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Offline osage outlaw

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Found a bow on my porch
« on: July 16, 2011, 07:25:01 pm »
When I woke up this afternoon, I noticed a tube on the front porch.  I popped it open and pulled out a beautiful osage bow built by Sidewinder.  It has narrow tips with nice overlays, a leather grip with a shelf, and a nice shine to it.  I grabbed a few arrows and a target and tested it out.  It is very smooth and quick.  I started grouping arrows better than I ever have before.  Except the group was a couple of inches to the left.  I think it didn't like my arrows.  I will just have to make some more ;D  This is the first time I have ever shot a selfbow made by someone else.  I got so wrapped up in making my trade bow that I wasn't even thinking about getting one in return.  When I got done with it, it was like, "wait a minute, I get a new bow too".  And what a great bow it is.  Thank you very much Mr Sidewinder.









The 3 arrows on the left are stacked up against each other.  That's the first time I've done that with a selfbow!

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Offline Sidewinder

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2011, 08:55:07 pm »
Clint,

I could'nt be happier that you like it. You make awesome bows too so the pressure to perform was high. I'm also glad your shooting it well. I think the hitting left is a spine or brace height issue.I'm sure someone here more knowledgable than me can help you make the adjustment. Take care and I hope to see you at the Classic someday.   Danny
"You know a tree by the fruit it bears"   God

Offline seabass

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2011, 09:02:59 pm »
that is a good looking bow Clint.i am sure you will get her dialed in.
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Offline hillbilly61

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2011, 09:18:41 pm »
Nice bow Clint. And with those groups we know it shoots good. Those arrows look familiar ;D
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Offline Elktracker

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2011, 09:54:51 pm »
Very nice bow! congrats ;D
my friends think my shops a mess, my wife thinks I have too much bow wood, my neighbors think im redneck white trash and they may all be right on the money!!

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Offline Pat B

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2011, 10:26:37 pm »
Nice bow, Clint and Danny!  Clint, just turn a little to the right and try again! d;^)
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2011, 10:38:06 pm »
That's it Pat.  Maybe I should try using the other eye, or maybe both :o

I can't wait to shoot this bow again.  Maybe tomorrow afternoon when I wake up I can get a few more arrows through it.  This time I will move one deck board to the right.
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Offline dbb

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2011, 10:51:26 pm »
Goodlooking bow!
And nice group ;)

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Offline Hawkeye1974

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2011, 11:01:46 pm »
Great work of art.
So jealous!  :laugh:
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Found a bow on my porch
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2011, 11:29:07 pm »
Congratulations Clint and very well done gift Danny. Looks like a dandy bow!