Inaugural “junior” bow trade

[Aaron1726]

My bow has shipped!  Now just hoping it survives the cross country journey.

[Muskyman]

What’s it like in your neck of the woods Aaron? I was wondering if you got pounded by the storm too. I haven’t shipped my bow out yet. Hoping to get it out this weekend.
Glad Pat seems to be okay.

[Aaron1726]

Thanks for asking Musky, we are fine here, but we're only about 2 hrs away from some really bad stuff.  Most of my family is up in the northern NC mountains, some still without power, but at least they are all safe.  Still can't believe what this storm did, this state is no stranger to hurricanes and flooding, but the extent of this one is crazy.

[stuckinthemud]

Hopefully you all will be getting some very pretty bows arriving soon.  I need to tick received bows off my list and it is tradition to post a photo or three to PA. I’d like to keep the photos together to be easily searchable in the future, though this doesn’t stop you posting a separate thread as well. Would you prefer to post your bow photos in this thread or would you rather I create a seperate thread for all the pics?

[Muskyman]

Sending mine today.

Bow is on its way. Heading south so I hope the aftermath of the hurricane doesn’t slow down its arrival. They told me it should arrive Wednesday. Hopefully that will happen.

[Aaron1726]

Hopefully you all will be getting some very pretty bows arriving soon.  I need to tick received bows off my list and it is tradition to post a photo or three to PA. I’d like to keep the photos together to be easily searchable in the future, though this doesn’t stop you posting a separate thread as well. Would you prefer to post your bow photos in this thread or would you rather I create a seperate thread for all the pics?

I think posting it all on this one is fine, that was my plan anyway.  But I'll do whatever

[Muskyman]

This thread is fine for me too.

[stuckinthemud]

That’s great, post final photos here please.  Anyone with technical difficulties please email me your photos and I will post them on your behalf 

[stuckinthemud]

From Walski.
This bow exceeded my expectations, including the two different types arrows, the tiller was spot on, and the level of detail is beyond belief.   It shoots beautiful without any hand shock.   I’ve never seen a bow with the amount of time he must have spent on this bow, I need to change the way I build mine, after seeing this.   
This bow trade, was a lot of fun, and a great experience for me, I’ve learned a lot, and would love to do it again.

[Aaron1726]

So glad you like it Walski!  I appreciate the kind words.  I agree this trade was a lot of fun, hoping we can do it again.

[superdav95]

Mighty fine lookin bow there!  Love the Colors too. 

[Aaron1726]

Oh boy!  Pulled up the driveway today after work and there was a big cardboard tube propped against the garage!

Mike this bow is awesome!  I've never had an Osage bow before, not a wood that grows here.  I've not had a chance to shoot it yet, but I plan to this weekend and load some more pics too.  You did a great job on this one, though, that's for sure.  I'm really excited to get it out and shoot it.  I'll update after that.  But really appreciate the work that went into this bow.

I'm excited in case yall can't tell 

[Muskyman]

Hope you like it and it works out for you. I heard you wanted it for hunting and it’s got the hunting weight. I had sent a letter with it but UPS told me they might cut the paper I had on the outside off and the letter was taped to the cardboard tube. Seems to be a good piece of wood and has about 200 or so shots through it. I couldn’t really see where it had taken any set. Whitetail arrow passes and tips. String is d97. Nocking point is dental floss and should be easy to change if it isn’t working for your setup.
Happy hunting
Muskyman

[Aaron1726]

Thanks Musky, yes the letter survived.  And yeah it certainly has the weight, it's pulling about 45lbs at my draw length.  It is a beautiful piece of wood.  Like I said I've never had an Osage bow, or honestly ever seen Osage wood, but it really is a beautiful wood.  I can't wait to get some arrows through it.  Maybe tomorrow, but definately Saturday I'll have time to shoot some and do a true photo shoot.

[Aaron1726]

Got it out and put some arrows through it today.  This thing will sling an arrow!  Very impressed with how it shoots.  Got some better pics to share too.  Really happy with this bow, and again I appreciate the work that went into it.  Thanks again!