I'm going to give a bow away (winner on pg3)

[Troy Breeding]

#3478

Thats right, I’m going to give this bow away to someone. Hopefully Robin want kick it out for some unknown reason.

I’ve had such great reviews about the bows I’ve been building lately that I thought it would be great to give one away.

I don’t build to sell to the public. I only build for myself, family and afew friends.

Call me crazy or whatever. Still, what would be better than getting a free bow?

I know I’m going to catch flack from a few. I’m right handed:roll: , so sorry wrong handed:D (lefty) shooters. Maybe if I decide to do it again I’ll make one in the other hand.

What do you think? Would you like to have this one in hand come hunting season?

The pics aren’t of the finished bow. I still have a few things to finish and it will be ready. I glued on the tip overlays and bolt pads yesterday. Once they are ready (epoxy cured) and dress down I’ll be able to apply the epoxy sealent and the final finish.

The riser now has one coat of epoxy sealent on it and will get several more to fill all the grain. Then it will get the final finish.

There will be a few condition for eligibility. I’ll be posting them later.

You may notice in the strung up pic that the bow is braced a bit high. The string I had in the shop wasn’t the right one, but was close enough to use for limb tillering and alienment.

Normally I only cut the sight window to center. On this one I cut the sight window to 1/8″ past center. This should allow for a wider range of exceptable shafting.

Once I have it totally finished I’ll post new pics.

So now the fun begins!!!

Troy

[wildschwein]

#20391

Very cool idea Troy!

If the give away is allowed, how would one go about putting thier name in?

Also what poundage is she built too?

[woodchuck]

#20454

Nice bow, looks like it would fit my hands perfect 🙂

[Robin Conrads]

#20458

Wow, Troy. That’s very generous of you. I don’t have any problem with it but I’d like to see the conditions. Would you please PM me before you post them.

[Troy Breeding]

#20475

I’m calling a time out for a few minutes until I hear back from Robin. If she agrees we will carry on and I’ll give some more info.

Troy

[Troy Breeding]

#20566

It’s been a couple hours since PM’ing Robin and still havn’t heard back.

Now that she knows everything (or should I say when she reads my PM to her) hopefully there want be a problem.

If your interested, make your intent on here. Please don’t load up my PM box or e-mail with names and such. Just post it here.

As for the spec and being eligible I’ll be posting that alittle later.

Can’t give out too much info. Thats part of this game….:D

Troy

[Troy Breeding]

#20571

One thing I did forget.

If your in the lower 48 I will pay the shipping. If you live outside the lower 48 or in some forien country like Canada, Mexico, England, France, ect. or Texas (just kidding about TX:D) and are willing to pay the shipping I’ll be happy to send it anywhere.

Don’t want anyone to feel leftout.

Troy

[mkr]

#20588

Hello, I am interested. I am new to this (1 year or so) and have been using an old Ben Pearson Predator that I bought to get started. A nice new bow like that sure would be neat. I would even let my father in law who got me started use it.

[Ben M.]

#20592

Put my name in the hat! I’ll send you the rack I take with it. 🙂

-Ben

[gigglemonk]

#20605

Id like to be considered. Never shot a recurve before!

[flash78]

#20643

Wow, that sounds like the deal of the century.. Very nice work on the bow.. I am new to the whole archery life. I do not even have a bow yet. I shot plenty of fish with an old recurve as a child and really want to get back into it but can not even think of going with a compound but a well built traditional like you build would work out great! When you get the details worked out, I’d love to put my name in the hat.:)

[Robin Conrads]

#20655

Troy Breeding wrote: I’m calling a time out for a few minutes until I hear back from Robin. If she agrees we will carry on and I’ll give some more info.

Troy

Sorry, I was out shopping for our grandson’s first birthday present. 😀

Troy, the giveaway sounds great. Anyone who is interested should just post here. I’ll leave the rest up to Troy. Have fun!

flash78 and mkr, welcome to the family. The folks here are friendly and helpful. Read through some of the active posts and if you have questions, we are happy to help. 😀

[jpcarlson]

#20700

Troy,

Count me in for the bow! I’ll even tune up some UEFOC arrows for it! I’ll also give my grandpa’s old bear take down recurve to my brother so I can get him shooting traditional equipment again! He won’t have the excuse of not having a recurve to hunt with anymore:)

Jans

[RayB]

#20712

Troy that is outstanding offer and a beutiful bow. I hope who ever gets it, will be someone who is just afraid to take that first step into traditional archery. It’s always great to see one more person corrupted,:roll: I mean moving into the sport:P

[wildschwein]

#20746

Please put my name in Troy. Shipping conditions understood.

