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Offline docmann

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Osage takedown bow.
« on: March 31, 2015, 03:51:41 pm »
This Osage take down bow was harvested from the heart of the Southern Cheyenne country in Custer county in western Oklahoma. The heavy propellering limited the full length staves available from it, but several good 3' pieces were taken.
The bow measures 66" NTN, and tip overlays are constructed of buffalo horn.
My preferred draw weight is in the 50-60# range, but the bow tillered so well at 68#, I couldn't bring myself to trim any further.
This type of handle is used frequently by one of the more prolific bowyers of our club (The Oklahoma Selfbow Society) who demonstrated the technique recently.
The limb design used is a camo pattern inspired by turkey wings. The target arrows in the photo are of similar style and color.
The bow is named after a Southern Cheyenne chief who passed away some six to seven years ago, Edwin Pewo. I had the pleasuring of knowing him for a short period of time just prior to his death. He and his wife spoke fluent Cheyenne, and he was heavily respected within the tribe.
The bow was constructed with an upcoming bear hunt in mind, but will be used largely for Whitetail deer and wild turkey here in western Oklahoma.

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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2015, 03:55:14 pm »
Very nice detail work on the bow and arrows.
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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2015, 04:04:24 pm »
Thanks. Wanted a little camo effect but still see the wood.
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Offline Jeremy Holden

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2015, 05:02:55 pm »
Very nice work you've done there.  If I can get mine to look like that I will be happy, happy, happy indeed!

-Jeremy

P.S.  Take note paulsemp!
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2015, 05:05:06 pm »
How does the take down aspect come in to play doc?
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Offline docmann

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2015, 06:59:31 pm »
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Drummer, that's the real pay off.
Getting in and out of the field is a breeze. Just a firm tug and they're apart. When you're out of the truck, a quick push and you're good.
I've never had it happen, but how many of you have had nightmares about snapping off the tip of your favorite hunting bow while slamming the car door?
Here's a little Kiowa replica I made a couple of years ago for my son who has long outgrown it.
Was always a bit apprehensive about takedowns until Mike Yancy gave me a little word of encouragement. But his last words of admonishment still ring in my ears:
"If you don't index the limbs near perfectly straight, it'll kick like s mule!"

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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2015, 07:13:18 pm »
Very nice, looks like a powerhouse of a bow and the finish work is sharp. From looking at the full draw and knowing the draw weight I would guess it shoots a arrow with authority. Good luck with the bear.
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Offline ajooter

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2015, 08:17:47 pm »
Those are all beautiful bows...ive always liked the full draw to the sky myself for a shot at the tiller.
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2015, 09:07:50 pm »
Nice job :)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2015, 09:55:37 pm »
Cool, I didn't recognize the handle shape as a sleeve set take down.
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2015, 10:17:02 pm »
That is a fine looking set.  Really beautiful work.
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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2015, 11:05:00 pm »
NICE! ;)
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2015, 12:08:47 am »
That is a very nice hunting bow. Nicely done. I like the style of this bow.  8)
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Offline adams89

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2015, 04:15:35 am »
very cool set congrats!
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Osage takedown bow.
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2015, 04:38:52 am »
Very nice work, I have used the sleeves and love the way they work also. Nice finish work.
   Pappy
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