Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bassman on January 05, 2019, 06:48:57 am
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Sinew Backed Osage Plains Indian Bow that is 36 inches nock to nock, and pulls 45lbs. at 18 inches. Quiver and bow sock.
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Cool little bow bassman )P(
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Most of my arrows are only about 5" longer than that. Might consider getting a CCW. For that one Bassman.
Bjrogg
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Brogg, what the heck is a CCW? Just wanted to see how far I could stretch sinew backed Osage that was that short. Some of the Plains Indians did shoot bows this short, but most were from 44 to 50 inches long.The arrow is 23 inches long made from spice bush, turkey feathers, and stone head.The outfit would be handy shooting on horse back, and at close range it would kill.
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Concealed Carry Weapons permit.lol. You could almost stick that one in your pocket. I have no doubt it would kill. The first year I went to Marshall Primitive Archery Meet, we did a mini bow challenge. Bow had to be natural materials and know longer than 24" total length. That was a very interesting bow to build. You really had to make every inch bend, which I'm sure you did with this one to. At first they we're talking about playing Archery tag with them, but we quickly decided against that. Nobody wanted to get shoot by them.
Bjrogg
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Oh, I see my friend. This is the shortest Plains bow I have ever made.I have made quiet a few short bows mostly because that is what I had in wood at the time.You have to admire our native people for what they could do with these bows in war ,and in feeding their family,s.
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What an awesome little bow, bassman!
I bet it flings those darts.
If you don't mind me asking, what brace height are you using?
I'm currently working on a 43" shorty too. Bamboo tri-lam with a 'half belly' from massaranduba. Siyahs are Brazilian Ash.
Its looking like it's headed for 40-45# at full draw, which I want to be 24". The massa belly is giving me trouble though. It keeps getting crushed!
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When I shoot the bow the brace is 4 inches.The natives shot pinch finger, and the push with their bow hand would pull the arrow from their right hand.Les chance of the bow breaking.Wish I could help you with yours.Maybe enter a topic, and get some advice from others on Pa.I hope you get it fixed.Bob.
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Bassman, I'm always impressed how the natives and Primitive man in general used and adapted to what their environment gave them. I think of how many things we throw away because of some precieved defect or flaw. I'm guessing if you and your children are really hungry, you find a way to make use of your surroundings.
Bjrogg
PS that is a darn nice bend and a really nice set.
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Cool looking little bow Bob. I'm sure at 45# that bow would make meat. Well done.
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Alot of buffalo died because of that very sort of bow and arrow.nice bassman.
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That’s a sweet little set you made. I love these little bows. Nice bassman.
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I looks like it might go to 20 inches,the string angle seems ok,, (f) , I have found with a 20 inch power stroke 150 fps with a 10 gpp arrow is achievable,, that would give you a 500 grain arrow at about 150 fps,, that is definitely a deadly weapon,, for deer, and in my opinion with a heavier arrow ,, elk close range,,,, I love the shorter Native style bows, and feel there is a very good reason they made so many bow types that are short by todays standards,,.congrats on your bow,,
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Brad, keep in mind the brace height needs to be subtracted from the power stroke.
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I have pulled it to 19 inches ,but it is really stacking.Our natives had to have made as good or better bows than this one, so yes I think on their terms they were lethal weapons, though they almost look like toys at this length.Thanks for the replies guys.
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Hey Pat you are right about that,, I said it wrong,, when I get a bow to 20 inches of draw,, I can usually get 150 fps with 10 gpp arrow,,