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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: beetlebailey1977 on December 17, 2010, 10:07:30 pm

Title: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 17, 2010, 10:07:30 pm

I had to post some pictures.  It is a really nice bow. 
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/bowback.jpg)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/bowbraced.jpg)
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/bowgrip.jpg)
Will add some full draw pics later.

It is made of elm.  The grip is european highland cattle or maybe Galloway (not sure) with hair on.  The floppy rest is caribou rawhide.  The string is artificial sinew.   It also has hemp wrapped around the lever fades and above and below the grip.  It is 63 1/2" NTN.  And it draws in the 60's @ 30" but not sure of exact weight.  I am thrilled to be the new owner of this fine weapon.  Oh also the limbs have writing in elder Futhark.  The upper says "Baileyson: James: Bow" and the lower says "The: Kettling : Klora".

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: nugget on December 17, 2010, 10:11:55 pm

Very nice gift.

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: tetaxidermy on December 17, 2010, 10:41:35 pm

That is a great looking bow.

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: ken75 on December 17, 2010, 11:15:44 pm

very nice bow i bet it shoots good !

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: 1776J on December 18, 2010, 12:07:41 am

Wow!,... Merry Christmas huh??  Awesome bow!
 ;)

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: Cameroo on December 18, 2010, 12:18:11 am

That bow's got Half Eye written all over it :)

Sweet present!  I'm gonna have to get in on the Christmas exchange next year!

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 18, 2010, 11:27:28 am

I have shot it a few times.  Shoots real good...I still have to get the best arrow set up for it.  It is so smooth to draw.  I plan to shoot and see how much cast it has this coming week.  Yes Half Eye makes a fine bow....he is a gentleman. 

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: uwe on December 18, 2010, 04:09:13 pm

Thats a beauty! Be proud of it!
Regards Uwe

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on May 31, 2011, 12:03:35 am

Full draw pic.
(http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x460/beetle_bailey1977/bigmolle.jpg)

Title: Re: Christmas exchange bow that I received.
Post by: bubby on May 31, 2011, 02:14:23 am

  :o wow, that's one cool molly with a beautiful ful draw, Bub