Any pics and comments. I shot them a year ago and loved them so I called Mr Scott. The hard part for me is do decide which one.I would like something around 50 @ 25. Thanks all
Traditional Bowhunters Journal has a really cool show with Mr. Scott online this week. Check it out; lots of good info on his bows and bowmaking in general.
yeah I watched it. Real nice , that's what got me thinking about it.He is sending me info but hoped over time I would get some pics and some feedback. I really loved the way those bows shot.
traditional bowhunter april/may of 2006 has an artical/interview with ed scott name of it is the owl called his name..very good interview..
traditional bowhunter april/may of 2006 has an artical/interview with ed scott name of it is the owl called his name..very good interview..
wahoo,
Ed makes so many different styles that you almost need to catch him at a shoot and try them out. WARNING...if you are looking for a primitive bow and shoot one of Ed's, I am not responsible for any funds that may leave your billfold afterwards.
I'll try to post a picture of one tomorrow.
Gene
I have two. They are some great shooters. Both of these are made from Hackberry. Bottem one is backed with Whitetail sinew and Diamond Back. The other is Elk Rawhide.
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how much do his selfbows cost?
Depends on wood, weight, work, design....etc. I've seen them from $200 and way up.
Gene
I have spent some time shooting them but it has been a year. Nice pics
Wahoo, He can do 50 @ 25 in just about any stlye. What type of use do you plan for the bow? He could do an itty bitty 'bush bow if you want to sit in a tiny blind, A horse bow if you want more zip in a short length or his standard "Owl Hunting Bow" for overall shootability.... of course you could get an unbacked selfbow also. Personally, I'd choose the Hunting Bow in 58-60inches. He could build it shorter but I like the feel of a bow built a little longer than absolutely necessary.
When Ed is done you'll have a work of art and a functional bow.
I beleive we were talking his hunting bow which at my draw could be 51". I told him all my other bows are 56". I will be using it for deer,bear, elk and some day hopefully moose. I am pretty excited but am in no big hurry even though I wish I picked one up a year ago in Boise. I am a spot and stalker not into blinds.
Anyone got pictures of more of Mr. Scott's work?
Would to look at some more of them.
I don't have extensive personal experience with Owl Bows, and frankly view them more as art than utility, though I have shot them and was surprised and impressed. What I do know from experience is that you'd be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated traditional bowyer, archer, or bowhunter than good ole' Ed. I have personally watched him stand patiently smoking his ever-present pipe at the great-late Expo West, listening with a smile as cocky two young redneck hi-tech training-wheelers (smoking cigarettes, apropos)from the ID Sports Show next door the primary vendors are ATVs and canned-hunt pimps) rave on about the superiority of technology, and gradually talk them into coming into the Big Trad Tent next door and shoot his bows, and witnessed the flickering light of potential conversion come into their eyes. Ed is aming the purest and very best of us, and deserves our support and applause. Dave
Oops, sorry for all the typos in the above ... it's happy hour here. d
Some more pictures. Sorry for the fuzzy one. :help:
Gene
Luv them pics and luv your books Dave. I shot them bows and really liked them. Would like more pics . Thanks to all . I am really sold just like more info. Mike
I've shot them at the expos and really liked them. One of these days I'd like to spoil myself with one. I always like visiting with Ed too.
does anyone know how i can get in contact with him,got to have one of them bows or does any one have one for sale?
Ed Scott 505 287-8134. They are sweet shooters and a great piece of art
I just watched the video interview and thought that was one of the coolest interviewed I have ever seen. I would love to hang out in Ed's shop.
I had the pleasure to shoot a couple of his bows this past summer at Cloverdale, In. Put the selfbow bug on the front burner even hotter. He is a great man to talk with and very generous. When I walked up to his display he instantly asked if I would like to try one of his bows out. I replied that I would love to but was not in the market to purchase a bow at that time. This is what he said, "In that case then try this one out, it is my most expensive bow." I shot it better than the f/g martin LB I came to the shoot with. Great bows.
Thats Ed.He does this for a liveing,but that dont get in the way of his being a genuine good Human being.An outstanding Representative of the Craft and sport,and a dang good guy ta boot.