Needless to say, I've been missing a Shrew in my stable since mine moved to Wyoming to live with Vance last year. When I emailed Gregg to discuss what wood he could do, I was pleasantly surprised my options weren't limited to what Ron had listed on his website at that time. Gregg, as always, was more than helpful in planning out this bow. After much discussion on my choice of zebrawood and some other accent, I decided to let Gregg have his artistic reigns and just incorporate the zebrawood with whatever he thought, in whatever combination he felt looked best. Man, oh man...did this thing ever turn out beyond my dreams! Gregg was also able to incorporate a bow-bolt; my previous shrew didn't see as much use as it could have because it's difficult for me to travel with a one piece bow. Not only is the bolt THE takedown system if you want to keep the looks of a 1pc bow, Gregg's installation is flawless.
She showed up at my office Friday, just before I left...just in time to play for the weekend. With a long but entertaining stump shoot with buddy Jimmy Shelton (nocams), his son Mason, family friend Skyler Wilson, and my son Chase on Saturday, followed by the second round of 3D at NGT on Sunday....well, let's just say this is a ridiculously easy bow to hit with. I forgot how effortless flinging an arrow is with a Super Shrew...it is THE king of one piece longbows in my humble opinion. Very quiet, no handshock...even without the weight of a quiver, smooth draw, everything a fellow could ask for. Not the fastest bow on the block, but plenty fast enough....and hitting is as easy as lookin at the spot where you want the arrow. Ray Hammond and Squirrel bait both confirmed my conclusions with a short shooting session at NGT on Sunday...luckily both chose to shoot from 20 or I would have gotten back busted nocks.
Not only is it very easy to hit with, it's extremely easy on the eyes. I really like the "natural camo" look Gregg got with the zebrawood limb veneers.
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Many, many thanks to Ran LaClair for such a superb design and Gregg Coffey for his patience and sharing his superb talent with the rest of the world. Couldn't be happier fellers! And no Vance, this one is NOT for sale...even to you ;)
Very nice JC. Even better looking then you said.
OOoooolala.
Congratulations JC!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I've not chronographed my Super Shrew Samurai. All I know is it spits an arrow out with a flat trajectory. Oh yeah, it also hits the mark as naturally as a well fitted shotgun does for the savvy wingshooter.
Niiiiiice!
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That's above TOP SHELF :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Good on ya BRO.....
Very pretty! What are the stats, length and weight etc??
very nice looking bow JC! and one of my favorite wood combos.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Nice bow JC. Looking forward to seeing it.
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I want one.
Josh
Oops, I almost forgot. You can bring that bow with you up to Shrewhaven Lodge for everone to try. You can sleep in Rogers bunk and we'll put him in the trailer. :bigsmyl:
I love my super shrew too, but that girl is a looker. Wow. Agree with everything you have to say about it's good qualities. Amazing how dead in the hand they are at release for such a small mass bow. Interesting too to watch how the limbs bend on this bow. Pretty unique...it works though.
Excellent looking bow JC. I really like the zebra wood. There is just something about Ron's bows, I never shot one but feel I have to have one. Spoke with Ron yesterday about a super shrew scout, what a pleasure.
James
Wow JC !! She is a looker. What are her specs man. Details,Details......
Is that the one they had at the show in K'zoo? Very nice. You will love it!
Ray, that trailer might not be bad, once the porcupines are booted out! It will beat hell out of Cosgroves snoring!
56", 57#@27".
WHOA I can't wait!
let me tell you, those pictures do not do that bow justice..I just decided today on the woods for my "Mamba" TD Centaur...and because I saw this bow Sunday at a shoot I went with vertically oriented zebrawood.
That bow is beautiful in person, ladies and gentlemen.
I'm droolin!!
Joe, You have some of the nicest bows I've ever seen bud!! Good luck with her :thumbsup:
excuse my stupidity what is the other wood used?
I have a Classic Hunter on order and saw the zebrawood veneers on Rons site. I'll proly go with them. Z-wood looks awesome. I had an all zebrawood Assenheimer a few years ago that was an awesome looker.
Thanks guys, this one is so good I'm thinning the ranks on the rack.
Bill, the other wood is ziricote: it ranges from a deep black to light brown.
Joe,
That is a georgous looking Shrew. I love the double stripe.
JC that is truly a work of art, I could not agree more about Ron & Gregg, top notch people in my book.
