no string follow! I'm very impressed. I had some buddies shoot a couple 35-40 pound grass carp this year bowfishing. I wish I had saved the skins, those look sharp.
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2007, 10:59:18 am »
Simply amazing!
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2007, 11:52:22 am »
Thanks guys,yes Ryan it is smooth now and is really fast.I put more sealer on it than
normal because of it being Hickory and I plan on being out in the weather a lot with it.
Hickory is hard to keep dry but I think with a little care this one should be fine.I might
nock the shin off before I take it to the woods.It has had about 150 shots put through it and don't seem to be any worse for wear.Marc I didn't notice the limb twist it may be the way I am holding it.I will take another shot and be sure I hold it up straight and see how it looks.It
may twist off a little just hadn't seen it before. :) You have a great eye. :)
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2007, 11:52:36 am »
That is one sharp bow. Man!
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2007, 11:55:25 am »
Beautiful little bow, Pappy. Those skins really set it off. A quick spray of satin poly will cut the shine. ;)    Pat
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Re: 54 IN. Hickory finished.
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2007, 12:47:49 pm »
Very nice indeed. 54" would make it a good brushy river bottom bow for whitetails. Quite the slender handle. Nice job wit the carp. And got you bookmarked for Nov Self Bow of the Month, of course!
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