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Title: RER Bows does it again!! (PICS. ADDED!!)
Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 10:51:00 AM
All I can say is WOW!! As a lot of you know I do my bunny hunt every year and we hold a raffle to benefit the ST. Judes kids. Well Kevin and Sue at RER were kind enough to donate a gift certificate toward a new bow. Guess what? I was lucky enough to win and promptly ordered a new XR their newest T/D design. I added a bit of money and asked Kevin to do something special for me and make me a "Bunny Bow"!! The mailman came today and when I opened the box I was speechless and for guys who know me that is saying something. I am not ashamed to say the sight of this bow brought tears to my eyes. My Mom who the hunt is named after(Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt) would of been proud of this one. It is 58"s long and has a Leopardwood and Purpleheart riser with a swoop and another peice of purpleheart and Leopardwood with an overlay of Waterfall bubinga which matches the limb veneers. I wanted it special, well Kevin also added about 4"s of Leopardwood veneer to the limbs where the limb bolts are. I am gonna have lots of pics. up by this evening so please check back!! I want to again thank Kevin and Sue for their great work and working with me to get the bow of my dreams!!! Shawn
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Post by: Huntrdfk on July 19, 2008, 10:58:00 AM
Pics already!!!!!!!  Good for you Shawn, you deserve it, it has to be something special if you couldn't talk!!!!  :eek:    :eek:  


David
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Post by: peak98 on July 19, 2008, 11:03:00 AM
Congrats Shawn, I can't wait to see the pics !!
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Post by: bentpole on July 19, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
Shawn congrats! Good Luck and Good Hunting with her. How about some pictures?
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Post by: pdk25 on July 19, 2008, 11:16:00 AM
Congratulations Shawn,
I've never met you but I appreciate the advice that you've given me from time to time.  I'm sure this bow has special meaning to you.  Good luck with the bow.  Looking forward to the pictures.
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Post by: Stone Knife on July 19, 2008, 11:19:00 AM
Shawn, you gonna bring it to the Muzzy?
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Post by: Molson on July 19, 2008, 11:26:00 AM
Come on Shawn get some pics up!  Leopardwood and purpleheart has got to be a super combo!!
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Post by: woodchucker on July 19, 2008, 12:53:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS Shawn!!!!!!!!!!

It is a very well deserved "special" bow for a very "special man"!!!!!

I'm sure it will get lots of hard use My Friend!!!!!    :archer:
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Post by: ishiwannabe on July 19, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
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Here are some pics guys. They do not do this bow justice, to see it first hand, it truly is breath-taking. Shawn called me this am, and was talking excitedly about a bow and pics and stuff. I had just gotten up and was kinda blurry eyed and stumbling towards the coffee pot, working these hours are tough. Anyway, he showed up about twenty minutes later with this beauty. Absolutely stunning bow. Im sure it will be hunted hard and account for numerous harvests. Congrats Shawn...shoot her straight.
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Post by: adkmountainken on July 19, 2008, 01:20:00 PM
SWEEEEEEEET JAAAAYSUS!!!!  :eek:   great looking bow for one hellva great guy!  :clapper:
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Post by: peak98 on July 19, 2008, 01:31:00 PM
Amazing, kevin has outdone himself.   :clapper:  
Truelly a work of art !!
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Post by: Molson on July 19, 2008, 01:37:00 PM
That is a beauty!!!
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Post by: Ragin Bull on July 19, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
Shawn, that is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l.   I've got to make a trip over and put in an order......soon!!!  :biglaugh:
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Post by: Hot Hap on July 19, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Shawn that is a fine fine looking bow. I might have to make a trip out there to see it in person. Hap
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Post by: smokin joe on July 19, 2008, 03:17:00 PM
All I can say is, "WOW"
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Post by: J.Williams on July 19, 2008, 04:14:00 PM
Wow,that's beautiful...and Kevins' bows are shooters too.Was glad to see you draw that gift certificate as I know how much you like your other RER and deserve another.You bringing it to Muzzy?
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 04:32:00 PM
Thanks guys, it is not only stunning, it is a shooter. I strung it up as soon as I opened the box. I went out to shoot and the 150s I shoot off my other RER Arroyo were weak even though they are 1# apart 51#s and 52#s @ 28"s.(I draw 28.5") I had to slow the string down just a tad, so I went in the house and saw Leroys(Goldenhawks) bow hanging there. Sue sent me one of his bows to raffle off for a trust fund for his daughter. I knew it was 58"s, same as mine and it had a string with bowhush wrapped on the ends and 2 big puffy silencers. I thougt that would be the ticket. I put the string on my new bow and went outside, it was incredible, nothing but lazers downrange. This bow is super quick and very quiet. I could not be happier to say the least. MY cameraman(Ishiwannabe) did a great job, but ya really have to see it in person to appreciate it. I will have it at the Muzzy for sure!! Kevin worked some magic on the grip for me as well and customised it to perfection!!  As I said up top my Mom would be proud of us guys and gals!! Shawn
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 04:37:00 PM
Hap, ya know you are welcome anytime!! If anyone is thinking about one of these bows just call Kevin, he and Sue are the best you find!! Shawn
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Post by: Izzy on July 19, 2008, 06:46:00 PM
Nice.Love them lams.
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Post by: mcgroundstalker on July 19, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Congrats Shawn! See Ya At Muzzy!  :)

