Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:31:19 pm
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I always try and build at least 1 bow for my son and my trip out west, just finished this one. Osage/62 N-N 52@26, hemp wrap grip, deer antler overlays/D97 12 strand string and copper head skins, I blacked the back so the skins came out darker , but I really like the color. Finished with 7 coats of tru oil buffer between coats and a couple coats of polly to cut the shine, and some Tennessee orange beads for luck. ;) :) The name is where we are going. :) Hope you like it. :) Had a lot of wrinkles in the limbs that I couldn't get out so a challenge to tiller, that's why it is important to look at both side when tillering a bow with character as most of mine are. :) Here is a few pictures. :)
Pappy
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Tips and skins. :)
Pappy
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Arrows for tuning and brace and full draw. :) now for a shot at and Elk or bear, it really shoots sweet and very smooth to draw, quite also. :)
Pappy
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Love everything about it...except the weight. You are still a stout old coot. :) That should be more than enough to bring down anything you get a shot at. Have fun and thanks for sharing the tale. :OK
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Looks good Pappy. Hard to beat osage for a hunting bow. Can't wait to see what game you guys get with your bows.
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Sweet bow for your and Beau's hunt, Pappy. Looking forward to the stories and pics of y'all's time together in Colorado. :BB (SH)
And I can tell you guys, all Pappy needs is a chance. He'll take care of the rest. :OK
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Ya it’s hard to beat a good Osage bow. Looks great and love skins! Should work very well for hunting!
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Good looking bow pappy. Good luck with your Colorado trip. Hope you get one, but most of all I hope you have a wonderful trip.
Bjrogg
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Great looking bows ! That will get the elk if you get the opportunity.
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From the photos I can see the bow looks like another GOOD one. Love the copperhead skins over the dark stain. Hope you get a shot at an elk or bear. I know you’ll have a great time regardless.
I’ve tried to download all the photos but so far only about 1/2 are visible to me.
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Thanks guys, maybe this will be the year but if not white tail will be on the agenda :) Fun trip either way, I have killed enough critters in my life that if I never kill another it will be fine, just love the time out in the mountains with my son. :)
Pappy
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Finally got all photos downloaded where they opened up. That bow looks as close to perfect as I’ve seen.
Time in the mountains with your son, PRICELESS. Have a safe trip.
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Looks real good Pappy. Hope the trip is a success!
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Thanks guys, he seems to be holding up great, got some arrows coming Saturday and hope to get a good set tuned for it for the trip. Seems all I have are a little weak and by the time I get them trimmed to stiffen them up I don't have the weight I want so a new set is in order. :)
Pappy
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That is a great looking bow, Pappy. I love that style of hunting bow. I like the handle wrap and the snakeskins. Full draw looks Awesome! Best of luck with it this fall.
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Great looking bow Pappy. Good luck on your hunt!
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I like your bow Pappy! That tiller for sure just reflects the great experience of the one who made it.
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Thanks guys, so far so good with a few hundred arrows through it. Pappy
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Looking good Pappy, good luck and good shooting, it is coming up soon.
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Thanks Little John, ya , be headed that way the 30th of August so not long for sure !!! :) Headed to ElmHall MI. in the morning for a week at the Stick bow shoot, plan on shooting it a bunch while I am there to make sure it is worthy of the trip out west. ;) :)
Pappy
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What spine, physical weight,f length of arrows, and what broadheads? Funny my bows shoot just about any arrows.
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50/55 cut at 29 1/2 160 ace 2 blade , around 525 grain total. Ya mine shoot most arrows ok but I always find tune a set just for the trip. Pappy