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Post by: KYArcher on June 03, 2008, 04:26:00 PM: I've got one of Vince's bows on its way, should arrive Wed. or Thur. 62" 51#@28" Bocote riser with red accent stripes,Bamboo limbs with red tip overlays. Should be a Beauty, can't wait to shoot her! :archer:
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 03, 2008, 04:52:00 PM: I'm in the same boat. :goldtooth:
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Post by: KYArcher on June 03, 2008, 04:55:00 PM: You got one coming Hatchchaser?
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Post by: bentpole on June 03, 2008, 05:13:00 PM: Great bows for sure! For a Traditional D style longbow this bow is as fast or faster than hybrids I shot and Quiet! Really likes heavy arrows too. I can't put mine down. Just a fun bow to shoot. KYArcher with those specs let me know if you don't like yours! LOL!
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Post by: KYArcher on June 03, 2008, 05:18:00 PM: What are the specs on yours bentpole?
KY :archer:
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Post by: bentpole on June 03, 2008, 05:26:00 PM: She's 64"s 49#s [46@ my draw length] cocoabolla riser with 2 white accent stripes, 4 lams of Tonkin Cane, cocoabolla overlays front and back of the riser, white and black layered micarta for the limb tips.
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Post by: KYArcher on June 03, 2008, 05:35:00 PM: Sounds pretty. Have you posted pix of her? What arrows do you shoot?
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Post by: bentpole on June 03, 2008, 06:14:00 PM: Blackhawk Vapor carbonwood 3000 with 250 grains up front cut to 28"s. GoldTip 35/55 Traditionals cut to 27 3/4's with 250 grains up front I should go heavier up front on those maybe 300. Nope didn't post pictures, Junior is in France with the new Sony digital. Maybe I'll post some with the oldie.
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Post by: bentpole on June 03, 2008, 06:24:00 PM: Forgot to say my Bud brought over some 55/60 28" Tapered cedars with 150grains up front and the bow really liked them too.I thought I would never shoot cedars but after shooting those tapered cedars I might have to order some.
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Post by: Stringdancer on June 03, 2008, 06:32:00 PM: I'm looking at a couple of Vince's bows right now.... How is the handshock, and what is the approx brace height on his bows?

Thanks,
Mike
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Post by: bentpole on June 03, 2008, 06:55:00 PM: HA HA handshock!!?? What handshock? None, zip, zero. Brace height is 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 mine is at about 6 3/4.
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Post by: Molson on June 03, 2008, 07:40:00 PM: Had mine for a couple weeks now. It's 64", 57@28, dark bamboo limbs with a super figured bacote riser/overlays and two red stripes. I can't give enough praise about this bow or about Vince and his customer service. If you're a fan of mild R/D bows, which I am, Vince has nailed everything good about the design. You guys that have one coming are in for a treat that starts the moment you open the package and only gets sweeter with each shot. Simply outstanding.

The brace on mine is set at 6 5/8, but I haven't finished fine tuning yet and expect I'll probably end up closer to 6 1/2. I'm shooting Griz Alaskans with brass inserts and a 260 head cut at 29" for a total weight of around 680gr.

I'll be posting some pics and more about this bow after a hog hunt at the end of the month.
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Post by: KYArcher on June 03, 2008, 08:05:00 PM: Vince told me 6 1/2 to 6 3/4 on the brace height. And Vince is just great to talk to about his bows ( and Harleys too)would have to agree about the customer service A++++. Reading your thread Molson has got me even more excited.
KY :archer:
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on June 03, 2008, 08:51:00 PM: PICS MAN PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BILL
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Post by: kennym on June 03, 2008, 08:59:00 PM: Haven't shot Vinces bows yet,but I sell him some lams,great guy!
Here ya go Bill..you may have seen this.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=48;t=000511
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 03, 2008, 09:18:00 PM: Mine is gonna be 48@28, 54@30. It is 66" cocabola riser with the two pinstripe swoop. Tonkin bamboo cores with red elm for the outer lams.
I have been looking for a d shape bow for a while and think I might have found her. I will know by Friday. :thumbsup:
Vince is one of the nicest bowyers I have dealt with and I have had a few bows. I sure am looking forward to putting this one through the ringer.
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Post by: Recurve50LBS on June 04, 2008, 12:13:00 AM: I shot the bow that Bentpole has. The hand grip fit my hand very nicely. I shot this bow pretty well considering I haven't shot a bow in a few weeks. I also liked the looks of the riser wood and the accent stripes. The limb tips were real nice looking too. What I liked the most cosmeticly was the satin non light reflective finish on the bow. I could go on about this bow but you have to either see picts of it or shoot one.
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 04, 2008, 07:25:00 AM: I'm anxiously awaiting my 'Hawk TD, should arrive this week, yippee! 62", 55# @ 29", double Tonkin cane cores under clear glass, cocobolo riser with bocote swoop and white pin stripes. Here's some pics of my handle, sent by Vince ...

