My first board bow was 72" tip to tip with a 10" handle section and I cut in a shelf. So, for this one I dropped the handle and attempted a 62" bend-through-handle bow and I'll shoot off my hand. Well, I didn't fail, but I didn't pass with flying colors either. It hinged at a few spots and until I got it semi-good, it was only 33# at 28". It also pulled a splinter so I backed it with linen. Here's some pics. It's still not a perfect tiller, and it doesn't seem to really "bend-through-the-handle", but it's sure fun to shoot.
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looks cool man. my bend through handle doesnt really look like it bends at the handle either but i can definitly feel it bending slightly. mine is 60"ntn and 45#@ 25"
Good for you. The tiller looks pretty good. It does seem to have a large non bending handle section. Jawge
Thanks. That's what I thought too, Walkabout. I can definitely feel a bend in my hand but when I look at the picture, it looks pretty straight to me. This one is 60" NTN too.
Hey... Is that a Llewellin setter?!
Sure is!! Good eye! He's out of Lynnhill Llewellin kennels here in PA. I hunt with him on the preserve I work at
My goal this year is to shoot a pheasant over him with a selfbow. Haha. Wish me luck...I'll need it
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Nice bow and dog Ryan. What part of Pa ya from? SW here.. My English Pointer on point on a Bird here.. Gotta love a great Dog. Roy
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No way! I have a Lynhill Llewellin too. She's 9 now. Unfortunately hardly any birds on the eastern shore anymore. Wonderful dogs. Your Bow is nice too, but the setter caught my eye!