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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: HighEagle on October 07, 2011, 08:02:20 pm

Title: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: HighEagle on October 07, 2011, 08:02:20 pm

 Just finished this Russian Olive Mojave type bow .
 52"ntn 38#@27"  It was fun to build and a fun little shooter. Starts off at approx 40# and after shooting it awhile it drops down to about 38# maybe a little less.

Thanks for looking, Chuck

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/enterprise401/IMG_0267.jpg)
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/enterprise401/IMG_0266.jpg)
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/enterprise401/IMG_0280.jpg)

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: soy on October 07, 2011, 08:12:32 pm

Like the art work. Tiller looks awsome ;)

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 07, 2011, 08:26:07 pm

Thats the second gorgeous Russian Olive bow you have put out lately Chuck. I need to find some of that to whittle on. Perfect bend by the way.

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: Arrowind on October 07, 2011, 09:56:23 pm

Yeah the tiller looks perfect to me.  Nice job!

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: ErictheViking on October 07, 2011, 10:03:23 pm

Beautiful bow and awesome full draw

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: coaster500 on October 07, 2011, 10:30:39 pm

Great bow and draw length!! 

I love little bows that draw 27+  :)

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: Postman on October 07, 2011, 11:09:38 pm

Very nice-that wood must be pretty goodio stuff to bend like that!

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: TurtleCreek on October 08, 2011, 12:26:08 am

Awesome work

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: Kpete on October 08, 2011, 02:12:39 am

Chuck,
Good to see you are still at the RO.
Thanks for showing us pics.

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: TurtleCreek on October 08, 2011, 02:16:16 am

  How wide/thick is the handle?

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on October 08, 2011, 04:21:31 am

Impressive bend to say the least!

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: HighEagle on October 08, 2011, 04:34:20 am

Thanks all for looking and kind words,

TurtleCreek at the center of handle is approx 1 1/2" wide and 1/2" thick with a very low crowned back and flat belly. The limbs very in width widest 1 3/4" narrowest 1 1/4" The tips narrow last 5-6 inches to 3/4" with pin nocks.

(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff371/enterprise401/IMG_0258.jpg)
Kpete you find your RO yet?

I cant believe how this wood bends and takes heat good to did flip the tips a bit and on my other RO bow I altered it a lot with heat, all with good results.

Thanks again for Looking, Chuck

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: Keenan on October 08, 2011, 12:14:47 pm

Very nice bow Chuck. Congratulations.

Title: Re: Russian Olive, Mojave type Bow
Post by: TurtleCreek on October 08, 2011, 12:27:28 pm

  Thanks for the specs, that bow is inspiring.