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Title: R\D Red Osage Bow
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 05, 2012, 12:33:59 pm
I finally decided im 100% happy with my naturally reflex\deflexed osage bow. It's from a stave that had a lot of those Red Streaks in it and a natural r\d shape. I've found that I usually get really great bow out of that Red Osage. This is probably the best shooting\handling bow that I have ever made. Super smooth, fast and handshock isn't even in question.  It measures in at 66" long and 64# @ 28" draw. It has a dark chocolate deer leather grip and Osage over Brazilian Walnut tip overlays.  This is one of those bows that I really want to hang on to, but I know I will be afraid to use it and scratch it up. The finish on it is really beautiful. When I hunt with a bow it gets beat up, unfortunately. This one is just too nice to abuse like I know I will...but man, it shoots great .lol    But here she is.- Ryan
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Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 05, 2012, 12:35:08 pm
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Post by: Ifrit617 on February 05, 2012, 01:08:24 pm
Beautiful bow man... Like I said before, those tip overlays are flawless.

Jon
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Post by: osage outlaw on February 05, 2012, 01:13:30 pm
That's a nice one.  Good job.
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Post by: gmc on February 05, 2012, 01:18:16 pm
That is one sweet looking bow.
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Post by: Pat B on February 05, 2012, 01:24:21 pm
I've had very good experiences with red streaked osage too. This is a very nice bow Ryan but I have to disagree with you. No bow is too special to use. I'm also very rough on bows but if they can't take it they can just go to someone else!  ;)
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Post by: seabass on February 05, 2012, 01:28:11 pm
great bow Ryan.love the tips,Steve
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Post by: country on February 05, 2012, 01:33:31 pm
Nice Looker...I agree with Pat.....It was born to be used
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Post by: Mangeur de lard on February 05, 2012, 01:39:56 pm
Very nice subtle R/D curve, and natural too! Very nice bow, classic and elegant. Sorry to hear you'll be putting some dings on it. it can take it though, it's yellow!
Title: Re: R\D Red Osage Bow
Post by: coaster500 on February 05, 2012, 01:45:36 pm
Very nice bow and needs to be used!! 

Great profile and you say it was that way naturally, sweet!!

Never thought about it much but I've got a piece of osage with red stripes running end to end...  what's the difference in the wood properties?
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 05, 2012, 02:51:03 pm
Nice bow Ryan. That orangey/red stuff is primo in my book.
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Post by: Del the cat on February 05, 2012, 02:57:37 pm
Very nice elegant bow.
64# @28" must pack a nice punch.
Del
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Post by: paulsemp on February 05, 2012, 03:09:52 pm
Thats a nice one. I love when you have a bow that you could say "thats it and I am not messing with it anymore". How did you stitch the handle? I was trying to figure out how you got that pattern?
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Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 05, 2012, 03:11:11 pm
thanks guys.

just a baseball stitch i believe.  back and forth
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Post by: PeteC on February 05, 2012, 05:19:45 pm
That is a very nice bow Ryan. It looks great.I built one a few months ago with those red streaks,and it was also exceptional wood. I hope I can find a few more in that batch of logs. Again, great work. God Bless
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Post by: k-hat on February 05, 2012, 05:23:32 pm
beautiful work and superb tiller 8)
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Post by: dwardo on February 05, 2012, 05:26:15 pm
You cant leave that poor thing at home whilst you hunt with something else.
Very nice bow.
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Post by: Dazv on February 05, 2012, 05:26:28 pm
What a bow!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 05, 2012, 06:38:41 pm
thanks guys.  this no doubt will get to hunt someday...it just may not be by me..lol  someone else will have to do it
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Post by: straightarrow on February 05, 2012, 06:50:22 pm
Sweet bow Ryan... That natural R/D gives it a awesome profile. If I were you I would go shoot something with it... You only live once...If you scratch it..oh well You can always refinish it

Jon
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Post by: jpitts on February 05, 2012, 07:16:16 pm
WOW.....beautiful bow.
Great job
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Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 06, 2012, 04:10:38 pm
thanks much guys

coaster500-  I dont know what makes the red streaks. I have never actually personally cut down an osage tree, Ive never lived where they grow.  but i would imagine it must be something with the soil content...    we should figure it out and go spread some fertilizers around the trees we want to cut in the future..lol
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Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 06, 2012, 05:23:41 pm
I'm not sure what causes it either...I've got some of the red in my Osage stash, it was grown in a semi-sandy area on the edge of a corn/bean field.
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Post by: PeteC on February 06, 2012, 09:02:34 pm
Coaster, I cut other trees right next to the tree  that had red stripes in the staves ,that were solid gold.I have no idea why one tree would have them,and another not.There was no sign of insects,or disease. God Bless
Title: Re: R\D Red Osage Bow
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on February 06, 2012, 09:08:24 pm
just super trees!  :o
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Post by: coaster500 on February 06, 2012, 09:10:03 pm
What ever the reason, sure made a pretty bow!!

I've got one with the color, might have to see what's up :)
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Post by: ErictheViking on February 06, 2012, 09:22:01 pm
Another  beauty Ryan, good work.
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Post by: Cameroo on February 06, 2012, 11:20:32 pm
You made that stick into exactly what it was meant to be :)  But it won't do anyone any good hanging on a wall.  Use it and abuse it!
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Post by: Gus on February 07, 2012, 01:04:04 am
Yes Sir!

That is One Fine Looking Yella Beauty!

And She looks Thirsty!

:)

-gus
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Post by: soy on February 07, 2012, 01:12:37 am
My take down has that red and I agree it makes a sweet shooter..really nice bow, I will volunteer to take it for a walk and ill try not to beat it up too bad >:D I will also try to add to the red coloring  ;D
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Post by: Sidewinder on February 07, 2012, 12:19:27 pm
Very nice shooter Ryan. You nailed the tiller and she looks wicked fast. Great work.   Danny
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Post by: Pappy on February 07, 2012, 12:27:35 pm
Good looking bow,very nice in all aspects. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: medicinewheel on March 14, 2012, 04:52:55 am
Really like the arc of thisone! Very nice work!!
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Post by: Sidewinder on March 14, 2012, 01:55:45 pm
Ryan, I got to thinking about worrying about scratching it up. Thats why I think using clear shellac makes good sense. If you scratch it you can take denatured alcohol and remove the shellac in the effected area do little light sanding if needed and then re shellac and it wil blend in like you can't even tell there was a repair. I say shoot that sucker untill it gives up the ghost.   Danny
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Post by: Jboyd on March 15, 2012, 12:50:13 am
great looking bow and tiller one of my favorite profiles, and you just got to love that red
Osage, geat job!

Jamie
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Post by: HoBow on March 15, 2012, 02:00:18 am
Very nice job.  Clean lines, nice grip, awesome tips!
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Post by: rossfactor on March 15, 2012, 02:13:13 am
Dang, I can't decide which I like more, this or that ERC beauty.  You are sure showing us some really nice stuff.  The tillers look gentle and the finish work is really fine.  These are my kind of bows.  Great job.

Gabe