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Dead standing Osage 55# at 28”

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Dances with squirrels:
Nice work on that knarly thing.

My first selfbow was from a long standing dead osage. It was the hardest wood I've seen to this day. Mine was dark all the way through too. I remember thinking if this is what making selfbows is like, forget it! Luckily, they aren't all petrified like that.

Mo_coon-catcher:
Thank you guys. I decided to chronograph it a couple minutes ago. And wow it’s faster than I thought.  530gr arrows at 175-176 fps

Like you said the wood definitely felt different than the bright yellow wood. Harder, more brittle, and a bit tougher to peel off big pieces.

Kyle

superdav95:
Those are impressive numbers   Well done. 

bjrogg:
Very interesting bow from a very different interesting stave. The colors of the wood are interesting too

Well done

Bjrogg

Will B:
Very cool bow, Kyle. I love the color and character of that Osage!  So much of the Osage I cut, split, and make into selfbows here in PA has that propeller twist like your bow. You overcame a lot of challenges and made a really nice bow. Great job!

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