Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stringman on August 07, 2011, 12:19:11 am
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Started on this bow a couple months ago and took it to Mojam to play with in the heat. Immediately took a liking to the top limb, but pretty disapointed in the lower limb as it didn't match the rest of the bow. Wanted to see how I did with a "snakey osage bow", and knew the tiller was gonna be tough. As usual, I had plenty of good eyes around camp and we got her pretty close. Unfortunately, It came in plenty light so I brought it home and cut an inch and a half off each end. That helped me hit target weight and it still had plenty of draw length. Used a "holey" skin I got from a friend to enhance the snake and fortunately all the holes were on the sides. Finished with urethane and a satin coat to follow.
Wish it would have had a matching bottom snakey limb, but still pleased with the outcome. Planning to take it to the woods of Colorado and hunt elk with it here in about a month. Will let ya'll know what comes of that (assuming I make it back >:D)
Bow came in at 60# @ 29" and stands 64" tall
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Wow and I thought the Hickory stave I am working on had a jacked up looking limb.
Simply a beautiful bow you got there. Nice craftsmanship.
Good luck on the Elk hunt.
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Very nice bow and well tillered. 8)
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Nothing ugly about this bow.
Well done.
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very nice bow and good job on the tiller. Perfect bow for hunting.
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Don't really get the "ugly" part... 8) 8) 8)
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Yup, cool bow, cool pics too.
Del
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Beautifull!!!!!
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Lovely bow. I would say that at least 75% of the osage bows I make are like that. Early in my bow making career I would curse the crooked limb and wish I had 2 straight ones. Now, like you, I'm disgusted that both limbs aren't crooked and filled with character. It really is a rare tree that produces a stave with character all the way. Good luck on your elk hunt. I need to get my elk bow done.
George
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Thanks all. "ole ugly" came from a remark made at mojam and it just stuck in my head. I'm with you guys and really like the character, but I'm sure the name will make more sense to my friends who still shoot with training wheels.
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;D Where you going hunting in colo. Nice bow btw.
Katt
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Probably either Flat top or Routt national forest. Will be my first time so I'm not expecting alot. Just want a good hunt, can't think of a better way than with a stick bow and cane arrows.
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Don't really get the "ugly" part... 8) 8) 8)
Of course you can't see the ugly part, his whole face is backlit and you can't make out his features. It's obvious he wasn't referring to the bow, after all!!! >:D
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Nice job on that one Scott! Good pics also.
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Nothing ugly about that stick, nice work.
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Nice yeller stick.
Man I miss seeing the flat tops out my window....ahhh<----sigh
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Got to agree.........Where is the ugly? Definitely not in the tiller!
Good Job.
Ron
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scott im gettn the horses shoed friday were goin to the routt natl forest first i got 3, 6x6 and a few 5x5 and one big 7x7 spotted u better be reaady to ride cowboy were goin 18 miles in ;D ;Dbrockhey ps u might wanna grab a deer tag while were in town seen a big 31" buck last nite at dusk also :-X
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scott im gettn the horses shoed friday were goin to the routt natl forest first i got 3, 6x6 and a few 5x5 and one big 7x7 spotted u better be reaady to ride cowboy were goin 18 miles in ;D ;Dbrockhey ps u might wanna grab a deer tag while were in town seen a big 31" buck last nite at dusk also :-X
All that talk about big bulls and wide deer is mighty mean... :P :P :P
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He he he, yep mighty mean. ;D >:D
Gonna have to bring my camera now, or these guys are never gonna believe me...
Shapin up to be a good hunt.
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He he he, yep mighty mean. ;D >:D
Gonna have to bring my camera now, or these guys are never gonna believe me...
Shapin up to be a good hunt.
Bow porn and now horn porn!!! Yeah baby!
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WELL SHOW EM SCOTTY NO WORRIES LOL BROCK
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Heres a pic of a little bull Brock sent me a couple weeks ago.
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OOOOOHHHHH lordy...that will get the ol' blood a pumpin' now won't it! Wow....
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Found the ugly...not the bow, that is second to none....it is this "horn porn"not cool man >:( good luck
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guys iv seen this bull 3 times now studied him about a hr the other day id estimate him +20 over the world record and im cussin myself cuz i aint got no moose tag this year >:D :'( :-[ :orecived my trade bow from sandyjane today still up scouting b a few days befor i can open it brock
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wow, you did a fine job on this bow. I wouldnt call it ugly by no means.