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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bushboy on August 16, 2013, 12:26:39 pm

Title: gull wing for jay
Post by: bushboy on August 16, 2013, 12:26:39 pm
Jay gave me and ancient chert arrow head so I gave him one of my first bows.it took a little more set than I like but it still shoots great. Bamboo backed elm 55#@28"-60" ttt self nocks. The handle is set back 1/2"
Title: Re: gull wing for jay
Post by: simson on August 16, 2013, 03:04:00 pm
Tiller looks good.
Don't want to critize, but I think the elm is overpowered with the Bamboo backing. Any chrysals on it?
Use thinner slats or go for trapping.

But looking at that guy - he is happy and that counts.
Title: Re: gull wing for jay
Post by: autologus on August 16, 2013, 03:07:11 pm
Bo backed Elm, I'll be it will flat rip one.

Grady
Title: Re: gull wing for jay
Post by: bushboy on August 16, 2013, 03:41:18 pm
No chrystals after 2000 or so shots, and it shoots flat as a pancake at 25 yards and very fast.elm is amazing in compression.here's another example bbe 55#@28 ,it has one small crystal on the upper limb but has shot many thousand arrows.I use small diameter bamboo ,usually 2-1/2 to 3" and the slats are about 3/16 in the middle.thank'sfor the compliment!
Title: Re: gull wing for jay
Post by: Joec123able on August 16, 2013, 03:55:53 pm
Beautiful profile really like it
Title: Re: gull wing for jay
Post by: Badly Bent on August 16, 2013, 07:53:49 pm
I like that front profile, very nice bow and tiller looks great. Also a very thoughtful and fine gift to give to your friend. :)
Title: Re: gull wing for jay
Post by: bushboy on August 16, 2013, 08:15:04 pm
Thx's guys!