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Title: She doesn't shoot to bad.........either !!!!!!
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 03, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Today was the first time that I had much time to actually shoot my new acquisition. I settled on a 7 1/2" brace height, and about 9/16 on the nocking point height. I shot some of my 35/55 Goldtip trads with 220 grains up front, and my A/D Hammerhead trads with 300 grains up front. She seemed to prefer the A/D's overall, but the Goldtips held their own. I think I'm gonna stick with the A/D's out of this bow.

A few more pictures..........and then the best group that I shot this evening.

Winterhawk1960

  (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1040618.jpg)

  (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1040619.jpg)

  (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1040623.jpg)

  (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1040629.jpg)
Title: Re: She doesn't shoot to bad.........either !!!!!!
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 03, 2010, 09:00:00 PM
The results..........

Winterhawk1960

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1040635.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1040640.jpg)
Title: Re: She doesn't shoot to bad.........either !!!!!!
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 03, 2010, 09:02:00 PM
Oh.........and there are 8 total arrows in there.

Winterhawk1960
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Post by: ron w on April 03, 2010, 09:07:00 PM
That's a pretty one....not bad shooting either, was that from 40 yards...lol!
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Post by: Day Dreamer on April 03, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
Nice bow and nice shoot'n , congrats to ya!  :archer:
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Post by: lpcjon2 on April 03, 2010, 09:18:00 PM
Sweeeeeet! love the tips
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Post by: jerryb on April 03, 2010, 09:20:00 PM
Great lookin bow! Nice Shooting. Always got to have 1 flyer.   :thumbsup:    :biglaugh:
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Post by: JRY309 on April 03, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
Beautiful bow,awesome looking woods!
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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 03, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
To be honest, I don't know the exact distance....probably about 22 or 23 yards.

jerryb.......yep, I seem to ALWAYS have at least one.

Winterhawk1960
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Post by: SpankyNeal on April 03, 2010, 09:43:00 PM
Gorgeous bow...Congrats!!!
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Post by: ductape on April 03, 2010, 09:44:00 PM
Beautiful Bow!!
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Post by: Iron on April 03, 2010, 09:50:00 PM
Dang, i wish i could group that many that good!  Nice Bow!
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Post by: Chris O on April 03, 2010, 09:52:00 PM
thats a really sharp looking bow. Congrats!
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Post by: Jwilliam on April 03, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
Very Nice!!!  :thumbsup:  What are the specs?


Bill
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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 03, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
Jwilliam........she is 64" long and 45# @ 29". Thanks for the compliments guys.

Winterhawk1960
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Post by: StickBowManMI on April 03, 2010, 10:03:00 PM
Nice bow and a great group.
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Post by: Larry Surtees on April 03, 2010, 10:04:00 PM
I like that!  Very nice!
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Post by: Igor on April 03, 2010, 10:06:00 PM
Extremely handsome rig there Winterhawk.

Congrats! and good shooting....


><>
Glenn
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Post by: varmint101 on April 03, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
Well, you had to have something to lean your bow against!(on the flyer)

