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Gordon Ferlitsch's Ambush Bow is May Self Bow of the Month

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OldBow:
Congrats, Gordon - You've Done it Again.
Gordon Fertlitsch of Tigard Oregon Wins Self Bow of the Month With His Attractive Ambush Bow
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A Commentary from Gordon:
This is my first attempt at building an ambush style bow. I have several species of wood in my shop, but I wanted to start by experimenting with vine maple as I am the most familiar with it. I’m fairly pleased with the result though it follows the string more than I like (2" after unstringing). The next one I build will probably be a little wider, slightly longer, somewhat less draw weight and will have a tempered belly.

Here are the bow’s specifications: 55” ntn, 67# @ 27”, 1 1/2" wide, no arrow rest, rawhide backing, brown leather dye limbs with black accents on the tips, elk hide handle wrap with Strunk-style wrap, bends slightly through the handle, tips are mildly reflexed to improve string angle. I used black leather dye on the tips and then a finish.
Much of my hunting occurs in dense brush and swamp and can see how such a style of bow would be handy. Not to mention they are fun to build and shoot.
-"Damn! you win again  very nice job." -a finnish native
-"Very nice! It would make a fine hunting bow indeed! She has great character in her looks...   Another fine piece!!!" -tpoof
-"Wow, that is pretty impressive for an experiment.  I like the color scheme also." -Justin
-"Pappy and I were talking today about the fine bows you make! This bow is another example of your bowyering skills. Extremely nice bow! " -GregB

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DanaM:
Congrats Gordon, beautiful bow

medicinewheel:

not surprised your bow won, gordon, but i AM surprised it did win so clearly with so many other great bows on the list. that speaks even more for this marvelous bow!

congratulations!!!

frank

GregB:
I'm sure the bow performs just as great as it looks! Congratulations!

ber643:
You keep it up, Gordon, and everyone is going to know how to spell Ferlitsch - without looking! ;D

Loved the bow, again - Congrats.

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