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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:31:19 pm

Title: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:31:19 pm

I always try and build at least 1 bow for my son and my trip out west, just finished this one. Osage/62 N-N 52@26, hemp wrap grip, deer antler overlays/D97 12 strand string and copper head skins, I blacked the back so the skins came out darker , but I really like the color. Finished with 7 coats of tru oil buffer between coats and a couple coats of polly to cut the shine, and some Tennessee orange beads for luck. ;) :) The name is where we are going. :) Hope you like it. :) Had a lot of wrinkles in the limbs that I couldn't get out so a challenge to tiller, that's why it is important to look at both side when tillering a bow with character as most of mine are.  :) Here is a few pictures.  :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:32:29 pm

Tips and skins. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pappy on July 13, 2025, 08:34:42 pm

Arrows for tuning and brace and full draw. :) now for a shot at and Elk or bear, it really shoots sweet and very smooth to draw, quite also.  :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Bob Barnes on July 13, 2025, 09:51:28 pm

Love everything about it...except the weight.  You are still a stout old coot.  :)  That should be more than enough to bring down anything you get a shot at.  Have fun and thanks for sharing the tale.   :OK

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Hamish on July 14, 2025, 12:10:59 am

Looks good Pappy. Hard to beat osage for a hunting bow. Can't wait to see what game you guys get with your bows.

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Pat B on July 14, 2025, 01:16:48 am

Sweet bow for your and Beau's hunt, Pappy. Looking forward to the stories and pics of y'all's time together in Colorado.  :BB  (SH)
And I can tell you guys, all Pappy needs is a chance. He'll take care of the rest.  :OK

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: superdav95 on July 14, 2025, 02:08:01 am

Ya it’s hard to beat a good Osage bow.  Looks great and love skins!   Should work very well for hunting! 

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: bjrogg on July 14, 2025, 08:03:57 am

Good looking bow pappy. Good luck with your Colorado trip. Hope you get one, but most of all I hope you have a wonderful trip.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: Selfbowman on July 14, 2025, 12:31:41 pm

Great looking bows ! That will get the elk if you get the opportunity.

Title: Re: New bow for CO.
Post by: bentstick54 on July 14, 2025, 02:43:26 pm

From the photos I can see the bow looks like another GOOD one. Love the copperhead skins over the dark stain. Hope you get a shot at an elk or bear. I know you’ll have a great time regardless.
I’ve tried to download all the photos but so far only about 1/2 are visible to me.