| From: moosehunter
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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I think my best looking bow to date has been my schafer silvertip..... what is yours?
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| From: Ryman Cat
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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Thats a gorgeous bow but I'm wondering how in Gods creation am I going to show just which one when I'm really blessed with a number of bad to the bone bows. Big Jim,Johnson Blacktail I just got a wooded up Stalker that shoots like a dream. My 66' Renaissance JD Berry I love and on and on my Fedoras where should one end or start for that matter? For 2012 I'm looking forward to having 2 Vintage Works bows built and 3 others scheduled with beautiful exotic woods and tricked up with glossy finish.My favorites the killing sticks are some works also and then come the classics. Lifes to short to hold and use rough looking sticks.
I only had a desire to own one Silvertip LB I missed and it was just gorgeous also. Who knows maybe I'll come into one some day and change my thoughts.
That sure is a purty Silvertip TD and I feel lately like going to 1 piece bows although I have allways favored TD's to travel hunting with.
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| From: R Reese
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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Dwyer Dauntless
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| From: mooseman
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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Lonsome Wind Longbows has to be my best looking.
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| From: LPN-1
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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'62 Kodiak,,Just picked this up last spring,,40# @ 24", 48# at my draw,,special order probably, super clean,,I don't think it hardly shot at all,,,best shooting I have.
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| From: bodork
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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I'm kinda partial to this bow I made last year. Macassar ebony and east indian rosewood with osage and cocobolo accent stripes.
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| From: LPN-1
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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Also this '62 Grizzly,,one of Bears best looking bows IMO.
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| From: Stumpkiller
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| Date: 16-Nov-11 |
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I just picked up a 1974 Browning Cobra II that looks pretty nice.
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| From: Mike Mecredy
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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That one's actually somebody elses bow now. I don't have any nice looking ones personally.
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| From: LPN-1
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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bodork,,very nice!!
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| From: Sixby
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Man I like all those bow!!
God bless you all, Steve
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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This one is pretty nice.
DDave
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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There are a few nice looking bows in this pile too.
DDave
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Here is what that old Bear fella turned out for cheap bows back in 1963. Polars may not be all the popular, but they sure can look great and the price is always right.
DDave
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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I know you only asked for one pic, but it was hard to leave the others out.
I have been blessed with some very nice looking bows and there are still a couple of great lookers in the works.
DDave
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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The really nice thing is that I have a feeling that my best looking bow is still to come. I know what materials are in my Chek-Mate Hunter III and I cannot believe that it will be anything less than stunning.
DDave
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| From: 36bound
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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My Leon Stewart longbow prefers to have its picture taken outside. Here, on a spot and stalk hunt for bear in Northern Ontario. My LS longbow is hands down the best bow I have ever owed and I've been fortunate to own some excellent hunting bows over the years.
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| From: AVI
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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My latest, "Bella".
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| From: Easykeeper
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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The same Blacktail.
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| From: Ranger B
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Bob Morrison Diamond wood and phenolic
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| From: Paul
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Blacktail
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| From: Lil' Okie
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Jim Jones.. Firefly
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| From: Pappy 1
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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I have a lot of good looking bows [In my mind] but this is probably one of the coolest looking and good shooter to boot. Pappy
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Paul, how do you like that beavertail rest on your bow?
My ACS CX riser came with a beavertail grip and a seal skin rest.
DDave
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Some threads on here get kind of tiresome, but I never get tired of looking at all this great eye candy. We have some amazing craftsmen out there building some truly incredible bows.
I often wonder if there are any female bowyers doing the same.
DDave
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| From: tusc.bowman
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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You guys are making me drool with all these bows. lol
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| From: old vet
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Mike Sullivan Custom Stealth. Cocobolo and Osage. Good looker .... Great shooter.
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| From: old vet
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Mike Sullivan Custom Stealth. Cocobolo and Osage. Good looker .... Great shooter.
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| From: Buzz
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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| From: Buzz
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| From: Buzz
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| From: Buzz
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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| From: hillbillyking
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Like em All Great Bows Guys !! !!
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| From: standswittaknife
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Made these last year... like the way they turne out.
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| From: Apex Predator
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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This is probably my most favorite, from the ones I have built.
