Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: ghall80 on December 22, 2015, 04:50:00 PM

Title: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: ghall80 on December 22, 2015, 04:50:00 PM
I got a chance to talk to Ron the another day and one other time at my booth at ETAR this year.

I have finally put in a order for a Shrew a Super Shrew and I cant wait to get this bow in my hands.
But I will need to pick out the woods and what not!!!


So I did some looking around on here and the web but wanted to see what else I could get you folks to show me


SO SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!!!!!!!!!what you have that looks good
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Chromebuck on December 22, 2015, 05:48:00 PM
Gary,

Both are Super Shrews.  They are both basic hunting configurations and not the sexy wall hangers we often see.  The bow on the left is a Coffey creation with clear glass over bamboo and the bow on the right is a John McCullough Shrew with camo impregnated vaneers.  Straight up Shooters!  

  (http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu47/chromebuck/SuperShrews_zpsb2d799dd.jpg)

Form follows function as they say...

~CB
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on December 22, 2015, 09:29:00 PM
Take your pick Gary    :goldtooth:

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small33784096.JPG)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Warden609 on December 22, 2015, 09:36:00 PM
Wow!!
Ron, you covered the request   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ray Lyon on December 22, 2015, 10:58:00 PM
First time I've ever seen a pack of Shrews.   ;)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: ghall80 on December 23, 2015, 06:45:00 AM
I am liking the antler overly
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Bob Moran on December 23, 2015, 11:12:00 AM
A few years ago I shot some 3Dd with Ray Lyon and was impressed with his Super Shrew and vowed to get one if I could afford it. Later that year I lucked out with this custom Super Shrew. It's my favorite bow. (not sure how to get the pictures into this post)


https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMDLS2xdx3KPCRIyYpKUCx25ToIwlbxNsLFAm6b

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipM50xNGRYm08xxjDJBoDFv7oU1plOJe35KgRPbg
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ray Lyon on December 23, 2015, 11:34:00 AM
Hi Bob,
Great to see you join the Shrew clan.

I must say, Tradgang is a really cool place.  Bob came to northern MI with his wife who was here for a horse show and Bob posted a thread on here asking about ranges in the area. I met up with him and we shot through the local range and I had a pleasant time with Bob. It's one of those things about Tradgang that never ceases to amaze me.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Bob Moran on December 23, 2015, 11:57:00 AM
By way of explanation, the bow was a custom build for someone else that I bumped into at a KTBA shoot. The wood is so beautiful that I put skins over it when hunting.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: MCS on December 23, 2015, 12:13:00 PM
I have the Super Shrew Gold (Osage). I love the honey color, its grip is awesome and oh yea it's a shooter.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: MCS on December 23, 2015, 12:14:00 PM
I have the Super Shrew Gold (Osage). I love the honey color, its grip is awesome and oh yea it's a shooter.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: MCS on December 23, 2015, 12:16:00 PM
Sorry, I guess it was worth repeating.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on December 23, 2015, 02:57:00 PM
I had a SS Samarai with Bamboo limbs and Antler tips and overlays.  That was a great bow.  Beautiful too.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: jsweka on December 23, 2015, 08:55:00 PM
Gary - Would you paint a Shrew camoflage?    :laughing:
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: chase perry on December 23, 2015, 10:07:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Keith Zimmerman:
I had a SS Samarai with Bamboo limbs and Antler tips and overlays.  That was a great bow.  Beautiful too.
Keith,

That bow is on the left in Chromebuck's photo up top!  You're right, that is a fine shooting bow.  The overlays on that bow are very nice...

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-1.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-1.jpg.html)

Shrews are wonderful bows, with a great history.  Here are some I've had, some I have, and some I wish I still had...

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/FullSizeRender-46.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/FullSizeRender-46.jpg.html)

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/FullSizeRender-12.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/FullSizeRender-12.jpg.html)

These veneers are what Ron calls "Spiritwood".  If I was having a Shrew made I would ask Ron if he has any around...

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-3.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-3.jpg.html)

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-25.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo-25.jpg.html)

Here's one I'd like back...

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/IMG_0455.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/IMG_0455.jpg.html)

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/IMG_0445.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/IMG_0445.jpg.html)

 (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/IMG_0446.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/chase_el_p/media/IMG_0446.jpg.html)

Congratulations on your Shrew!  That's really exciting.  Be sure to let us see that bow once it's in hand.

