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Offline RyanY

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My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« on: December 18, 2010, 12:24:09 pm »
This is a bow I had idealized in my head for the "if only one bow" thread over on paleoplanet. It's hickory, 58"ntn and approximately 50#@28" (haven't measured it). Limbs are slightly less than 1.5" wide to mid limb, slight eiffel tower taper to 1/4" side nocks, and a slightly waisted handle 8". About 1.5" of set.  In my post I said that ideally I'd heat treat this bow but I'm really happy with it. I love the simplicity with the side nocks which are my first and the draw is extremely comfortable. The bow weighs about 15 ounces where ideally I think its supposed to weigh around 11. I think moisture is probably still high. Anyways thanks for looking.







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Offline Pat B

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 12:29:37 pm »
That is as good as it gets!!!  8) The full draw curve is beautiful and the simplicity of the side nocks and the "plain jane" look makes it a perfect, reliable hunting bow. Well Done!
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2010, 12:32:31 pm »
sweet simple meat getter! good job. like the Ishi draw technique shot in last pic.
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Offline half eye

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2010, 12:53:34 pm »
Outstanding, Sir.
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Offline Keenan

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 01:39:21 pm »
Very nice bow, great tiller on that one.
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Offline Dean Marlow

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 01:43:40 pm »
Now that is nice. Your full draw is excellent. That is the kind of bow I like. Thanks for sharing. Dean
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Offline PaulN/KS

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2010, 03:05:34 pm »
Wow!
Another great looking bow Ryan... That is some nice clean hickory you are working with.
I'd suggest some brighter colored arrows for shootn' in the snow tho... ;)
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2010, 03:41:20 pm »
Good looking bow Ryan. Excellent tiller!
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Offline n2huntn

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2010, 06:16:06 pm »
Another sweet one.
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Offline ken75

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2010, 07:25:36 pm »
very nice , beautiful full draw .dang it looks cold
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Offline RyanY

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2010, 07:35:54 pm »
Thanks guys. I just measured it and its actually closer to 60#@28". Probably still drying up a bit.  ;D
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Offline Denham Archer

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2010, 08:38:59 pm »
WOW!!!  What a nice bow!  Good work!
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Offline Sparrow

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2010, 09:51:10 pm »
NICE !  I too like the Ishi draw. I like a simple bow that shoots good.  '  Frank
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2010, 12:44:56 am »
Don't listen to him when he says you need to put some color on the arrow.....it'll pick up plenty of color when it goes thru the deer.  Hehehe.

Very sweet bow, and the Ishi style draw did my heart good!
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Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2010, 08:02:32 am »
Sweet bow,tiller looks great,simple and effective. I like that a lot.  :) :) 
   Pappy
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