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| From: Selden Slider
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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My Widow MAII. "Diamondbark" Frank
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| From: MikeW
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Blacktail
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| From: MikeW
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Last try for the Blacktail.
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| From: MikeW
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Blacktail again
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| From: MikeW
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Whippenstick Hellfire
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| From: DJSHowatt
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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My 1961 Monterey.
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| From: V-Archer
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Made this one as personal bow.
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| From: Crossed Arrows
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Don Adams English Longbow carved from one piece of Cascade yew.
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| From: George D. Stout
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Think it's a Groves but not sure. Pretty to me.
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| From: Blackhawk
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Bear Tamerlanes from the 60's
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| From: BowManJay
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Here are some of my favorites I own:
This is one of my Lewishollow customs
[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/2fas4uSTI/Archery/COCOMAPLE1.jpg[/IMG]
Here is my other Lewishollow Custom
[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/2fas4uSTI/Archery/JayLW1.jpg[/IMG]
Here is my Ron Foley, its beautiful but has very low performance
[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/2fas4uSTI/Archery/Foley2.jpg[/IMG]
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| From: BowManJay
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Sorry that was a bust...
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| From: David Alford
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Bob Lee Stick (for those who like camo...)
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| From: David Alford
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Bob Lee Stick (for those who like camo...)
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| From: Chief
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Owl longbow
Juniper - sinew back with elk rawhide
sorry for the poor pic
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| From: reddogge
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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This is an early 60s Howatt Hunter. I'll soon gift this to my son even though it's my favorite bow.
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| From: AWPForester
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Beauty is in the eye's of the beholder but I got 2 pretty one's. The first is a Maddog
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| From: AWPForester
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Here's the pic of the first one. I dentical bows for me and my brother which are identical twins. Ziricote with maple Accents
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| From: AWPForester
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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And the second and most pretty is also a Maddog. And new to boot. Boy Mike Mecredy sure knows bow making.
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| From: jsweka
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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One I made.
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| From: jsweka
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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And a view from the belly side.
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| From: DennyK
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Black Widow MAX Tulipwood
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| From: acox001
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Savage bows, Have one like this being made exept the wendge wood pictured is cocobollo wood on mine cant wait to get it.
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| From: acox001
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Savage bows, Have one like this being made exept the wendge wood pictured is cocobollo wood on mine cant wait to get it.
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| From: moosehunter
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Could you be sure and mention the make and model? Thanks for all who are doing so.....
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| From: Ripforce
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Bama Royal Expedition Osage Takedown!
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| From: Ripforce
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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i don't know where the hell that pic came from!
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| From: Ripforce
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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another pic!
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| From: Chief
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Really good looking bows!
Acox001 that savage bow is a screamer!
><<> Chief
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| From: Chief
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Really good looking bows!
Acox001 that savage bow is a screamer!
><<> Chief
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| From: turok
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Timberhawk Talon HUnter by Scott Mitchell
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| From: BowManJay
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Thanks to deertracker for straightening me out!
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| From: 4FINGER
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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There are some incredibly beautiful bows by so many talented Bowyers...I've got to admit that Jerry Pierce Choctaw is my favorite...My bow "Fred" isn't pretty...but...then neither am I...but we've sure been to alot of Beautiful areas together ;)...4finger
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| From: 4FINGER
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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"Fred"...1981 Signed Green striped B handle Custom Kodiak...60" 62#@28...Predator Brown Dipped Limbs and Quiver...my Time Machine...4finger
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| From: curt from Idaho
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Some of the bows I make.
Recurve [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_9037.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_9027.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_8984.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_8975.jpg[/IMG]
Hybrid [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_4114.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_4108.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_4095.jpg[/IMG]
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| From: curt from Idaho
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| Date: 17-Nov-11 |
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Lets try this! Hybrid
[IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_4095.jpg[/IMG]
Recurve [IMG]http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg200/idacurt/MMS_9037.jpg[/IMG]
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| From: Pappy 1
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| Date: 18-Nov-11 |
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Beautiful bunch of sticks. Man o Man. Pappy
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 18-Nov-11 |
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Here is another view of my Jon Gharing takedown, macassar ebony and padauk riser with bamboo limbs and fibreglass tips. The thumbrest is antler core.
