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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:31:19 pm

Title: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:31:19 pm
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
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:32:29 pm
Tips and skins. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:34:42 pm
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
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Bob Barnes on July 13, 2025, 09:51:28 pm
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
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Hamish on July 14, 2025, 12:10:59 am
Looks good Pappy. Hard to beat osage for a hunting bow. Can't wait to see what game you guys get with your bows.
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pat B on July 14, 2025, 01:16:48 am
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
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: superdav95 on July 14, 2025, 02:08:01 am
Ya it’s hard to beat a good Osage bow.  Looks great and love skins!   Should work very well for hunting! 
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: bjrogg on July 14, 2025, 08:03:57 am
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
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Selfbowman on July 14, 2025, 12:31:41 pm
Great looking bows ! That will get the elk if you get the opportunity.
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: bentstick54 on July 14, 2025, 02:43:26 pm
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.
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 15, 2025, 09:17:41 am
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
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: bentstick54 on July 15, 2025, 01:17:49 pm
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.
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Parnell on July 15, 2025, 04:46:16 pm
Looks real good Pappy.  Hope the trip is a success!
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 17, 2025, 08:57:14 am
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
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Will B on July 17, 2025, 04:18:23 pm
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.
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: osage outlaw on July 21, 2025, 05:54:11 pm
Great looking bow Pappy.  Good luck on your hunt!
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: simk on July 22, 2025, 04:23:36 am
I like your bow Pappy!  That tiller for sure just reflects the great experience of the one who made it.
Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 22, 2025, 10:29:46 pm
Thanks guys, so far so good with a few hundred arrows through it. Pappy