Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on May 04, 2013, 01:21:02 pm
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I finished my hunting bow for next season. I wanted the basics for my personal hunting bow this year. I enjoy making bows with contoured grips, tip overlays and such, but lately I have been enjoying very simple pieces for my personal hunting bows. This one accomplished everything that I could have hoped for. It is 55" long Osage, seasoned 3 years. Gullwing shaped handle with flipped tips. Simple deer skin grip and basic tips. it is 55#+/- @ 24". I have been going through an odd situation with my draw length lately due to my shooting style, which I am ok with. I have been drawing 22" short draw for the last year but this bow has so little stack I have been drawing it 24" consistently and enjoying the extra speed out of the bow. This is one of those bows that acts as a true extension of your body and compliments me perfectly. pound for pound it is likely the fastest, hardest hitting bow I have made to date (153rd bow btw). even though it is so simple I had to share it with all of you. If the hunting Gods are good to me again, hopefully you will see it pictured again with a couple deer this year.
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last pics
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I like it. Hunting is about function anyway.
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Simplicity is Beauty... Simple as that...Nice dude
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Absolutely amazing! very nice bow there! Even though i dont know that feeling of extention with a bow, i know it with a stick you find that balances well in your hand. It's a good feeling knowing that it works with you rather than against
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Man, that's a VERY pretty meat-maker!!! I bet it'll do you proud ;)
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Nice and clean, very well done... very simple ;). How wide are the limbs, and was thr handle naturally set back. Thanks for sharing.
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as your title said: simplicity at it's finest!! beautiful work!
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Doesn't get much better then that. ;)
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That's as good as it gets! I love everything about that bow!
Jon
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You cannot beat simplicity !!! That bow looks so sweet !
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Very nice lines, looks like she'll make meat!
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Very nice, racoon also. Markus.
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thanks guys. and yes, the handle had natural reflex in it, I just took advantage of it.
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Very nice looking bow - I like simplicity. Bet you will do well with her this fall.
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Perfect!
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I love it. Hope I can get skills to make "simple" bows someday.
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The simple bows are usually my favorites, and that one there is a beauty. Very well done, looks like it's got the mojo to get the job done.
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Nice work. Love 'em simple.
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Great looking bow Ryan! Always enjoy seeing your work.
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That is one of the best I have seen in a while! It screams point me at something, well done!
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153rd. bow lol I have a few more to build to catch up to ya, like about 145.... :laugh:
Very nice bow by the way..
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Very nice and elegant, I love bows with a slight backset in the handle.
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Just the way I like 'Em - NICE ! Bob
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Nice Ryan :)
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#152 is gonna be jealous...
OneBow
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Nice and graceful curves. :) Nice.
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thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I've really been enjoying shooting this one...I'm definitely in love
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Another winner Ryan ;)
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I'd hunt that bow for sure! Nice curves.
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That is a beauty Ryan. Can't wait to see what you do with your new love come fall.
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now that looks like a heat seeking meat maker!!!
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That's a fine looking bow Ryan. I have gotten away from overlays and have been building really simple bows lately as well. I like them like that. That one looks like it will have a spot in the Shooting and Hunting Photos come fall, if I know you. ;)
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Just found your two bows in BOM May, I've missed both.
Great work of art, I like them both. Very elegant!
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great looking bow as always Ryan! Always love looking at your stuff
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Very nice bow, well executed, clean lines, Simplicity at it's finest::::::~~~~~ nada mor ta say..: :)
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Nice bow dude. I was working (slooowwwly) on a 56 incher for myself (hunting bow) and when I was weighing it last night it just exploded. Never had it happen like that. It was a freak thing I guess. I will say this, after the bow failed, it was still strung (about half of the limb splintered out) and so I shot it just to see how much it could take. It still pulled probably 40 pounds and did not crack any further. Osage is the king. Time to start over. Best of luck to you this fall with your new beauty, look forward to seeing pics.