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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Yooper Bowyer on July 29, 2021, 08:58:33 pm

Title: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: Yooper Bowyer on July 29, 2021, 08:58:33 pm

I built this bow from the crown of a HHB tree I cut almost three years ago.  I completed it at the start of 2020, and it has been shooting well ever since.  I don't know exactly how many arrows have gone through it, but it still has taken only about 1/2" of set and is still a snappy shooter.  I just wrapped up refinishing for the second time, and I am very happy with the results.  I love how natural it looks; it is a classic stickbow.

Stats:
40# @ 27"
66" ntn
1 1/2" wide mid limb
FF String
Deer antler tips
Buckskin handle and floppy arrow rest

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: Yooper Bowyer on July 29, 2021, 09:01:35 pm

More Photos.  This will be my primary shooter at Elm Hall, so some of you will have a chance to inspect it in person.  Hope you like it.  ;D

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: Stixnstones on July 29, 2021, 09:29:26 pm

Cant wait to see it in person next week at Elm Hall, nice redo

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: Kidder on July 29, 2021, 09:58:52 pm

Very classic - I like it!

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: StickMark on July 29, 2021, 10:33:50 pm

at that length and draw weight, I bet that bow is a joy to shoot a lot of arrows. Nice looking bow.

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: RyanY on July 30, 2021, 06:10:14 am

Nice elliptical tiller on that one. Bet it’s a pleasure to shoot.

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: burchett.donald on July 31, 2021, 10:47:48 am

   Yea, looks like you are setting behind that 40# balanced out nicely...

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: superdav95 on August 01, 2021, 09:51:12 am

Looks pretty sweet to me.  Love that arrow rest idea!   

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: Yooper Bowyer on August 01, 2021, 11:14:25 am

Thank you for all your comments!
It really is a nice shooter.  It will probably never chase deer, but it is a lot of fun to target shoot and rove with.  The string actually tracks pretty close to the side of the bow, which really helps with accuracy.

Quote from: superdav95 on August 01, 2021, 09:51:12 am

Looks pretty sweet to me.  Love that arrow rest idea!

I wish I could take credit for it :)  The 'Ferret' published the idea in PA years ago.  It shoots like off you hand, but it spares you the scrapes. Mine is actually quite rigid because I put it together with superglue, but it could be made to be soft.

Title: Re: Crown Jewel: 40# @ 27"
Post by: Yooper Bowyer on August 06, 2021, 09:11:47 am

Oops, that should have been 3/4-1" set after being unstrung a while.  It's obviously a bit more after shooting on a muggy day.  I was shooting it with a 5" brace height yesterday and it seemed to be a bad day, but I brought it up to 6" and it improved so much. :)  Now I should know not to shoot 12 arrows into the same target, another dead knock. :(