Best Regards, Chase
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on December 23, 2015, 11:54:00 PM
I named it Spiritwood because you can see images of people and animals in the grain of the wood

    (http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/chase_el_p/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-3.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Greg Owen on December 24, 2015, 01:16:00 AM
Beautiful bow. I have never seen an ugly Shrew
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: highlow on December 24, 2015, 06:11:00 AM
Those are gorgeous bows and that spiritwood is out of the ballpark.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: J. Cook on December 24, 2015, 09:21:00 AM
Definately the top bow on my wish list!
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Bob Moran on December 24, 2015, 04:10:00 PM
Lets see if I got this right:
(https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMDLS2xdx3KPCRIyYpKUCx25ToIwlbxNsLFAm6b)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: ghall80 on December 24, 2015, 07:55:00 PM
Nothing on my end

Let's see some more
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Kingstaken on December 24, 2015, 09:07:00 PM
Stilling for mine to be delivered tonite   :pray:    :pray:    :pray:
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: ghall80 on December 31, 2015, 09:49:00 AM
ANYONE ELSE
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Jim Picarelli on January 01, 2016, 11:31:00 AM
Shrew Hill, 68" 53@28

 (http://i64.tinypic.com/34yzblg.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Kingstaken on January 01, 2016, 12:11:00 PM
Here's my new Christmas Super Shrew Samurai.
Really smooth draw and pushes out my arrows.

   (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/Kingtaken/SSS%202.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/Kingtaken/media/SSS%202.jpg.html)

   (http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/Kingtaken/SSS%206.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/Kingtaken/media/SSS%206.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: huronhunter on January 01, 2016, 01:35:00 PM
Wish they made them in a 62" length .
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Anointed Archer on January 01, 2016, 05:21:00 PM
 (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/AnointedArcher/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/56ClassicHunter.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/AnointedArcher/media/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/56ClassicHunter.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: 2treks on January 02, 2016, 08:50:00 AM
You shoot four fletch Jeff?
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Bladepeek on January 02, 2016, 10:53:00 AM
He shoots 2, 3, 4, haven't seen him with 5 yet   :)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Anointed Archer on January 02, 2016, 02:08:00 PM
Actually Bladepeek is 100% correct, I shoot 2,3 & 4 fletch arrows. I prefer 2 or 4!
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Kingstaken on January 04, 2016, 04:30:00 PM
Gary if you want to make it easy on yourself, the Samurai removed any choices I needed to make about woods because it comes one way.  Beautiful!!  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: T-Bowhunter on January 04, 2016, 06:43:00 PM
Beautiful Bows!
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 04, 2016, 08:13:00 PM
Chuck brought this Super Shrew Gold over today that was ordered by a customer. It has some very nice Osage veneers over the bamboo core.

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small47458520.JPG)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Curtis Haden on January 04, 2016, 08:53:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
Chuck brought this Super Shrew Gold over today that was ordered by a customer. It has some very nice Osage veneers over the bamboo core.

   (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small47458520.JPG)
Oh. Oh, my...
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ray Lyon on January 05, 2016, 06:15:00 AM
Beautiful looking bow.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Doc Nock on January 05, 2016, 04:14:00 PM
This is such a respectful and honest thread of adoring Shrew owners...

...but when I first read the title--- pages ago, and opened it, I thought I'd have to go find and scan a picture of my Exwife...

Only ever handled a very few Shrew bows and most were above my draw weight, but they were interesting to say the least... way more then my Ex!   :knothead:    :eek:
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 05, 2016, 08:13:00 PM
Doc Doc    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 05, 2016, 08:15:00 PM
A close up of the riser, Curly Osage over Tiger Wood, same on the tip overlays

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small51377970.JPG)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Pheonixarcher on January 05, 2016, 08:28:00 PM
That has got to be one of the nicest looking shrews that I've seen, and I've seen a lot! Well done Chuck!
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 06, 2016, 01:40:00 PM
Super Shrew Deluxe with Bacote riser, limb veneers and overlays. The quiver is the new EFA Mesa 3 arrow with Totem and Wing set back feature.

