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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bushboy on February 11, 2013, 05:55:36 pm

Title: tiller check pls
Post by: bushboy on February 11, 2013, 05:55:36 pm

The bow is slightly canted,thx's for looking.

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: Dictionary on February 11, 2013, 05:56:23 pm

Looks fine to me.

Lets see what the overly critical have to say though.

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: stringstretcher on February 11, 2013, 05:57:00 pm

Not sure if it is my eyes or not,,, but all I see is one fantastic bow and awesome tiller.  Great job

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: burchett.donald on February 11, 2013, 06:02:50 pm

   Can't see a problem from here, nice job.

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: bushboy on February 11, 2013, 06:07:40 pm

Here's a front profile.

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: burchett.donald on February 11, 2013, 06:19:33 pm

   What's the wood species and the dimensions?

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: Don on February 11, 2013, 06:20:24 pm

Looks good. Hows it shoot?

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: Del the cat on February 11, 2013, 06:35:21 pm

If I had to be really picky...
I'd still say it looks fine :laugh:
Del

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: bubby on February 11, 2013, 06:41:33 pm

look's good, how much set did it take?

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: bushboy on February 11, 2013, 07:16:30 pm

This is my sub zero bow,rock maple ,61ntn,1-3/4 @ fades ,tappering to 1-1/2 and down to 3/8 for the last 12". 65#@28,it shoots really fast and accurate.not heat treated and after bout 300 shots has taken 1-1/4 " of set.thx's for the kind words! Bobbyjoe!

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: randman on February 11, 2013, 10:59:32 pm

They don't get much better than that Bushboy. Nice job. Looks kinda cold there..... >:D

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 11, 2013, 11:00:50 pm

He ain't looking for tiller advice, he's braggin'! 

Nice work, I like it!

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: mwosborn on February 11, 2013, 11:02:41 pm

Looks great to me!

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: bushboy on February 12, 2013, 01:29:26 pm

I built this one for my cousin in nova scotia,thought I get you folks opinions.he plans to hunt moose with it,hence the heavier draw weight!thx's bobbyjoe!

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: bushboy on February 12, 2013, 01:37:33 pm

Tried to send multiple pics ,but will post more

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: bushboy on February 12, 2013, 01:41:56 pm

Here's one more

Title: Re: tiller check pls
Post by: JW_Halverson on February 13, 2013, 12:56:08 pm

I think this bow would be up for the challenge! 

I envision a serious set of arrows to go with it, after all it's the arrow that carries the mail.  I would envision something with decent weight, like 750 grains or more.  Tapered shafts because I firmly believe heavy hunting arrows need tapering to put even more weight forward so they recover faster off the string and fly straighter.  Then I would look for a heavy broadhead, two blade only, and definitely sharpened to a single bevel...185 grain broadhead so there is plenty of kinetic energy on impact.  Those moose are famous for a thick hide in the shoulders, so cut-on-contact is absolutely non-negotiable.  The single bevels having such a wicked point and super shallow cutting angle really starts to show off it's best character.  Moose hunting can be a very close range sport, the deeper the penetration and the greater the chance of a thru-and-thru the happier I'd be when I dropped the string. 

That and the ability to levitate on demand.  Moose ain't exactly shy about their feelings.

Best of luck to your hunting buddy!