Thanks to Brent and Mark for letting me review the Sheepeater Spirit , and to Carbon Caster and Jarred for posing for pictures and giving me feedback to use on the review.
She is a great little bow that is destined to hunt.
I would love to see it with a Black Phenolic or Ebony riser and black glass limbs for shooting from the Double Bull blinds.
Pete
Pete,
I have a can of black spray paint in my garage!!
You name the time and we will take care of that.
I too would like to see it with ebony and black glass. That would be one Sweet combo. That bow is the sweetest shooting short bow I have ever shot. I still say because it is so tiny it makes me look FAT!!! LOL!!!
I wish all you guys could have been there to have seen Jarred shoot that bow. He shot VERY well for not shooting traditional bows before. Pete was a little concearned about him losing arrows on the 3d course, but he wasn't the one that lost some of Pete's arrows. I will let Pete tell you who that was. LOL!!! Jarred had a smile on his face that you just couldn't wipe off.
Fan of your reviews here, Pete. I was really planning on buying a Sheepeater...definitely a unique bow that I've heard a lot of positive comments about...
...but since Brian and I are of similar stature, I think I'll have to go on a diet first.
Cutty,
Did you notice how terrible my form was. I think my elbow was a good 10" above level!! GRRR!!
I told Pete to smack me the next time I did that. LOL!!!
Well guys----I was the successful bidder in the auction-----and my bow is being built-----it is Yew back----50 @ 26---medium grip--with a shelf--lefthanded----unfortunately I can`t do pictures to show you when it arrives.I am looking forward to the shortness and light weight for this olde pharte to carry.-----Lon.
Pete thank you for taking the time and effort to do the review. Guys, Pete does this on his own time and is one of those "good for the industry" people. Just a good 'ol boy with a lot of answers. Brian, I didn't notice you looking fat in the picture, but "stately". You know, in many cultures, being a tad overweight is considered a sign of wellbeing and upper class. Let's just say that in those cultures, I would be a VERY important man! Lon does have a nice bow combo going. The finish is curing, and purhaps I can get a pic or two of it before it ships to post for those who would like to see Lon's imaginative use of taste in bow woods. Very tasteful wood combo. For those who have been wanting to order a Sheepeater, but have been hesitant to do so because you just didn't think you could shoot that small, low grip. keep your eyes pealed for some pictures coming real soon of the Sheepeater sporting a full indexed grip with a shelf.
Brent
Brent,
I am looking forward to trying the one that is crossing the border SOON to Calgary that has that grip. You and I should go take over a third world country together. They would think we were gods. LOL!!!
BTW - that may be the first time I have ever been accused of being "STATELY". HA HA!!
How deep do you cut the shelves on the ones with a shelf??
Now that is what I want a bow with that type of grip. I was one of those worried about the grip. Shawn
Shawn,
The "stock" grip works REAL well. I find the Sheepeater likes to be heeled when held and the grips lends it self to that. I am curious to try the new grip option. I will let you know some time in August how "I" like it.
Pete,
Based upon the data you posted on your site, I've calculated the efficiency at 80+%. This is for the data for 26-28" draw lengths.
Jason
Brian,
They are real close to center. Shoot good. Havent had any arrow flight issues out of it. Dennis just called and said he wanted to be first on the list for a ebony and black bow. The PBS shoot is at Moose Creek this weekend, but I might get one glued up Sunday. I'll keep you guys up there informed.
Shawn, Is that more what you had in mind for a grip?
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I had a request to try to get a picture of the whole bow. I aint no photo artist though.
Wow! That thing has come a long way!! Glad to see it. :thumbsup:
Your keeping Montana there for me arent you? :(
Got a real good friend coming through Bozeman in a couple weeks. He actually came up and hunted with me opening week last year but we never had a chance to come over (what, with it being opening week and all). I might send him by.
Hope all is well.
Brian, that is the problem. I do not like to shoot with heel down. I like to shoot straight wrist and i can do that with bows that have more of ecurve grip than longbow style. That above photo is what i am talking about! Shawn
Dang Bear, I thought you dun runt off an got kilt! How's the family my brother! Yeah I got a little piece of Montana still. Tell your bud my campfires open 24. He need a place to stay? Try to get that V Twin up here in the real near future will you? Mine need aired out.
Thanks Brent, but it is me that owes you a thanks for letting me review the Sheepeater.
