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Title: First longbow!!
Post by: trad_admirer on February 19, 2009, 09:38:00 PM
Here are some pics of my J.D. Berry Viper that came in on Saturday!  I know i'm a little slow, but better late than never.  Hope you like...  I love it!!!  I have nothing to compare it to, but the other guys that have shot it, say it's super fast and super smooth!  It's hard to imagine how quiet this bow is.   It's 66", 51#@28".  And some of the woods are: Yew, Wenge, Cocobola, Maple, and Satin Wood.  The little pin stripe above the shelf is Elk Antler.  Awesome bow and awesome craftsmanship!  Thanks James!

(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow001.jpg)

(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow003.jpg)

(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow004.jpg)


(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow005.jpg)

(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow006.jpg)

(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow008.jpg)

(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow009.jpg)

(http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww27/brents28/Longbow011.jpg)
This says "Make 'em bleed!" (this is what my little boy started saying to me when i'd go hunting..  lol..  now everyone around here says it.  =)
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: DannyBows on February 19, 2009, 09:59:00 PM
That's a beauty for sure! I see only good reviews of his bows. Great way to start off. Congrats!!
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: XX75 on February 19, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
Hello, I am new to Trad but I saw your new bow and had to tell ya it really looks great, I want one too! I have been shooting a Real Jim Brackenbury recurve for a long time and have wanted to get a longbow for a while now. I have looked at hunderds and yours really looks like what I want, Do you have a address to look at more of those?
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Bear Heart on February 19, 2009, 10:02:00 PM
That is one fine looking bow you have there.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Wannabe1 on February 19, 2009, 10:17:00 PM
Fine looking bow there. Welcome to the world of longbows!   :thumbsup:  You might find it's not so easy to go back. They're not for everyone but, they're my choice of weapon hands down.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Kingstaken on February 19, 2009, 10:19:00 PM
JD are my favorite bows..Good Luck  :clapper:
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: trad_admirer on February 19, 2009, 10:40:00 PM
Thanks everybody.  

Hey XX75.  Just Google J.D. Berry Longbows. He's got a few pics on his page.  I'll try to find the link and send it to you.

And I'm not going back wannabe1. =)  I gave my switchback to my best friend the day this beauty arrived!  =)
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Woodduck on February 19, 2009, 10:41:00 PM
GREAT DAY IN THE MORNING!
That's a beauty. I know you are proud of it...have fun.
What you shootin'out of it?
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: trad_admirer on February 19, 2009, 10:46:00 PM
Thanks!

right now i'm just shooting some borrowed GT 3555's. They seem to shoot pretty good. Got a dozen on order to get her tuned for me.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: LarryS on February 20, 2009, 10:56:00 PM
Wow ! Nice looking bow.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Curveman on February 20, 2009, 11:00:00 PM
Just beautiful! Enjoy!
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: NCMountainBoy on February 20, 2009, 11:54:00 PM
Wow!  That's one sharp looking little bow.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 21, 2009, 04:39:00 AM
Purdy...enjoy!
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: pdk25 on February 21, 2009, 09:11:00 AM
Beautiful bow!  I hear they shoot as good as they look.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: trad_admirer on February 21, 2009, 12:41:00 PM
Thanks..  Like i said, i have nothing to compare it to.  But I'm tickled to death!
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Elk77 on February 23, 2009, 11:18:00 AM
Jame's web is go to  www.berrygamecalls.com (http://www.berrygamecalls.com)  once there click on links, then J D Berry bows-------nice bow Brent, happy shooting
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: trad_admirer on February 23, 2009, 01:30:00 PM
Thank you very much!  James told me that you were his brother.  I love this bow!  Hope he know's how much i appreciate it!
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: moebow on February 23, 2009, 01:48:00 PM
I see James is still doing outstanding work!  I have three of his bows and they are all gems.  Elk77 you may recall me as the "pilot from Alaska" that spent a couple of days in your shop when I had my first bow built.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Bear on February 23, 2009, 01:56:00 PM
So, do I get to shoot it at the TTAS banquet?  :D
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: trad_admirer on February 23, 2009, 04:08:00 PM
Yessir!  I'll be there on Saturday.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: Bear on February 23, 2009, 04:23:00 PM
Great. Look forward to meeting you.
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: bentpole on February 23, 2009, 04:35:00 PM
Beauty! I've heard nothing but great things about these Longbows. Good Luck with yours!
Title: Re: First longbow!!
Post by: trad_admirer on February 23, 2009, 07:44:00 PM
Same here Bear!

Thanks bentpole.