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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: RyanY on December 18, 2010, 12:24:09 pm

Title: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: RyanY on December 18, 2010, 12:24:09 pm

This is a bow I had idealized in my head for the "if only one bow" thread over on paleoplanet. It's hickory, 58"ntn and approximately 50#@28" (haven't measured it). Limbs are slightly less than 1.5" wide to mid limb, slight eiffel tower taper to 1/4" side nocks, and a slightly waisted handle 8". About 1.5" of set.  In my post I said that ideally I'd heat treat this bow but I'm really happy with it. I love the simplicity with the side nocks which are my first and the draw is extremely comfortable. The bow weighs about 15 ounces where ideally I think its supposed to weigh around 11. I think moisture is probably still high. Anyways thanks for looking.
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_20101218_094750.jpg)
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(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_20101218_094604.jpg)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k455/ryoon4690/IMG_20101218_094733.jpg)
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Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: Pat B on December 18, 2010, 12:29:37 pm

That is as good as it gets!!!  8) The full draw curve is beautiful and the simplicity of the side nocks and the "plain jane" look makes it a perfect, reliable hunting bow. Well Done!

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: ErictheViking on December 18, 2010, 12:32:31 pm

sweet simple meat getter! good job. like the Ishi draw technique shot in last pic.

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: half eye on December 18, 2010, 12:53:34 pm

Outstanding, Sir.
rich

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: Keenan on December 18, 2010, 01:39:21 pm

Very nice bow, great tiller on that one.

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: Dean Marlow on December 18, 2010, 01:43:40 pm

Now that is nice. Your full draw is excellent. That is the kind of bow I like. Thanks for sharing. Dean

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: PaulN/KS on December 18, 2010, 03:05:34 pm

Wow!
Another great looking bow Ryan... That is some nice clean hickory you are working with.
I'd suggest some brighter colored arrows for shootn' in the snow tho... ;)

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: Hrothgar on December 18, 2010, 03:41:20 pm

Good looking bow Ryan. Excellent tiller!

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: n2huntn on December 18, 2010, 06:16:06 pm

Another sweet one.
Jeff

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: ken75 on December 18, 2010, 07:25:36 pm

very nice , beautiful full draw .dang it looks cold

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: RyanY on December 18, 2010, 07:35:54 pm

Thanks guys. I just measured it and its actually closer to 60#@28". Probably still drying up a bit.  ;D

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: Denham Archer on December 18, 2010, 08:38:59 pm

WOW!!!  What a nice bow!  Good work!

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: Sparrow on December 18, 2010, 09:51:10 pm

NICE !  I too like the Ishi draw. I like a simple bow that shoots good.  '  Frank

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 21, 2010, 12:44:56 am

Don't listen to him when he says you need to put some color on the arrow.....it'll pick up plenty of color when it goes thru the deer.  Hehehe.

Very sweet bow, and the Ishi style draw did my heart good!

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: Pappy on December 21, 2010, 08:02:32 am

Sweet bow,tiller looks great,simple and effective. I like that a lot.  :) :) 
   Pappy

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: straightarrow on December 21, 2010, 08:48:25 am

I really like your bow ryoon...Especially the front profile, pin nocks, and tiller. I bet it really spits an arrow even if the moisture is high?

Jon

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: jamie on December 21, 2010, 09:44:24 am

excellent work. great job using the whole bow. its too bad its not in bom. it has my vote

Title: Re: My "one bow" bow (not for BOM)
Post by: RyanY on December 21, 2010, 11:34:21 am

Thanks everyone. I finally got to shoot the bow yesterday and it performed well by my standards. Draw weight decreased and set increased slightly but it still shot pretty good. I could heat treat it but I don't think I will.