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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ant on September 18, 2007, 04:24:35 pm

Title: First Bow ELB 12pics
Post by: Ant on September 18, 2007, 04:24:35 pm

English Longbow, 72". Hickory back,purpleheart core,lemonwood belly,horn nocks and arrow plate,with a slotted softwood packer at the back of the handle to bulk it up just a little.
 She draws 53# at my 28 1/2"drawlength and has settled down to 2" of stringfollow for the bottom limb,and 4" for the top limb.
 Next job the chrono,but whatever,she shoots pretty sweet with little handshock.Mind you,I'm biased as this is my first bow-not my last!

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Title: Re: First Bow ELB 12pics
Post by: Pappy on September 19, 2007, 05:50:22 am

Sweet looking bow Ant,love to see a full draw picture.Nice job on the tips and grip. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: First Bow ELB 12pics
Post by: Ant on September 19, 2007, 06:51:40 am

Thanks-there are more pics. incl. a full draw one in an accompanying post.I had to send them in two hits,and they seem to have become seperated!

Title: Re: First Bow ELB 12pics
Post by: Pappy on September 19, 2007, 07:15:16 am

It will only take 6 at a time.Post again with the other 6. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: First Bow ELB 12pics
Post by: OldBow on September 19, 2007, 12:36:31 pm

Looks like a serious contender for September Backed Bow of the Month.  Very impressive.  Great full draw picture in second thread - be sure to check it out.