DDave
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| From: damascusdave
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| Date: 18-Nov-11 |
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Sometimes things that look good go not work too well. I am betting that there is not a bow in this thread that is not a great shooter as well. The Gharing not only looks good it shoots great. That grip fits like it was made for me and I bought the bow used.
DDave
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| From: Pegg
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| Date: 18-Nov-11 |
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| From: FlingSum
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| Date: 18-Nov-11 |
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Man I gotta get me a pretty bow like those! I love how Mr. stamps posts a picture of a nasty ole knot! and that snakey bow of pappy's man that is just beyond... It is so funny how traditional usually means sedate and reserved yet in our world sometimes it is so far beyond norm that people would think we are crazy.
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| From: bowfitz
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| Date: 18-Nov-11 |
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black onyx longbow limbs
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| From: Bjorn
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Here's my new ACS CX. I wanted more wood and less glass in the riser the result was amazing! The black glass blends really well with the Bocote.
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| From: MaineBob
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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58" Fox Archery Maverick.Bacote and Micata
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| From: WRV
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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| From: barebo2
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Kohannah Kurve with amazing Sapelle veneers - almost looks alive in the daylight!!! It's in the classifieds !!!
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| From: barebo2
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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One more - it's a Beauty !!! 64" - 50#
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| From: Coldtrail
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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I don't suppose anyone wants to see a pic of my Samick Sage? Somehow, it seems out of place on this thread. There ought to be a place for bows like mine. Afterall, it cost almost $200.
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| From: lefty4
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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One of these Jack Howard Gamemaster Jets.
Too bad only one has the shelf on the right side. : )
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| From: Jeff Cooper
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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I know which one I think is the best looking(?)
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| From: Sterritt Henry
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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I saw a picture of Joe VT 3 piece longbow, I think it is a Thunder Horn, a few years ago. It's still the prettiest bow I think I've ever seen.
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| From: Bowlim
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Another fine "best looking handle and riser thread" Some people didn't get the memo, and actually showed their bows... :) I guess I am just jealous. I will have to polish up my Don Adams...
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| From: YeOlBoHntr
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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No matter how much I LOVE what I have.......you guys show me something else I "need" lol. OMG.....PAPPY1? That "snakey" bow is to die for! *drool*
Me? Always old and poor....sold the few in my stable (flinch) for one I "hadda try for awhile" and it may take a LOT to get me to let her go. Got sick of hearing about them (and drooling over photos).
Better photos when it gets here but I'm a bit pumped!!
Thanks all for sharing. I never get tired of seeing such beauty as those posted here.
God Bless
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| From: Johnny7
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Blacktail Elite
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| From: Johnny7
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Another pic
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| From: Centershot
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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An amazing array of bows.
That Kurve kills me big time. Have to get one like that before this rides over. Really like that. Was perusing the site the other day and saw that combo.
Have to poke around and see if I have anything worthy of posting.
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| From: Phil Magistro
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Best looking - my Jack Howard Gamemaster Jet
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| From: Glunt@work
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Cocobolo & bubinga riser w/red cedar limbs.
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| From: Winter Hawk
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Without a doubt..........my "Snakebit"............BUT.........my Elite VL with two sets of limbs runs a purdy close second.
Winter Hawk
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| From: woodswalker
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| Date: 19-Nov-11 |
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Centaur with Cechan riser and Juniper limbs. Performs as good as she looks.
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| From: non-typical
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| Date: 20-Nov-11 |
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Cant help it but I have two favs. This is a Osage & Bocote LB w/elk handle & tips my best friend & hunting partner made for me.
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| From: curt from Idaho
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| Date: 21-Nov-11 |
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Lets try this again! hope it works My bows
Recurve 
Hybrid 
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| From: Barringer
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| Date: 21-Nov-11 |
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Wes Wallace Mentor; Mac. Ebony and Bocote
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| From: Barringer
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| Date: 21-Nov-11 |
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Wes Wallace Mentor
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| From: Barringer
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| Date: 21-Nov-11 |
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Wes Wallace Mentor
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| From: SWAG
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Old Bear
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| From: Wingbear
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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New Bear not bad either.
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| From: DT1963
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Curt from Idaho - love the last bow what wood is that handle made out of?