     (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small66109091.JPG)

    (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small32127925.JPG)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Anointed Archer on January 06, 2016, 02:44:00 PM
 (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/AnointedArcher/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160106_122111_063_zpselglfjda.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/AnointedArcher/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160106_122111_063_zpselglfjda.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 08, 2016, 08:40:00 AM
This one is a 56" Classic Hunter with ice maple veneers

  (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Chucks%20Shrew%202.JPG)

  (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Chucks%20Shrew%203.JPG)

  (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Chucks%20Shrew%205.JPG)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: ghall80 on January 08, 2016, 11:15:00 AM
RON
I LOVE THE LAST ONE WITH ICE MAPLE VENEERS
I WILL TAKE THAT ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


That bow is amazing a home run
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ray Lyon on January 08, 2016, 11:53:00 AM
yup, that's a beauty.  Except the shelf is on the wrong side.     ;)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: 2treks on January 08, 2016, 08:58:00 PM
I just pulled the Ice Maple veneers out of retirement today.   ;)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: 2treks on January 08, 2016, 08:59:00 PM
I just pulled the Ice Maple veneers out of retirement today.   ;)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Greg Owen on January 08, 2016, 09:11:00 PM
This thread is bad for my health. I have never seen an ugly Shrew or one that I wouldn't love to own.  Someday I will own a Samurai again.  That bow is a beauty and it shoots right where I look.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Curtis Haden on January 08, 2016, 09:41:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Greg Owen:
This thread is bad for my health.
Its absolutely killing me! Waiting to hear from Ron that my SS Gold is ready!
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: ghall80 on January 08, 2016, 10:48:00 PM
That's the best looking shrew I have ever seen I am 100% go on that combo

I need you name the bow and I am a huge John Wayne fan. A lot of my bows have a John  Wayne theme what do we call this bow ??

Maybe I will just call it Duke I don't have a bow named Duke yet
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Homebru on January 09, 2016, 10:59:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by ghall80:
I need you name the bow and I am a huge John Wayne fan. A lot of my bows have a John  Wayne theme what do we call this bow ??
The Shootist.  His last film. What do I win?     ;)  
homebru
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on January 09, 2016, 12:38:00 PM
That's a good name.   :thumbsup:   You have a bow on order I believe Gary, let me know what you want.

 "Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ― John Wayne  

   (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51891KWXHJL.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Roger Norris on January 10, 2016, 07:13:00 PM
The Shootist is a fantastic name!
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: ghall80 on January 10, 2016, 08:00:00 PM
The Shootist it is !!!!
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Soilarch on February 04, 2016, 11:39:00 PM
Not to completely derail this thread but where do you shrew-shooters place the grip? Low-wrist, Med-wrist? I've never held one and the forward-ish, near-reverse, lines of the riser make it seem decieving to the eye.

The next time I strag from a "standard" recurve riser I think it'll be this style.

Thanks for any comparisons.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Anointed Archer on February 05, 2016, 06:18:00 AM
Here's my Super Shrew!  (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/AnointedArcher/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160202_102740_zpsyamkjore.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/AnointedArcher/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160202_102740_zpsyamkjore.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Anointed Archer on February 05, 2016, 06:22:00 AM
This is one of my Classic Hunters!  (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/AnointedArcher/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/IMG_20150315_154452_zpsi7y1o1vh.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/AnointedArcher/media/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/IMG_20150315_154452_zpsi7y1o1vh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Anointed Archer on February 05, 2016, 06:25:00 AM
One more Classic Hunter!  (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b334/AnointedArcher/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/56ClassicHunter.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/AnointedArcher/media/Bows%20Guns%20%20Knives/56ClassicHunter.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 05, 2016, 07:34:00 PM
Here's a couple that I brought home from the Expo that are available.    :D

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small26101530.JPG)

A close up of the 51# Samurai

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small59547384.JPG)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Greg Owen on February 06, 2016, 01:34:00 AM
Why do I keep looking at this thread and now you say Samurai (my favorite bow I have ever shot - and sold).  I need to find the wife's checkbook and hide it for a while.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Greg Owen on February 06, 2016, 01:37:00 AM
And the riser on the bow of the left looks fantastic too.
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Ron LaClair on February 06, 2016, 06:15:00 PM
QuoteAnd the riser on the bow of the left looks fantastic too.  
This is the other one in the picture an all bocote riser and limb veneers with bamboo core. It's 60" 55#@ 28"

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small24166535.JPG)

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small56910347.JPG)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Bob Foster on February 06, 2016, 08:15:00 PM
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/foster1/stringPicture019.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/foster1/media/stringPicture019.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Bob Foster on February 06, 2016, 08:21:00 PM
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/foster1/394c0fdd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/foster1/media/394c0fdd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SHOW ME YOUR SHREW!!!! >>------------>
Post by: Bob Foster on February 06, 2016, 08:22:00 PM
 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/foster1/ShrewTurkey3.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/foster1/media/ShrewTurkey3.jpg.html)