... mike ...
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Post by: RRock on July 19, 2008, 07:11:00 PM
I'm usually not a fan of Purple Heart, but on this one I like it. Great looking bow.
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Post by: JEFF B on July 19, 2008, 07:14:00 PM
wow!!!!!!  (http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh305/jeffburg/awesomesmiley.gif)
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
I like PH because it adds good weight to a riser and it looks great with the Leopardwood! Shawn
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Post by: Precurve on July 19, 2008, 07:20:00 PM
Shawn;

How does it perform compared to the rest of your bows?

Dave
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
Dave, it is quicker than anything I own and it shoots like a dream, with the static tips it is almost like the bow has a let-off. A lot of bows less than 60"s can be critical of release, this one and my Arroyo lets me get away with a lot. I have put about 200 arrows thru it already and now the hard part will be which RER to hunt with or shoot the Muzzy with for that matter. Shawn
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Post by: Blackhawk on July 19, 2008, 08:49:00 PM
That's a great looking bow for sure...and even better when they shoot good too.  ;)
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Post by: Mark Fedrizzi on July 19, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
Shawn--congrats on your new RER--it looks awesome and I KNOW it shoots better than it looks...I do not have too many bows on the rack anymore but my RER Vortex gets the workout 90plus % of the time..the bow is forgiving, casts an arrow with authority and is well balanced.........can't wait too see it at the Muzzy--------Mark
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 10:05:00 PM
Mark, can't wait to walk those mountains! Shawn
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Post by: 4runr on July 19, 2008, 10:13:00 PM
WoW! Outstanding bow Shawn! I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin and Sue at Comptons. Top notch folks for sure.
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Post by: Widowbender on July 19, 2008, 10:21:00 PM
Sweet looking bow, Shawn!!! Those woods go great together!!