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| From: Wingbear
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Bubinga and black Dymondwood I believe. Bear also call it futurewood.Hillbilly king will know for sure.
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| From: pbr
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Centaur, gray Actionwood, inlayed bear claw
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| From: pbr
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Another view
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| From: Tajue17
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thats a nice centaur right there.
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| From: JimPic
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Two of my mine. A '65 Kodiak and a John Schulz Hill reverse handle
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| From: Firewater
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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First - Howatt Monterey, second - Super Diablo
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| From: Little Delta
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Tough call,. Probably goes to the Silvertip.
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| From: Easykeeper
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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I'm going to have to replace my old Blacktail with this newer one.
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| From: Easykeeper
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Another view of the same Blacktail.
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| From: Easykeeper
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It's hard to choose between the Blacktail and my one-piece Silvertip.
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| From: Florida lime
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Wingbear - DT1963 was referring to Curt Noetzold's Hunter bow.
He does a bunch of work with Myrtle and Koa, but I don't know the woods of that particular example.
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| From: SB
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Big River Super Kodiak replica. 62"...bamboo limb cores.
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| From: overbo
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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This one this week
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| From: SB
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Big River.. Bacote and cocobolo version...Super Kodiak replica , brown glass,bamboo limb cores.
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| From: greyrider
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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My newest love C handle with 65# green tip limbs with snake skins
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| From: SWAG
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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Hey Dennis! Here is a sister "C".
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| From: greyrider
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Mack, looks great is it a #1 handle? Here is another pic.
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| From: SWAG
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C-1562 Broom handle.
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| From: SWAG
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C-1562 Broom handle.
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| From: newell38
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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2014 thunderhorn heartstopper
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| From: GLF
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| Date: 24-Jul-14 |
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64" Morrison: Osage and rosewood riser with figured english yew limbs ,antler tips and bur knobs. She's got a subtle beauty but comes alive at full draw.
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| From: Stump Buster
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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WOW, there are some pretty bows in this thread!
Curt form Idaho.... What woods are those?!?!
Stump
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| From: camodave
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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I love it when these old threads come up again...if you scroll up you will notice my post as damascusdave asking Paul about the beavertail rest on his Blacktail bow...since that time I traded the ACS CX for a gorgeous RER LXR, sold the Gharing for cash to a new shooter, and bought Paul's Blacktail pictured above which is, of course, my current best looking bow (at least until my Kodiak Deluxe arrives)
DDave
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| From: Phil
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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made it for my nephew
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| From: Frisky
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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Yuck! Never in my life have I seen such a collection of ugly bows! Here's a nice one:
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| From: Easykeeper
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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Not a bad looking bow Frisky. Swap out the puke green limbs for something else and it would be downright attractive...;)
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| From: SB
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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That's one of those kiddy bows ...instant archery,15.00 for the whole kit! That's the only thing they used the pukey colored glass on!
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| From: hunterbob
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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Big Jim buffalo. Black and white ebony limbs and iron wood risor and gemsbok horn
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| From: hunterbob
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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Pic of iron wood risor on the buffalo
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| From: hunterbob
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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The other side of the iron wood
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| From: greyrider
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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Nice bow hunterbob
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| From: hunterbob
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| Date: 25-Jul-14 |
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Thank you greyrider . I just received this one from big Jim about a week ago. My wife ordered it for me before Christmas last year.
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| From: Rooty
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| Date: 26-Jul-14 |
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I like the woven glass on this one. Cameron
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| From: doug
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| Date: 26-Jul-14 |
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i'm with Frisky
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| From: LBshooter
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| Date: 26-Jul-14 |
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Some pretty looking bows guys, here's one of mine.
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| From: LBshooter
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| Date: 26-Jul-14 |
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Another pic with better light and the limbs
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| From: Gaur
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| Date: 27-Jul-14 |
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This bamboo backed belly bow James Parker made for my elk hunt last year is a beauty to me. 57# @ 28". Japanese bamboo, Osage riser, three lams yew and osage, ostrich leather grip, albino water buffalo tips. Picture was on the Delores river in southern Colorado. And yes I did shoot one across the canyon and yes I did kill an elk with the bow.
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| From: Gaur
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| Date: 27-Jul-14 |
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another view ;)
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| From: moosehunter
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| Date: 12-Oct-15 |
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V Archer, what model bow is that you posted pics of? Beautiful!
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| From: UnderTheRadar
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| Date: 12-Oct-15 |
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Moosehunter, do you still have the Silvertip you started this thread with 4 years ago? That is/was a beautiful bow!!!!
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| From: Nemah
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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made these....
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| From: JimPic
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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David Miller, myrtle riser
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| From: SWAG
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Zipper
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| From: HillbillyKing
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Too Me the Best Looking Bear The 1960 Kodiak Deluxe !!!
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| From: stagetek
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Bear Supreme T/D.
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| From: kodiaktd
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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All three of my Bear Kodiak Takedowns. Even the ugly od green one. "lol"
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| From: RymanCat
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Newest addition to my bow family.LOL
Rose Oaks Heritage has double set of limbs. Brazilien Rose wood with Birdseye in riser and red glass.
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| From: TBOZ
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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My Zipper Takedown....
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| From: RymanCat
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Another picture of the Heritage.
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| From: LaGriz
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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My entry, A 60" Bighorn Takedown all in zebrawood. The 15"cresent riser has an Asbell grip. 47# at 28" and this bow shoots as good as it looks! "Thank you Burt" for letting me buy it from you! I own four complete Bighorn bows with two extra sets of limbs. I do Love my Bighorns. Shot my best 3D score to date with this bow. Not as pretty as some of these others, but I would not trade it for another.
Great thread LaGriz
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| From: moosehunter
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Unfortunately I do not have that Silvertip that started this thread with.... Sold it and wished ever since I had it back!
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| From: BACK YARD
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Stalker Coyote. Very nice bows out there guys and gals.
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| From: BACK YARD
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Stalker Coyote. Very nice bows out there guys and gals.
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| From: BACK YARD
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Stalker Coyote. Very nice bows out there guys and gals.
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| From: BACK YARD
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Sorry for the multiple posts guys new to this
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| From: BACK YARD
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Sorry for the multiple posts guys new to this
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| From: Perun
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Veneers from Idaho Curt :-)
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| From: Perun
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Bowyer from Republic Srpska
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| From: Perun
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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My bow to go
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| From: Silenthawk
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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PCHX Cocobolo riser and Birdeye Maple limbs
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| From: Stan Asby
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| Date: 13-Oct-15 |
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Coldtrail - Post the Sage or I'll post mine. Most of these guys have probably never seen one! Never seen a collection of beauties like this!
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| From: davidross
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Ernie Root's pride and joy - the original Pendulus Supreme.
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| From: Bowlim
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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As a woodworker, a piece of pretty wood is a commodity to me, not something to spend 500 bucks on when it only cost 20 or thirty. A lot of fancy wood is often structurally questionable.
What gets me excited is pictures of the whole bow strung and unstrung, this is mostly a thread of pictures of risers, or even small bits of risers, not bows. These days, even the advertising websites and such, often don't show a pic of the whole bow, just risers. Strange world.
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| From: Pdiddly
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Hard to narrow it down to one and I'll try and reflect what Bowlim wants to see...1958 Damon Howatt Eldorado Monterey...this is form and function at its best.
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| From: Pdiddly
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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A closeup of the riser...
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| From: Pdiddly
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Another 50's bow that, while not a big name, is well constructed, easy on the eyes and a very advanced design. Tri-State Jaguar 56".
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| From: Pdiddly
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Don't know why those photos are ending up in a landscape format?? Anyway, here's an action photo! LOL!
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| From: Pdiddly
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Another out in the field...
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| From: Pdiddly
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Last one of the beautiful tips....
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| From: TrapperKayak
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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So many beautiful creations on here. A few standouts for me, obviously Blacktails and Silvertips, but the Big River super Kodiak replicas (love the shape of those), Bear supreme TD, 64" Morrison (wow), Thunderhorn heartstopper, Curt's Hunterbows (nice), Overbo's sleek riser bow, PaPa's Bear, and esp. Rymnan's red Heritage. Something about that red bow... it's the winner. I love this sport and what can be done with wood. Any other form of archery (ie., commercial advanced tech.) falls far short of complete IMO. These have it all, form, function, and a personal touch of uniqueness. Thanks for showing 'em. This is my favorite (don't own many).
