Okay, before I ramble I just want to point out that I absolutely love my new bow. I will be shooting her often and I will be taking her hunting every chance I get. Gregg made another practical work of art. She was even a little personalized with a piece of ram horn I sent him.

I am also happy that Gregg “talked me down” from the monster I originally wanted. I guess I am trying to re-live my youthful days, but I have to face reality. I wanted a bow in the 80#-85#+ range. This bow is only 10# heavier than my American LB, and I am glad I did not go higher (again, on Gregg’s advice).

I only had a chance to put a few arrows through her, and they were not the arrows that match the bow, just some I had lying around, just to see how she shoots. I doubt anyone is surprised, but she shoots great. There is something I noticed. She is much quieter when shooting split-finger than 3-under. Don’t know why, she just is. I guess the bow is telling me how she should be shot, and who am I to argue? Shooting her feels a bit strange. I am not sure if it is the new heavy glove, the fact that I started shooting split-finger, or just a break-in period. Nothing bad, just different.

I was asked why I got her in black when there are so many beautiful patterns out there to choose from. In a nutshell, camo. My bows always seem to stick out like a sore thumb no matter where I am hunting. I figured I could hide black in any situation, and even use it to break up my own silhouette. My logic might be flawed, but it’s mine and I love it.

I was actually surprised that the spousal unit said this bow was “the prettiest bow out of all the ones I own”. To be honest, I have to agree. My hybrid is a gorgeous blend of exotic woods, my LB is a masterpiece in simplicity, and this bow is both of those rolled into one. There is a true simplicity in the plain black of the limbs, a simplicity that yells of function. This will be a workhorse, no doubt. She will ask only for the basics and in return be faithfully yours for years to come. She will treat you like you treat her, but you will not have to lavish her in order to reap great benefits in return. And yet, if you look closely enough, you will see the little hints of her exotic side. The little details that only a person that knows her intimately will ever notice. Like the $20,000 wristwatch that looks like it came off the shelf of a bargain store. Only the owner or a true expert will ever be able to gauge its value or appreciate its worth.

Well, rambling over. I have to order the shafts and make the arrows that I will use on this bow. Douglas fir, 110#-120# spine stained black (maybe grey crown), 300 gr. head, three 5” shield cut fletchings, cock barred black/grey, hens black. Should be able to do some damage. I’ll post arrow pics as soon as they are made (might take a few weeks, this will be my first set). Thank you all for sharing in my joy. Be well.

Alex

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