[Ed Ashby]

#20803

You are a good man, Troy. No, thank you, I have more than enough bows but I’m sure you’re going to make someone a very happy hunter. 😀

Ed

[Troy Breeding]

#20808

Robin,

Figured shopping had something to do with it.:D:D:D

Found out several years ago that when a woman goes missing it’s best to just figure she is shopping.:D:D:D:D:D

Thanks for go ahead…

Troy

[Ralph]

#20859

OK Troy, I’m glad you’re including us Texans. 😀 Texans need lovin too:D LOL!

Good looking bow!!!

[Troy Breeding]

#20861

Ralph,

Can’t say anything bad about TX.:D:D

I keep saying one day I’m going to move down there.

Never thought I’d end up in OH., so TX is really starting to sound pretty good. I can handle the heat better than the cold.

Troy

[Ben M.]

#20977

Dr. Ed Ashby wrote: You are a good man, Troy. No, thank you, I have more than enough bows but I’m sure you’re going to make someone a very happy hunter. 😀

Ed

Shewt!! Give ME Dr. Ashby’s ticket, I’ll send you two quarts of my homemade spicy tomato juice! (Cooking in the canner right now!) 🙂 🙂

Schwien– Don’t even bother trying to bribe Troy with that blueberry ketchup stuff. I’ve got wild dewberry jam in reserve… 😉 🙂

-Ben

[wildschwein]

#20982

Prowler – You got me man! Dewberry jam does top blueberry ketchup. But I’ll meet your jam and raise you a Woodchuck! 😯

[Ben M.]

#21062

Ha! I knew the only thing you’d do with that bow was shoot woodchucks! At least I’d shoot…um…bullfrogs!:shock:

Troy, just wait til you try my grandmother’s recipe for…um…bullfrog jam…

Yah, so take THAT, Schwein!

That bow’s mine! 🙂

[Ralph]

#21250

Thank Troy. There’s good and bad everywhere and it’s not the state but the state of mind of a person that makes things as they seem to be for the most part.

I started with recurves, went to longbows, for 30 yrs., and the other day I got my hands on a Palo Duro recurve, on loan darn it, and wow. Forgot how much I really used to enjoy recurves. Now I’m “torn between two lovers” :D:D

[wildschwein]

#21361

Prairie Prowler wrote: Ha! I knew the only thing you’d do with that bow was shoot woodchucks! At least I’d shoot…um…bullfrogs!:shock:

Troy, just wait til you try my grandmother’s recipe for…um…bullfrog jam…

Yah, so take THAT, Schwein!

That bow’s mine! 🙂

LOL :lol:!

[William Warren]

#21376

Well, I’m a lefty so I guess I’m out of the running, unless! Troy makes a lefty riser just in case! 😀

But really, Troy, this is a great gesture. As much as I’d like to win one of your bows I probably don’t need another one. So don’t include me. I’m pulling for one of the new guys to get a really great bow.

Duncan

[Troy Breeding]

#21384

Looks like it’s time to put out the eligibility requirements.

First off let me say I couldn’t resist having a little fun while getting this drawing off the ground.:D

Yes, to some it may seem a little low to make “everyone” think they had a shot at a free bow, but hey it was all done in fun.

This bow will be given away, but the shooters that are eligable will those that we need to keep our sport growing. Otherwise our great sport will die of old age.

This is why,,,,

As you can see from the pics, this isn’t the normal bow I build.

It’s a 2/3’s scale of my normal 62″ recurve.

So with that said, here is the eligibility requirements for the drawing.

1.) must have a 21″ or less draw (21″ is the max draw range of this bow).

2.) must be able to handle a max weight of 21#@21″ (when your body is big enough to pull the 21″ draw)

3.) Must understand that this bow was made as a pass along. In other words, it is never to be sold. It must be either handed down to a younger member of the family or passed on to another young shooter that will put it to good use with the same understandings.

