VTbowman Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Here is a few pics of the trad bow I am using now to hunt with. Its an Osage self bow, which is a bow made entirely of one piece of wood, 53@24" and shoots a 420g GT 3555 at 164 fps. Notice the snakey wood. Also notice it is shot off the knuckle not a shelf and if you look closely at the deer target, you will see my white feathers and nock right where its suppose to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Man that looks awesome! I hope you score this year with that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Man, that's a lot prettier than the one I made!! What did you put on for that finish?? I tell ya what....I think these self bows are more fun to shoot than a compound!!! I plan on practicing a lot next summer and taking it out in a year from now.... Good luck with her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) RED X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) SSSSSSSwwwwweeeeettttttt!!!!! I would like to have a recurve to play around with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) That's pretty nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) now thats bow hunting......nice shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobblerBuster618 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Man that is a nice looking longbow! Traditional archery and bowhunting is a blast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbennett6 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) yes sir that is a nice bow, i 've even shot it before:0.. where did ya get that purty lil' arm guard? .. i made the switch this year and may never look back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Nice bow, i admire your ability to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelNS Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Thats a beautiful bow VT!!!I hope to make my own someday,or have one made for me.Lots of fellas around the province are into the traditional side of bowhunting and are willing to help a fella out should I ever decide to give it a try.Hope you score with that beautiful bow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning_gold_12 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) very nice, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) that is a very nice looking bow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Real nice,Shawn!!They're alot of fun to make and shoot.I made sinew-backed osage and an ash bow a couple of years ago and got the urge to make another-maybe after hunting season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Thats a nice rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Nice bow!! Good luck with that baby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) Thanks folks but I did not make it. LOL I bought it from a friend of mine and Jakes. I tell ya its a whole other world shooting trad and even more so off the knuckle with a self bow. When you start getting good that way, you know you have made it in the trad world. LOL If you ever get the chance to pick up a cheap recurve or shoot someone elses please do so. It may not make you sell all your compound stuff but the enjoyment you gain from it will be well worth it. I never in a million years thought I would sell all my compound stuff; but look at me now. As you can see at 20 yards I am dead on. I will be at 30 yard next summer you can bet on it! It takes 100x more practice to get "huntin" good with a trad bow but think about how many times more exciting it would be to tag out with it..... (I dont think I can count that high....LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) [ QUOTE ] It takes 100x more practice to get "huntin" good with a trad bow but think about how many times more exciting it would be to tag out with it..... (I dont think I can count that high....LOL) [/ QUOTE ] You're exactly right. I started shooting a longbow about 2 years ago and I'll admit to not shooting it as much as I should but I'm not quite ready to take it hunting yet. One day I'll shoot so consistant that it's pretty amazing and the next I'll be all over the place. Congrats on the self bow and best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgbennett6 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Re: My pretty orange stick (pic) it is a great thing shooting the longbow.it has given me a whole new respect for hunting. i jsut started this past year and i shoot everyday in my apartment in Boston... my fiance hate that:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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