HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

Yooper-traveler · June 09, 2020, 11:50:30 AM

Quote from: Tradcat on June 09, 2020, 11:06:06 AM
Update on my Northern Mist bow build. I spoke with Steve and decided on a 68" Classic. It will be 47 lbs at 27". I selected a dark Bubinga riser and tempered bamboo limb cores under pure Michigan green glass. I asked that the grip profile be slightly dished with the peak of the grip in my palm, be flattened a touch with slightly rounded edges. I have found that this grip profile is very repeatable and doesn't move around a lot. I chose a dark brown top grain leather grip. I believe she will be beautiful. I usually name all my bows. Several that I've had were "hinds 57" and "maple mistress". For the new bow, been tossing around the idea of "Boo-binga" or just "Inga". Any thoughts on my bow wood combos or specs and or a good name for her ?

"Fred" is a great name for a bow, especially since its a girl. The bubinga and GG will look great!

Tradcat · June 09, 2020, 12:14:02 PM

lol 😂

Sam McMichael · June 09, 2020, 03:21:35 PM

Tradcat, when can we expect pictures of this new bow?

Gordon Jabben · June 09, 2020, 03:33:15 PM

I like to name my bows too and usually one will come mind while shooting or hunting and then it's too late unless you want to use India ink and finish over it. Anyway for some reason "velvet green" came to mind.

Tradcat · June 09, 2020, 03:38:36 PM

Good name Gordon! I'll try to get some pics once available Sam !

Tradcat · June 30, 2020, 05:06:03 PM

YAHOO!!! My brand spanking new Northern Mist Classic bow arrived yesterday. She is a smoooooth shooter and has excellent cast. She came in a little lighter in draw weight than I wanted but to be honest, I don't really mind. About 3 lbs lighter than I requested but it's all good. 68" and 47# at 28". Dark Bubinga riser and 4 laminations of tempered bamboo for the limb cores. I really like the pure Michigan green glass on both sides. The real great surprise was how Steve nailed the grip. It's very slightly dished but on the palm side where the peak of the grip sits against your hand, it is slightly flattened and the edges are rounded a touch. All I can say is this grip really sits still in your hand and is very repeatable! I don't know what that profile is called but it is AWESOME! I wished I was tech savvy to get some pics posted so you can see my new girlfriend. Gotta give Steve Turay a big shout out for doing an excellent job on this beauty

bucknut · July 03, 2020, 08:12:56 AM

New Bow Day yesterday.

Came home and had a long triangle shaped box on the table. I had JD Berry build me a North Star. 66" 53@27. I told him to make her pretty and left him to pick the wood combos, the only thing I specified was clear glass. He decided to go with female Yew core with male yew face lams and a Bocote riser. He didn't disappoint. She's a shooter too. I'll try to load some pics later. service is terrible here and won't usually load.

Tradcat · July 03, 2020, 09:26:39 AM

Can't wait to see some pics

Sam McMichael · July 03, 2020, 10:09:16 AM

Based on the phone pics you sent me, I'd say it sure looks nice! When you get some more pictures, especially closeups, be sure to post them right away. It looks like it will be spring before I get a chance to try it out as I understand the TBOF venue is still closed down. See you then.

Tradcat · July 03, 2020, 07:51:18 PM

10-4 Sam

ron w · July 11, 2020, 01:31:02 PM

Just added an ASL to the collection, Northern Mist 70" Classic 48#@30" Green glass on the back and White glass on the belly. I'm thinking this is going to be a really sweet shooter. Be a few days before it gets here, I can't wait to try her out....!!!

evgb127 · July 11, 2020, 08:05:28 PM

Congrats on the new bow Ron. I hope you show those piggies what a proper upstate New Yorker can do.

Tradcat · July 13, 2020, 02:37:26 PM

Hey Ron ... you are going to absolutely love it! This is just MY OPINION, but out of all the ASL bows and bowyers that I have experienced, Steve Turay and Northern Mist bows are head and shoulders above the rest ! Please send some pictures of your new bow when you can along with a commentary on how she performs. Tradcat

Sam McMichael · July 13, 2020, 08:21:05 PM

ron, I think you will really like your ASL. They sure are fun, and they are also effective in the woods as well.

bucknut · July 13, 2020, 09:49:23 PM

Finally got some pics loaded. The pics in no way do it any justice! Mr Berry Knocked it out of the park! Maybe I'll get some pics in the light sometime.[attachment=3,msg2925468]

Yooper-traveler · July 14, 2020, 08:37:59 AM

Buck that is beautiful! Yew?

bucknut · July 14, 2020, 09:17:38 AM

Yep, Sure is Traveling man. JD said it was male yew veneers and female yew core lams or vice Versa. Prettiest ASL I've come across. So far anyhow.

Orion · July 14, 2020, 09:53:41 AM

That's a beaut.

bucknut · July 15, 2020, 10:56:41 PM

Thanks. Pretty good shooter too.

evgb127 · July 21, 2020, 08:28:00 PM

Wouldn't mind seeing some pictures of recent bites.

I'll add a little love for the forward handle shooters:

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