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American bison, horn bow w/sinew(pic update)

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Michael C.:
Man that is going to be wicked once it's finished. You could probably harvest some more horn with it after your finished with it, all you need now is a horse trained not to buck when your riding next to a bison herd  >:D

Timo:
I;ve had the lil bow in the hot box/dehumidified room for the last 7 days.

:It has not lost any physical weight in the last 4 days.

:it never gained any reflex.(mainly due in part that I wrapped the sinew over the sides and onto the belly a bit)

:The tiller changed very little.

: the sinew added 5# to the draw weight.

I know this because I strung it up tonight and shot it several times.I was a little concerned as the humidity outside is horrible right now, I know it had to soak up some,but no matter,I shot it anyhow. Very damp in the the hand and plenty of punch.Actually surprised myself as to the speed it had. Whisper quiet also.All in all I am pleased with the outcome. Seemed to take more set than I figured it might. but no worries.

No pics yet but I will get some for ya all soon.Then It's time to doll it up a bit.:)

More later.

Timo:
Shot the lil bow some more today.I am liking it more and more,I had some trouble with the shorter draw length,but I'm working on it. here are a few pics of the bow after it has been perty much shot in.I'm sure the sinew will continue to cure,but it seems perty solid for the most part. It seems to have settled in @ 54# @ 26".Plenty enough for me. It shows some fatigue after a good round of shooting, but always comes back after rest, to about 5/8" set.  The tiller is off a bit to me, I've had a hard time seeing it.I usually go with a more circlular tiller,but this one is more eliptical, so it gives me some troubles. I think it's in the bottom limb. The pic shows the bottom limb tip more open than the top? It's a very well mannered bow though.All in all I'm well pleased.

I have some short copperhead skins that I think I'll apply. Was hoping to find some smaller diamondbacks,but fell short.  Then do some research as to some painting on the side limbs,limb string wraps,and the grip,so it'll be a while before that is all done.

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medicinewheel:
Tiller looks fantastic!

El Destructo:
I think it looks great Timo....you just ain't used to looking at an Ellipse....I think you about nailed it.....Good Job

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