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Title: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 10:49:00 PM

I'm just getting over the darned flu and things are a little slow...you know, cabin fever from staying in bed most of the time so I thought I'd post a few pics. Here goes, McCullough 59er
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/myshootinstinks/000_1389.jpg)

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 10:50:00 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/myshootinstinks/000_1391.jpg)

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 10:51:00 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/myshootinstinks/000_1392.jpg)

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 10:51:00 PM

St Charles Thunderbird,
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/myshootinstinks/000_1393.jpg)

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 10:52:00 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/myshootinstinks/000_1394.jpg)

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 10:53:00 PM

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/myshootinstinks/000_1395.jpg)

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: MJB on March 28, 2008, 10:54:00 PM

Nice McCullough 59er, what are the woods used ?
Thanks,
Mike

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 10:56:00 PM

Thanks Mike. Curly maple riser with the window ebony. Koa limbs. It's a take-down.
Thunderbird is a yew riser & limbs.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: MJB on March 28, 2008, 10:59:00 PM

Doug,
THANKS :thumbsup:

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: bayoulongbowman on March 28, 2008, 11:04:00 PM

very nice bud...get well :) Marco

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: Adirondack Bowman on March 28, 2008, 11:08:00 PM

Is the 59er a bevel-lok or bow-bolt? Both are beauties. I have a Thunderbird myself. Awesome bow.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 28, 2008, 11:13:00 PM

I guess it would be the bow-bolt. Works sort of like a bayonet mount. I've never owned a 2-pc td and I'm amazed at the precision John achieves.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: Precurve on March 29, 2008, 05:18:00 AM

Are those two bows about the same draw weight? How do they compare in shooting qualities?

Dave

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 29, 2008, 09:10:00 AM

Dave, they're very recent acquisitions and I can't offer a fair analysis. The 59er is 48@28 and the T-bird is 55@28. I'll let you know in a few days. I've shot the T-bird some and I will say it seems pretty quick and hits where look.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: bentpole on March 29, 2008, 09:23:00 AM

Congrats on two outstanding bows!

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 29, 2008, 12:21:00 PM

Dave and all,
I just had my first serious outing w/ the 59er, about 40 arrows. I'm still a little weak from the flu but the session went well. Very smooth and quiet, good speed. Excellent cast, all good so far. The limbs are ALL koa, not just veneers so John may have something there.
I was regularly smacking the kill zone of the deer target at my 28yd back yard range, which is about as good as I ever do.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: Bjorn on March 29, 2008, 12:23:00 PM

Nice! I love my T-Birds too.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: Precurve on March 29, 2008, 01:25:00 PM

Doug/Bjorn;

I have a T-Bird also and really love that bow. Hard to believe that's what Glenn and the boys were shooting back in 1953. Exceptionally quiet and quick. Very interested Doug to see your comparison to the 59er.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: Jim Harris on March 29, 2008, 01:37:00 PM

I sure like the looks of that '59er! Very nice.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: Izzy on March 29, 2008, 04:06:00 PM

Love the 59er.

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: cmh on March 29, 2008, 05:26:00 PM

Hello, two very nice acquisitions. Would love to have either one. I have already inquired with Jay St. CHarles about the availibilty of the Thunderbird but does Mr. McCullough have a website for his 59'er ?? Thanks, Craig

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 29, 2008, 07:44:00 PM

Craig, to my knowledge he doesn't have a web-site but here is his contact info;

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on March 29, 2008, 09:30:00 PM

That 59er is the best looking one I have ever seen. I have shot a couple and the are shooters. And a take-down to boot !

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: cmh on March 29, 2008, 10:13:00 PM

Thanks for the information.... I will get in touch with him as I see alot of positives on here about that bow. Craig

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: sticshooter on March 30, 2008, 11:29:00 AM

Congrats on two super bows. I had two just like them. I wish I had both back but really miss the t-bird.<><

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: myshootinstinks on March 30, 2008, 03:33:00 PM

Thanks Frank,
I plan to hang on to both of these but I have a history of selling bows then regretting it. If you see either for sale in the future please, everybody, remind of this fact. :knothead:

Title: Re: PICS of my recent bow acquisitions.
Post by: cmh on March 30, 2008, 03:37:00 PM

:biglaugh: is that before or after I buy them ?? I would be fortunate to have either one ;) Craig

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