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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« on: July 11, 2017, 08:41:38 pm »
Welp, I took a couple year break from forums and recently wandered my way back. In that time I obviously haven't posted a bow in as many years (although I've sure built plenty).  So for my return I present my latest personal bow. It is 54" long Rawhide backed Yew, veneered with Bull Snake Skins. The tips are live-edge Pronghorn Antelope, the grip is Beaver tail. If you follow me at all, you know I shoot a short draw and this one is 60# @ 23inches. She scoots an arrow pretty quick for a short draw bow; 168fps with a 580gr arrow. The bottom limb has a little wonk to it which is pretty fun. Also, it is adorned with my turquoise Arrowhead inlay makers mark.  Thanks for welcoming me back- Ryan
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2017, 08:43:00 pm »
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2017, 08:50:01 pm »
Awesome bow!  Great to see one of your bows posted again.  That one is too pretty for ole (-_)!
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2017, 08:57:38 pm »
congrats, ,thats an awsome bow,, and thanks for posting the chrono stats,,
I know a short draw will shoot hard, but nice to see the results of your hard work and design,,
thanks again for posting,, its an inspiration,, nice finish work on that one,,, I know it will hunt, ,,  (SH)


Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2017, 09:21:04 pm »
That is some fine detail work on that bow.  Well done!
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Offline Will H

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2017, 09:35:11 pm »
I always enjoy seeing your work, this bow is no exception! Nice job!
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Offline penderbender

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2017, 10:16:06 pm »
That's a pretty sweet bow! I really like that arrowhead inlay. Cheers- Brendan

Offline bentstick54

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2017, 10:45:02 pm »
Great looking bow Ryan, glad to see you back. Always enjoy seeing your work.

Offline loefflerchuck

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2017, 11:13:01 pm »
The overall finish on that bow is stunning.

Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2017, 11:15:28 pm »
Fantastic!
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Offline bubby

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2017, 11:18:38 pm »
That is what i call a statement welcome back bow ryan ,very nice
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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2017, 11:30:59 pm »
Beautiful bow, what a comeback!

Offline chamookman

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2017, 02:54:25 am »
That Sir, is the best looking Bow I've seen in a LONG time  :OK ! Well done - Bob.
"May the Gods give Us the strength to draw the string to the cheek, the arrow to the barb and loose the flying shaft, so long as life may last." Saxon Pope - 1923.

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Re: Bull Snake/rawhide backed Yew
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2017, 03:26:17 am »
Beautiful Bow Ryan, very nice in all aspects. :)
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