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Title: New Chinook!!
Post by: Longbow917 on March 21, 2016, 10:06:00 AM
Well I got this Chinook that Dan said was "pretty enough to take to any dance" a few weeks ago and havent had the time to get pics out.  When researching the Chinook, I knew it was a popular style with a ton of accolades, but I was surprised at the lack of photos.  I think everyone is too busy shooting them and no time to photograph them!  So here is my addition to the photo file!  48@28, Tiger Myrtle Veneer, Cocobolo riser.  This bow was so quick I had to drop from a 225grain tip to 125 grains for my 3555 arrows.  So I got a dozen 5575s off the classifieds, cut to 30" instead of 29, and added 275 grain points and they fly great!  Enough talk, here are some pics!    (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319j.jpg)   (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319a.jpg)   (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319c.jpg)   (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319f.jpg)   (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319b.jpg)   (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319h.jpg)   (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319e.jpg)   (http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r603/DonEggleston/20160319d.jpg)
The pics didn't transfer very well and appear darker than on my phone.  This bow is gorgeous in the sunlight, a real looker.  Coming off the longbow isn't easy, as I love my bloodbrother!  But it has been fun going back and forth, not sure what I will use to hopefully get my first gobbler this spring!  Thanks for looking!!  Don
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: D. Key on March 21, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
That is one Sweet Chinook.  I love the figuring in the riser and limbs.  If it shoots as good as mine, you will love it.  Best of luck with it.
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: northener on March 21, 2016, 10:56:00 AM
Nice woods on that bow
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: on March 21, 2016, 11:01:00 AM
Awesome lookin' stick!

Bisch
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Post by: 1/4 away on March 21, 2016, 11:14:00 AM
That's a beauty, congrats!     :thumbsup:
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Post by: Guss on March 21, 2016, 11:15:00 AM
Wow..!! Like those veneers..!!
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: TradBrewSC on March 21, 2016, 11:45:00 AM
looks great!

Have always wanted to try one of those.

From what I hear they are the quietest recurve around.
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: Cocklebur on March 21, 2016, 12:01:00 PM
Beautiful bow! I just ordered a Pika with the same combination.
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on March 21, 2016, 12:08:00 PM
Fantastic woods!!! Congrats and enjoy.
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: Joeabowhunter on March 21, 2016, 12:08:00 PM
That's a beauty!  I've had my new to me Chinook for a few weeks now and love it.  

"From what I hear they are the quietest recurve around."

Longbow quiet and quick!
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Post by: Steelhead on March 21, 2016, 01:15:00 PM
Very elegant and natural looking.
Congrats
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Post by: bruinman on March 21, 2016, 02:02:00 PM
Gorgeous!
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Post by: Elkchaser on March 21, 2016, 05:33:00 PM
She's a beauty!!    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Biathlonman on March 21, 2016, 06:04:00 PM
That's the second best looking chinook I've ever seen, after my baby.  I've owned a bunch and still have 2 and haven't found a bow that compares for quick and quiet shooting.  Is that one 58" or 60"?
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: Longbow917 on March 21, 2016, 06:33:00 PM
She is a 58".  Now that I have shot it I would prob go with a 60" if I had to do it again.  But yea- very quick and quiet!  Thanks everybody.
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: CoachBGriff on March 21, 2016, 08:25:00 PM
Dan makes some awesome looking sticks!

I still would like to own one someday.

Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Paul Cousineau on March 21, 2016, 08:56:00 PM
Pretty amazing grain in that one.
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: elkhunter-27 on March 21, 2016, 09:04:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Great looking bow!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: Possum Head on March 21, 2016, 09:24:00 PM
Wow a 400 spine! Nice piece of work. Did it feel like the limbs might be beginning to load, the reason you would opt for 60" if you did it again?
Title: Re: New Chinook!!
Post by: Longbow917 on March 21, 2016, 09:50:00 PM
Possum Head, yes it does feel like it loads right toward end. I am pulling 28.5 to 29" draw and feel that the 60 inch would smooth right out! I also have a 64" blacktail and that thing is like butter!  Definitely a difference in draw feel.