That new grip looks good, real good.
An all black model would make it a super blind bow. Black glass over bamboo limbs, Black Phenolic or Ebony riser , no gloss flat finish ,
Call it "Black Velvet".
We met Jarred again last night and he didn't even take his compound out of his car .When he arrived he came right over and I asked if he was shooting a real bow tonight. LOL
He had this big silly grin on his face and said , can I shoot the Sheepeater? He had some good fun and met more trad shooters, I think he is hooked on trad now, and definately on the little Sheepeater. He wanted to know what time we were shooting today when he left. It looks like I might have to make myself a reservation to shoot the sheepeater from now on , but thats a small price to pay for rescuing a young lad from the DARK SIDE..
Pete
Well Pete, Black Velvet sounds good and all, but you think I can get it past the whiskey company? And how hard do you think it would be to get a blond country singer to be the spokeslady? Yeah, I dont think I have that kinda money either.
Nice to see this thread...the Sheepeater Spirit is definitely "worthy", everyone should have one of these unique yet versatile little beasts.
Love the Recurve grip Brent, I bet it will be a pretty popular option.
Why aint you up Moose Creek without a paddle right now Brent?? I'll be back up there by 2:30.
Personally I don't like the looks of the new grip I think it kills the whole spirit of the bow...JMO, everyone has different tastes.
I hear you Scott. That is the funny thing about custom bow building. I shoot the straight grip myself, but there are others who don't. I feel good about being able to get a different grip on this little curve in order to have more folks comfortable with utilizing the performance of the limb design.
I might mention that this grip is an "option" I still build it with the straight grip
Brent...I think there are a few prospects up here at the Calgary Stampede for the model thing...I was gonna ask Reba...she played here last night if she could do it but for some reason I couldn't get to talk to her???? Go figure... don't they know that I'm kinda important...I'll wait unitl Miranda Lambert comes here and I'll ask her!!
Yeah Dennis, everybody loves Reba!, but if you recall..........we are looking for a blond, Tanya Tucker type comes to mind!
That's right...Tanya Tucker???...Brent you are showing your age!! I shoulda asked larry Hatfield from martin Archery when he was up here for the NALS if we could borrow one of his "Martin Girls"...gotta go to the Post Office and bus depot right now...sold a bunch of stuff that people need right away...I smell hunting season coming up!!
Dennis,
I am going to tell my "daughter" not to answer the phone if you call until you get someone for the model thing. LOL!!!! Do yo have those Sheepeaters YET!?????????
No but I have the strings to go with them...sniff sniff sniff...I can smell them coming...I think I can I think I can I think I can...What's that redneck mantra?? Don't fry bacon while not wearin' a shirt??? Does that apply to fryin' walleye as well??? Ouch...dad blam it that hurts...
Dennis awesome looking bow can't wait to see one in person if Brian and Pete like it it must be a great bow Delin
They will be at the ATBA Jamboree...one will have the regular grip and the other will have the medium wrist grip. At this point...lemme see, hmmmm....you can shoot it Sunday afternoon between 3:00-3:15pm...will that fit your schedule, Delin?? :campfire:
Dennis, does that mean I'll be able to try it too :)
There is an opening between 3:15-3:30pm...LOL :jumper:By all means you can shoot them...this jamboree is going to be a blast!!
well may be I'll find an extra piece of cake for you Dennis can't wait Delin
I am collecting all the cake for Dennis. Be sure and bring it to MEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Didn't you say you were going to make an apple cobbler too???
If you take REAL good care of me food wise, I will talk Dennis into letting you shoot one of those Sheepeaters for a good 30 minutes. I can't be bought, but I can be RENTED!! LOL!!!
For that Apple Cobler we discussed, you can have mine to shoot all day, Brian doesn't need any sweets.
Pete,
You really know how to hurt a fellow!!
I resemble that last remark though. LOL!!!
"Brian doesn't need any sweets." Thank goodness he has a friend like you, Pete. Just let me know what I can do to be supportive. If necessary I'll fly in for the intervention.
You guys have any good doughnut shops up there?
COBLER! Ya'll get cobler!? At the TBM shoot here in Montana, it was pig n' taters. I don't recall no cobler. I guess i better brush up on singing O' Canada.
Doughnut shops????...the legendary Tim Horton's is always open...Delin makes great deserts out of his dutch oven...come one come all!!
