One for the Meare Heath fans...

[organic_archer]

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

[Selfbowman]

Nice tiller.

[Hamish]

 I like this bow. Good all around, and I especially like the stain job.

[Pat B]

Very nice bow with great tiller and a workhorse hunting bow. 

[Del the cat]

Nice work, clean simple, loks great.
Del

[bjrogg]

Looks great. That’s all my favorite beauty shoots.
Bjrogg

[Pappy]

Very nice, I use to make a lot of them when I first started, great design as far as i am concerned and you nailed it.  Easy to lay out also even on a snaky stave. 
 Pappy

[WhistlingBadger]

Very nice.  I love that wide-mid-limb, Meare Heath/Sudburry ish profile.  They say it doesn't shoot as fast as a pyramid, but they sure are easy on the eyes.  Well done.   

[NonBacked]

Correy, that’s a REAL bow! Hackberry is a good choice for the Meare Heath design. Just out of curiosity, did you weigh it after it was finished?

[simk]

you once again got EVERYTHING just PERFECT  what stain do you use?
cheers

[Maxwelliuston]

I'm a big fan of your recent exploration into big, long, overbuilt designs. Very much looking forward to seeing more monster bows from you. Good stuff!

[gifford]

Darn nice looking bow, well done. I like the design, especially for using hickory. I made a few over the years, it may not be as fast as some other designs but is durable and makes a fine hunting bow. Yours should last for years.

[Stixnstones]

Love me some hackberry and you knocked this one outta the park

[organic_archer]

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated!

Simk - this one has MinWax Jacobean stain.

[Ghost Dog]

I love over built bows. When your bow meant survival, there was no point in building anything other than a bow that would stand up to hard use and for a long time.

Just wondering, is this an example of a bow that you would sell for $1700.00?