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in reply to: Black Widow broke today #42185

jaytbuzzard wrote: I was shooting my Black Widow 60″ recurve today and when I drew back it came apart in my hands.:shock: This was my Fathers bow. He passed away several years ago. I just started hunting last year and my plan was to take my first deer with his bow. I had made a bow quiver that was strapped to both limbs and it came apart on the bottom limb. The laminations came apart. I wonder if this could be fixed. In the mean time I’m going to try to get use to shooting my Fathers other bow. It is a Bear 48″ Super Magnum 48# pull. This is a lot different than the Widow. I’ll see how it goes. I have just over a month before opening day. I’m so bummed.:cry:

I’m sorry to hear that. I’d like to offer a different perspective to make you feel better. That bow was built and purchased to be shot, and that is what it was. Shot. An unshot bow is like living in a state of prevention, which isn’t really living anyway.

Display it proudly on the mantle. It lived in your father’s hands and in yours. It had a full life and is now chock full of memories from tip-to-tip. Nothing changes as far as that is concerned.

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in reply to: Feather Chopper Modification #39713

That is one helluva good idea man! I chop a lot and am having the same issues!

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in reply to: Meet "Lacie" my new Bama Expedition #29983

Thanks guys! She sure is a great shooter. Dead quiet and very smooth. Loves POC and 2018s.

Welcome to the forum Randy! It sounds like you’ve been on a buying tear and have had some great bows!

I’m pumped to see that you went with walnut. My very first longbow had walnut cores and it was an exceptional bow. You don’t see many people order it. I fell in love with red elm and I’ll probably stay with it.

As for your “last one”…don’t count on it. I own 3 and love them all dearly but I love longbows too much to stop buying them haha.

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in reply to: ain't no Picasso's or Rembrants #25162

The thought of losing or breaking a wood arrow really bothered me at first. I started out making arrows really plain as a result and began stockpiling them. I make them a whole lot fancier now. I’ve got far too many and actually don’t mind breaking them. It gives me an excuse to make more!

I know this has helped me shoot better. Funny how that works.

The nice thing about woods is…they can be just as beautiful broken.

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in reply to: Banana cut feathers #13749

reddirt wrote: If you have a Little Chopper you can modify it to cut whatever length you want. Just slot the holes in the metal bar that you lay the bottom of the quill against and move that bar up until you get what you want. You might have to trim the ends of that piece so the cutter doesn’t hit it first. No burner needed.

Yep. You will definitely have to modify that plate.

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in reply to: Who names their bows? #13481

George D. Stout wrote: LimbLover, is that an older Hollenbeck, or is Roger making bows again?

It’s an older Hollenbeck and I wish I knew how to get into contact with Roger because I’d like to find out more about it – recommended brace heights, strings, whats in it, etc.

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in reply to: Who names their bows? #13285

My Bama Royal’s name is “Elmer” because it has red elm cores.

Haven’t had my Hollenbeck very long but I call it “Nails” because it’s just a hard hitting bow. It WANTS to shoot things, I just hold it.

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in reply to: Banana cut feathers #13276

The downside is that a burner is going to cost you $119

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in reply to: Banana cut feathers #13275

dabersold wrote: Does anyone make a banana cut feather in 4″ or 4 1/2″? I really like the looks of the banana cut feathers but have heard that the 5″ and 5 1/2″ are loud and overkill for a well tuned bow/arrow combo. Your thoughts are certainly welcome.

The low profile banana chopper still cuts them at the same length as the high with no way to adjust. Your best bet would be to get a feather burner.

They are a tad overkill if you are using a skinny shaft. I think they are perfect for a 23/64 wood but would like to get a low profile chopper myself. A stiff wind throws your arrow around like crazy out in the open. Rip and I found that out the hard way at the Grayling shoot.

Yes they are a bit noisy but not as noisy as a 5 1/2″ shield from my experience.

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in reply to: New Arrows completed for my Wife. #7706

You rock Steve! Outstanding. That looks like a TON of paint!

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in reply to: Grayling TBH shoot 2011 #59768

Bernie is far too kind. He shot better than both of us with that 35# Minuteman. A great time!

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in reply to: TBH Bowhunters Jamboree Grayling! #55252

Bernie took better pics. Waiting for him to post his.

I agree – best shoot I’ve ever been to for actual SHOOTING. There’s something special about Grayling and shooting there. Next year I’m going to camp for sure.

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in reply to: Grayling Shoot – Anyone want to meet up? #42812

FUBAR wrote: When is it?

Next weekend!

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in reply to: New Bow in the House! #41612

ripforce wrote: [quote=FUBAR]Nice looking bow. Congrats on the new house member, lol. Where in Rockford do they have bows like this? I’ll have to stop by there next time I visit my step-mom

Go to the Greenville exit and take 57 he is on the right its called Black Dog Outfitters, its by Rosies Diner it is a great Trad store lots of room and well layed out!

Indeed. Black Dog Outfitter is the name. Tom’s shop used to be called “Wilderness Dreams”. He is primarily a Predator, Bear, and Dwyer dealer, but seems to get his hands on some outstanding used bows.

I wish I knew what woods went into this. I thought I saw some bloodwood in there. I wish I could get into contact with Roger to find out.

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in reply to: Tradtional feather shape! #39709

Definitely…the ol’ man has a style ALL his own. :D:!:

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