Here's one for the Meare Heath fans. This bow is mixed between a compressed version of the artifact, and an extended version of Paul Comstock's design. It's got an overall length of 72" and is 2" wide until about 8" from the tips.
I can't believe how well it shoots for such an overbuilt design. I read some archived posts suggesting such a bow would kick like a mule and have poor cast but couldn't resist experimenting. It shoots really smooth, and I think it would take a chrono to find any difference in performance over my usual layout. It's probably too much mass for a heavy wood like osage, but I've never tried it.
Got a little lazy with the "beauty shots" on this one. I had to get it packaged up and out the door. Kinda figured everyone is more interested in the profiles and full draw anyway. It's got some back-and-forth prop twist and a minor kink in the upper fade. The quirks make the braced profile and FD look a little funky; and it didn't take any string follow despite the unbraced profile. There are a few videos of this bow shooting on IG, for anyone that uses that.
They definitely look cool! I'll be building a few more of these. Thanks for looking!
Hackberry Longbow
Meare Heath Inspired
62# at 28" draw
72" overall length
2" wide until 8" from tips
Buckskin grip (aqua)
D97 Flemish w/ beaver silencers
