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Title: First shot out of first bow !!!!!!!
Post by: George Elkstalker on February 17, 2009, 08:53:00 PM

I just fired the first arrow from my first hand-made bow.  WOW!!!  What a rush of memories from my pre-compound days.  It is a 68" sinew backed wide limb bow of mountain ash.  I built it in the style of the ancient Meare Heathe bow dug up in Europe.  After just a few shots I have sore fingers and my shoulder aches, but man, am I glad to join the ranks of tradional archers again.  My number one goal for years was to stick an arrow in an elk.  I accomplished that this past Sept., then kind of wondered what could be my next challenge.  I think I just found it.  
     Thanks to all the guys who have helped me so far with my bow building.

Title: Re: First shot out of first bow !!!!!!!
Post by: Pat B on February 17, 2009, 11:41:00 PM

It is just as exciting after a hundred. Welcome to the club!..and congratulations!  Pat

Title: Re: First shot out of first bow !!!!!!!
Post by: Rebel001 on February 18, 2009, 12:44:00 PM

I loved my first arrow too, it was such a rewarding feeling  :)  Looking forward to starting hunting with it and getting out in the forests.

Title: Re: First shot out of first bow !!!!!!!
Post by: Jack Skinner on February 18, 2009, 01:57:00 PM

I always wonder about the folks that want zero hand shock from a bow. I dont mind knowing I shot my arrow.

Welcome and enjoy