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Title: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: SpankyNeal on March 07, 2010, 12:19:00 PM
New to me that is, but still new as it was just made in January. Thanks to my bud Jeff for selling it to me! It's 66" and 60@26, Myrtle riser, 4 bamboo lams, with a linen back painted dark brown. David built it using the concave/convex laminations that Howard used on his all Bamboo bows, and patterned it after Howards bow "Grandpa" which I believe was the bow he carried during his Wyoming hunts in "Hunting the Hard Way". Of course it's not 100lbs. like Howards, but I must say it shoots much better than the other one I had with much improved cast! It's super quiet and really throws a 600gr cedar well with not much handshock at all even for a B50 string. Thought I would post a few pics for you guys...hope you enjoy!

Spanky  :archer:  

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Miller_Split_Bamboo005.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Miller_Split_Bamboo007.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Miller_Split_Bamboo008.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Miller_Split_Bamboo006.jpg)
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/kbneal2002/Miller_Split_Bamboo004.jpg)
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: flint kemper on March 07, 2010, 12:46:00 PM
Ken, SWEET man. Yes Davids new concave/convex, the performance is for sure up with this design. I got to see David's grinder set-up ect and man he is a artist. Congrats Flint
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: Tater on March 07, 2010, 01:01:00 PM
Very nice bow!!

   I really like the classic lines of the Hill style bows.
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: JohnI on March 07, 2010, 01:36:00 PM
Nice bow Ken. How does it compare to the earlier Split Bamboo?
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: Shinken on March 07, 2010, 01:41:00 PM
I like it Spanky!  That is a nice piece of myrtle on there.

Enjoy!

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: jsweka on March 07, 2010, 02:27:00 PM
Pure class right there.

I've been wanting to try one of David Millers bows for a long time now.
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: SpankyNeal on March 07, 2010, 02:59:00 PM
Guys there is no comparison between this design and the previous one - this one is WAY better! I think David has got it right now with the concave/convex laminations. It may not be quite as smooth if I was to nit-pick it, but the cast is vastly improved IMHO! The painted linen backing is also very nice and should give adequate protection for many years.

Ken
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: GregD on March 07, 2010, 03:00:00 PM
Ken, How does it compare to Daves glass bows? Looks great,
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: SpankyNeal on March 07, 2010, 03:05:00 PM
Greg to me it has less shock than the glass bows when both wear B50, but it is a little slower. Not by much now with this design, but a little. Definately quieter too! I'm hoping that Chad gives us a good report on the new B55 because I really want to try one out on this bow....Might be all it needs to be perfect!

Ken
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: JRY309 on March 07, 2010, 04:38:00 PM
That is a beautiful bow,congrats! I would like too hear how the new B55 works out,I see Kustom King carries B55 now.
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: 2treks on March 07, 2010, 05:34:00 PM
Very Nice.
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: Irish Archer on March 07, 2010, 06:52:00 PM
Nice lookin' bow there. Hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: RC on March 07, 2010, 08:24:00 PM
Fine bow.RC
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: Mudd on March 07, 2010, 08:39:00 PM
Good looking young man! Very nice looking bow too!

Thanks for sharing.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on March 07, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
That is one fine looking bow. Glad it found a good home!
Title: Re: New David Miller Split Bamboo
Post by: StanM on March 07, 2010, 10:54:00 PM
That's a real nice looking bow.  The kind I fell in love with about 25 years ago.  Thanks for posting the pics.