Modoc sinew backed juniper

[loefflerchuck]

  This an exact replica of a Modoc bow from the second half of the 19th century. The bow is 36" juniper with 4 layers of sinew applied in 2's, 2 weeks apart. The bow pulls 56# @ 18". I always like to add how it shoots. It shot a 25" arrow, drawn 18" 186 yards. The bow has a heavy early draw weight. In conjunction with this the bow takes an immediate reflex when unstrung after being taken to full draw repeatedly.
 The paint is all earth pigments I have collected while walking about. One of the pictures has the paint. A red clay like soil. the white- a soap stone like rock, and the black, charcoal from juniper shavings from this bow. The paint was mixed with hide glue for binder.
 The tips and handle are wrapped with rawhide, and the string is 2ply deer backstrap. These little bows are no joke!

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[NTD]

That is a NEAT bow!  Amazing bend you've got going on that thing. 

Just reread this...186 yards with an 18" draw...   That is incredible.

[Gordon]

Now that is a really cool bow.

[Pat B]

Very cool little bow and like Nate said...Amazing bend!!! 

[rileyconcrete]

Havent seen you post a bow in a while but man when you do it is a hit.  Love the short bows, and this one is awsome.  great tiller and great paint job.  All you need now is a buck.

Great bow.

Tell

[loefflerchuck]

Riley. This is a contender for hunting season. I haven't decided which bow to use yet this year. Still a few bows left to make before the season

[colejack3]

That is awsome!

[profsaffel]

Oh, God bless you sir, for creating such a fine bow. I commend you on your choice of design as well as the implementation. Excellent work and thanks for sharing!

[medicinewheel]

Incredible bend on that bow!
Really like everything about it!!!

[Del the cat]

Beautiful work, nice to have that performance info, it gives a frame of reference, great from such a short bow and short draw.
But damn you, you just made me add another bow to my 'to do list' 
Del

[Josh]

Very nice bow, tiller looks perfect which is not an easy feat on such a short bow.  Got it bookmarked for August Self BOM fun too. 

[gmc]

This little bow is quite the eye-catcher. The artwork looks great, tiller is picture perfect. It would be nice to see what this fine bow looks like in the hand fully drawn. Very nice, thanks for posting.

[elk country rp]

makes it hard to choose its best feature- great design & artwork, all natural ingredients, perfect tiller, outstanding performance......

[adb]

Wow! What an incredible bow. Your willingness for authenticity is appreciated. I, and I'm sure others, can understand the amount of work that has gone into this bow, and I tip my hat to you on a job well done!

[Barrage]

Wow...