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Title: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 12, 2011, 08:39:00 PM
In Primative Archer magazine? I've been thinking of entering my BBO that uses Kenny M's design. What do you think?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/keyman/bows/CIMG0598.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/keyman/bows/CIMG0591.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/keyman/bows/CIMG0592.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: JSMOFFITT03 on June 12, 2011, 09:17:00 PM
It's a winner in my book..... Go for it!!!! It looks great
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: JSMOFFITT03 on June 12, 2011, 09:28:00 PM
What's the build specs?
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: J. Holden on June 12, 2011, 09:57:00 PM
I see the problem, the shelf is on the wrong side.  :coffee:
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on June 12, 2011, 10:52:00 PM
That looks sweet Jim, heck yes submit it! I'll vote for yours if you return the favor.   :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: Pat B on June 12, 2011, 10:57:00 PM
All it takes to enter BOM on PA is a full draw pic. Other pics are welcomed and appreciated.
 This bow is definately a contender...but don't forget the full draw pic!
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: jsweka on June 12, 2011, 11:04:00 PM
Very nice and I would love to see it in the pages of PA.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on June 13, 2011, 02:38:00 AM
The only problem I see with this stick is the handle is to pretty, I wouldn't be able to shoot it without a leather wrap and that would just be shameful to cover that up.     :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 13, 2011, 04:46:00 AM
Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: bigcountry on June 13, 2011, 05:31:00 AM
I will vote for it.  As long as you glued it up and made it.

The only thing that annoys me on the PA BOM is many win with a blank that others glue up, and is 60% finished or more.

That is a fine bow.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: ber643 on June 13, 2011, 07:34:00 AM
Pretty thing, for sure. I came in second twice and I think third  once. One of my seconds even got mentioned in the magazine. Doesn't hurt to enter, and the comments are very instructive and encouraging - IMO.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 13, 2011, 08:02:00 AM
I glued this up from KennyM's osage lams and used his glass R/D longbow form modified in the handle area to reduce the deflex.

Since it is an upside down style form the boo has to be glued up to the core lam after the core and belly lam are set. I use blocks to support the reflexed tips then use spring clamps. I've shown this bow here before but decided to enter it in P.A.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: JSMOFFITT03 on June 13, 2011, 01:01:00 PM
What's the build specs?
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on June 13, 2011, 01:24:00 PM
Pat B has won bow of the month I think and Keenan won bow of the year this year.

Get over there and post your pics!
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: rainman on June 13, 2011, 10:07:00 PM
Enter it I like it better than the bow that beat me for first in April.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: StoneAK on June 13, 2011, 10:20:00 PM
It looks awesome you should enter it
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 14, 2011, 07:49:00 AM
It is 63.5" NTN. I'll have to measure the draw weight again, if I remember correctly it is about 40 @ 28". I never wrote the specs on it once I sprayed the finish on it.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: red hill on June 14, 2011, 07:01:00 PM
Very nice bow, Jim.
Stan
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 15, 2011, 07:40:00 AM
$7.00 walmart bow/luggage scale no workie now. Have to get a new one. Note to self: Write the specs down! Took some full draw pics yesterday and I'm not real crazy about the outer 1/2 of the limbs. They look too stiff. I left them stiff to retain the reflex but not sure thay dont need some scrapes. I'll post some pics later and let you guys decide.

Bow shoots really nice though.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 15, 2011, 07:37:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/keyman/bows/CIMG1145-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 15, 2011, 07:55:00 PM
A full draw pic is practically required to get votes from most, just a heads up.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: Dan Landis on June 15, 2011, 09:24:00 PM
Nice bow, looks like a contender to me.....Dan
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: swtchbckshtr on June 24, 2011, 04:09:00 PM
very nice job love the colors and how everything comes together
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 26, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
Well, I got it entered. took a while to figure out their page. Had to put single pics in mulitple replies.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: Pat B on June 26, 2011, 11:43:00 PM
If you have photobucket or similar service you can cut and paste up to 6 pics per post, just like here. If you are going directly from your computer and the pics are the right size you can post up to 6 pics per post directly from your computer.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 27, 2011, 07:16:00 PM
Will remember that thanks Pat.
Title: Re: Anyone here make it into "Bow of theMonth"
Post by: razorsharptokill on June 27, 2011, 07:17:00 PM
This bow has a parallel and a taper. Do you think the outer half of the limbs would work more if I put two tapers together?