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Title: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: 1/4 away on November 20, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
I received my new to me Bears Paw Monday from a fellow tradganger and all I can say is WOW! What struck me first was how sleek the riser is. From the pictures I've seen on-line I expected a more bulkier riser . It was a perfect fit to my hand and while i had my reservations about the finger groves (I'm partial to checkering) I've got to tell you it felt like it was custom made for me. The workmanship is flawless, but the shootability is what really got me. It required no tuning as it shot my Arrow Dynamic Trad-Lites that i shoot out of my tip like darts. It points very naturally and hits where its pointed. No stacking, just a nice smooth consistent draw. I was tearing up the killzone on my 3D deer target from like I've been shooting this bow for years. I'll take some pic tommorrow to post .
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: sticshooter on November 20, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
and just were are the PICS!  :mad:    :mad: <><
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: sticshooter on November 20, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
and just were are the PICS!  :mad:    :mad: <><
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: md126 on November 20, 2008, 05:54:00 PM
yeah fred..pics!

and as always, i have first dibs on the bow

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: 1/4 away on November 20, 2008, 06:18:00 PM
I'll get pics up tomorrow guys.

Mike, We've got to get together and fling a few. You're gonna like this bow....but it ain't going anywhere!!
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: Ron Haines on November 20, 2008, 06:27:00 PM
I just started shooting a Bears Paw in June.  I had Neil make me a TD longbow.  And like you, all I could say was "wow" when I first shot it.  Neil definitely has a great attention to detail.
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: BradLantz on November 20, 2008, 11:51:00 PM
they are beautiful bows, can't deny that .....
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: 1/4 away on November 24, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
Okay, as promised here are a couple of pics of my Bears Paw. I'm in the process of dressing her up a bit with some of sticshooters td antler knobs, a string from Bobby Graham and some hush puppies.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/quarteraway/BearsPaw1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/quarteraway/BearsPaw2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/quarteraway/BearsPaw3.jpg)
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: Dmaxshawn on November 24, 2008, 01:45:00 PM
Thats a real fine looker you have there.  Looks as if she shoots well also.

Shawn
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: elknut1 on November 24, 2008, 02:23:00 PM
Very nice! You'll enjoy the bow, I've got a one piece, it shoots well !!

 ElkNut1
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: 1/4 away on November 24, 2008, 02:58:00 PM
This bow is definitely a shooter. I'm having a hard time putting her down...I think my tip is getting jealous..  :biglaugh:
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Post by: goldflinger on November 24, 2008, 03:02:00 PM
What quiver is that on your bow?
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: 1/4 away on November 24, 2008, 03:40:00 PM
Its a Thunderhorn.
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: JRY309 on November 24, 2008, 05:21:00 PM
Sweet looking bow there!
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Post by: peter c iacavazzi on November 24, 2008, 05:30:00 PM
Beautiful! Neil makes an awesome bow.
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: coconutdave on November 24, 2008, 06:28:00 PM
Good looking bow.
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: mtnbike on November 24, 2008, 08:27:00 PM
What are the specs?
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: 1/4 away on November 24, 2008, 09:00:00 PM
Brian, It's 62" 57#@28" Cocobolo riser with elm limbs. She pulls smooth and shoots sweet!!
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: tim roberts on November 24, 2008, 09:23:00 PM
Sweet, Niel, makes a sweet bow, good lookin' and sweet shootin'!
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: mtnbike on November 24, 2008, 11:06:00 PM
Very nice. I got one coming soon. Been toying around for the last few years and finally committed to buying one after shooting one for an hour at a bow convention last spring. Will post pics and specs when it arrives. If you decide to let that one go, I want first dibs.
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: Olin Rindal on November 25, 2008, 01:05:00 AM
I've Got a few Love every one of them. I'm sure I will love the one that that will be here in a few months
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: KYArcher on November 25, 2008, 08:08:00 AM
Fine looking bow! Love those thunderhorn quivers.
 :thumbsup:           KY  :archer:
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: doctari on November 25, 2008, 08:08:00 AM
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg218/doctari_album/IMG_0452.jpg)
I have three Bearspaw bows, enjoy everyone of them. T/D longbow 67'@28" bocate limbs w/sheep horn tips and red elm riser. T/D classic recurve 65'@28" curly maple/snake skin limbs w/sheep horn tips and zebra wood riser. 56" Swift recurve 65'@28" bocate limb and cocabolla riser. Neil is a fine bowyer and good friend. The bottom three are Bears Paw bows. I am sure all that have one coming will be very happy.
Title: Re: New to me Bears Paw TD longbow (pics added)
Post by: Jim Rocole on November 25, 2008, 09:20:00 AM
Fred
I agree a 100%. I too picked up one from a fellow tradganger and fell in love with it. I can not say enough about the handle like you said it seemed like it was made with my hand in mind. Great bows and Excellent craftsmanship.

Jim