Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bassman on January 23, 2019, 10:19:40 am
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These bows range from 20 to 35lb. draw weight, and will draw from 20 to 25 inches.They are made from White Oak,Hickory,Hickory backed Osage,and American Hornbeam.My grand son,s , and their boy scout ,and cub scout friends really like shooting them. They also like the wraps,and crazy paint jobs on them.Nice to get them exposed to archery at an early age.
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Well done! :OK That's the way to pass it on. 8)
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Very nice :OK I'm sure those kids will remember shooting those bows for the rest their lives
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Dang! You must be a busy man in that bow shop. Nice bows and even better gesture for the boys.
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Very nice Bassman. Very worthy use of those bows.
Bjrogg
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Thanks Pat B. Yes Bayou they do remember.Pearl, I have made 40 or 50 of these over the past 10 years.I make them from splits, and short pieces. Bjrogg it makes me feel good to watch those boys ,and girls shoot them.Some are grown adults now ,and still shooting . Some like Primitive, some like trad,and a few are shooting compounds.Some have even done research papers on our Native Americans.
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Way to go Bob. I'm sure the kids enjoy shooting your bows. Sometimes a simple introduction plants the seed for a lifetime.
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Thanks Steve.
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I don't remember any of my instructors from the late '40s, early 50's, but I am sure glad they were there! I didn't get into serious shooting until a bit later, but it stayed in the back of my mind and crept out when I started teaching Hunter Safety Education, and the bug bit harder to get my attention! I did shoot a couple of postal matches in college, pre compound days! Good job, good cause, and obviously good kids!! Keep up the good work!
Hawkdancer
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And you even find the time to paint with passion! Great work!
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I started in 6th grade with Bob Loudin who was a math teacher and taught us during what they called activity period way back then in the 70’s. We Learned to trap, hunt, and shoot archery under his tutelage and I’ve pursued those interests with passion ever since as have many of my classmates. Good on ya bassman!
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You make some nice looking and smooth shooting bows Bob. Keep up the good work buddy!
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Very nice bunch of bows, good for you also for passing it on to the scouts and kids. :)
Pappy
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It is, no doubt, a wonderful gesture on your part to take the time and make the effort to create these weapons for the enjoyment of the young'uns.
But I'm guessing that it's the joy/satisfaction enjoyed by yourself as you watch then being used that is the biggest reward.
GOOD ON YA! :OK
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Knoll, your right, and they are our future.Nothing like youngsters smiling ,and having fun, and gets them out doors.
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Very nice bows! I like the art.
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Really cool contribution to the young folks and very nice bows!!
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Thats awesome. Thanks for passing it on in such a great way.
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Very nice work there. I bet that has left a lasting impression in the minds of a lot of youngsters. Mike
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Thank all you guys. Nothing can pulls at your heart strings like youngsters, especially those who have no fathers, and the unfortunate ones who have very little getting a chance to be able to do the same as the more fortunate ones. We all love youngsters, and I am sure all you guys have done the same in one way or another.It is a big part of what life is all about. Bob