4.) Must understand that this is not a toy. In some states this bow is a legal hunting weapon and is very capiable of harvesting wildlife.

5.) Must post a picture of the the winner with the bow in hand so everyone can congratulate them for the win.

Hopefully everyone of you that have shown interest in the bow will understand and not hold hard feeling against me for doing it this way. I just couldn’t resist.

Again, parents/grandparents/uncles/aunts, please understand, “this is not a toy”. It is a leathal weapon and if cared for as you would any good bow it should last for years and make several young shooters happy.

Now lets rerun this and send me the names of those young shooters so I can find this bow a new home.

Troy

[jstamlin]

#21424

My granddaughter would love to move up to a beauty like this. She is currently shooting a little green Bear recurve. Her name is Makenna Tamlin

[Ben M.]

#21505

Hahaha! Man, this deal just got even sweeter. Troy, you tricky little bugger! Shoulda’ known something was up when the bow only stretched 3 tiles in the first pictures. My two older kids have their own recurves but my littlest guy is ready to be weaned from the fiberglass longbow. Please put Elliot Miller in the hat.

Thanks, Troy!

-Ben

[gigglemonk]

#21551

So much cooler! Unreal Troy! My niece would love something like that! Garland Scarlett is her name.

Fantastic give away Troy.

[wildschwein]

#21558

Good on yah Troy! Unfortunately I don’t know anyone of the proper dimensions for the bow, but I am sure it will go to good home.

Does this mean I get to keep my Woodchuck? 😉

[Troy Breeding]

#21588

Now this is what I was hoping for. Lots of names:D:D:D.

Keep them coming.

One thing I would like to add.

I will be having names summited from other sources. I’m spreading the word as much as possible so that I can get as many names as possible.

I enjoy doing things to help build our sport. If we fail to get the youth of today involved we may become a dieing breed.

Troy

[Wexbow]

#21708

Hats off to you once again Troy. I’ve really enjoyed following your previous builds and now to see one of your crafted beauties being passed on to some lucky young archer for free warms the cockles of my heart 😀 You truly are an ambassador for our great sport and tradition. God bless you.

[Ralph]

#21733

Hope someone really enjoys the bow. My grandchildren, 5 boys, are all bigger than me now and I’m not quite ready for being great grandpa yet, I hope. I know some boys that dang sure ain’t ready to be daddy’s yet, as if any of us actually was. If it happens, I know who make little bows but they’ll have to wait on your generosity again :D:D.

It’s a good deal you’re doing.

[ryanpleonard]

#21774

Thanks for such a great offer, my 6 year old daughter would love a bow like that. Please put my name into the hat, Ryan Leonard

[Troy Breeding]

#21859

Folks, thanks to another generous heart Jody S has donated $50.00 to go along with the bow for arrows, quiver or what ever is needed to make this venture more exciting.

The big guy upstairs is smiling down on you Jody and double thanks a million from me.:D

Troy

[Brennan Herr]

#21895

Troy,

This is a great idea and thanks for building the little bow. My son William Herr is 3 and his 1 year old brother Aaron would love to be in the drawing as well. Thanks again and great idea!

Brennan

[Troy Breeding]

#21972

It just keeps getting better. A friend from another place has added another $25.00 to arrow and quiver fund.

Look out folks, some lucky young sprout is going to be looking sharp on their first outing.:D:D

Troy

[Ben M.]

#22097

Troy,

I’m a stay-at-home dad…

I ain’t rich, but I do have some supplies stored up, and I feel the value of your offer..

I’ll send a dozen arrows to the lucky little archer who wins your bow!

The goodness in a person is easily drawn out by another good person. Thanks Troy!

-Ben

[Troy Breeding]

#22383

Ben,

This just shows that when it comes to kids we will open up and make it right.

The addition of the arrows will make everything even better.

Bow, arrows and $75.00 for the other needed items will make one young shooter ready for their next outting, wether it be the backyard or archery range.

Thanks Brother,

Troy

[Ben M.]

#22735

Please toss in the neighbor kids, Noah K. and Eli K. They come over to borrow a bow and shoot with us now and then.