Like heydeerman I ordered the Clasic Hunter and I found that to be extremely fast. Matter of fact I was shooting wit a guy trying a new Black Widow and another guy shooting a new Bob Lee and I heard people talking about the speed of that Classic Hunter.
However like you stated, it just felt right in my hands and the arrow went where I pointed it.
I can hardly stand the wait before my bow gets here!
I saw the zebrawood veneer on Ron's site and am definitely considering picking up a Shrew. I just have to figure out how to get approval from the wife. :D Sweet bow for sure JC!
Matt
Matt,
Ron has been married to a sweatheart of a wife for approximately 50 years. He has a longstanding proverb when it comes to bows and spouses:
"It's easier to ask for forgiviness, that it is to ask for permission." :eek: :scared:
If you ask me, I'd say that's a marketing proverb that he came up with when he started making the Super Shrews that are a must have for everyone. :rolleyes:
P.S.-Ron's a sweetheart on the phone with the ladies, so if you ask me, call Ron with your specs, then have your spouse call Ron and he'll pretend he knows just what would be a good surprise for a loving husband. If this fails, see proverb #1 above. :D
My 1st wife tore me up every time I bought a bow. I told my new wife I wanted to order a new bow and she said I could only if I got her one too. She also has a Shrew on order.
Very Nice bow indeed!!!
Wow did you trade up Jim!
Ray, it'll be 48 years the 28th of this month, we've still got a couple more years until the big 5 0 ;)
She IS a Sweetheart and a gentle soul...until you put a bow or gun in her hands, then she turns killer :D
I'm glad you like the bow JC, We not only aim to please but also to please your aim. :archer:
JC,That is a great looking bow and if shoots as good as the two I have you will love it.And as far as speed,I got a six and an eight point this season that believe it is pretty fast. Tom
Pretty bow. :thumbsup:
Mr.Laclair,
These bows sure have a forward riser.Would you explain what that does/why you do that? How does it feel compared to conventional configurations?
Thanks.
Paul
Great looking bow JC, congrats !!! And an excellent choice of woods too :thumbsup:
DQ
whoa!!!nice bow, blends right in to the autumn colors
JC, Beautiful bow.Skyler had a wonderful time saturday and is still talking about how good the antelope burgers were and how much fun everyone had. Thanks for being a gracious host to the boys and look foward to shooting with you soon.DON WILSON
MaNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! sweet buddy! :notworthy: :notworthy:
Not speaking for Ron, and I'm sure thier is a more technical answer, but for me, the forward handle enhances "pointability" My Shrews are easier than any other bow to shoot in hunting situations (for me).
A forward handle helps bring stability to a bow. Lessens any hand torque by moving the fulcrum point forward. Or as Roger says, makes the bow more pointable, and in a shorter style bow like these it is an advantage to have it as stable as possible. It is a very sound design. I am sure Ron can fill in the gaps, but that's the journeyman's answer.
Paul, To answer your question,... In a shorter bow a forward handle will give you a couple of benefits. First, by getting the pressure point forward it gives the bow greater stability, reducing torque. Secondly, It gives a jump start if you will on the draw which will reduce stacking at normal draw lengths on a shorter bow. This type of handle coupled with a proper limb design to reduce string angle will ultimately produce a stable, sweet shooting, fast pointing bow with little or no hand shock.
Here's a link to the Shrew Story. http://www.shrewbows.com/super_story.htm#shrewstory
Ron,
Much appreciate the reply. When my ship comes in I would love one of your bows and am thinking of turkey hunting in a blind.
Paul
Ron, I forgot to ask if these Shrews came with arrow insurance?? :rolleyes:
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:eek: :eek: Don't ya just hate it when a plan comes together :notworthy: :notworthy:
Beautiful combination. I like Ziricote, my Big River riser is really dark brown/black almost ebony. Sets off the bamboo limbs nicely.
Nice shot JC better practice with only one carbon at a time .It looks like it could get expensive there.Come on October!!!
HA!
Welcome BACK to the club JC!
WOW!! NICE shootin pard!! :thumbsup: That is as clean a Robin Hood as I have ever seen!! :notworthy:
Beautiful bow bro. Can't wait to see it in person.
Looks like you are shooting it pretty well too. Now I'm gettin' skeered...
What are the nomenclatures? Length, draw weight, etc...
JC,
You forgot to read the fine print in your setup sheet. Ron's not responsible for any arrow damage or game population reductions as a result of bow performance. :biglaugh: