Ok gang, first off I want to say thank you all for all the interest and support I've received. You guys and galls are awesome!!
If you want to get in on this pass around bow simply reply here in this thread that you want in . In order to keep everything fair it will be first come first serve.. but first ...... PLEASE READ ALL OF THE RULES BEFORE SIGNING UP!!!
First off to try to minimize the chance of being scammed ( I know it's crazy that I have to even be worried about that) I must limit the sign up to Trad Gang members that have been a part of the Gang for at least 1 year.
I want to get this bow in as many peoples hands as possible so we would like for the bow to go to the next person in line about every 2 weeks. That should give everyone about 10 days each with the bow before shipping to the next person.
It will be your responsibility to contact the next person in line and ship the bow to that person at your expense with at least 700.00 in insurance. ( should cost about 30.00 to ship the bow). I will provide a box for the bow so everyone can re-use the same box to ship each time.
I will need each person to pm me their contact info as well as their mailing address so I can help keep track and keep things flowing in case a need arises.
I encourage you to spend time with this bow as much as possible. Hunt with it!! Take it to 3d's!! Go stumping!!! Whatever!!
And I would like for each person to make at least 1 post and relay their thoughts about the bow. Tell us what you like, tell us what you don't like, ect.. the goal is to help others get an idea of what my bows are like Incase they are on the fence about ordering one.
And if you can, post some pics of your time with the bow. If you can't post pics please send them to someone who can.
Also, I am going to take a page out of one of mentors book ( Mike Rash-Legends Bows) and would like for everyone to suggest a name for this 3 piece bow. Keep it in line with my "primal" theam. (my recurve is called the carnivore)
And at the end I'll pick a winner and will send them a $50.00 gift card to the Trad Gang sponsor of their choosing!
This bow will be a 62" 3 piece longbow and will be 47-48#@28". This weight and length will accommodate a vast majority of people and still be plenty to hunt with!!
I will have this bow completed and to the first person in line by Oct 1st or possibly sooner. I will also post pics of the build as it goes. Also, at the end of the pass around I will give the bow a new finish and list it for sale. Hint hint !! :biglaugh:
So..... WHO'S IN?
I'm in!!!
And if it got here Oct 1st, I bet they could be a dead critter with it right off the bat!!!!!
Bisch
Count me in Randy!
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Here is what I'll be working with. Stabilized walnut Burl for the riser and myrtle Burl veneers. Probably going to use aoudad horn for the overlays! Should be awesome! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180812/4258163e8760fbd082d988aaad9f3e33.jpg)
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I'd like to try to get a little blood on it! After trying those out at McAlester, I'm definitely a fan. How about "Apex" (as in apex predator) for the name? Or Predator. Or Saber-Tooth.
HOLY COW!!!! That is some great looking wood, esp the riser wood!
Bisch
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Hey Randy, it's Asa. Can you add me to the list?
I'll have one of his bows soon of my own so the one year rule doesn't sting too bad.
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Quote from: Caddywampus on August 12, 2018, 12:06:58 PM
Hey Randy, it's Asa. Can you add me to the list?
Hey bud, even though I know you personally I've got to adhere to the rules. You and I will work out something on the side. Hope you understand.
Please count me in. Thanks!
How about "Omnivore"
Please add me to the list!
I would like to be a part of this. I am not that great of a hunter but I will try really hard to harvest something.
Jeremy
Quote from: dresnor on August 12, 2018, 07:04:12 PM
I would like to be a part of this. I am not that great of a hunter but I will try really hard to harvest something.
Jeremy
You don't have to harvest a critter with it!! It's cool if you do, but that's not the point. Shoot it, and see what kind of quality product Randy is making, and you might just consider him the next time you need a new bow!
I know I won't buy a bow that I cannot shoot one of first. That's probably why I don't own one of Randy's bows yet. I have shot one about 10 shots at the practice range at a big 3D shoot we were both at. As soon as I saw he was going to do this passaround, I knew I had to get in on it so I can get more familiar with his longbow. This little 2wk experiment is very liable to end up costing me some money!!! [emoji2][emoji2][emoji2]
Bisch
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Sign me up :thumbsup:
Good deal guys!! Let's keep it going!!
And as Bisch said it's all about getting your hands on a new bow and seeing if you like it or not. If you kill nothing but time it's a job well done!
I'm in! Hopefully I can get something in the ground with it and then order one if it fits me right!! :biglaugh:
Randy let me shoot his bow in Stratford,Okla,you guys are in for a real treat!
Terry
Please sign me up. Looking forward to trying it out on VA whitetails
Please add me to the list
Looking forward to trying one of your bows
I'll have a go if you still have room on the roster.
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I would like to shoot it as well. If there's still room.
Thanks
Plenty of room guys!! I'll start getting everyone's names on a list in the order they posted.
Ps.. If you haven't already sent me your contact info please do. This will help me keep the ball rolling in the event someone can't be reached
Please add me to the list....Thanks.
Add me to the list please.
Absolutely in!!!
I am in. Sent you a PM with my info.
I'm in! Thanks for the opportunity. I love to experience first hand new and different designs and craftsmanship. Excellent wood choices as well!
PM sent with my information.
Ok guys, so far by my count I have 18 on the list.
I guess a full year would be a good cut off date so we need 8 more people to sign up !! Provided we maintain a 2 week window for each person to test and ship the bow to the next in line.
I've got quite a few pms with contact info. If you havnt sent yours yet please do so.
FYI.. I did get some mosaic accents put in as well as a hidden g10 I beam!!
I'll add pics here in a few days.
I need to shoot one of your bows!
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Quote from: SwampRabbit on August 16, 2018, 09:19:07 AM
I need to shoot one of your bows!
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You will get to shoot one of mine in Colorado! But it is one of my older limbs, so go ahead and get on the pass around because it is my newest Limb design.
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Quote from: SwampRabbit on August 16, 2018, 09:19:07 AM
I need to shoot one of your bows!
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You will get to shoot one of mine in Colorado! But it is one of my older limbs, so go ahead and get on the pass around because it is my newest Limb design.
Put me down! ;)b
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Sent you a PM with my information I forgot to when I signed up.
Since we also shoot a lot of vegetation like stumps, pine cones, Tufts of grass, mushrooms, dirt quads, leaves, dandelions, etc etc....
How about Omnivore?
I'd like to give this bow a trial, don't know i'll kill with it but would like a chance to play with it some, thanks for the opportunity.
How about Ursus americanus (black bear scientific name) or just Ursus (genus name for bears) for the name of the bow?
Jeremy
If there's still room I'd like to give it a try!
Alright guys, I went ahead and closed the signup. We've got 21 names on the list. That should be a good representation of hunters/archers across the country.
Remember, any and all feed back is appreciated so be sure and make a post after you get the bow and share your thoughts.
Hers the list in the order of each persons response to the sign up.
1. Bisch - Jerry Bischoffberger
2. PresTex - James Preston
3. Fattony77- Tony Marotta
4. Hermon - Glenn Hermon
5. BDann - Brian Dannenfelser
6. Dresnor - Jeremy Adley
7. Basinboy - Corey Bailey
8. Cmalone1 - Coty Malone
9. Forster - Dean Blount
10. Ghall80 - Gary Hall
11. Jbpharmd - Jacob Bergeron
12. Fnshtr - Wayne Boone
13. Sacred mt - Tsosic Taylor
14. Dagwood64 - Duane Tufts
15. Yooper-traveler - Tony Scarlassara
16. Flint Kemper - Flint Kemper
17. Phoenix archer - Paul Hentschel
18. Skeaterbait - Lonnie Stapp
19. Swamprabbit - Scott Fassee
20. Tom - Tom Bohl
21. Buckeye1977 - Nickey Ison
If you havnt sent me your contact info please do before the bow starts it's journey !!
I'll have pics up here in a few days. ( having to work it in between builds)
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Ok guys, sorry for the delay. I finally got a chance to clean up the riser block a little. Here is a pic with the mosaic accent lines installed.
I've got a couple orders to finish spraying and then I'll start on the limbs ASAP
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Them "eyes" are watching!
Man, that bow is gonna look goooooooooooood!!!
Bisch
Now he's just teasing. . .[emoji3]
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Sorry for the delay in updates, that week in Colorado really put me behind! I got the limbs Mounted yesterday. Will be gluing on overlays today. On schedule to have the bow finished by mid week next week and will have it to Bisch by the 1st. Here's a sneak peek at the limbs. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180922/851535bc7272adf4354e83d9a940607e.jpg)[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201809
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That will be a beauty!👍 :clapper:
Boat finished?
LOL ok
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Quote from: Roy from Pa on September 22, 2018, 03:03:16 PM
Boat finished?
LOL ok
:laughing:
Dagnabbit!! Stupid autocorrect!! :biglaugh: :laughing:
It's fixed....
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Get back to work Randy! By the time I get the bow I'll only be able to hunt chick a dees lol
I sure hope we get along right off the bat! I'd love to fling an arrow off that beauty at a deer!
Bisch
All done and ready for spray tomorrow!! I'll post pics and a new thread when it goes out!
Quote from: Crittergetter on September 25, 2018, 09:02:34 PM
All done and ready for spray tomorrow!! I'll post pics and a new thread when it goes out!
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