-Ben

[Troy Breeding]

#22826

I decided today to have the drawing Saturday, Sept. 1st

That still gives 10 days for everyone to get those names in.

Don’t let a small friend miss a chance at this by not telling everyone.

Troy

[pobob]

#22873

Troy Breeding wrote: I decided today to have the drawing Saturday, Sept. 1st

That still gives 10 days for everyone to get those names in.

Don’t let a small friend miss a chance at this by not telling everyone.

Troy

I would love a bow for my grandson Quinn Walters so grandpa could expose him to the thrills of archery.

Thurman Fuller

[Ben M.]

#23042

Troy,

Let’s throw my nieces and nephews in the hat, too. Hannah B, Suzanna B, Elleanna B, Nic B, Eli B, Jay B, Dante L, and Leland L.

Whew! My folks have a lot of grandkids when you add ’em all up! Okay, I’m done. No more names from me. 🙂

-Ben

[Troy Breeding]

#23062

Looks like I need to start counting again. I was hoping for a good turnout for this and it looks like it’s getting there.

Troy

[Raymond Coffman]

#23135

Troy –

Outstanding Idea !

Well done – perfect parameters

Scout

[bruc]

#23155

I would like to enter my granddaughter Madeleine Mervinska in the contest. She is seven years old and likes shooting a Bear bow that we got her a while ago. She also has two smaller cousins that would enjoy using the bow after she has grown out of it.

What a great idea Troy !!

Bruce

[Ben M.]

#25843

Eight days to go…

I can’t wait to find out who wins this setup. I’m almost as excited about it as I am opening day! (Sept. 17th for me.)

-Ben

[woodchuck]

#25892

Troy,

I would like to throw in Bralyn Maynard. He’s an 8 yr old boy, good friend of ours, that loves anything outdoors. Currently, his dad has him a youth compound bow that he enjoys shooting. I would like to give him a chance to come over to the fun side of Trad. He has a new little brother, Jacob, a 2 yr old just adopted from S. Korea, to pass the bow onto.

Thanks,

Wendell Allen (aka woodchuck)

[GERALDTOMLIN]

#30685

Hello Troy,

Put my name in for your fantastic give-away. This Texas Boy would love showing-off a beutiful bow like that. I’d even let my daughter use it! 🙂

[Garlic]

#30786

Please put my sons name, Ethan, into the hat. He is currently shooting a glass bow that I shot as a kid,passed to me by my father. I would love to take him out for grouse this fall.'”

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[Troy Breeding]

#30804

GERALDTOMLIN wrote: Hello Troy,

Put my name in for your fantastic give-away. This Texas Boy would love showing-off a beutiful bow like that. I’d even let my daughter use it! 🙂

I’ll gladly put your daughters name in if you can tell me her name.

As for your name,,,,,, me no think so. Your too big!!:D

Troy

[Troy Breeding]

#30808

Well, here it is. The finished product.

Micarta tip overlays so any type string material can be used when a new one is needed.

I even stippled the grip.

Some youngster is going to be a happy camper come Saturday.

If anyone has names for the drawing “please” be sure and have them in by Friday night. Not sure what time Saturday I’ll be drawing for the winner. Got a few things to do Saturday morning first.

[Troy Breeding]

#30811

Forgot to say I test shot the bow after finishing it. I used one of my wifes 5/16″ 25-30# spine POC arrows and a GT 600 Entrada.

The bow shot great with the POC, but really smoked it with the GT.

Troy

[pobob]

#31346

Bowhunting friend has a granddaughter named Aubrey Parker that wants to shoot with us. She would love this bow.

I think it is important to get young people involved in traditional everything, archery, morals, etc.

[cavscout9753]

#31399

Nice looking bow! Sadly one of my boys is way to small, and the other is past it a little ways! Dang!

[strait-aero]

#31408

I have three names to submit to your most generous raffle,Troy: Elizabeth Swiger,Tom Wilson,and Cameron Wadas; all are aspiring, young traditional archers.

Thanks for giving so many, so much!:wink:I think you’ve outdone yourself,sir…

Wayne

[Amoose]

#31414

I would like to add my daughters, Ruby and Brigette to the lucky contestants, but I will be Elk hunting until the 10th, so if one of them gets drawn, please wait for me to get home 🙂

[MSARCHER]

#32643

So cool!

