Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JonW on October 09, 2013, 01:45:29 am
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A few teaser pics till I get the full draw shot up. Osage with two heavy courses of sinew and one cord- like bead running down the crown of the back. Put some WDB skins over the sinew. This was a really old piece of Osage don't know the exact age but somewhere around 30-35 years. 1 1/8" wide for most of the limb tapering to 1/2" at the nock. A hair over 56" NTN. I want some guesses as to the draw length and weight just for fun until I post the FD shot. This was my "therapy" bow as I was working on it in and out of the hospital as my Father passed. He didn't shoot bows but always wanted a "snake" bow. I hope you like it Dad! This will be my fair weather bow this year. I was shooting it out of my stand and I could put three broadheads in a four inch circle at twenty yards. I feel sorry for the poor whitetail that walks in front of me >:D
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Sorry to here about your Dad, But good looking bow. Looks like it'll do whatever you ask of it and I'm sure your Dad is proud.
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Sorry about your dad,beautiful bow,my guess is mid 50's @26.
Pappy
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Sorry about your Father Jon. That is a beautiful bow to honor him.
60@26?
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I didn't know about your Dad, either, Jon. I am sorry for your loss. I wish you success this year hunting with that sweet bow. What a nice tribute to your Dad.
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"This was a really old piece of Osage don't know the exact age but somewhere around 30-35 years."
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Awesome job Jon. I'm sure your dad loves it and is proud of what you accomplished.
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Really nice. Your dad will love it.
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Jon, hang in there. He does like it and so do I.
My his memory be eternal.
Jawge
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Nice Jon, does look like a Pat B bow. Can see from the braced photo that full draw will be spot on and probably stores some power too. That old osage spring back to life. My guess is 57# @ 27". Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, a little time in the woods hunting will be some healing therapy for ya also. Good luck this season my friend.
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Very nice job JonW.Like your bow.Looks like a little rocket launcher to me.It's good you got in tune with it.Hope you can get the deer to cooperate for ya.I should be in the stand this morning too.Got a full plate day ahead of me though.Maybe get there this evening.I'll guess 53#@26".
My condolencenes to you about your father.
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Is that rawhide on the handle?Oh if I may ask what kind of arrows are you shooting off of it?
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Sorry about the loss of your father. I know how that feels.
Nice bow. Very nice. I'm guessing high 50s to low 60s on draw weight.
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Rough times, condolences. Bow looks like a stunner and heavy I would guess.
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Sorry about your Father..Very sweet bow
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A great tribute to your father. I hope you think of him often with that bow in hand.
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Sorry to hear about your Dad Jon. I'm sure he is pleased and honored for the tribute. Josh
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Awesome Jon. A great way to remember your dad. Hope you are doing okay.
Jon
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Sorry Jon. Great looking bow can't wait to see the full draw. Looks like maybe 58# @ 28" or so :). Something used for therapy like that would be a good luck charm in the woods for sure. I hope it brings you luck and you hit your mark making your dad that much more proud.
Matt
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That is a beautiful bow Jon and a fine tribute to your father. Sorry for your loss.
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Thanks for the thoughts fellas.
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Sweet looking bow Jon. I gotta try a sinew job one of these days.
My prayers to you and yours.
Russ
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PERFECT!!!! Take it to the woods and hunt with pride....he will be there ;)