David
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Post by: Larry Surtees on July 19, 2008, 10:25:00 PM
That is one great looking bow.
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Post by: horatio1226 on July 19, 2008, 10:30:00 PM
Uhhh...Holy crap!Nice bow!
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Post by: Jedimaster on July 19, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
Congratulations!  You truly have a winner there.  Those RER bows are sure something, makes me want to take a road trip.  Sure would like to see her in person.
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Post by: richbear on July 19, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
Gotta get one of those Shawn...A beautiful bow from a true craftsman. Congrats!
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Post by: Scott S. on July 19, 2008, 11:07:00 PM
Top shelf work, as always.  Nice bow!
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Post by: Guru on July 19, 2008, 11:22:00 PM
she's a beaut bud!! Best of luck with it....I know that one won't be going anywhere!!
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 19, 2008, 11:58:00 PM
Thanks guys!! Curt she is a perfect companion to my Arroyo. She will be my Bear bow instead of Bunny bow next spring! Shawn
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Post by: Chris Surtees on July 20, 2008, 12:05:00 AM
Nice bow Shawn!
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Post by: Tom on July 20, 2008, 07:16:00 AM
RER does it again-no surprise there. Fine looking bow.
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Post by: bentpole on July 20, 2008, 07:18:00 AM
Shawn, that leopardwood is outstanding. Jamie, great pictures on short notice. Nice!
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 20, 2008, 10:16:00 AM
Jamie did a nice job considering he was still sleeping! It shoots like a dream! Shawn
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Post by: BRITTMAN on July 20, 2008, 12:12:00 PM
Very nice Shawn !


Mike
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Post by: SoNevada Archer on July 20, 2008, 12:38:00 PM
Beautiful Bow!
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Post by: vermonster13 on July 20, 2008, 01:03:00 PM
Sweetlooking bow.
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Post by: Killdeer on July 20, 2008, 01:13:00 PM
I cannot imagine you with the volume turned off!   :scared:  

That is a looker for sure, Shawn. You got some primo wood, the grain is stunning. Glad to hear that it shoots so well, and lives up to its incredible appearance. Well done all around, and certainly well deserved. Congrats!

Killdeer  :clapper:
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Post by: doubleo on July 20, 2008, 03:39:00 PM
Shawn, That is one awesome looking bow. Got my 54" arroyo in March. Bocote riser Zebra limbs.Fast,smooth, best shooting bow I ever owned. RER bows rock!

Doubleo
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Post by: BMOELLER on July 20, 2008, 03:57:00 PM
that is really hot!!  I'm not even a big fan of purple heart, but I sure do like that.  I bet it is even better in person.
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Post by: SHOOTO8S on July 20, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
Kevin and family have reached the "A" list of custom bowyers, with hardwork, honesty, and the desire to always improve.
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 20, 2008, 04:48:00 PM
Thanks everyone and yes they are right up there with the best. I really wanted purple heart and osage but I saw the Leopardwood and than got the two together through some computer magic and said now that is stunning!! Glad I got it!! Shawn
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Post by: Tom Anderson on July 20, 2008, 05:33:00 PM
That's the ugliest bow I've ever seen, Shawn!  I'll be glad to take it off'n your hands for a couple of bucks (I'm thinking $50 or so should be gnerous enough) so your friends won't poke fun of you.....  :bigsmyl:
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Post by: joe skipp on July 20, 2008, 05:40:00 PM
Real nice Shawn...can we all shoot it this Feb?
Congrats on winning a fine bow...
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Post by: Bob Macioch on July 20, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Very nice Shawn
Best of luck with it


Bob
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Post by: TradPaul on July 20, 2008, 06:53:00 PM
Shawn, That is a beautiful bow, Congrats my man.

P.
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 20, 2008, 07:30:00 PM
It is gonna be my main bow for the Bunny Hunt, I am sure it will get its battle scars with the stuff we go thru! My son-in-law(Nomad88) stopped by and shot it some and was amazed at how quick it was but more impressed at how quiet it is and with some bowhush installed it is almost silent. Shawn
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 21, 2008, 08:29:00 AM
I am taking it out Chuck hunting this afternoon. There is a couple raiding my buds garden, 150 grain Snuffer should do the trick!! Shawn
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Post by: JL on July 21, 2008, 08:39:00 AM
Man, that bow turned out nice! I have never been a big fan of purpleheart either but that combo worked out well. RER bows has always peaked my interest but I have yet to get my paws on one to try it out. You going to Denton Shawn? I'll have my Snakebit (47#) in tow and have a Tradgang shoot set up on the Nine Mile course for Saturday at noon. Maybe I can dance with your sweetheart,and you with mine(this only applies to bows,you know...)? Hope to meet you and put a handshake on ya!

