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Offline jonathan creason

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Came home to a box on my porch
« on: June 03, 2011, 12:31:00 am »
I ran home from work today to grab the dog and head to my son's t-ball game.  When I pulled in the drive I noticed a box propped up beside my door, and got as giddy as a school girl.  Hammertime had PMed me to let me know to keep my eyes peeled, so I knew what was inside.  I couldn't help but rip the box open and check out the bow before I went to the game.  When I got one end open I noticed a recurved tip starting back at me.  I've been wanting a recurved self bow for a while, awesome!  But the best was yet to come.  As I continued opening the box I noticed the recurve was actually a 3 piece take-down.  How freakin' cool is that?  But wait, there's more.  There was another bow in the box, a walnut paddle bow!  To say I was stoked would be the understatement of the week, but I resisted stringing them up until after the game.  As soon as I got home I ran for the box on the dinning room table, got the bows strung, grabbed a couple of arrows and headed out the door.

1st, the hickory/walnut take-down recurve









This is one sweet shooting bow.  I can stack the arrows in there with this thing, and for the few that saw me shoot last weekend you know how hard that is for me to do.  I'm really looking forward to carrying this one come deer season.

Next, the awesome paddle bow



Unfortunately, on my second draw this happened



My heart sank when I felt it give.  Not only have I wanted one of these bows for a while now, I know somebody put a lot of time and effort into it.  Not a problem though, I've still got one great bow and I'll find a way to salvage that wood. 

Thank you very much, Jeffrey!
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Offline hammertime

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2011, 12:41:08 am »
Jonathon -so sorry that one busted ,that was supposed to be your back-up.Hope the hickory/walnut holds out for you I had a ton of shots through both I'll send another paddle bow if you like.Good shooting and God bless.Hammertime
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2011, 12:43:59 am »
No sweat Hammertime, sometimes feces occurs.  ;D

Although, after having one blow on me yesterday, and then this one today I'm a touch gun shy.  :D
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2011, 12:52:27 am »
Too bad on the paddle bow, I liked the paint job on it. the take down is definately cool though. full draw is a good money shot.  good job hammer and congrats jc
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Offline nugget

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2011, 01:21:18 am »
wow !!  both good and bad. Nice job on the bows. Too bad Jonathan has long Ape arms ;D
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Offline Almostpighunter

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2011, 02:33:48 am »
Wow! That take down is really cool, nice job hammer and congrats John. Sorry to hear about the paddle bow, tho.
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2011, 10:45:37 am »
Quote from: nugget on June 03, 2011, 01:21:18 am
wow !!  both good and bad. Nice job on the bows. Too bad Jonathan has long Ape arms ;D

Well if that ain't the pot calling the kettle black.  ;D

Nah, I actually cut the draw real short because I wasn't certain what it was tillered to.  I looked for a minute but couldn't figure out what caused it to give.  I shot the take down for a while last night and I think I'm in love.  I've finally got a bow I can shoot consitently.
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Offline jeffhalfrack

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2011, 10:55:39 am »
   Dang IT   !!!!!!!!!!!    but  that  has to  be  the  coolest  take  down  I've  seen!!!!!!!!!!!   I  would  love  to  hear  more  about  that,,,,could  you  please  tell  me  more???     that's  what  I'd  like  to  learn  to  make   thanks   JEFFW
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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2011, 11:08:55 am »
Man that is a sweet looking take down,sorry about the other but it happens. :) Nice job Hammer. :)
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Offline tetaxidermy

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2011, 04:34:53 am »
I to would like to know the specs on that cool takedown, Jonathan you are a lucky man.
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Offline aero86

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2011, 11:38:11 am »
i love that takedown!  love love love it!
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Offline beetlebailey1977

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2011, 10:00:24 pm »
The take down is a awesome looking bow.....the paddle bow was a very nice looking bow also.   It is a shame it broke but it does happen.
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2011, 11:43:57 pm »
That is to bad, I hate to see a bow break on anyone.
I always wait a few days for a bow or stave to acclimate before I do anything with it.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2011, 01:08:12 am »
That is a nice take down. Sorry about the paddle bow. Jawge
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Offline hammertime

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Re: Came home to a box on my porch
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2011, 01:39:20 am »
Hey Jonathon hope the takedown is alive and shooting well,still would like to get you your bonus paddle bow to ya ,just a bit busy right now,and thanks for the comments everyone-Hammertime
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