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Offline _Jon_

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #15 on: November 30, 2012, 10:32:20 pm »
Now that's a mighty nice looking bow there my fellow Paratrooper.
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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #16 on: November 30, 2012, 10:43:18 pm »
cool bow i really like the riser
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Offline bow101

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #17 on: November 30, 2012, 11:29:36 pm »
Ya I'm with killir duck on that riser comment looks really interesting....... ;)
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Offline Will H

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2012, 01:20:59 am »
Well I must say that turned out nice! You done a fine job on that piece of wood ;)
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Offline Ranger B

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2012, 01:25:57 am »
Thanks guys.  It's 1 3/4" wide.  It is all sap wood except for that bit you see in the grip.  It's pretty quick for the bow weight and very smooth.  Frankly, it's smoother than most all of my osage bows but the softer woods tend to be a bit smoother.  I'll be interested to see how long it holds up. I draw 27.5" and I hold at anchor for several seconds.  I love the way it shoots right now so I hope it lasts.

Offline soy

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2012, 02:44:53 am »
I agree they are lovely to shoot, and x3 on the riser/ handle area... well done!
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #21 on: December 01, 2012, 03:11:28 am »
that is some mighty fine work..its a great blessing for the holidays..john

Offline lesken2011

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #22 on: December 01, 2012, 09:38:33 am »
Nice job, Ranger! I agree with them other fellas....the color of that walnut is awesome! 8)
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Offline dragonman

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #23 on: December 01, 2012, 09:53:27 am »
nice bow ranger, I love black walnut beautiful wood (and tree), never made a bow from it cos its so expensive to buy and hard to find here
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Offline rps3

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #24 on: December 01, 2012, 10:00:03 am »
Sure makes a beautiful bow, and seeing how my son will be dropping a black walnut in his yard soon, I look forward to trying it too. Did you start with any reflex in the bow before tillering?

Offline coaster500

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #25 on: December 01, 2012, 12:55:18 pm »
Cooool bow "B"  !!!!!
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Offline Ranger B

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #26 on: December 01, 2012, 02:13:39 pm »
I put 4" in it.  Here is a video for you.  Me shooting it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQiJuJ9epI

Offline BowEd

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #27 on: December 01, 2012, 02:42:04 pm »
Very nice bow and video to boot.Nice shooting also.The hickorys here give me that kind of back too.Was that a complete heat treated reflex put on your bow or just localized touch ups?
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Offline Ranger B

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #28 on: December 03, 2012, 03:08:04 pm »
Thanks. I'm very happy with it.  Smooth shooter.

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Re: Walnut Wonder
« Reply #29 on: December 03, 2012, 04:44:46 pm »
Great looking bow. I personally don't like the cut in shelfs, but your work is awesome! And a nice piece of wood too.

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