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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Matt Green on August 31, 2020, 02:27:59 PM
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I received a new Acadian Woods Carbon Reflex XT Recurve several weeks ago. I've been enjoying the bow so much, I haven't had a chance to post photos. Its a cliche to say the pics don't do it justice, but seriously!. Tim Mullins and Sean Gancarcik (bowyers) are absolute perfectionists and the nicest guys you'll ever meet. The woods are Cocobola and Black and White ebony. I've written a full review including chronograph numbers with several different weight arrows. If you'll believe it, the bow performs every bit as well as it looks. I will post the full review later. But it you are looking for a bow, I HIGHLY recommend calling Tim and Sean at Acadian Woods. They've recently launched a new line called the "Sportsman" as well. Again, more to come!!!
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Nice accent stripe pretty bow. I test drove one of his longbows and was impressed with it, even though it was about 20# lighter than I normally shoot.
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more photos - got 'em resized!
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wow - i could tear up an anvil - with a RUBBER hammer.
try again.
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Sorry about the multiple photos. Like i said in the post - Tim and Sean are unbeatable - not just as bowyers but as nice guys. Will go out of their way to make you a bow that is a looker but also performs.
They've just launched their "Sportsman" model which is the same design as their other models (long bows, recurved, take downs as well as 1piece). I'm going to post the full review of this bow (in pics) in the next day or so. I was thoroughly impressed with the performance - especially considering its a light poundage bow (42 at 29).
If you'd like to talk 1;1 about my experience with Acadian Woods, feel free to email me or pm me.
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That's a beauty! Good luck with it! :thumbsup:
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That bow has got it, going on!Beautiful!!
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That's what is called bow-u-t-full congrats.
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Should have mentioned too that these guys -Tim and Sean at Acadian Woods, are sponsors on Tradgang.
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I was impressed with the bow I shot in the mid 40’s. If it was mid 60’s it would have ruled the world.
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i agree. im going to post the chrono numbers with the review i wrote. The whole time i was testing this bow i was really curious what a 50#'ish bow would do with a reasonable wt arrow.
mg
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I shot 400’s with 125 grain tip and it was incredible. Even tried some heavier wood arrows and it really tightened up the groups. No chrono, but sizzling.
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anxious to know your take on the woodies- why the groups tightened. And I've heard they are quieter - was that your experience? if so, why do you think that is??
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Wood shot better perhaps it was closer to spine. Heavier points? I really didn’t have arrows spined light enough for the bow I test drove. Wood was much quieter.
My experience with my bows is that any correctly spined arrow will do well. I routinely group Easton 2315, 2219, tapered Cedar, hardwood arrows and 340 carbons in a clump.
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Ok that bow is ridiculously gorgeous!! Man what a looker. Congrats brother!!
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Very cool bow! You wouldn't happen to have a strung profile pic would you?
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I don't know who makes nicer looking bows than Acadian.
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Mr Tim and Sean are Top Notch and build the prettiest bows on the planet and they shoot well! Congrats Matt that’s a fine bow! :archer2:
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appreciate all the comments. i'll see if i can come up with a strung profile. hard to believe but it shoots as good as it looks. Encourage you to look at the review i posted with chrono #'s from several different arrow weights - it handles ALL arrows well - esp heavy ones.
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I looked an don't have a photo of strung profile. i'll see if i can do that and post later.
Below is the link for the review i did on my bow. If you read, realize these numbers are from a 42lb (at 29inch draw) bow. i think a 50lb bow might shoot through concrete.
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http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=173385.msg2930385#msg2930385
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That bow looks outstanding. I would be afraid to take it hunting.
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Gee, I am really a Longbow shooter and builder but this guys bows are the nicest and most unique looking recurves I have seen. I really need to just buy one, LOL they are in my neck of the woods too.
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Great looking bow (of course) and some really nice stats.... Shoot it well.
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some strung profile pics.
highly recommend calling and making a visit to slidell!! nicest guys ever.
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last one. sorry they are a bit blurry. but i think shows profile well.
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That's very nice!