(http://mohawkbows.com/bows/rtd1.jpg) (http://mohawkbows.com/bows/rtd2.jpg)

(http://mohawkbows.com/bows/rtd3.jpg) (http://mohawkbows.com/bows/rtd4.jpg)

Lots of 'Hawk images at Vince's website ...

www.MohawkBows.com (http://www.MohawkBows.com)

A beautiful, classic "D" shape longbow - my 62", 52# @ 29" ...

(http://mohawkbows.com/bows/mohawk-profile1s.jpg)
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Post by: Molson on June 04, 2008, 07:50:00 AM: Rob you gotta tell me what you think of that one when it comes in. I'm leaning toward going the same way for my next one, just a bit heavier.
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 04, 2008, 08:06:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Molson:
Rob you gotta tell me what you think of that one when it comes in. I'm leaning toward going the same way for my next one, just a bit heavier.
Will do, Tim.

If it works out as I suspect it will, I'll have one 'Hawk too many. Hmmm .... :saywhat:
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on June 04, 2008, 08:29:00 AM: How wide are the limbs at the widest point? BILL
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on June 04, 2008, 08:30:00 AM: Also, does he trap the limbs any? Thanks. BILL
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 04, 2008, 08:44:00 AM: My digital calipers show the limb width as it leaves the riser at between 1.270" and 1.275". The limbs are trapped from back to belly on all Mohawk longbows.
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on June 04, 2008, 09:15:00 AM: Thanks
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 04, 2008, 09:15:00 AM: Whoa Nelly!!! My 'Hawk TD just arrived! Pics and rap to follow!
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 04, 2008, 09:18:00 AM: That take down feature adds about 4 or 5 ounces according to Vince. Not much but could be enough to make the difference in feel. That will be my next option if this baby works out.

Rob, he mailed yours and mine on Monday so we should see em today or tommorrow.

The suspense in killing me, gotta go, later..
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 04, 2008, 09:20:00 AM: You must have posted while I was plucking the keyboard. Can't wait to see pics... :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on June 04, 2008, 09:37:00 AM: Rob, STOP playing with that thing and take some pics of it. BILL
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 04, 2008, 12:25:00 PM: The Mohawk TD - a classic longbow for all seasons and reasons.

This is IT. This is the classic D longbow I'd been searching for years to no avail, 'till now.

I've got three 'Hawks ...

64", 47# @ 28" 1pc (50# @ 29")
62", 49# @ 28" 1pc (52# @ 29")
62", 52# @ 28" 2pc TD (55# @ 29")

I typically prefer shorter longbows (huh?) for hunting and longer limbs for roving and 3D. However, after lots of testing I perceive no drawing/holding differences between the 64" and 62" 'Hawks at my full 29" draw. Based on that criteria, I ordered out a 62" 'Hawk TD. I was not disappointed.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/td6-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/td5-2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/td11.jpg)

My 62" 1pc weighs 1lb 5ozs, and the new 62" TD weighs 1lb 8ozs. The handle on both have that same slim, great feel. Both have double Tonkin cane limb cores and the draw is incredibly smooth - the smoothest of any longbow yet that I've pulled string. I've had a variety of different style 2pc TD systems and the Connexion Hinge was a new one for me - it's too easy to use, very positive locking, very functional - I like it lots!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/td12.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/td13.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/td14.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/td15.jpg)

The TD version performs every bit as well as my other 1pc 'Hawks. Exceptional "pointability", super stable, plenty of arrow speed and she LOVES heavy shafts.