So Brent, are you going to drive up???
If you do pick up Peter on the way.
Naw Brian, no way I'll be able to get up this year. My dad just had a spell with his heart and had to have surgery. Most likely if I go anywhere, I'll be headed south to Texas to fetch him. I have serious plans to get up there for next years though. All things being equal with the cobler and such
Asking Brian if he knows where a doughnut shop is,is like asking a woodpecker if he knows where a tree is. :biglaugh:
QuoteOriginally posted by PatW:
Asking Brian if he knows where a doughnut shop is,is like asking a woodpecker if he knows where a tree is. :biglaugh:
If my memory serves me well, the last time I went to a doughnut shop, I brought you a treat!!! Well, you and the (human garbage disposal) that you call a husband! LOL!!!
Wish you could be here Brent. Next year would be great though. Any more Sheepeater pics to put on this thread??????????
Brent you come up next year and I'll guarantee some tasty treats that will make doughnuts pale in comparison and Brian don't worry I'll take good care of my favorite bear hunting buddy Delin
Aight Brian,
Want some more pictures? Here you go. These are some I did this week. You will see two up to the Jamboree. The Ebony with boo limbs and the bocote and osage are headed to the great white north! Keep an eye out for them at Dennis' shop. These three range from low to med-high wrist. The other one is a special order. It is bocote with bamboo limbs (Boocote).
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Brent, what is the draw weight on the ones you are sending up to Dennis? I sure like the ebony and boo one.
Osage is 50@28 and the ebony and boo is 53@28. Not sure why the pictures didnt come through, but I am technologically challenged.
Brent...brian said he will fix that for you...cool bows...they are starting to line up to shoot them. Pat...I think I just pulled number 22 for you...now serving number 1!!! Number 1 going once twice...now serving number 2!! Pat...I am sure you will get a turn :D if you are nice and polite!!
Delin, I am a sucker for cobler. I hear next year's shoot is going to be close to the Montana line. Very exciting.
Now Pat gets her turn. She is always very nice when I call. Dennis, what do you think about those ones for the jamboree. Will that work?
Smokin```just smokin!! I think they will do very well...now if I had a ``Samantha`` to wiggle her nose and beam them up here that would even be better..btw for you youngsters out there, I am referring to the blonde off of Bewitched, the T.V. show!! :clapper:
Dennis, Sylvie wants to know if Brent will make a Black One for her to try at her draw weight??
She also wants you to stop blinking...LOL
DQ
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Some of these are too big and I am sure will go bye bye, but at least I got them up finally.
LOOKS GOOD!!!!
Thanks Brian. What will that cost?
We will talk about that in the NEAR future. For now, how about a doughnut. LOL!!!
Brent,
Your PM box is full, sent you a e-mail :)
I like deserts too !!!!!!!...LOL
DQ
Brent-----I also sent you an email------Lon.
Dan since your initials are the same as Dairy Queen's, we aren't surprised you like Deserts! LOL!!!
Be sure and call me before you guys leave to come this way. We will have the bedroom ready for you all to crash in and get some much needed rest.
the elf,
Your bow is beautiful, but I hate to be the one to tell you that Brent cut the shelf on the wrong side. I am sure he will make it right for you. He was probably suffering from heat stroke when he cut it out.
Sure thing Brian, we'll give you a shout when we'll get in at Peace River, AB.
Blizzards aren't only in winter either....LOL DQ
Boy, that's some impressive work! Reminds me a bit of Jimmy Neeves Centaur riser.
Oh Brian, just finished a big slice of carrot cake...I'd mail you one, but you know how your customs can be.
Why don't you just jump in the truck and come deliver it in person.
Peter...Brian says your an o.k. guy so why don't you come up for the Jamboree and bring the carrot cake with you...you can sleep in the camper with me...Brian slept in my camper at the NALS and it was a race to see who could get to sleep faster because all of us snored...and loud too!!
I lost. I think it was because I was trying to sleep with one eye open being that close to Dennis while I was asleep. LOL!!
Dennis,
He could be Brent's courier too! Get right on that.
Brian-----your overindulgence in sweet goods has impaired both your vision and your sense of humour.----Lon.
Elf, not to worry about Brian. I can assure you that I cut your window out for a lefty!
I think, I don't know it has been around 100 in the shop.......I think it is right