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New bow started(again, 1/4/2022){ and again 8/10/22}
Pat B:
Nothing specific but around 45#, Kenneth. Thanks.
Little John:
I remember when I was a kid In our archery club that 30 pounds was a target bow and 45 was hunting weight. Nobody even talked about 60-65 except Fred Bear.
bradsmith2010:
Im 69 and appreciate the efficiency of a 45 pound bow,,with sinew and reflex shooting harder than bows I made and killed deer with at higher draw weights,,, Im sure this one gonna shoot hard,,
Pat B:
I haven't done any more work lately but have been fighting off the flu since last Sunday and it kicked my butt. I'm recovering pretty well now and hope to get a bit more done soon.
I tested the reflex by laying the tips on the floor and measured the distance between the back of the handle and the floor. That was 5 7/8" of reflex. Once the tips are shaped will lower that some. I'd like to end up with 2" to 2 1/2" after shot in. We'll see.
I still want to add a bit more sinew then the rawhide cover over the sinew before final shaping.
bradsmith2010:
id like you to end up with 3 inches,, cause that was my guess ;D
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