Jerry
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 21, 2008, 08:46:00 AM
Jerry, my wifes dad passed away a few days ago and i am not going to make it. I was planning on spending the weekend this year! You wil not be dissapointed with an RER, I am sure people will have them at Denton! Shawn
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Post by: Drew on July 21, 2008, 08:55:00 AM
Beautiful bow Shawn!  Love the Leopard wood....
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Post by: Whip on July 21, 2008, 09:37:00 AM
Jerry, You will get your chance to try RER bows.  I am going to have a dozen of them with me and will have them in Tom Phillips vendor booth.  Look me up!

Beautiful bow Shawn!
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Post by: NCMountainBoy on July 21, 2008, 11:10:00 AM
That sure is one beautiful bow!     :thumbsup:
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Post by: George D. Stout on July 21, 2008, 11:33:00 AM
Beautiful Shawn..you can't miss with that one.
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Post by: leatherneck on July 21, 2008, 12:58:00 PM
SWEEEEEET!!!!! Congrats Shawn.
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Post by: Gene Charbonneau on July 21, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Shawn

Thanks for the tip on the new style riser that RER has.. I agree with you.. Its nicer than the old..Sweet to hear its more forgiving as well.. I was looking used, but may have to curb my enthusiasm for something "right away" and wait to have a new one built..

I have had a lot of nice bows, but never even shot an RER...  Sounds like it would even "spank" my Big East bows...  Sounds like the bowyer is a nicer person as well.  "[dntthnk]"  

Gene-O
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Post by: Tom on July 21, 2008, 04:29:00 PM
Gene,
 The wait on RER is worth every lousy minute and nicer people to find than Kevin and Sue will hard to do.
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Post by: swampbuck on July 21, 2008, 05:43:00 PM
Very nice Shawn congrads on your new toy   :thumbsup:

Now we all know that you and Larry have a common problem    :biglaugh:    and with that in mind am I gonna get a chance to shoot her ??? yea yea ya say that now but time has a funny way of telling everything    :biglaugh:  

Good luck and enjoy your new toy
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Post by: buckster on July 21, 2008, 06:08:00 PM
Un-FREAKING-BELIEVABLY great looking bow Shawn.
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Post by: TimDougan on July 21, 2008, 06:19:00 PM
Great bow Shawn looks like a keeper good luck with it. TD.
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Post by: T.A.C. on July 21, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
Nice Shawn,
 And what Tom said, worth the wait and Kevin and Sue are great to work with. Shot my friend's (Kevin G.) XR, came home and talked with Kevin, and put in my order for one with a second set of limbs. Now the wait!
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 21, 2008, 10:52:00 PM
George i can miss with anything. Gene they may have an in stock one that fits ya as well!! i am really liking it, I have it tuned to perfection and it is super quiet, no woodchucks this evening but maybe tomorrow! Thanks guys! Shawn
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Post by: joe vt on July 22, 2008, 08:25:00 AM
Nice looking bow Shawn. Love those Waterfall Bubinga veneers!


This fall I should have my LXR. I still hesitate on the thought of both longbow and recurve limbs. I worry that I will really like one over the other and thus one collects dust.
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 23, 2008, 04:34:00 PM
Up for a buddy to look at! Shawn
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Post by: Precurve on July 23, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
RER's always made some nice shooting bows, but there's nothing they've ever had that shoots like this new XR.  Something magic here.

Dave
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Post by: Precurve on July 23, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
RER's always made some nice shooting bows, but there's nothing they've ever had that shoots like this new XR.  Something magic here.

Dave
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 23, 2008, 10:02:00 PM
This bow smokes and it is very quiet. I shot it yesterday in my daughters basement and it was by far the quietest of the five bows we shot. Shawn