Many thanx to Vince for this terrific longbow!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/tdfull.jpg)
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Post by: Bullfrog 1 on June 04, 2008, 03:37:00 PM: I just DID IT. Ordered one. Fisrt bow in a long time that I got site unseen. Think I will like it though. BILL
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Post by: KYArcher on June 04, 2008, 04:30:00 PM: No Mohhawk today maybe tommorrow ;)
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Post by: bentpole on June 04, 2008, 04:56:00 PM: Rob, another great lookin' 'Hawk.
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 04, 2008, 05:12:00 PM: I got mine today and it is all that has been said. Flawless worksmanship. Very quiet, shock free, and much faster than I expected. The arrows I have are a bit stiff, so need to do some fine tuning. I think they will be fine with 250 grain heads, but this puts the arrow weight in the 660 range with 350 up front. That is 12.2 grains per pound. Hmm may just work. I'll try to get some pics up this evening.

Oh and Vince is without a doubt at the top of the heap of bowyers I have dealt with. You can't go wrong with a Mohawk!
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 04, 2008, 05:52:00 PM: HATCHCHASER, congrats! What are the spex on yer 'Hawk?

'Hawks LOVE heavy arras - I shot 625 grain outta the light 50#er (12.5 gpp) and they flew stable and Fast. Now I'm looking to build some 700 grain arras with heavy point weight (30% FOC) for the new 55# TD.
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Post by: Molson on June 04, 2008, 06:39:00 PM: Nice Rob! I like that. As for heavy arrows and the 'Hawk, those 680 gr Alaskans I've been shooting actually turned out to be 750gr Alaskans. Measured them on my certified scale at work, which I know is accurate, and was a bit surprised to find that much difference. That puts them up above the 13 gpp range and I'm perfectly happy with the flight I'm getting out of them.
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 04, 2008, 08:37:00 PM: 48@28, 54@30" where I draw. Cocabola riser with two white pinstripes. Cocabola overlays front and back and on the tips with white and black on the tips. Two tonkin bamboo lam cores with 2 red elm cores on the outside. Smooth drawing, fast stable and all the other good things. This bow has as good of worksmanship as any bow I have had. Vince is top notch in all regards as well. I can't get onto Photobucket so I'll get pics asap. I promise though it is purty!
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 05, 2008, 04:44:00 PM: Here is the pics......

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z107/HATCHCHASER/100_0714.jpg) (http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z107/HATCHCHASER/100_0716.jpg) (http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z107/HATCHCHASER/100_0713.jpg) (http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z107/HATCHCHASER/100_0715.jpg)
:bigsmyl:
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 05, 2008, 04:48:00 PM: Classic!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: bentpole on June 05, 2008, 05:29:00 PM: I really like that combo! Very nice! Red Elm natural camo look.Let me know if you don't like it.
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Post by: KYArcher on June 06, 2008, 11:34:00 AM: Well my Mohawk arrived yesterday, but Iwas working 19hrs of storm restoration :( . I was too tired to open the tube when I got home at 2am, but I've got it open now! ;) Wow what great looking longbow!! Mine is Bocote riser with 2 red swopes, red & white tips overlays, with some beautiful golden bamboo limbs.I love the frosted matte finish Vince puts on these bows :thumbsup: its a great finish for a huntn bow. Well I need to get some more coffee in me :clapper:
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Post by: Molson on June 06, 2008, 11:43:00 AM: Welcome to "The Tribe" Scott! Sleep later... Get out there and scalp something!
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Post by: KYArcher on June 06, 2008, 12:00:00 PM: Thanks Molson Got to spend some time with my son today, won't get a chance to shoot till this evening. Where are you in OH?
KY :archer:
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Post by: Molson on June 06, 2008, 12:10:00 PM: Northeast Ohio, Portage County. 'Bout 45 miles SE of Cleveland.
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Post by: AdamH on June 06, 2008, 04:55:00 PM: I Told Ya, I Told Ya & Did I Say,,, I Told Ya !!! "LOVE MY THREE" MOHAWKS !!!
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Post by: KYArcher on June 07, 2008, 08:47:00 AM: I got to shoot my new Mohawk yesterday evening and its awsome! Smooth drawing,no handshock, and very quick. She was launching the heaviest arrows I have with authority ( 560gr. cedars ). I just can't quit looking at those bamboo limbs,they are just beautiful! I've had bows with bamboo cores with a veneer over top, but never under clear glass. I really like it!
Well I'm going to try to add pix. Vince does some great work. Thanks Vince. :wavey:
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Post by: bentpole on June 07, 2008, 08:53:00 AM: Yep, good bows them 'Hawks. The finish is amazing.I'm destroying the vitals on my 3-D deer target with this bow. I think I'm going to order some tapered cedars for mine. Can't get anymore Traditional then that a 'Hawk and cedars.Enjoy!
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Post by: KYArcher on June 07, 2008, 10:29:00 AM: http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/Mohawk009.jpg
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Post by: KYArcher on June 07, 2008, 10:31:00 AM: I'm having a heck of a time posting these pix. That one is probably to big. I thought I had sized down.
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 07, 2008, 03:14:00 PM: Pretty 'Hawk!

