Slightly piqued (Pics up!) 60@26 48ntn

[sleek]

So I am enamoured over this reflex handle deflex fade recurve tip ( reckon I coulda just said 5 curve and saved myself some typing and this explination ) design. Most yall will recollect lebhuntfishes design The Fury and my mini me reproduction slightly ticked. I have an itch me thinks and I must scratch.

I am now trying a 49 inch version to go 55@26. String pinch may become a problem. If it works out I will make one mkre same stats but going to 28. For lack of a pre shaped stave, i am steaming one now. Hope it comes out.

[Urufu_Shinjiro]

String pinch, heck just shoot it thumb release, it's practically a horse bow anyway

[sleek]

Good point. I got to make it first though... I got the handle reflex in good and now am deflexing the fades, getting that nice horse bow look 

[sleek]

Well, no pics yet but i got it back to 60@24. Bad practice to go heavier than you want but oh well. I have 4 more inches to go to get to my target weight. Maybe i will make it a 60#@26 bow. See how it feels.

[sleek]

This bow wants to resist... Its one of those that no mater how much wood you remove it wont loose weight. I really hate it when that happens.
 
Just another little update add on. 55@24.

I just measured set. 1.5 inches so far. I expect 2 when done. Think i will stick with 55# to keep set down. On my next one thats going to draw 28 inches i will see about a higher draw weight depending on how much set it takes.

Question is, do i take it to 60@26 with a 48 ntn stiff handle bow?

[sleek]

Screw it.

60#@26" 1 3/4 inches of set.

Im claiming victory.

I will try to get pics up tomorrow.

[Springbuck]

Sounds like a victory to me!  I'd take it.  Even at 26" draw, that's a pretty short bow...

[Urufu_Shinjiro]

Nice! Can't wait to see pics.

[lebhuntfish]

Here is a few pictures of sleek bow.

Patrick

[Redhand]

Nice bow Sleek.  I like it!

[sleek]

Thanks redhand. I am already planning its overdrawn sibling with a tempered belly. Going to 50@28 and a heat treat to keep set down a touch. I think I'm gonna call it.....

Short tempered.

[hunterbob]

Nice looking bend sleek.
Short tempered ..I like it.

[sleek]

Hey bob, glad you like the name. Im sticking with the angry name line. What are your stats? If you do much brush hunting i could crank one out for you for our personal trade, if you like and of course if the bow performs well. The fury is a tall order to follow.

[Stixnstones]

Man that looks like a turkey hunter for sure. Sittin on your rear next to a tree with a big strutter at 15 steps. Yep, i like that bow.

[sleek]

Get one that close and you wont even need to stand up with this bow. Just lean over and pop him. I never turkey hunted, there arent many in this area. And for the effort i think the grocery is a better spot. Maybe one day.... When there are more around.