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Title: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 06:38:00 PM
Here is my new Sonic Flight Deluxe from Hermanns Archery. Fred was fantastic to talk and deal with! Answered all my questions and built me a perrrrrrfect bow. This thing can really shoot!    :scared:  

Specs are: 64", 52# @ 29". Riser is a beautiful Bacote cut 3/16" past center and the limbs are Bacote w/bamboo cores. Also included is a matching Bacote allen wrench. She really flings an arrow. Please enjoy the eye candy.    :thumbsup:  
 (http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0068.jpg)
 (http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0069.jpg)  
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Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: vermonster13 on May 14, 2010, 06:39:00 PM
Nice looking bow TW. Give me a call and tell me about it.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: 59Alaskan on May 14, 2010, 06:45:00 PM
Beautiful bow.  I really like the looks of the grip.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Tater on May 14, 2010, 06:47:00 PM
Very nice bow!!
 
   Fred does excellent work.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: ron w on May 14, 2010, 07:13:00 PM
Cool!!! Nice wrench.......
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
Colin, the grip is one of the things I really got excited about when the bow arrived. I was amazed at how my hand fit perfectly to the riser.

Thanks everyone.   :thumbsup:  Taking her for a stumping run tomorrow.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: raideranch on May 14, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
That's one of the nicest looking bows I've ever seen.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: owlbait on May 14, 2010, 07:36:00 PM
Looks great. Grip looks beefy. Might be too big for me. Would be fun to shoot one sometime.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
Mike, that's just it, the riser is not beefy. I have a small hand and it fits it perfectly. I'll take a pic of me holding the bow.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0077.jpg)
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Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: JRY309 on May 14, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
Sweet looking bow!
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 08:25:00 PM
The bow has a very nice bend to the limbs also. Thought I'd share a pic of her at full draw.    :thumbsup:  
 (http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0080.jpg)
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: heydeerman on May 14, 2010, 08:52:00 PM
Me like. Got an unstrung pic?
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Geo S on May 14, 2010, 08:53:00 PM
That's a nice looking bow !
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: owlbait on May 14, 2010, 09:04:00 PM
That really is a great pic with the grip, thanks. Without that perspective I was thinking, nice, but too thick. How did you come to find this bowyer and this bow?
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Igor on May 14, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
gorgeous riser and I really like the shape of the grip

congrats!

Enjoy!

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Glenn
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 09:25:00 PM
Mike: I learned about Fred and his bows from Trad Gang member Tater(Pat) when I was looking for some ideas for a 3pc T/d longbow.

Jim: Here some unstrung pics as requested.
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0081.jpg)
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp233/TradNut/101_0082.jpg)
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: coaster500 on May 14, 2010, 09:25:00 PM
What a great looking bow and a shooter to boot !!! Congrats !!!!
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: owlbait on May 14, 2010, 09:35:00 PM
Thanks for sharing T.W. Great looking bow. I'll bet it will put meat in the freezer and smiles on your face. Nice pics, wish I could do that with my camera.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Oregon Okie on May 14, 2010, 09:37:00 PM
That bow is nice!!
You going to Western States? I would love to get a close up look at that one.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 09:38:00 PM
Ya, sorry about the carpet thing. I roll the red one back because the bottom carpet shows the colors on my bows better.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 09:41:00 PM
Russell, I would love to be going but, I am going to be camping with the wife and kids for Memorial Day weekend. One day I'll make to the WSTR.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Throop on May 14, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
very nice.  congrats!
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Bowferd on May 14, 2010, 10:10:00 PM
First one I've seen pics of. Must say I like it.
It looks "Special". Craftsmanship abound on this one.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Ground Hunter on May 14, 2010, 10:29:00 PM
Very very nice!!  H
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: bolong on May 14, 2010, 10:30:00 PM
That has to be one of the best looking bows I have ever seen. Love the grip. If it shoots anything like it looks you're a lucky man!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 10:53:00 PM
Dave, it shoots as good if not better than it looks. 'Course this is just my opinion after one day of shooting. I'll let you know more after a day of stumping tomorrow. The bow pulls very smooth at my 29" draw. Very quiet upon release and likes a 6 3/4" brace.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: vermonster13 on May 14, 2010, 10:54:00 PM
Have fun with it tomorrow. I'm going to see if I can stick that Snuffer into something other than myself in the morning. lol
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 14, 2010, 11:07:00 PM
Good luck Dave! Sounds like it's time for a bird to fall now that you know the Snuffer is sharp.   :scared:
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Post by: 30coupe on May 14, 2010, 11:33:00 PM
That's a beauty! I love bocote!
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Over&Under on May 14, 2010, 11:52:00 PM
Beautiful bow!!   I really like how he does the grip!
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: vtmtnman on May 15, 2010, 05:06:00 AM
Sweet bow. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: pdk25 on May 15, 2010, 08:27:00 AM
That is a beauty.  I don't know if I missed it, but what is the info on the bowyer if you don't mind?
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 16, 2010, 11:49:00 AM
Took her out stumping and forgot my camera. Had a great day shooting though and this bow performed flawlessly. I will have to play around with bow quivers as the Selway slide on longbow quiver seemed a little to heavy for me. I'm thinking of using an EFA 3 arrow strap on.

I also found that this bow really likes an EL 2016, 29.5 BOP with 145gr up front for a total of 506gr arrow. They were really flying straight! There wasn't a stump that was safe within 25yds. Well, except the ones that weren't quite rotted all the way through.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: buckster on May 16, 2010, 05:36:00 PM
TW,

That is a stunning TD longbow, glad you are loving it and shooting it so well.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 16, 2010, 05:42:00 PM
Thanks Barry. If you ever make it out this way to hunt elk again, let me know and I'll see to it that you get a chance to shoot it.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: Chris Surtees on May 16, 2010, 06:50:00 PM
Very nice looking bow...glad you are enjoying it so much.

Chris
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: ChetterB on May 16, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
Thanks for sharing a really nice looking bow, enjoy!!! Thanks Jerry.
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Post by: Larry Surtees on May 16, 2010, 10:34:00 PM
Wow!  Nice bow!!!!
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: azhunter on May 17, 2010, 12:43:00 AM
WOW what a nice looking bow. After looking at the bowyers address he is only 2 hours from my house. I did not need to see this thread. Now I think i may have to go pay the bowyer a visit.
Title: Re: My New Sonic Flight Deluxe, WOW!
Post by: 16 gauge on May 17, 2010, 08:55:00 AM
Hermannarchery.com (928)775-8258. Fred does excellent work, great performance and craftsmanship. Some of his bows are for sale at Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. (Sponsor)