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Title: Blind Bows
Post by: n2huntn on February 02, 2011, 10:16:39 pm

looking for opinion on your favorite style bow under 55" drawn to 28". Thinking of making a new bow for turkey season. I like the Mollegabets . Did a search and saw Justin and a few others had some nice ones. Wonder if opinions have changed over time.Titan bow had made a beauty but dont know if he's still around. Oh, no sinew backed,not in my skill set,yet.
Thanks all,
 Jeff

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: Bevan R. on February 02, 2011, 10:32:50 pm

What about one of the Northwest 'Paddle' bows? Then can be pretty short and if rawhided, should hold.

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: Granite Mtn on February 04, 2011, 02:54:54 pm

I am building the bow you are talking about right now.  I decided on vine maple NW style 55in total length.  I will post pics when I get home Monday.  I think sinew backing is best for LONG LASTING short bows unless Osage and D style.
Chris

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: Kegan on February 04, 2011, 05:31:38 pm

No sinew? But it's so much fun, and short bows are what sinew is meant for! Sinew really isn't hard to apply (hey, if I can do it anyone can). It also helps hold reflex. Short D bows backed with sinew are a great combo. If you really are set against sinew though, a hickory D bow with a tempered belly should work in addition to the ones already mentioned.

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: n2huntn on February 04, 2011, 10:47:34 pm

Thanks Chris , I can't wait to see it. And Kegan your way too modest. I'm nowhere near your level. I didn't get to hunt this year due to family obligations so maybe I'll collect some sinew next year and give it a go. I love shorter bows for hunting, not really sure what length qualifies as a short bow but 55 and under work well in my blinds.
Thanks guys,
Jeff

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: sailordad on February 04, 2011, 11:06:11 pm

i was thinking of making a short bow for turkey hnting from my blinds too  :)

but now i think i am just gonna buy a new blind instead,atleast thats what im telling the wife  ;)
seen the new PRIMOS DOUBLE BULL CRUSH blind
the one they had on display was tall enough to shoot trad gear in it standing up

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: Bevan R. on February 05, 2011, 12:19:35 am

Quote from: sailordad on February 04, 2011, 11:06:11 pm

i was thinking of making a short bow for turkey hnting from my blinds too  :)
but now i think i am just gonna buy a new blind instead, at least thats what im telling the wife  ;)

No offense Tim, but I am beginning to think this 'wife' of yours is a figment of your fantasy.  >:D
Aint NEVER met anyone's wife that treats you like your's treats you!!

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: sailordad on February 05, 2011, 12:39:25 am

Bevan, i truly do have a wife this nice  ;D O:)
shes my angel,my rock,my guiding light
shes all the reason why i try so hard to be succesfull
not to mention she has put up with me for a good 25 yrs now

so ya idont know why she still treats me this nice,hmmmmmmmmmmm
now ya got me thinking

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: n2huntn on February 05, 2011, 12:52:33 am

I can see my wife rolling her eyes when I tell her I need another blind. Kinda like I need another bow! ;D

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: sailordad on February 05, 2011, 01:13:34 am

well i do need another double bull
i only have 2 right now

actually ifn anyone wold like to deal on a DOUBLE BULL DARK HORSE BLIND
let me know

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: Granite Mtn on February 05, 2011, 01:34:43 am

Kegan is spot on Sinew is like ketchup makes everything better it is cheap and simple to apply.  It doesn't take great skill just a little time and tough thumbs.  No excuse you can prep and apply a sinew back in under 4 hours total time.  Get started right away though it should set at least 30 days prior to tillering.
Good Luck
Chris

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: ken75 on February 05, 2011, 11:50:39 am

jeff , there are a lot of options out there molles short d bows , but for short with a lot of zip this one has always been my favorite 54inches tip to tip before bending

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: n2huntn on February 05, 2011, 11:58:52 am

I was hoping you would jump in here Ken. I like the looks of that. Shoot me some specs if you don't care to share some trade secrets. N2huntn@mchsi.com
Jeff

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: Badger on February 05, 2011, 12:09:49 pm

For short bows and full length draws I prefer a deflexed from the handle recurve. I mkae quite a few shorties but only draw most of them about 24". I have a 54" I shoot at 27", deflex reflex I like a lot.

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: ken75 on February 05, 2011, 02:14:26 pm

54 inch t to t before bending 1 1/2 at fades to 1/2 inch tips straight taper with a trapped back . also handle is 3 ,1 and 1

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: straightarrow on February 05, 2011, 04:30:47 pm

Here's a short, unbacked 51" Osage D bow that I made last winter. My draw on a D bows is shorter and is only about 25 1/2" My draw is 27" on a bow that has a handle... Crazy...but true

Jon

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: n2huntn on February 05, 2011, 08:44:37 pm

Thanks for the replies, straightarrow I'd like to see the artwork on that one. Nice picture.
Jeff

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: straightarrow on February 06, 2011, 08:53:35 pm

Here is the artwork...I would like to say I did but my mother did...

Jon

Title: Re: Blind Bows
Post by: n2huntn on February 06, 2011, 09:43:45 pm

Sweet! Wish I had an artistic touch.
Jeff