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Title: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: John3 on June 16, 2007, 02:48:00 PM
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Bob exceeded expectations with my new Cheyenne recurve. This may be the quickest most quiet bow I've ever shot. The workmanship is in a word "perfect".
Bob does not know I am going to tell a short story about himself and this bow. I ordered this bow last fall; then a month or so later I called and put the bow on "hold". I was in no hurry and was going to Canada this spring anyway. Bob called me at the end of May stating he should have the bow ready soon. Wow was all I could think. I told Bob to call me when the bow was indeed ready to ship and I would get my credit card paid off to make room for the cost of the bow. A week or two go by and no call. Last Monday morning I hear from Bob telling me that my card was declined. I told him that I had not paid it off yet and that I would have it good in a few days. He said thats fine. Long story short; Bob went ahead and shipped my new bow anyway... I still shake my head that in 2007 a man would take anothers word (four states apart)about sending a payment after the fact.
I want to thank Bob for the beautiful bow and going above and beyond for a customer.

John Sanderlin III
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Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: houseman on June 16, 2007, 03:29:00 PM
I own 3 of his bows.  Great man and wonderful bows.  Great choice!
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Pinecone on June 16, 2007, 04:00:00 PM
Like Houseman, I own three of Bob's bows as well.  Not only are they fabulous shooters, but they originate from one of the true gentlemen of our sport.  Congratulations on adding a Morrison to your collection!

Claudia
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: BMOELLER on June 16, 2007, 05:35:00 PM
What are the specs?  Is that Macassar and osage?
Details details details!!!
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: James Wrenn on June 16, 2007, 06:08:00 PM
Never owned one of Bob's bows but have one of his ILF risers I really like.He can sure dress one up and make it look good.  :)
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: John3 on June 16, 2007, 06:50:00 PM
Details---It has Philippine Ebony with Osage outsides and 4 accents. Pinecone carving, Kudu limb tips and canebrake skins. Custom grip (I sent Bob a riser to copy) which is about as perfect match as can be, "A" riser with "B" limbs with bamboo cores.

It shots better than it looks. I just could not be more pleased.

John III
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Killdeer on June 16, 2007, 07:49:00 PM
I have a Dakota, an Arapaho, and an ACS that Bob made. The man's integrity is part of the beauty and the glow of the wood in his bows.

Good human being.
Killdeer
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: sticshooter on June 16, 2007, 07:59:00 PM
Yep Bob really makes one of the bEST bows going. He is awesome at what he does. Congrats on a super nice bow.<><
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Nakohe on June 16, 2007, 08:49:00 PM
I have a Shawnee with Dakota limbs that is a work of art and shoots like a dream. Congrats on your new bow.
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: buckracks7 on June 16, 2007, 11:20:00 PM
You can't say enough good things about him, and his bows.
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: foxbo on June 17, 2007, 07:52:00 AM
I've owned a few of Bob's bows and they've all been top notch. I was looking at my shawnee with dakota limbs yesterday and can't help but admire the bow's appearance everytime I look at it. With it's four arrow black leather hood GN quiver and the axis 400 shafts, it's about the most perfect bowhunting outfit one could ask for. I spent more on the riser than I have on most complete bows. It makes a 56" bow and for hunting, I don't see how it can be improved. Morrison is a cool dude!
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: paleFace on June 17, 2007, 09:38:00 AM
that's Bob. first class all the way. i love my Morrison.
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on June 17, 2007, 07:08:00 PM
I love mine.  Zircote riser, 52" limbs!
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Curtiss Cardinal on June 17, 2007, 11:17:00 PM
I shot a new ILF this weekend at The Compton Rendevous. I am ordering one. Bob was busy when I got back from shooting the bow so we and then he wasn't at his booth before I left Sunday so we couldn't write it up. This is what I'll be ordering and all phenolic riser 56" somewhere around 60 pounds at 28 inches. and I'll get extra limbs and have Bob put some Bull snake skins on them for shooting 3Ds and when not hunting in a Double Bull blind.
The ILF's performance is simply remarkable. I shot 3555 Gold Tips with 400 grain up front and shot a group with my eyes closed you could cover with a playing card. I just focused on doing everything the same way everytime and the bow showed itself to be everything I could want in a shorter high performance bow. I'm not a bad shot; and I know with this bow my shooting will go up at least another level.
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Littlefeather on June 17, 2007, 11:38:00 PM
I like Bob. I've never shot a bad bow made by Bob. One of the best there is!!!! Here's a pic you'll likely not see many of. Bob when he isn't working. TXS06.

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Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Jim Parsell on June 17, 2007, 11:49:00 PM
WOW, what an absdolutely beautiful bow..  Bob certainly has the "touch"..  His bows are certainly works of art and easily recognized on a bow rack with many other bows present!!!  Jim
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: John3 on June 21, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Back to the top...
Thanks again Bob for such a superb bow.

John III
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: TaterHill Archer on June 21, 2007, 11:47:00 PM
Just got mine used.  Amazing work.

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Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Rocky Reimer on June 22, 2007, 09:35:00 AM
I have been dealing with Bob ever since he started making bows....I have never met him in person but I have talked to him many many times on the phone...NOT ONCE did I ever feel like I was bothering him....one of these days I am going to fly up to OHIO and shake Bob's hand...maybe while I am there I might have to pick out some wood for another new takedown and let the MASTER do his thing....now how can I work on my wife to convence her that I need to fly to OHIO and meet Mr. Morrison??...
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: Irish on June 22, 2007, 11:28:00 AM
I have hunted with Bob, visited his shop, spent time with him at shoots.......there is none better.   In my opinion, the best custom bowyer working today - maybe ever.
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: hormoan on June 22, 2007, 03:30:00 PM
Just meet Bob this past weekend at Comptons.Super nice guy, that makes a super nice bow! One thing I will tell ya though is if ya bring some morel mushrooms for the cook out. He'll be there! (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/GUNSMITHAMMO/Comptons1.jpg)

So make a note its a weak spot, and maybe have value in trading for a bow!  :D  Of course he had a weak spot for Dave Stinsons moose sauage's also!

                Brent
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: BillW on June 22, 2007, 03:35:00 PM
Bob made me a set of recurve limbs for my Shawnee recently. I always knew I would own one of his bows and agree he is a GREAT guy. He is always a pleasure to talk with. I saw him at Compton and we joked a bit in passing. We did not chat a lot but I blame the heat for that... LOL

Bill
Title: Re: What to say about Bob Morrison...
Post by: BTH on June 22, 2007, 05:29:00 PM
Bob has been great to deal with. I have a cheyenne recurve with two sets of limbs. Bob and I shoot close to the same spec's on a cheyenne so it seemed natural to get his opinion on arrows. He gave me a recipe to follow and I got it right the first time out. Saved lots of time going through the tuning process.
He does need to get out more, though! Whenever I talked to him he sounded envious of all the hunting I was doing with my bow.