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Title: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Glunt on August 18, 2012, 10:00:00 PM
And not a minute too soon.  Season starts the 25th.  

56# @ 28" (Marked it 58# but found out my new scale reads a tad heavy)
62"
Honduran Rosewood riser
Cross cut zebra limbs
Actionboo cores

Unfortunately, these beautiful lams from Kenny may need to go under some skins or limbsations. I've been experimenting with how little glue I can get away with and it looks like I went too light, the zebra soaked it up and I have some little milky spots under the glass.  Everything was wet-to-wet, but when I aired up the fire hose I had very little squeeze out.

She shoots great and appears to be structurally sound.  Maybe I'll camo dip the whole thing after season or just ignore the blemishes.

 (http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/GBPHunt/zebralambowcomposite.jpg)
 (http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/GBPHunt/zebrabowriserbelly.jpg)
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: owlbait on August 18, 2012, 10:07:00 PM
Shoot it up. Blemishes give character. If your hunting elk you want to be able to use it as a walking stick, limb mover, bear beater, and more. This way you won't be afraid to really "use" your great bow.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Igor on August 18, 2012, 10:16:00 PM
Very-very nice!


Thanks for sharing!


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Glenn
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Magnum in Ms on August 18, 2012, 10:34:00 PM
Nice looking bow. Just needs some elk blood on it.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: kennym on August 18, 2012, 11:02:00 PM
Nice job Don!  Should be good elk medicine!!  :thumbsup:  


The blems add character, but just pi$$ you off to see em, huh?  They do me anyway.(the ones I make)
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Jomohr84 on August 18, 2012, 11:34:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Sharp Shooter on August 19, 2012, 01:34:00 AM
Hope to see that beauty laying across the back of a nice bull! Great job! Tony
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: DGF on August 19, 2012, 04:25:00 AM
I agree with owlbait on this one. Beautiful bow no matter what flaws it may have, and with any hunting bow it will get some more character marks as well.

Nicely done.

-Dan
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 19, 2012, 07:18:00 AM
Nice work. I see Elk Steaks in her.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Troy D. Breeding on August 19, 2012, 08:32:00 AM
Sweet!!! looking good...
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Sharpend60 on August 19, 2012, 12:01:00 PM
Great looking bow!
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Trux Turning on August 19, 2012, 01:28:00 PM
Wow that bow is awesome! ! Good luck with the elk.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: KellyG on August 19, 2012, 02:20:00 PM
Well if it were only a left handed bow I would take it off your hands so you don't have to look at all them blemishes.

Nice work.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Ranger44 on August 19, 2012, 02:31:00 PM
Beautiful bow.  No reason to cover it up.  I hope it brings you to a nice elk too!
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: DVSHUNTER on August 19, 2012, 04:02:00 PM
Sweet bow
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Dmaxshawn on August 19, 2012, 05:45:00 PM
good looking bow.  Best of luck with her
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Bernie B. on August 28, 2012, 10:14:00 AM
I really like the looks of your bow!  Beautiful wood choices.  good luck with your elk hunting, and give us a report.

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: bjansen on August 28, 2012, 05:09:00 PM
Outstanding work.  Good luck
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: joquiver on August 30, 2012, 08:19:00 AM
Ignore them , great looking bow,no-way I would camo.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: BenBow on August 31, 2012, 05:13:00 PM
Nice looking bow for sure. Heck we all have blems so don't sweat it.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Glunt on September 24, 2012, 10:54:00 PM
Turns out its an elk killer!

(http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab184/GBPHunt/2012%20Elk/2012elklowres.jpg)
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: jsweka on September 24, 2012, 11:13:00 PM
Don't ya just love it when a plan comes together.

Way to go   :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Sharp Shooter on September 25, 2012, 12:22:00 AM
That's a great picture, congratulations that's a dandy. Tony
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: NormanDale33 on September 25, 2012, 12:17:00 PM
Awesome elk! and bow, must be an awesome feeling to take an elk with a bow you made. Congrats. If you don't mind, did you get that bull in an otc unit?
My dad's friend drew unit 76 and we saw some great bulls and had fun,but couldn't connect. I am impressed when guys get bulls like that on public OTC units.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: BenBow on September 25, 2012, 12:18:00 PM
Sweet
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Greg Szalewski on September 25, 2012, 01:18:00 PM
Now that's how you do it!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: arsurveyor on September 25, 2012, 01:23:00 PM
Nice bow and elk.  Congrats.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Glunt on September 25, 2012, 01:51:00 PM
Not OTC.  This was in 61.  Very cool unit and some nicer bulls around but no way was I passing this guy.  Now its back to OTC units and looking to take any elk, and rarely will they be 150 yards from the truck like this guy was!
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: wood carver 2 on September 25, 2012, 05:24:00 PM
That bull sure looks grumpy.  :knothead:  
I'll bet those little blems don't bother you now!
Dave.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: Osagetree on September 25, 2012, 05:30:00 PM
Story of the year in my opinion!

Well done man!!
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: NormanDale33 on September 25, 2012, 07:16:00 PM
Awesome! Unit 61 is a great unit with some neat terrain. That is a very nice bull for anywhere! Looking forward to reading more on the Powwow about the hunt. REally cool and thanks for sharing. Nice bow too.
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: coaster500 on September 25, 2012, 07:54:00 PM
SaaaaaaaaaaaaaWeeeet!!!
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: kennym on September 25, 2012, 08:47:00 PM
Super job Don!!  Love it!  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Elk Bow is Done (Update Page 2)
Post by: JJB on September 25, 2012, 09:24:00 PM
Way to go!  You must be on cloud nine right now and understandably so!
-Jay