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Offline Parnell

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Sinew backed Osage short bow (FD)
« on: December 16, 2017, 03:52:36 pm »
Gotta put a few finishing touches on this shorty and call it done.  It’s elk leg tendon with whitetail rawhide over it.  Snappy little bow and fun to plink with.  I really enjoy carrying such a small bow!  51” overall and about 60#

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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2017, 03:58:06 pm »
Here is the profile after a little shooting.  Will put up a full draw this week.
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2017, 04:07:33 pm »
That's a cute one, Steve  ;). It looks really cool and fun to shoot. What's the draw length?
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2017, 04:20:40 pm »
It likes 24” right now Eddie.  I might get the handle working a little more tomorrow...
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2017, 04:31:28 pm »
That short I wouldn't over do it too much, Steve. You can push it with both backings but the relaxed, profile will suffer.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2017, 05:00:01 pm »
thats a nice one,, plink it at a deer,,  (SH)
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2017, 05:09:42 pm »
I love short osage bows. That looks like a snappy little one!
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2017, 05:19:40 pm »
There isn't anything wrong with a 24" draw  ;D   Nice looking shorty Parnell.  I'm glad to see you getting some good use out of your new bow shop.
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2017, 06:38:20 pm »
Nice bow.I bet shes a zipper!!
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2017, 07:18:36 pm »
Lookin' nice so far! I'm getting very interested in shorties like yours.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2017, 07:44:57 pm »
Nice little bow, Steve. You like those hollow limbs don't you.  That rawhide backing would love a little craft paint on it.  :OK
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2017, 11:50:10 pm »
That is a nice one. Never thought on a HLD/sinewed back combo.
I'm really curious about fd, castand performance.

Mighty fine work, Steve!
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2017, 07:58:16 am »
Quote from: osage outlaw on December 16, 2017, 05:19:40 pm
There isn't anything wrong with a 24" draw  ;D   Nice looking shorty Parnell.  I'm glad to see you getting some good use out of your new bow shop.

I agree with Clint that's a really nice draw length and sweet looking bow. That should make a very nice hunting bow.
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Offline ohma2

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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2017, 10:56:13 am »
Nice, i like to call them "ambush bows".
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Re: Sinew backed Osage short bow
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2017, 05:12:47 pm »
Getting some natural pigment together.  Hardwood charcoal powder...Catlinite pipestone powder...might to an eggshell white and bind it with the egg white.  Just debating on design.
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