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Title: Shrew bows?
Post by: Biggamefish on July 12, 2016, 08:28:00 PM
I contacted these guys a couple of times and I get no answer and my emails get bounced back to me. Might be a server problem with letting my emails through but wanted to check here first. Any info would be great.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Rick Butler on July 12, 2016, 08:50:00 PM
You might try Two Tracks Bows (sponsor here) as Chuck is building the Shrew line.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 13, 2016, 01:54:00 PM
Sorry Matt. Try  www.ronlaclair@wowway.com (http://www.ronlaclair@wowway.com)   You won't have any luck getting hold of Chuck

We've got some new forms made for both the recurves and longbows and the new bows are even better than they were before.   :archer:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: 2treks on July 13, 2016, 05:09:00 PM
No problem getting hold of Chuck
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: slowbowjoe on July 13, 2016, 05:43:00 PM
Biggamefish, sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 13, 2016, 11:03:00 PM
QuoteNo problem getting hold of Chuck  
I haven't had any luck lately...   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: adkmountainken on July 14, 2016, 02:52:00 AM
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: 2treks on July 14, 2016, 07:53:00 AM
Ron ain't called me in a couple months.
besides, read the first post, Its not about me.
  :jumper:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Roger Norris on July 14, 2016, 08:19:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Two Tracks:
Ron ain't called me in a couple months.
besides, read the first post, Its not about me.
   :jumper:  
Wow....
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: 2treks on July 14, 2016, 08:49:00 AM
I have not been on TG for a few months, and i come for a visit last night and thats what i see Roger. I'm not busting anybody's chops, I'm just saying that you gotta try to contact  me before you can say i'm hard to get a hold of. Right?
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 14, 2016, 09:37:00 AM
I'll admit I haven't tried lately Chuck, but I did try a couple times awhile ago. I should have said Chuck is hard to get hold of sometimes...sorry about that.      :campfire:    

Jim Belcher of Sky Archery and Merlin Calkins are currently building the Shrews. Jim has made new forms using CAD and C&C technology. I'm excited with the results of the improved limb design.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 15, 2016, 02:14:00 PM
Must be busy building quality bows again, eh' Chuck?

For the record and to future Two Tracks customers: Chuck is easy to find if a person wants to. I can text, phone or email him anytime I feel like a chat.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Zradix on July 15, 2016, 03:13:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Terry Green on July 16, 2016, 12:01:00 PM
I've owned more than one.....great bows all around....have another on order....wish I would have never sold them but was talked out of them by folks that wanted then....not again.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Burly on July 16, 2016, 10:13:00 PM
I really like the design. Nice and light and easy to maneuver.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: alex321 on July 18, 2016, 05:27:00 AM
Are you going back to the bow bolt design?  I much prefer that to the sleeve design....

ALex
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 19, 2016, 09:05:00 PM
I had too many problems with the Bow Bolt so we discontinued it. The Sleeve works very well on the Shrew handles.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Gator1 on July 19, 2016, 11:45:00 PM
Shrews keep getting better with redesigning can't wait to see the new designs.     :thumbsup:
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Post by: Gil on July 19, 2016, 11:53:00 PM
Any pics of the new TD sleeve you are now using Ron?
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 20, 2016, 08:20:00 AM
Here's a Shrew with the sleeve system that some others are using. It's strong and solid with no alinement problems.

  (http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/twotracks/Shrewpc_zps27326b2d.jpg)
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Archie on July 21, 2016, 12:32:00 AM
That looks nice.  I have that system on one of my bows and it has been flawless since purchased new several years ago.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 22, 2016, 03:11:00 PM
Terry Green said,
QuoteI've owned more than one.....great bows all around....have another on order....wish I would have never sold them but was talked out of them by folks that wanted then....not again.  
Terry, I'll be contacting you soon.     :archer:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Bob Morrison on July 22, 2016, 04:57:00 PM
Who is building them for you Ron?
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Hermon on July 22, 2016, 05:25:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
:    

Jim Belcher of Sky Archery and Merlin Calkins are currently building the Shrews. Jim has made new forms using CAD and C&C technology. I'm excited with the results of the improved limb design.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: tzolk on July 23, 2016, 10:44:00 AM
Ron,
Will they be able to build enough so you will be able to have a small inventory of general poundage stock bows?
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 23, 2016, 02:30:00 PM
QuoteRon,
Will they be able to build enough so you will be able to have a small inventory of general poundage stock bows?