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| From: macbow
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Here are some of my favourites I made
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| From: Stykman
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Wow. Nice work macbow. You got some talent. Works of art.
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| From: ehertz#2
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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2014 Kodiak. Eric
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| From: VT_hunter
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| Date: 14-Oct-15 |
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Here's mine....
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| From: Cleenrelees
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| Date: 18-Oct-15 |
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Can't hardly beat that one Superkodiak! But here's a few of the original 67 1/2s after a great afternoon of shootin' last spring:
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| From: Cleenrelees
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| Date: 18-Oct-15 |
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This one I refinished and took the shelf down to my knuckle like Fred Bear Showed Me How! And inlaid a compass. Best shootin' bow I have!
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| From: Cleenrelees
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| Date: 18-Oct-15 |
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1969 Bear Tamerlane. The arrows are tapered cedar, made in England for a man known as 'Uncle Hat' Harold Titcomb, a famous archer til his death in 1957. These were some of his arrows (I assume from the 1950s that I've re-furbished. They have ebony self-nocks and fly great from this Tamerlane!
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| From: DJ
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| Date: 19-Oct-15 |
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Trapperkyak, is that the MENTOR? It's probably the one I'm going to post a picture of once I get it. Mine is scheduled to be done this month. It's one of the first things I think about each morning when I wake up! DJ
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| From: DJ
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Here it is!! six months is a long time to wait when you want something so bad. Rymancat that is one beautiful bow!! DJ
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| From: SWAG
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Samick Sage not a bad looking bow rounded square edges an add antler knobs an shooter for the money...
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| From: greyghost
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Dick Robertson "Wolfer" 52@28 58"
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| From: Black
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Here it is! ;-)
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| From: greyghost
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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St. Joe River Bows (twins) matching recurve and longbow. longbow is 48@29" 62" and the recurve is 48@29" 60"
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| From: Black
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Black Widow: PSA 85# PMA 70#
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| From: Black
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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PSR
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| From: bodymanbowyer
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Don't know if its the best, but it sure is gonna be pretty ;) JF
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| From: moosehunter
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Please tell me what make of bow is this? Wow!
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| From: wingstrut
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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My Howard Hill ol three toes
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| From: wingstrut
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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Sorry guys I selected the wrong photo
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| From: Barber
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| Date: 07-Nov-15 |
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This is my best looking bow , White Wolf Still Hunter I use it second most. The bow I use most is my White Wolf Longhunter but it is not as fancy as this one.
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| From: Dan W
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| Date: 08-Nov-15 |
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Still the best looking ones in the pile...
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| From: Dan W
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| Date: 08-Nov-15 |
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Saluki Damascus by Lukas Novotny (top) and Ming 4 by Mariner. Static tip reflex/recurves.
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| From: non-typical
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| Date: 08-Nov-15 |
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Morrison ILF w/ MAX1 limbs making 62" 48#@29". Sheep accents on riser and tips. Very stable,quiet and fast.
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| From: Deadringer
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| Date: 08-Nov-15 |
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I might as well add a few more...
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| From: V-Archer
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| Date: 08-Nov-15 |
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My new longbow.
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| From: longbow2240
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| Date: 09-Nov-15 |
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I love the look of my Rodney Wright Firehawk
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| From: bishotuwa
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| Date: 09-Nov-15 |
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Its a hop hornbeam
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| From: Foxallan
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| Date: 08-Jan-16 |
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Might as well keep this collection of beautiful bows going for 2016! Here's a beautiful 3x Carbon Centaur!
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| From: Nemah
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| Date: 09-Jan-16 |
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I like these..
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| From: gary5590
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| Date: 09-Jan-16 |
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Black Widow H101 55# Shipped November 1964.
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| From: camodave
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| Date: 09-Jan-16 |
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Kind of interesting to look back on this thread...I asked Paul how he liked the beaver arrow rest on his Snakebit...well I owned that bow for a while since that time passing it along to a good home...I posted pictures of my Gharing noting the riser was made of Macassar Ebony...later on I learned, from the original owner, that is a piece of truly incredible cocobolo...that bow too went to a new home...and like hillbillyking I have to say the Kodiak Deluxe is right up there with the best looking bows ever built...I currently have a Rose Oak Ace in the mail to me and I had Brandon add a butcher block i beam
DDave
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| From: Paul
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| Date: 09-Jan-16 |
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Blacktail Elite 66in Macassar footed with Quilted Maple...
