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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: George D. Stout on March 18, 2015, 04:28:26 pm

Title: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: George D. Stout on March 18, 2015, 04:28:26 pm

I haven't posted for awhile but wanted to share a photo I took of Dave's bow.  He gifted this to me a year before he passed away and it has become a family member.   A great shooter at 48#, 68" long.

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p738/oldearcher46/Oct%2028%20%20Scott%20and%20George%20006_zpsr9msu8ef.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/oldearcher46/media/Oct%2028%20%20Scott%20and%20George%20006_zpsr9msu8ef.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: George D. Stout on March 18, 2015, 06:23:49 pm

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p738/oldearcher46/Mims%20Selfbow%20002_zpskrrvagny.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/oldearcher46/media/Mims%20Selfbow%20002_zpskrrvagny.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: George D. Stout on March 18, 2015, 06:25:43 pm

(http://i1348.photobucket.com/albums/p738/oldearcher46/Mims%20Selfbow%20004_zpsxiihqb8x.jpg) (http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/oldearcher46/media/Mims%20Selfbow%20004_zpsxiihqb8x.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: owlbait on March 18, 2015, 07:03:25 pm

Fine looking bow George. That grip looks like it would be comfortable. Just the right weight and length for some fun shooting, eh?

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on March 18, 2015, 07:08:40 pm

Good looking bow, I like that grip as well.

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Marc St Louis on March 18, 2015, 07:30:40 pm

Lovely bow.  Dave was a good guy and a good bowyer

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: blackhawk on March 18, 2015, 07:45:48 pm

No need to show us a full draw...we know its perfect!!!  :D ....nice to see one of David's bows still kicking.

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: bubby on March 18, 2015, 08:00:10 pm

sweet bow, that style grip wrap is my favorite I just don't use it much

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Drewster on March 18, 2015, 11:34:06 pm

That's a fine looking bow for sure.  Yeah, I really like that grip too.  I'd like to learn how to do those.

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Pappy on March 19, 2015, 05:47:09 am

Yep that is a beauty, I have one of his bows also and as you said George it's part of the family. Thanks for sharing. :)
  Pappy

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: bubby on March 19, 2015, 08:58:41 am

Timo did a how to on this grip wrap

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 19, 2015, 10:18:48 am

David was a fine bow maker, the legacy he left was more about the people whose lives he touched with his generosity, fortunately, I can include myself in this long list of such folk.

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Jim Davis on March 19, 2015, 11:24:09 am

George that's a beautiful bow. I have spent almost no time in your neck of the woods, so my education is slightly expanded to see that fox grape grows there.

I was also a little surprised t see a traditional grammarian using the abominable "gifted"  for gave....:(

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Buckeye Guy on March 19, 2015, 12:32:53 pm

Simply stunning !

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on March 19, 2015, 01:04:30 pm

Nice nice nice

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: Bullitt on March 19, 2015, 03:56:07 pm

Good to see ya post, George !

Very nice looking bow, too. Always hate fine bows made, and not shot. Please keep shootin!

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: George D. Stout on March 19, 2015, 05:25:17 pm

asharrow, Yeah....I sometimes stumble on my way to the writing bench.   Thinking about one thing while writing another.  That said, I hope most understood that Dave indeed gave me the bow as a gift. 

Title: Re: Dave Mims self hickory bow.
Post by: bradsmith2010 on March 19, 2015, 07:33:17 pm

very nice bow,,  :)