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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: osage outlaw on July 16, 2011, 07:25:01 pm

Title: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: osage outlaw on July 16, 2011, 07:25:01 pm

When I woke up this afternoon, I noticed a tube on the front porch.  I popped it open and pulled out a beautiful osage bow built by Sidewinder.  It has narrow tips with nice overlays, a leather grip with a shelf, and a nice shine to it.  I grabbed a few arrows and a target and tested it out.  It is very smooth and quick.  I started grouping arrows better than I ever have before.  Except the group was a couple of inches to the left.  I think it didn't like my arrows.  I will just have to make some more ;D  This is the first time I have ever shot a selfbow made by someone else.  I got so wrapped up in making my trade bow that I wasn't even thinking about getting one in return.  When I got done with it, it was like, "wait a minute, I get a new bow too".  And what a great bow it is.  Thank you very much Mr Sidewinder.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC13961.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC13962.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC13963.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC13965.jpg)

The 3 arrows on the left are stacked up against each other.  That's the first time I've done that with a selfbow!

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC13969.jpg)

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: Sidewinder on July 16, 2011, 08:55:07 pm

Clint,

I could'nt be happier that you like it. You make awesome bows too so the pressure to perform was high. I'm also glad your shooting it well. I think the hitting left is a spine or brace height issue.I'm sure someone here more knowledgable than me can help you make the adjustment. Take care and I hope to see you at the Classic someday.   Danny

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: seabass on July 16, 2011, 09:02:59 pm

that is a good looking bow Clint.i am sure you will get her dialed in.

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: hillbilly61 on July 16, 2011, 09:18:41 pm

Nice bow Clint. And with those groups we know it shoots good. Those arrows look familiar ;D

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: Elktracker on July 16, 2011, 09:54:51 pm

Very nice bow! congrats ;D

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: Pat B on July 16, 2011, 10:26:37 pm

Nice bow, Clint and Danny!  Clint, just turn a little to the right and try again! d;^)

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: osage outlaw on July 16, 2011, 10:38:06 pm

That's it Pat.  Maybe I should try using the other eye, or maybe both :o

I can't wait to shoot this bow again.  Maybe tomorrow afternoon when I wake up I can get a few more arrows through it.  This time I will move one deck board to the right.

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: dbb on July 16, 2011, 10:51:26 pm

Goodlooking bow!
And nice group ;)

/Mikael

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: Hawkeye1974 on July 16, 2011, 11:01:46 pm

Great work of art.
So jealous!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Found a bow on my porch
Post by: Keenan on July 16, 2011, 11:29:07 pm

Congratulations Clint and very well done gift Danny. Looks like a dandy bow!