Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: straightarrow on November 23, 2010, 05:16:49 pm
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Just finished this HHB Bow up for an auction we have for bear camp. The bow is 67" long and finished 53#@28". The bow has a 5" handle, 1 1/2" fades, is 1 1/2" at its widest point tapering to 3/8" at the nocks. It has 1 1/2" of deflex (1/2" being set) and is holding 1" of reflex. The bow finished out at 21.5 ozs. The backing is western diamond back and the tips are antler that I tried to make look like rattles. The grip is suede and accented with rattlesnake skin. I finished the bow with alcohol stain and ten coats of Tru-oil. I made a armguard and some matching arrows for the lucky winner. The bow generated some nice money for the camp. The winner "Tom" is a compound shooter that I met a few years ago....He really wanted the bow (I think I got him converted...lol). He was very excited about winning and said he is going to start practising and wants to hunt with it. He shot the bow very well. This was one of my best shooters yet... smooth draw, very snappy, and shoots where your looking. The tiller pic is me drawing the bow to about 26 1/2". When Tom shot the bow he was getting the full 28"...so it fits him very well for his height and draw. It was just meant to be. I was very happy to see the bow go to a guy thats going to use it.
Jon
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A few more pics....
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Classic lines, BEAUTIFUL tiller, awesome finish work with the snake skins, interesting design for the tip overlays... Just an all-around perfect bow. Great work! Bookmarked for November BOM contest. :)
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:) That's a great bow ! I like it , really very well made !
acker
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Holy crap man, that's a nice looking bow, with some really nice looking accessories too. When I picture the perfect bow in my mind, that's pretty much it! "Tom" is a lucky man.
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Straightarrow,
Very nicely done Sir !!!!! nothin not to like about it.
rich
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That's nice, great pictures and even better bow. Way to be!
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that is one sweet bow tiller look perfect great job.
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Excellent work on that bow! Love the tiller. Jawge
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Awesome bow Jon, and a great contribution as well. You did a fantastic job detailing that out and the whole overall scheme makes for a very thought out package. Congratulations on a very fine bow.I'm sure the winner will be hooked on primitive with that one.
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Beautifull bow., You nailed the Tiller and highlighted all the good points. SWEET!
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I really like that bow! Finish, Tiller, Tips, handle, it ALL looks good. No wonder it won a convert.
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The entire set is beautiful. Oustanding work. This one is a contender for sure. Can I vote early?
Jeff
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Beautiful bow,I like everything about it,very well done.HHB make a great bow,very tough and performs right up there with most any good wood. :)
Pappy
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Thats a really nice bow.
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Fine work on that one. HHB is a great bow wood. Thanks for sharing.
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Whoa! Beautiful bow. I can appreciate the work that went into it. Nicely tillered.
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yep, nice looking tiller on that bow! Jim
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Fine job on the bow I am a HHB believer and I like the finish as well the tiller!
Russ
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In a word, "Sweet".
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I haven't had a chance to respond to any comments. When I logged on i was very happy to see all the wonderful responses. Today is a perfect day to respond and give thanks to all of you guys. Not just for comments but to give thanks to this web site, all the great people on here and this passion we all share...... Happy Thanksgiving and thank you..... primitive archer guys!!!
Thank you Josh, Acker, Cameroo, Halfeye, youngbowyer, Brian, Jawge, Keenen, mullet, NTD, N2huntin, Pappy, Steve, Dean, adb, Jwillis, ancientarcher, and Lombard.
Your comments are greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!
Jon (straightarrow)
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great job there and the braced and full draw pics just sell it .
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So, as far as the style/design of the bow itself,...
It would still be considered a "longbow" and not a "flat bow"?...correct?
I'm asking as something made me think for a moment, a friend's conversation regarding similar bows.
Thanks and great bow!
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Thank you for the comments Ohma and 1776J. Honestly I don't know what you would call it. Maybe someone else will chime in. If I had to guess I would say longbow...???
Jon
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Did I mention that I love this bow?? You've got my vote!
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I really like them flipped tips profiles; great work over all!