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Title: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 08, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Here is a new takedown recurve I just got from BlackCreek bows. It is 42# and 56". They custom fit the riser to my design and fit.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/srtaphotos/tdr2.jpg)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/srtaphotos/tdr4.jpg)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/srtaphotos/tdr5.jpg)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/srtaphotos/tdr1.jpg)
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Wannabe1 on June 08, 2010, 06:31:00 PM
Wow, that grip looks real radical! How does it shoot? Nice looking wood combo. Congrats.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 08, 2010, 06:35:00 PM
I shot it for the first time at the Howard Hill Event this past weekend, I shot 2nd in men's seniors class, a score of 260 out of 300. I had only (2) 5's.
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: stickbowmaniac on June 08, 2010, 06:40:00 PM
Great looking bow.Love the bocote.That sure is a radical looking grip.
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Post by: tkytrac on June 08, 2010, 07:13:00 PM
Great wood combo. Beautiful piece.  Not sure about the grip though.  Looks wild!
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 08, 2010, 07:50:00 PM
Most guys do not like my grip. But, it works for me.
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: marsniper27 on June 08, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
I love the look and would love to try it out. It is definitely a shape i would have to test before buying.
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 09, 2010, 07:56:00 AM
This grip is not their standard grip.
Most people like their standard grip which is much more of a low wrist than this one.
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: KentuckyTJ on June 09, 2010, 08:55:00 AM
Wow, that's the Mt. Everest of high grips. Love the bow. I've gotta shoot one soon.
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Jmgcurve on June 09, 2010, 09:08:00 AM
Sweet, love the bocote!
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Mudd on June 09, 2010, 09:15:00 AM
Pretty is as pretty does!

Your pictures show its beauty, your score shows that its not as Terry(TG) would say is "all smoke and mirrors"

Thanks for sharing!

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: joevan125 on June 09, 2010, 09:18:00 AM
WOW great looking bow!!!!!
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: PhilNY on June 09, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
I remember using tape epoxy and parts of a tennis ball cut up just to get a grip close to that back when high wrist grips were all the rage. I love the look of that grip. Nice bow.
That front strip looks like phenolic or is it ebony?
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 09, 2010, 11:08:00 AM
The front is phenolic. I wanted a little extra weight in the riser.
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: BWD on June 09, 2010, 11:10:00 AM
Real nice bow you got there John.
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on June 09, 2010, 11:11:00 AM
full draw pic Please
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Blackhawk7204 on June 09, 2010, 12:02:00 PM
That was the second riser with a custom grip we made for John. The first was for his A&H ACS limbs with a very similar grip. There must be something to this unusual grip because I've never seen John shoot as well as he does since he started using it.

Lonnie
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: buckeye_hunter on June 09, 2010, 04:08:00 PM
SSSSWEEEEEET!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Possum Head on June 09, 2010, 07:07:00 PM
Not too many take-downs that appealing to me but I just love her.Bacote rules.Reckon how she'd work at a 29" draw? CONGRATS on the curve and your score!
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Post by: ranger42 on June 09, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Awesome! That's a nice looking 3 pc. for sure.
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: joekeith on June 09, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
Nice looking hell.....that's BEAUUUTIFUL.  :saywhat:
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Cherokee Scout on June 09, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
Jim says the bow should be 58" for 29" draw. He could build you one in about 4-6 weeks!
Title: Re: New Takedown Recurve
Post by: Blackhawk7204 on June 10, 2010, 07:47:00 AM
That's right John, on all our bows the maximum draw length is 1/2 the bows AMO length. 56" AMO-28" draw, 58" AMO-29" draw, 60" AMO-30" draw, etc.
Lonnie