Traditional Archery Discussions on the Leatherwall


Beaver Tail

Messages posted to thread:
Bjrogg 23-Apr-19
Jarhead 23-Apr-19
Babbling Bob 23-Apr-19
Okiecntry 23-Apr-19
Jeff Durnell 23-Apr-19
David Mitchell 23-Apr-19
Bushytail 23-Apr-19
Babbling Bob 23-Apr-19
Scott Alaniz 23-Apr-19
Biathlonman 23-Apr-19
Biathlonman 23-Apr-19
steve 23-Apr-19
Biathlonman 23-Apr-19
Smokedinpa 24-Apr-19
Clydebow 24-Apr-19
TrapperKayak 24-Apr-19
David Mitchell 24-Apr-19
Jimbob 24-Apr-19
Codjigger 24-Apr-19
Codjigger 24-Apr-19
Jeff Durnell 24-Apr-19
Kodiak 24-Apr-19
Pa Steve 24-Apr-19
Biathlonman 24-Apr-19
RymanCat 24-Apr-19
Carcajou 09-May-19
RonG 09-May-19
7 Lakes 11-May-19
Sawtooth (Original) 12-May-19
moosehunter 13-May-19
Brad Lehmann 14-May-19
From: Bjrogg
Date: 23-Apr-19




Looks great to Bjrogg

From: Jarhead
Date: 23-Apr-19




looks great... I have a beaver grip on my Caribow… I love it.

From: Babbling Bob Compton's Traditional Bowhunters
Date: 23-Apr-19




Sure like that a lot. Bet it would work also for a Kodiak remake 59'er too instead of a full glued grip, and it would look fantastic against the dark wood riser. Great stuff.

From: Okiecntry
Date: 23-Apr-19




You shouldn't wear it out anytime soon. I have had the same beavertail wallet for years.

From: Jeff Durnell Professional Bowhunters Society - Associate Member
Date: 23-Apr-19




Yes, very durable. And you're right, even wet, beaver doesn't get slippery.

From: David Mitchell
Date: 23-Apr-19

David Mitchell's embedded Photo



My Kodiak 59er with the beaver tail grip. I like it over the entire grip as the grip is somewhat small and I have fairly large hands.

From: Bushytail Compton's Traditional Bowhunters
Date: 23-Apr-19




Looks like you did a nice job on your beaver tail grip.

From: Babbling Bob Compton's Traditional Bowhunters
Date: 23-Apr-19




Thanks David for the photo. Sure looks good. Have a 2013 59'er without a grip and was looking for options.

From: Scott Alaniz
Date: 23-Apr-19




great job!

From: Biathlonman
Date: 23-Apr-19




Just added one to a Zipper Nitro I just got, love it!

From: Biathlonman
Date: 23-Apr-19




Just added one to a Zipper Nitro I just got, love it!

From: steve
Date: 23-Apr-19




Looks great! Out of all my bows I have one with a beavertail wrap, and like it the best, great grip not to mention the looks. Here We call it Montana Gator. I keep all of the tails from the beaver I trap here. Eat more beaver!

From: Biathlonman
Date: 23-Apr-19

Biathlonman's embedded Photo



From: Smokedinpa
Date: 24-Apr-19




Definitely looks good and wears like iron.

From: Clydebow
Date: 24-Apr-19




Looks great.

From: TrapperKayak
Date: 24-Apr-19




Looks very grippy. I was beginning to think it only worked on left handed bows. ;)

From: David Mitchell
Date: 24-Apr-19




I didn't do my Kodiak with the beaver tail myself, Big Jim did it for me at the Ky TradFest a couple of years ago. :o) I really love the feel, but I am having to consider getting a new Kodiak as the one above has some how gotten heavier to draw for this 75 year old. :o) My draw length is 30 1/2" so I get added weight from that--a nice 35#er would be nice these days. LOL

From: Jimbob
Date: 24-Apr-19




I have a couple frozen untanned beaver tails in the freezer how hard is it to skin and tan one?

From: Codjigger
Date: 24-Apr-19




The fat from a beaver tail also makes the tastiest Baked beans.! Sandy

From: Codjigger
Date: 24-Apr-19




The fat from a beaver tail also makes the tastiest Baked beans.! Sandy

From: Jeff Durnell Professional Bowhunters Society - Associate Member
Date: 24-Apr-19




Not too hard, Jimbob. You just have to be careful because the skin is more closely adhered to the tail down the center and near the tip and edges. Watch your knife doesn't skip out through the skin as you work by those areas.

They can be tanned or applied without tanning. I like to tan them and have a batch salted and dried now, ready to tan.

From: Kodiak
Date: 24-Apr-19




Nicest grip material there is imo.

Those Bear 59s look especially good with them.

From: Pa Steve
Date: 24-Apr-19




Anyone interested. Big Jim posted a video on how he does beavertail grips. Pretty interesting.

From: Biathlonman
Date: 24-Apr-19




It’s super easy, I follow Jim’s method and have done a bunch now.

From: RymanCat
Date: 24-Apr-19




I like it buck better than a full cover up of the woods.

From: Carcajou
Date: 09-May-19




Ive got a beavertail from Pine Hollow new in the package, a little stiff, but I'll swap someone for a couple of shooting gloves or tabs in XL.

From: RonG
Date: 09-May-19




old buck, I live in Florida and that is my favorite for arrow rests,....tougher than nails.

Haven't tried it on grips, prefer bare wood, but am changing my mind lately.

From: 7 Lakes
Date: 11-May-19




You did a good job forming it through the saddle. It doesn't stretch much.

From: Sawtooth (Original) Professional Bowhunters Society - Associate Member
Date: 12-May-19




All bows should have a beavertAil grip. It just works.

From: moosehunter Compton's Traditional Bowhunters
Date: 13-May-19




Is the beaver tail grip as good as a checkered grip to keep your bow from slipping in your hand while wearing a glove?

From: Brad Lehmann
Date: 14-May-19




I think that serves two purposes. It sort of makes the Blacktail look special and helps your grip. Good job Bob.





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