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Title: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on January 27, 2010, 11:53:21 am
Here is the first osage bow i have done since i moved to montana. Been spending so much time hunting and having fun i havent got to make many really nice bows, just a few cookie cutters to pay some bills. But this one i just finished up last night. its 62" long  and 55# @ 27".  The shape is 100% natural i didnt adjust the shape at all, the natural R\D shape was perfectly in place so why monkey with it?  I sanded the crap out of this bow to get it really smooth, fit it with a chocolate colored deer hide grip and strike-plate  and tips of Ipe which match the grip perfectly. dacron string with bobcat fur silencers. its a pleasure to shoot and certainly has enough throw to stick a deer, but i dont really for-see me shooting it a whole lot, with elk at hand next year i will probably go 65# or better on another bow, But  I am still very happy with this one either way.- Ryan

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Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on January 27, 2010, 11:55:35 am
one more tip pic

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Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Parnell on January 27, 2010, 12:03:12 pm
I was wondering where you'd been Twistedlimbs.  I'm glad to see you're still here. 
It's always good to see the bows you make - that one looks really nice.  I've always liked how you stitch in the shelf with the wrap.
Hope things are going well for you.  Nice job!
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Josh on January 27, 2010, 12:16:49 pm
Nice bow, You make good-uns for sure!   :)  -josh
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: ken75 on January 27, 2010, 12:34:35 pm
beautiful work as always, sounds like your having fun up there !!
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Aries on January 27, 2010, 12:37:26 pm
thats pretty shap, i love that natural r/d that piece was destined to be a bow i'd say ;D   Ty
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: DanaM on January 27, 2010, 12:55:50 pm
Very nice :)
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Keenan on January 27, 2010, 01:07:35 pm
  Very nice bow. Great profile, especially for no heat shaping. Tips and tiller look great
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Pappy on January 27, 2010, 01:35:56 pm
Good looking bow,very well done. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Okie on January 27, 2010, 02:15:50 pm
Nice one Ryan, as usual.
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Ryano on January 27, 2010, 02:30:31 pm
Nice Job Ryan. Good to see your still at it!
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 27, 2010, 04:14:13 pm
Great looking bow. Very nicely done. Jawge
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Rich Saffold on January 27, 2010, 05:08:00 pm
Looks real nice Ryan.
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: medicinewheel on January 27, 2010, 05:40:45 pm
Hey Ryan! Great work...as usuall!
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on January 28, 2010, 12:30:56 am
thanks much guys, yeah i have been lurking around watching what is going on, not on as much anymore cuz i have been busy with building a cabin. But once i get that mor eunderway i hope to be around a bit more again
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: elk country rp on January 28, 2010, 01:30:31 am
styley bow! how'd the breaks treat ya this year?

Rob
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: OldBow on January 28, 2010, 11:29:22 pm
Got twistedlimbs fine osage (in Montana?) all bookmarked for January Self BOM fun. Didn't hardly recognize it...it not being elm and all.
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: venisonburger on January 29, 2010, 12:15:16 am
Great looking bow
VB
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: hawkbow on January 29, 2010, 12:23:20 am
 great looking bow, you really did a great job on this one.. looks like Montana has been good to you.. nothing like them rocky mountains!
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on January 29, 2010, 12:47:55 pm
thanks a lot guys, yeah there isnt much like being out west...hopefully it stays like this for a long time. been spending my whole life trying to make it out here.


anyways here is a bow sock i made for this bow too. i picked up some blue and black flannel from the thrift store and whipped up a sock to go with it

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Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: barebo on January 29, 2010, 05:19:26 pm
Nice, classic lines and your usual spot on tiller !! I think that the tip and grip color scheme is perfect for that bow. Been admiring your work for awhile now - always looks great !!
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Jude on January 30, 2010, 04:20:01 am
That's a sweet looking bow 8)  I love the natural R/D, it's perfect.
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: Dax on February 02, 2010, 08:52:08 pm
Good lookin' bow....almost as good as the ones I'm gonna make ::)....know that ain't the truth, lol..that osage is really nice,..
Title: Re: new osage bow- first osage since Montana
Post by: PeteC on February 03, 2010, 02:56:44 pm
Another nice one. Good job Ryan. God bless