PhotoBucket will allow you to resize yer image to 640 pixels wide (or less).
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Post by: KYArcher on June 09, 2008, 05:08:00 PM: Thanks Rob. I will try to get the rest of my pix posted. I've been gone for a couple days, had to go to Martinsville, IN on storm restoration. They had 10-12 inches of rain in about 5-6 hours, what a mess water everywhere. That flat to rolling land theres no place for all that water to go!
KY :archer:
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 09, 2008, 05:47:00 PM: I shot mine through a chrono the other day. I only got two shots to register out of about 20. There was something wrong with the chrono. The numbers I got were 159 and 160. The bow is 54@30" with a 660 grain arrow. I would suspect this to be correct, but I have chronoed every bow I have had and how much it drops at 30 yards tells me this bow is faster than that. When I get a chance I will take it to the place that I have chronoed my other bows. Of course 160 fps with a 12.22 grains per pound ai'nt to bad!
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Post by: Ausable on June 10, 2008, 12:59:00 AM: I own one of vince's takedowns and I would concur with the comments about great speed, forgiving to shoot and just hard to put down. By far my favorite D long bow. Great quality and a fair price.
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Post by: KYArcher on June 10, 2008, 07:55:00 PM: (http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/?action=edit¤t=Mohawk013.jpg)

Here we go with the rest of the pix.
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Post by: KYArcher on June 10, 2008, 08:01:00 PM: Well that didn't work out like I planned, but there are the pix of my new Mohawk Longbow. :goldtooth:
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 10, 2008, 08:42:00 PM: Oops, that image code is a little messed up, Scott. Email me the images and I'll git 'em up for ya.
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Post by: Nala on June 11, 2008, 12:03:00 AM: Hurry up with those PICS.... :pray:

I like the looks of these bows and want to see more.

Nala
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Post by: bentpole on June 11, 2008, 03:39:00 PM: Rob, can you help the man out?
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 11, 2008, 03:51:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by bentpole:
Rob, can you help the man out?
Read my last post!
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Post by: KYArcher on June 11, 2008, 04:30:00 PM: (http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/Mohawk005.jpg)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/Mohawk011.jpg)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/Mohawk013.jpg)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/Mohawk010.jpg)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/Mohawk004.jpg)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/kyarcher001/Mohawk003.jpg)
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Post by: KYArcher on June 11, 2008, 04:32:00 PM: There they are boys ,finally :jumper:
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on June 11, 2008, 06:12:00 PM: Yea!!! SCHWEET!!!! :wavey:
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Post by: HATCHCHASER on June 11, 2008, 06:41:00 PM: Man, that bamboo looks awesome!
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Post by: KYArcher on June 11, 2008, 09:52:00 PM: Thanks for the offer to post em for me Rob, but I guess I'm hard headed :banghead: I wanted to figure it out for myself and finally did. Yeah Hatch that bamboo does look awsome.