[Troy Breeding]

#32947

msarcher,

I think it would be better explained if you went to page two and read the “who’s eligible” part.:D:D:D

Troy

[MSARCHER]

#33600

Even better Troy, put my son in the hat…Maddox Rickman, he is 5 and loves shooting his bow which is a youth wheelie. I wanted to find him a real youth recurve like mine which he has asked for over and over. This is so cool man, Thanks again. What a gift!

[Troy Breeding]

#34806

Tomarrow’s the big day. If you know someone that hasn’t gotten there name in, be sure to do it today. Not sure exactly what time I’ll be drawing tomarrow and don’t want any youngster left out.

Troy

[gigglemonk]

#34859

One more day! I’d like to add Maisy Lewis and Jane Lewis.

Looking forward to see who gets drawn.

Thanks again troy

[rallcox]

#35018

Troy, please put my son Stephen Allcox in the drawing. His current draw length is 21″ but with this set up he would be able to hunt rabbits with me this fall. I’m sure he will out grow it by next year so there would be another give away next year. Thanks Rick

[Troy Breeding]

#36131

Well, looks like the time is here.

First off I’d like to thanks all the Dads, Mothers, Brothers, Granddads and Friends that sent in names. After all were entered the total count was 79 names.

I went through and wrote all the names on slips of paper, placed them in a box and made the draw.

Before telling that name I’d like to show what I have in hand that will be coming with the bow.

I’d also like to thank Joseph Smotherman (JodyS) for donating the quiver and bow stringer, Mel Riley (Irish) from another site for donating the glove and armguard, and Ben Miller (Prairie Prowler) for donating the dozen arrows (which will be sent later).

ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!

The winner is!!!!!

William Herr of PA. William is the son of Brennan Herr (brennanherr).

CONGRATS Willaim!!!

We all look forward to seeing that picture of you with bow and accessories in hand.

Troy

[skifrk]

#36219

Congrats dad and son enjoy the new bow.

[Robin Conrads]

#36392

Congratulations William and Brennan! Thanks again, Troy and all who added to the package. I’m sure your generosity will be rewarded over and over as we teach these qualities to the next generation. 😀

[Brennan Herr]

#37502

I would like to thank Troy for his time and effort for putting this idea together. Will and his younger brother Aaron will get a lot of use out of this fine bow. I would also like to thank everyone else that contributed items as well. I will post pics of Will with the bow when it arrives….thanks again Troy your kindness is a credit to you and our sport!

Brennan

[wildschwein]

#38878

Congratulations Will!

[Ben M.]

#40714

Will’s new arrows.

I meant to have them in the mail today but got a little behind with the three day weekend. I’ll put them in the mail first thing tomorrow. Thank you Troy et al for making me a part of this!

-Ben

[Murray]

#40736

Throw my name in the hat, Troy. I need a new bow to shoot those barrel-tapered hickory shafts I got from you at Enid Dam.

[Brennan Herr]

#41634

Ben,

Those arrows look great!!! Thanks for building them and I know Will is going to be very excited!

Thanks

Brennan

[Ben M.]

#41790

I sure hope so, man! Every child needs to feel special; 5 years as a stay-at-home dad has shown me that.

Enjoy!

-Ben

[JodyS]

#41812

Ben,

Wow, the arrows look great! Thanks for donating them.

I hope that we all get to see a picture of Will with his trad bow package. It should be priceless!

Jody

[Troy Breeding]

#42324

Great job Ben.

Just goes to show that everyone involved did a top notch job in making this one of the best give-aways ever.:D

Williams feet most likely want touch ground for quite awhile.

Troy

[Ben M.]

#42936

Thanks, guys. I really am happy just to be a part of this. I can’t get over how pretty that bow is, I’d sure like to hold it. You know, Troy, you didn’t tell us what woods it’s made of.

[Troy Breeding]

#42957

Ben,

The riser was Osage and Goncalavez (aka Tigerwood) the accent stripes were maple and goncalavez. The limbs core and wedge were Osage inside black glass.

Really turned out better than I thought it would at first.

Troy

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