Sinew Backed Osage Shorty

[bjrogg]

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.

[PaSteve]

Cool looking little bow Bob. I'm sure at 45# that bow would make meat. Well done.

[ohma2]

Alot of buffalo died because of that very sort of bow and arrow.nice bassman.

[Bayou Ben]

That’s a sweet little set you made.  I love these little bows.  Nice bassman.

[bradsmith2010]

I looks like it might go to 20 inches,the string angle seems ok,, , 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,,

[PatM]

Brad, keep in mind the brace height needs to be subtracted from the power stroke.

[bassman]

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.

[bradsmith2010]

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,,