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Title: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: AlanF on July 23, 2008, 08:09:00 PM
Well my first bow arrived on Friday and I had a chance to shoot it a little on Sat.  Hopefully I will be able to go back to the range and shoot some more on Friday morning.  Ok back to the bow.

It is a Horne's 3-piece Brush Bow.  Riser is Bubinga and Osage Orange.  Limbs are Tonkin Bamboo veneers over Tonkin Bamboo cores.  Workmanship is tops and I'm fortunate to be able to learn on such a fine piece of gear.  Here's a few pics:

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/calhoonfan/IMG_4729.jpg)

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/calhoonfan/IMG_4736.jpg)

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/calhoonfan/IMG_4733.jpg)

(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/calhoonfan/IMG_4732.jpg)
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: sendero25 on July 23, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Beautiful bow Alan, what are her specs? Length? Weight?
I am thinking about a Horne's bush bow myself!
Enjoy!
John
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: bentpole on July 23, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
Congrats!! That is some beginner bow right there. I had 2 Brushbows and presently shoot a Horne's Traditionalist. Mark knows his bow making stuff for sure. The Horne's are great folks. Good Luck "learning" with her and good hunting.
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: AlanF on July 23, 2008, 09:15:00 PM
Specs are:
60"
45#@27"

Now how could a guy forget to post that info...

Thanks for the kind comments.  I am truly blessed.
Alan
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: kadbow on July 23, 2008, 10:24:00 PM
That is a heck of a first bow.  Be warned, it won't be your last.
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: Son of Texas on July 23, 2008, 10:37:00 PM
Congrats on a heck of a first bow!!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: 4runr on July 23, 2008, 10:56:00 PM
That's a beauty for sure! Congrats!
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: Shakes.602 on July 23, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
Gorgeous Bow!!  :thumbsup:   The More You Practice, getting yourself a Shot System!! Repeatability is what its all about.  :archer:
Title: Re: Rookie gets his bow...
Post by: Jedimaster on July 23, 2008, 11:07:00 PM
I'm jealous!  I have had many, many bows and still most of mine aren't that nice.  Congratulations.  Those are some nice specs too.