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Title: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Red Boar on March 14, 2009, 10:54:00 AM
Just purchased this from a really nice fellow Tradganger.  My expectations were very high for this bow. I must say, it is all that and more.  For those who have shot Shrews I need say no more.  For those who haven't....don't order one, you'll make the wait longer for me when I get the funds for my second.    ;)  

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/Redriderxx/grayshrew1a.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/Redriderxx/grayshrew1b.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/Redriderxx/grayshrew1c.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa102/Redriderxx/grayshrew1d.jpg)
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: wv lungbuster on March 14, 2009, 11:06:00 AM
Great looking bow wish i could find a used one.
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: drewsbow on March 14, 2009, 11:08:00 AM
Great looking bow , congrats :0)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: JRY309 on March 14, 2009, 11:10:00 AM
Nice bow,love the grip on them!
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: BRITTMAN on March 14, 2009, 11:16:00 AM
My classic hunter is a awesome little bow ! Sure wish I could post picks of it because it the best looking shrew Ive seen . Its 54 in. long , 48 lbs @ 28 in. Tamo Ash vanners , Very figurtive Balvreian Rosewood riser and tips , Elephant Ivory tip overlays . Smooth and fast shooter for sure .

Mike
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Red Boar on March 14, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by BRITTMAN:
My classic hunter is a awesome little bow ! Sure wish I could post picks of it because it the best looking shrew Ive seen . Its 54 in. long , 48 lbs @ 28 in. Tamo Ash vanners , Very figurtive Balvreian Rosewood riser and tips , Elephant Ivory tip overlays . Smooth and fast shooter for sure .

Mike
Sounds like a beauty, Mike.  Send me pics and I'll post them for ya.    ;)  
I'll PM you my email address.
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: vermonster13 on March 14, 2009, 12:06:00 PM
Nice
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: trapperDave on March 14, 2009, 12:28:00 PM
no doubt!
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Chris Surtees on March 14, 2009, 12:31:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Red Boar on March 14, 2009, 12:49:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Dave2old:
And a gorgeous quiver to boot! dave
Thanks, compliments of Steven Catts.  He does wonderful work for sure.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: martin guy on March 14, 2009, 12:52:00 PM
Glad you like it! I would have kept that one if it was a little lighter.
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Ron LaClair on March 14, 2009, 01:15:00 PM
Tim, that's a pretty early one, looks like #2, made in December of 1997, 56" 56#@ 26"...     :saywhat:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Red Boar on March 14, 2009, 01:17:00 PM
Great memory, Ron.  Beautiful craftsmanship.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Ron LaClair on March 14, 2009, 01:22:00 PM
QuoteGreat memory, Ron.  
Not really, I just enlarged it so I could read the serial #......   :readit:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Red Boar on March 14, 2009, 01:49:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
 
QuoteGreat memory, Ron.  
Not really, I just enlarged it so I could read the serial #......    :readit:  [/b]
:biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: mcgroundstalker on March 14, 2009, 01:58:00 PM
Glad you found what you were lookin' for Tim! Best Of Luck With Her.

... mike ...
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Hawkeye on March 14, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
Great memory, and really good records!

It must be gratifying to be producing as many bows as you can these days, and still see your efforts of 12 years ago being enjoyed anew.  Must be doing SOMETHING right!

Daryl
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: KentuckyTJ on March 14, 2009, 04:36:00 PM
Very nice Tim, p.m. me when you want to sell the Cheyenne.

T.J.
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Hawkeye on March 14, 2009, 09:44:00 PM
Tim,

How do the draw weights compare on the Cheyenne and Shrew?  Can you tell anything about the relative performance?

I would assume that the Cheyenne might be a couple fps faster with the same bow poundage and same arrow, but who knows?

What I am wondering is if you would order a Shrew a few pounds heavier if you wanted to match performance with a familiar Cheyenne...

I need to get out and shoot!
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Red Boar on March 15, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
Hey Daryl,

The Cheyenne is 50 @ 26 and the Shrew is 56 @ 26.  They both shoot 2016's with 210 gr. Silver Flames very well (when I do my part...I am not a seasoned shooter).  For me, the Shrew seems to point and shoot where I am looking a little better.  Both are quiet and solid.  I expected maybe a little hand shock from the light weight Shrew...gladly, not the case.  Two very different bows, both masterpieces and excellent examples of these makers' fine craftsmanship.    :clapper:
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Hawkeye on March 15, 2009, 08:56:00 PM
(Sorry, posted twice)
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Hawkeye on March 15, 2009, 08:57:00 PM
Thanks, Tim

Congrats on two fine bows!
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: amar911 on March 15, 2009, 09:08:00 PM
If you compare a Cheyenne with a Lil Favorite so as to compare two recurves, the speeds are very similar. The longbows are not quite as fast unless exotic materials are used, i.e., foam cores and carbon backing.

Allan
Title: Re: New to me Super Shrew: Wow
Post by: Hawkeye on March 15, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Allan,

I know that hypotheticals like this are just a pleasant "game," but I was actually thinking of Classic Hunter style with foam and carbon as I "pondered."  I was guessing it might take 3-4# more to give the same familiar arc as the static-tipped Cheyenne.  It is just that... a wild guess.  I thought there might be enough of the Shrew Crew around to have had some sort of experience with both types.

I imagine you are right, as there seems to be a relatively small variation between a lot of the top performing bows. I was just a-wonderin'...

:rolleyes: