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Inaugural “junior” bow trade
sleek:
The flight archery event is over and the bow did well. In test flight with a synthetic string ( not legal for competition ) and a plastic nock ( also not legal ) on a wooden shaft the arrow went 237 yards. In competition we couldn't get an arrow that would fly correctly and that put a major handicap in performance. The best shot was still 208 yards, enough to win the gold medal despite not breaking a record. I know the bow had it in it, just needed the right tuning
After I get home I will do a draw weight check and speed check to see if any weight and speed has been lost due to having been put thoroughly through its paces and report back the findings. Either way, this bow will make a fantastic companion in the woods. Also I will be taking the time to do the finish work on it, sanding, handle wrap, snake skin, and a finish coat.
It may be towards the end if this month I get shipped, but it should be a good bow when done.
stuckinthemud:
Fantastic Sleek, congratulations!!!
I need a postal address from you please
There’s still a few working on their bows so end of the month sounds perfect
Muskyman:
Congratulations on winning the gold. Sounds like someone is getting a great bow with some history to it already. To bad you couldn’t get a good arrow to fly. (SH)
Muskyman:
My poundage problem just won’t quit. I had this bow back down to about 53 lbs (again ) I think it’s the third time I’ve took it down in weight. 50 lbs is the high side of my recipient’s requested draw weight. I figured if I can get to 52-53 okay. Was going to work on another bow so I took it to the shop with me. Put it on my tillering tree and pulled it 15-20 times then checked the weight. 55 lbs again. What am I to do. Two options I guess. Try reducing the weight or leave it 5 lbs over. My fear in reducing it is I’m concerned about screwing it up this close to the shipping date.
I guess I can try and sand on it some more but I’m really ready to be done with this bow. Guess I can’t complain. It’s not taking any set and hasn’t blown up yet and has probably had 150 or more arrows through it.
stuckinthemud:
Sorry, this is not something I’ve come up against, hopefully someone will chime in. I believe some woods change weight with r/h and others can appear fully seasoned and then dry out some more. I’d probably take off a couple of scrapes
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