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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PAHunter on March 16, 2015, 12:41:52 am

Title: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: PAHunter on March 16, 2015, 12:41:52 am

The Stats: 45# @28, 63'' NtN, horn overlays
The Story: This 30 year old osage is going to make a fine target bow that won't beat the crap out of my shoulder.  ;)  The community helped along the way with tillering tips and the bow is much better for it. 
I'm reposting some of these pics so I have a clean thread for this bow.
Thanks!

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: PAHunter on March 16, 2015, 12:42:22 am

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Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: bow101 on March 16, 2015, 01:07:33 am

Very nice I like the handle area, good job on the arrow rest. 

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: blackhawk on March 16, 2015, 06:33:10 am

Finished up nice Rob :)

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 16, 2015, 07:07:06 am

Target bow? Heck that's a hunting bow!

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Aaron H on March 16, 2015, 08:11:47 am

Nice work PA

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Pappy on March 16, 2015, 08:25:22 am

Very nice work,nice finish work. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: IdahoMatt on March 16, 2015, 09:01:23 am

Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on March 16, 2015, 07:07:06 am

Target bow? Heck that's a hunting bow!

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That's what I was thinking.  Great job Rob

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Stixnstones on March 16, 2015, 10:47:15 am

real nice bow sir, 45# is a real nice smooth hunting weight.

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Josh B on March 16, 2015, 10:59:27 am

Another nice one!  You've been busy.  Josh

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Knoll on March 16, 2015, 12:30:14 pm

That's one fine looking bow.  Congrats!

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Danzn Bar on March 16, 2015, 12:37:32 pm

Nice looking skins, is that bone on the tips?
DBar

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: JonW on March 16, 2015, 01:18:18 pm

That's a looker for sure! Nice job.

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: PAHunter on March 16, 2015, 01:37:31 pm

Thanks for the comments, they are appreciated. 

@Danzn: Some type of horn I believe.  I keep a drawer full of potential overlay material and lose track of what's what over time.   :P ;D

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Chief RID on March 16, 2015, 07:08:35 pm

Very nice. I bet it is a real sweet shooter.

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Wolf Watcher on April 20, 2015, 04:35:40 pm

Very nice job!  I would like to own that bow!  Joe

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: hunterbob on April 20, 2015, 05:40:10 pm

Nice looking bow Rob. That thing looks sweet.

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: sieddy on April 20, 2015, 05:42:12 pm

Wow that is a real beauty!  :D

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: 1CouesHunter on April 21, 2015, 01:11:12 am

That is a very nice looking Bow....  Great craftsmanship...!!

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 21, 2015, 09:06:14 am

Outstanding! That bow has a great tiller. Jawge

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: johnfolchetti on April 21, 2015, 09:08:12 am

What PD said. Nice work.

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: PAHunter on April 21, 2015, 05:06:24 pm

Thanks so much guys, I appreciate the comments.  I'm starting to shoot this one more now and I'm very happy with how fast it is for the DW!  I think the design is simple but that's kinda my style.  The elements are a result of a lot of trial and error of past bows and what I found suits my shooting best. 

@Chief: thanks! I'm very happy with the performance
@Joe: Thanks man!  That's probably the best compliment a guy can give.  I'm thinking this bow is my new 3d/small game bow but if you're interested in a similar one let me know.
@hunterbob: Thanks buddy
@sieddy: Thank you
@1CouesHunter: thanks man, I appreciate it
@Jawge: thanks man and thanks to the community for some tillering tips to get it there!
@johnfolchetti: thank you

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: jimjimmysticks on April 22, 2015, 12:45:03 am

out standing work smooth smooth smooth >:D

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Knoll on April 22, 2015, 09:06:44 am

Your handle design will be a cinch to put hand in same position shot after shot.   Congrats on a great looking stick!

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: MWirwicki on April 22, 2015, 09:31:51 am

Hey, now that's a beauty!  Nice finish work and I really like the handle work.

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Forest_Farmer on April 22, 2015, 09:39:48 pm

Very nice lines, and finish.  The handle looks to be very comfortable. The bow I'm currently working on May end up with a handle that's similar.  :)
I like the arrow rest also,  did the bow end up to be center shot?
Well done!
Ed

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: PAHunter on April 22, 2015, 11:28:24 pm

@imjimmysticks: smooth as a baby's bottom!  thanks bud! ;)
@Knoll: thanks!  That's exactly what I go for with the handle.  I grip and release again and again until it slides right into the sweet spot.
@MWirwicki: Thanks, I appreciate it! 
@forest_Farmer: cool beans, can't wait to see it.  I've tried a lot of handle styles but I just love this type the best.  It feels awkward to shoot anything else at this point.  The string was centered but the shelf doesn't go quite to center.  I leave extra wood on to build the shelf so it's a little deceiving.  The bow was shooting a hair left (requiring a weaker arrow than I'd like) so I just heated the bottom limb and moved it over a tad.  Now it's flinging my 50-55 arrows straight down the lane!

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: RLimerick on April 23, 2015, 10:19:52 am

Nice shelf and very sculpted handle curves!  Awesome!

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on April 23, 2015, 01:21:35 pm

Wow that's a nice 'n

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Forest_Farmer on April 25, 2015, 11:45:51 am

PA hunter, thanks for the feedback on how to adjust to  center shot.  I was wondering if anybody would do post tiller heating and bending.
On the bow that I mentioned earlier  I'm trying to make it Center shot hope to finish it next week at the TN classic.  There Will be a lot of peopled there with a whole lot of knowledge,,,,,,a lot more than i have.   When I get it done,  and if it's worthy of It, i'll post some pics.
Thx,  Ed

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: PAHunter on April 25, 2015, 07:16:07 pm

 Thanks much guys!
@forest_farmer: better yet maybe I'll see ya at the classic!  Coming up!!  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Osage Shooter 45# @ 28
Post by: Forest_Farmer on April 26, 2015, 12:11:20 am

Rob,
It'll be good to meet you at the classic.  I should be getting there Thursday evening or Friday,  I'm still not sure if I can get Friday off work.  If you know pappy or Matt Wirwicki they can point me out to you.
I'm getting all my stuff together and I can't wait!!
Ed