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Offline HighEagle

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Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« on: October 07, 2011, 08:02:20 pm »


 Just finished this Russian Olive Mojave type bow .
 52"ntn 38#@27"  It was fun to build and a fun little shooter. Starts off at approx 40# and after shooting it awhile it drops down to about 38# maybe a little less.

Thanks for looking, Chuck



Armstrong, BC

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2011, 08:12:32 pm »
Like the art work. Tiller looks awsome ;)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2011, 08:26:07 pm »
Thats the second gorgeous Russian Olive bow you have put out lately Chuck. I need to find some of that to whittle on. Perfect bend by the way.
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Offline Arrowind

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2011, 09:56:23 pm »
Yeah the tiller looks perfect to me.  Nice job!
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2011, 10:03:23 pm »
Beautiful bow and awesome full draw
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Offline coaster500

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2011, 10:30:39 pm »
Great bow and draw length!! 

I love little bows that draw 27+  :)

Inspiration, information and instruction by the ton and it's free,,, such a deal :)

Offline Postman

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2011, 11:09:38 pm »
Very nice-that wood must be pretty goodio stuff to bend like that!
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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2011, 12:26:08 am »
Awesome work

Offline Kpete

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2011, 02:12:39 am »
Chuck,
Good to see you are still at the RO.
Thanks for showing us pics.

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2011, 02:16:16 am »
  How wide/thick is the handle?

Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2011, 04:21:31 am »
Impressive bend to say the least!
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Offline HighEagle

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2011, 04:34:20 am »
Thanks all for looking and kind words,

TurtleCreek at the center of handle is approx 1 1/2" wide and 1/2" thick with a very low crowned back and flat belly. The limbs very in width widest 1 3/4" narrowest 1 1/4" The tips narrow last 5-6 inches to 3/4" with pin nocks.


Kpete you find your RO yet?

I cant believe how this wood bends and takes heat good to did flip the tips a bit and on my other RO bow I altered it a lot with heat, all with good results.

Thanks again for Looking, Chuck
Armstrong, BC

Offline Keenan

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2011, 12:14:47 pm »
Very nice bow Chuck. Congratulations.

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Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2011, 12:27:28 pm »
  Thanks for the specs, that bow is inspiring.