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Title: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: PAHunter on March 29, 2014, 04:05:10 pm

I was so pleased with the design and performance of my last static recurve “elk bow” I decided to make another in its image as a backup bow for elk hunting in CO this year.  This time I made it 2’’ longer and applied a walnut stain instead of skins to camouflage the bow for hunting.  This one came in at 57# and it’s spittin arrows out fast!  I’m feeling very confident heading to CO this year with these two bows accompanying me.  Now it’s time to focus on arrows and points that will get the job done.  Man I love this stuff!

The Stats
Wood: Osage stave from Blackhawk
Overall Length: 62’’
DL: 27.5’’
DW: 57’’
String: B50 Flemish twist with serving
Silencers: Beaver Balls

Title: Re: Osage Elk Hunter 2
Post by: Pat B on March 29, 2014, 04:07:42 pm

Excellent Rob. The elk had better look out!   ;)

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: SLIMBOB on March 29, 2014, 07:10:53 pm

Nice.  I like it as much as the first one.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: rps3 on March 29, 2014, 07:16:07 pm

I bet it does spit an arrow. Good luck elk hunting.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 29, 2014, 07:37:49 pm

Good job
look out elk

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: PAHunter on March 29, 2014, 07:49:11 pm

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!  I think I like this one better also.  The walnut stain turned out really beautiful; thanks to my woodworking friend Don.  I'm anxious to have a flight shoot competition between the two bows to see which came out faster!   >:D

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Badly Bent on March 29, 2014, 07:53:16 pm

Handle & shelf aren't my style but that looks like a well made elk killer there, nice curves and a good bend. Hope you get a chance at one, your bows will get the job done no doubt. Good hunting. :)

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: blackhawk on March 29, 2014, 08:42:22 pm

Sweet rob....I think I like this one better too....but shooting them side by side will tell you which one is ;) thanks for posting it ...came out nice ;)

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: zenart on March 30, 2014, 02:01:52 am

Make sure you feet don't get tangled carryin' two out there..  ;D   Nice bow. Like the stain.  .Ron

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Dan K on March 30, 2014, 01:10:28 pm

Sweet bow. Good luck.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Arrowind on March 30, 2014, 01:37:03 pm

Outstanding!  Very nice!

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Badger on March 30, 2014, 03:11:06 pm

  Great job on that one, doesn't appear to have taken any set at all.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: hunterbob on March 30, 2014, 03:16:42 pm

Your cranking out some real sweet bows Rob.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: PAHunter on March 30, 2014, 03:19:34 pm

Thanks much guys!
@Chris: I'm glad to have done your stave proud.  Tiny growth rings on that sucker.  Kind that when your almost done chasing a ring you notice a tiny spot where ya cut through it and start all over.  ;)  good practice
@Steve: I gave the limbs some reflex before I started tillering.  They set back down to straightish.  I'm sure a few hundred arrows and my long pauses at full draw will bend her some more over time (it's hard to break that habit from compound shooting).  :)
@Ron: both of these together would still be a lot lighter than my compound.  ;)

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 30, 2014, 03:37:24 pm

Another hunt worthy bow.  Nice work.  Looks like Chris got you a nice stick of osage. 

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: 4dog on March 30, 2014, 03:59:07 pm

ive noticed a lot of no frilly bows being made lately...and i so approve...lol...like it matyers...good lookin bow!!!

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: H Rhodes on March 30, 2014, 08:56:24 pm

Doggone!  You are crankin out some great looking bows.  That one looks like a shooter.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on March 30, 2014, 09:41:36 pm

Great job on that one.  Love the finish.  Hope one of the two makes meat this fall. 

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: PAHunter on March 30, 2014, 11:22:58 pm

Thanks much guys!  If it doesn't put meat on the table this year it definitely won't be from lack of trying.  It still feels like there is a mountain of things still to learn but when I look back I realize I've come a good ways already as well.  I feel there is still a lot of room for improvement.
@4dog: Yep my bows are made with one thing in mind, putting meat on the table.  Anything pretty is purely coincidental.  ;)  >:D

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Joec123able on March 30, 2014, 11:26:06 pm

Wow that's one fine bow an elk might even be honored to be harvested with that 😉 lol

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Swatch on March 30, 2014, 11:34:39 pm

I really like the bow.  You are a great bowyer. I hope your season is successful this fall in Colorado.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: missilemaster on March 31, 2014, 08:54:55 am

make a few more and you can be an official cookie cutter!  Great looking bow!

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: kleinpm on March 31, 2014, 10:10:49 am

Nice tiller. Statics always look so sweet and this one is no different.

Patrick

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: ohma2 on March 31, 2014, 10:30:30 am

Beautifull bow pa

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Jesse on March 31, 2014, 10:31:11 am

Great job.  I have never tried a static recurve. Have fun elk hunting :)

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: PAHunter on April 01, 2014, 12:44:12 am

Thanks for the compliments guys!  I can't wait to drive her out to CO.  Looking forward to chasing some turkeys before then though.  Maybe I'll get to break her in!  Now I'm workin on the arrows.

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Pappy on April 01, 2014, 09:11:20 am

Very nice bend on that stick,it should get the job done for sure. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: 57# Osage static recurve elk bow
Post by: Aaron H on April 02, 2014, 06:25:18 pm

Gorgeous, love the color.