Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: cool_98_555 on July 19, 2016, 04:18:56 am
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Anybody know a site where I can get some bull or python snake skins? I see a lot of places with rattlesnake skins and I've tried that, but I want something different this time. Thanks!
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americanheadhunters.com has some uncommon ones listed. They ain't cheap, but I guess when no one else sells them you can kinda set your own price. I didn't see the two you mentioned in the listing, but it says if you call he has more species available.
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You might post on Trading Post.
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I don't know if it just a mental thing or what but I have used other snake skins besides rattler like bull snake for instance and never liked the look of it.
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pine hollow on bull skins..I backed one bow with python..IMO the skin is too thick...I just didnt like it... bull on other hand are gorgeous
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On pinehollow I only see rat snake skins (Western diamondback and prairie). Don't see any bull skins there. I would love to buy some bull skins though.
Other than copperhead, what do you guys like best on osage? I know copperhead is a favorite for osage, but I don't like it, as it's too light of a skin; I want something a little darker
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Few things to consider. The color of the skins changes with the wood under it. So if it seems light at first, 2 years later its not. And vice versa. Also, if you like darker skins you can lightly stain (alcohol based) the back of the bow, then place skins on it.
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Timber rattler looks good on osage. So does black rat snake. I like to use a single skin long enough for the entire bow. You get that gradual fade from light to dark over the length. I don't think I've ever seen a skin that didn't look good on osage. You seem to have a narrow window of skins that you like. Keep looking until you find something that works for you.
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I've done a lot of looking around at pictures of different skins on osage, and I found some that I really like. I ordered some Texas Rat skins from americanheadhunters.com. Thanks for the reference Dakota Kid. The guy needs a few days to process the skins so really looking forward to seeing them on a snaky osage bow i'm working on!
Any guys out there with osage bows backed with Texas Rat skins? I'd love to see them!
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On pinehollow I only see rat snake skins (Western diamondback and prairie). Don't see any bull skins there. I would love to buy some bull skins though.
Other than copperhead, what do you guys like best on osage? I know copperhead is a favorite for osage, but I don't like it, as it's too light of a skin; I want something a little darker
For what it is worth wdb and prairie rattlers are nothing like a black rat snake skin, which looks awesome on osage
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No problem on the reference, I came across the site while looking for coral snake skins. A little out of my price range at the moment, but someday the right piece of wood will come along at the right time and it will be go time.