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| From: Catalpa
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| Date: 09-Jan-16 |
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This is a good way to start the new year. Boy, there are some beautiful bows in this thread! Probably my best "looker" is my 1973 Browning Explorer II - 45#@28.
Bernie
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| From: yaderehey
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| Date: 09-Jan-16 |
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My favorite for looks. Morrison Shawnee. Unfortunately I will probably need to sell it as I am dropping down in draw weight thanks to elbow issues.
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| From: Paul
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| Date: 09-Jan-16 |
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Blacktail Sitka 62in Bocote footed with Cocobolo...
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| From: 1Longbow
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| Date: 18-Jan-16 |
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Old Vet that is a stunning bow!
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| From: SWAG
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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Zipper's
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| From: Jeff Durnell
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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I'm deeply saddened to see so many amputees.
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| From: swarbt119
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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Sorry sent a blank. This Tall Tines looks as good as any bow I currently have.
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| From: Twisted Branch
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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I love the thread...but for some reason I feel really bad!
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| From: Welchman
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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Shrew Classic, 56" 41#
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| From: Thundermtn
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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Vintage Works '59, 41#@28"-64"
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| From: WV Mountaineer
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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Profile pic.
It's a hammer. Hardest shooting bow I own. By a wide MARGIN. Good on squirrels out to 36 yards too. :^)
God Bless men
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| From: Dry Bones
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| Date: 01-May-16 |
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A Steve Abbot That I Wished I still had.
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| From: Dry Bones
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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Also my Jenkins
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| From: Dry Bones
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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Another Jenkins pic
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| From: Welchman
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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Great Northern Critter Gitter, all Osage, Moose antler limb tips. 62" 54#
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| From: Kodiaktd
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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I've bought two more Bear Kodiak Takedowns since this thread was started. One is a 1984 Green Stripe in factory camo which is nice but I wouldn't say good looking. But I just bought this 2016 Red Stripe Kodiak Takedown which is a pretty good looking bow.
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| From: arrowflight
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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My Blacktail Legacy series bow. 49 pound @28 inches, 62 inch in length. The riser is black walnut with myrtle. The limbs consist of tiger stripe myrtle and york gum burl. The riser also features boxwood and silver inlaid elements. The limb bolts are hand engraved and the stag is fully hand carved. This is my best looking bow.
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| From: Wingbear
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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Good ol Wing slimline redwing pro.
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| From: bldtrailer
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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Another Blacktail
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| From: Ironfist
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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My Blacktail Elite VL.
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| From: Jason D
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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Love the simple lines and grey glass & rosewood colors of my 1962 Kodiaks!
J.
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| From: Jason D
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| Date: 02-May-16 |
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Then of course there'se the drake Hunterflight.
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| From: Keoneloa
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| Date: 03-May-16 |
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My 1958 DH Monterey...rosewood riser laminations, green belly, black back
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| From: camodave
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| Date: 30-Jun-16 |
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We should have a rule that someone brings this thread up once a month...certainly in the running for the best thread ever on the Leatherwall...there is even a Holy Grail bow in there if you look closely
DDave
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| From: Red
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| Date: 30-Jun-16 |
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Gone but not forgotten....
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| From: Billy Shipp
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| Date: 30-Jun-16 |
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Hummingbird Kingfisher 3pc recurve
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| From: Billy Shipp
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| Date: 30-Jun-16 |
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Hummingbird Kingfisher 3pc longbow
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| From: camodave
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| Date: 30-Jun-16 |
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I finally managed to get some decent pics of this great RER...the bow is an LXR and the longbow limbs make it an LX...looks just as good with the static tip limbs...the same great bookend bocote veneers
DDave
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| From: camodave
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| Date: 30-Jun-16 |
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Riser is wenge and bloodwood with bocote overlays
DDave
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| From: camodave
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| Date: 30-Jun-16 |
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And the bocote veneers
DDave
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| From: crookedstix
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| Date: 01-Jul-16 |
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Larry...is that the bow Jozsef made for you? What is the length and draw weight? It looks pretty amazing.
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