Awesome awesome bow.  Really neat.
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Post by: JoeArizona on April 03, 2010, 11:25:00 PM
Winterhawk,
That is the most beautiful bow I've ever seen!
Nice grouping too but....
That is the most beautiful bow I've ever seen!
Joe
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Post by: Mudd on April 04, 2010, 12:27:00 AM
Way cool!! Thanks for sharing.
God bless,Mudd
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Post by: beachbowhunter on April 04, 2010, 12:34:00 AM
I love Snakewood! It looks great with the black (ebony?)
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Post by: Two Arrows on April 04, 2010, 01:24:00 AM
Cowabunga! That is a beautifull bow you have there!! With the groups you are shooting, you might want to take off the lazer site, it may not be considered trad.   :p
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Post by: piggy on April 04, 2010, 06:30:00 AM
Mate that's one great looking bow!
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Post by: rastaman on April 04, 2010, 07:47:00 AM
Pretty bow!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: The Whittler on April 04, 2010, 08:03:00 AM
That's nice, really nice. Love the color of the wood.
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Post by: Jmatt1957 on April 04, 2010, 08:14:00 AM
Wow that sure turned out nice.
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Post by: BOHO on April 04, 2010, 08:15:00 AM
great lookin bow and great shooting !!!
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Post by: cacciatore on April 04, 2010, 08:20:00 AM
Don,very good group,the Blacktail have a very positive hand placement that helps with accuracy.But do you shoot 3 under to have that high BH? mine is only 3/16.
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Post by: frassettor on April 04, 2010, 08:39:00 AM
Great looking group! Nothing wrong with that or that awesome looking bow!
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 04, 2010, 09:03:00 AM
You gotta love it beautiful bow.
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Post by: Tom on April 04, 2010, 09:05:00 AM
Beauty and function, who can ask for more. Nice shooting Don.
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Post by: Keefer on April 04, 2010, 09:08:00 AM
Pretty bow and good groups...
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Post by: bolong on April 05, 2010, 03:10:00 PM
beautiful bow! Great shooting!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: BobCo 1965 on April 05, 2010, 04:14:00 PM
That bow is incredible!!!!
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Post by: DannyBows on April 05, 2010, 04:17:00 PM
Love those woods!! Just beautiful!! Congrats!
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Post by: thunder1 on April 05, 2010, 04:28:00 PM
That's sharp
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Post by: eagle feather on April 05, 2010, 04:54:00 PM
Very nice bow! I really like those limbs.
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Post by: buckster on April 05, 2010, 06:43:00 PM
Beautiful bow and great shooting there Don!
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Post by: Ringneck on April 05, 2010, 11:03:00 PM
I just drooled all over my keyboard!
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Post by: Chris Surtees on April 05, 2010, 11:19:00 PM
That is one beautiful bow!
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Post by: Bonebuster on April 06, 2010, 06:40:00 AM
Sweet!!!
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Post by: Elkchaser on April 06, 2010, 07:57:00 AM
Gorgeous bow Don
and..mighty fine shooting.
Enjoy it.
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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 06, 2010, 05:23:00 PM
cacciatore,

Yes, I shoot three-under. I started out about 1/4" and moved it up until reaching 9/16".

Thanks for all the compliments guys !!!!

I took the "plunge".......again, and gave Norm ANOTHER call. I am now back on the list for another bow. This time it will be an Elite VL with two sets of limbs. I am currently "undecided" about the woods, but have plenty of time to conjur something up.

Winterhawk1960
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Post by: doctari on April 06, 2010, 05:40:00 PM
Don, very nice bow, love the wood choice:thumbsup:  Just got this one and ordered another,You have got the bug bad!   :help:
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Post by: recurve_shooter on April 06, 2010, 06:48:00 PM
Very nice.  Gotta love those Blacktails!
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Post by: Doug in MN on April 06, 2010, 07:16:00 PM
Don, that just may be the best looking bow I have ever seen.

D
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Post by: Horner on April 06, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
Don, has one AWESOME bow.  We did a little shooting today, and he was right when he told me the pics just did not do this bow justice.  It is beautiful!!!!  Most beautiful wood work I have ever seen.  Congrats again Don!!!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Ohhh forgot to mention, he can also shoot the daylights out of it as well.   :notworthy:
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Post by: joe vt on April 07, 2010, 07:55:00 AM
that is a sick looking blacktail. awesome shooting too.
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Post by: snag on April 07, 2010, 10:10:00 AM
Back in the saddle, taking that long ride toward the sunset where lays another Blacktail bow of your dreams! Love it!
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Post by: shadman on April 07, 2010, 12:17:00 PM
Another piece of art from Norm. And they really shoot! Congratulations!  :clapper:
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Post by: BRITTMAN on April 07, 2010, 05:34:00 PM
Very nice Don and great shoot too    :thumbsup:
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Post by: jomama on April 07, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
Thats a nice one.
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Post by: Shakes.602 on April 07, 2010, 05:47:00 PM
THAT  is a  BEAUTIFIMUS BOW Sir!! "Functional ArtWork."  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :archer2:
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Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 09, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Up.......for one final time.