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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« on: May 04, 2013, 01:21:02 pm »
I finished my hunting bow for next season. I wanted the basics for my personal hunting bow this year. I enjoy making bows with contoured grips, tip overlays and such, but lately I have been enjoying very simple pieces for my personal hunting bows. This one accomplished everything that I could have hoped for.  It is 55" long Osage, seasoned 3 years.  Gullwing shaped handle with flipped tips.  Simple deer skin grip and basic tips.  it is 55#+/-  @ 24".  I have been going through an odd situation with my draw length lately due to my shooting style, which I am ok with. I have been drawing 22" short draw for the last year but this bow has so little stack I have been drawing it 24" consistently and enjoying the extra speed out of the bow. This is one of those bows that acts as a true extension of your body and compliments me perfectly. pound for pound it is likely the fastest, hardest hitting bow I have made to date (153rd bow btw). even though it is so simple I had to share it with all of you. If the hunting Gods are good to me again, hopefully you will see it pictured again with a couple deer this year.
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2013, 01:21:37 pm »
last pics
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Offline JonW

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2013, 01:35:58 pm »
I like it. Hunting is about function anyway.

Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2013, 01:50:44 pm »
 Simplicity is Beauty... Simple as that...Nice dude
Genesis 27:3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;

Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2013, 01:52:14 pm »
Absolutely amazing! very nice bow there! Even though i dont know that feeling of extention with a bow, i know it with a stick you find that balances well in your hand. It's a good feeling knowing that it works with you rather than against
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Offline hatcha

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2013, 02:13:45 pm »
Man, that's a VERY pretty meat-maker!!!  I bet it'll do you proud ;)

Offline ssgtchad

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2013, 02:16:16 pm »
Nice and clean,  very well done... very simple ;). How wide are the limbs, and was thr handle naturally set back. Thanks for sharing.
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Offline killir duck

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2013, 02:19:28 pm »
as your title said: simplicity at it's finest!! beautiful work!
PRIMITIVE ARCHERY what other way can you play with sticks and rocks all day and not look like a little kid

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Offline Jmilbrandt

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2013, 02:28:07 pm »
Doesn't get much better then that.  ;)
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2013, 02:42:06 pm »
That's as good as it gets! I love everything about that bow!

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Offline Joec123able

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2013, 02:45:05 pm »
You cannot beat simplicity !!! That bow looks so sweet !
I like osage

Offline Hrothgar

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2013, 04:32:35 pm »
Very nice lines, looks like she'll make meat!
" To be, or not to be"...decisions, decisions, decisions.

Offline Markus

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2013, 04:35:40 pm »
Very nice, racoon also. Markus.

Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2013, 04:43:20 pm »
thanks guys.  and yes, the handle had natural reflex in it, I just took advantage of it.
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Offline mwosborn

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Re: Simplicity at it's finest- Osage
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2013, 06:09:27 pm »
Very nice looking bow - I like simplicity.  Bet you will do well with her this fall.
Enjoy the hunt!  Mitch