That's the plan.    :)
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Zradix on July 23, 2016, 02:59:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 24, 2016, 03:46:00 PM
This is the newly designed Classic Hunter with the new more aggressive limb... renamed "Lobo's Paw" This one is 56"

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small53055855.JPG)

  (http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small73348515.JPG)
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ray Lyon on July 25, 2016, 08:07:00 AM
I've been enjoying the pictures you've been sending me.  Can't wait to see it in person.  I like the name, seeing as how your nickname is Lobo and you've got a strong paw!
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Warden609 on July 25, 2016, 08:10:00 AM
Very exciting and I'm a big fan of that takedown system. Might have to pickup a new shrew   :archer2:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Roger Norris on July 25, 2016, 08:46:00 AM
I had my hands on the Lobos Paw prototype. Ron is a very critical bow-man....to my eye it was perfect, Ron wanted it to be tweaked a bit. I think this next generation of Shrew bows will be the benchmark of quality and design, literally a lifetime achievement for my good friend. Think that through....Ron is 80 years old and still striving to make his products better. I admire that a great deal.    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ray Lyon on July 25, 2016, 08:53:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Roger Norris:
I had my hands on the Lobos Paw prototype. Ron is a very critical bow-man....to my eye it was perfect, Ron wanted it to be tweaked a bit. I think this next generation of Shrew bows will be the benchmark of quality and design, literally a lifetime achievement for my good friend. Think that through....Ron is 80 years old and still striving to make his products better. I admire that a great deal.     :notworthy:  
Yep.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Burly on July 25, 2016, 09:42:00 AM
Cool name for a bow.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: TSP on July 25, 2016, 08:46:00 PM
Got a strung profile of that new bow?
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: TSP on July 25, 2016, 08:48:00 PM
Also, are the older Super Shrew designs still available?  (If it ain't broke don't fix it).
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Terry Green on July 28, 2016, 05:00:00 PM
Here's my 64#er that I STUPIDLY sold!

  (http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/TXSWEAT05.jpg)
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Burly on July 28, 2016, 06:42:00 PM
Sweet looking bow.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ray Lyon on July 29, 2016, 11:44:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Here's my 64#er that I STUPIDLY sold!
:knothead:     :nono:  
.....and how's that working out for you?   ;)
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: varmint101 on July 29, 2016, 12:18:00 PM
How long was that bow Terry?  I've always wanted to try a Shrew.  Shot a McCullough a big, but it was too light poundage for me and a little short I think.
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ray Lyon on July 29, 2016, 04:00:00 PM
I'm guessing that's a McCullough built Shrew that Terry has(d). Looks like his work. John McCullough built 58" and 60" Super Shrew Samurai's for Ron at that time. Mine is a 58" 55#@27 that John Built in 1999. Of course, I've still got my senses....and that bow.    :p
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Terry Green on July 29, 2016, 04:14:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Lyon:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Here's my 64#er that I STUPIDLY sold!
:knothead:         :nono:    
.....and how's that working out for you?     ;)   [/b]
I"ve gotten by ....as you well know...but I sure missed those two bows!!!

Yes, that one was built by John.

58 inches 64#s....also I had a 56 incher @ 56#@28 ....and the guy I sold it to said he would offer it back to me 1st, but I doublt that's going to happen...
Title: Re: Shrew bows?
Post by: Ron LaClair on July 29, 2016, 06:11:00 PM
Terry, now that you're a little longer in the tooth have you come down a bit in bow weight?    :readit: