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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: IdahoMatt on May 04, 2013, 12:05:20 am

Title: Cow horn for a bow?
Post by: IdahoMatt on May 04, 2013, 12:05:20 am

I have some Texas long horns and was wondering if i could make a sinew backed bow like any other horn bow?

Title: Re: Cow horn for a bow?
Post by: IdahoMatt on May 04, 2013, 12:26:55 am

Never mind found an old post that answered my question thanks PA  :) :)

Title: Re: Cow horn for a bow?
Post by: Newindian on May 04, 2013, 12:40:02 am

Care to post a link? I couldn't find it

Title: Re: Cow horn for a bow?
Post by: }|{opukc on May 04, 2013, 05:36:53 am

Yes, they are suitable for hornbow..just keep in mind that they are harder than the buffalo horn. Famous Hungarian аrcher often works with cow horn.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7aBZYZwu4LQ/SuwgaBEl6tI/AAAAAAAAAE8/pHUOX_J8E_c/w902-h677/IMGP7223.JPG)

Title: Re: Cow horn for a bow?
Post by: richardzane on May 04, 2013, 11:42:39 am

dang , thats a beautiful horn bow!