It always amazes me at the talent we have today in bowyers. I just got through test shooting the N.A.T. from Lost Creek and what a great looking - great shooting and quiet short bow with outstanding finish work.
I will be posting more with pics later.
Its 56"s & 50@28 and is shooting a 580 grain arrow with authority.
I'm really looking forward to your review, Terry!
My LC is a 60 incher and have been looking at the NAT since they came out. Eager to hear your opinion of the short version of Chad's great longbows.
I recently bought a 58", 52# @ 28" off the classifieds here. My son and I have been fighting over it ever since!
Mine is very light weight in the hand, supremely quiet and smokes my 525 grain arrows.
I may need to order another one of these!
Looking forward to your review Terry.
can't go wrong with an LC. I had a 58 all osage that could be the sweetest shooting 45# I have ever shot. Wish I had it back.
I love my LCs and want to try a 54" NAT as soon as I get the chance.
I'm also looking forward to your reveiw.
Can't wait to hear what you have to say. Everyone that has read the threads on LC bows are sick of reading my posts but I just think they are the best bow out there for the money. My 54" NAT is awesome and can not say it enough. Points & shoots right where you want and really smokes an arrow.
They're sick of hearing mine as well, I'm sure, Crotchhorn. Let's hear what Terry thinks.
Have not shot the N.A.T. but my 58" lost Creek is blazing fast (don't know the speed , but it has to be up there with the top 3 or 4 made)no hand shock, and is very quiet. Chad is a great guy to deal with. Will do whatever it takes to make you happy. He takes a lot of pride in his work.
Where's the pics at Terry??????????? Thanks for all the favorable feedback from you guys and gals, it truly helps me stay in love w/my craft. :dunno:
Hey Chad,
I gotta respect a guy who goes out on a limb to start a business doing what he loves. You are supporting your family by handcrafting a beautiful piece of equipment for guys like me to fill my freezer. Money well spent in my opinion.
Chad builds a great bow, it's still my go to bow :)
Terry we do need pictures !!!
My girls were in two performances this weekend...and its now father's day....
'No bow pics for you'! :campfire:
Can't wait to see some pics! Think Chad sent out my Lost Creek yesterday... :jumper: So excited...
I picked up a used 56" lefty from,... where else, the classifieds on Tradgang. Shoots great & points well due to the outstanding grip. Even thought about picking up a righty they are that good.
all the best! - Q.
Had a second.....Chad if u see this would you mind posting the woods u used. I may get some pics tonight
I used a teak riser w/a bamboo core and tamo-ash limbs, overlays and tips to match. I, unfortunately, forgot to get pics of this specific bow. Terry, could you please take some good pics so I can copy them? Also, have you had a chance to shoot it through a chrony??? It's not the fasted bow I've built, but I am curious on what it has for FPS. :archer2:
Haven't chronoed it....mine went kaput.
I am fixing to take pics Chad.....now is that also grey action wood in the riser?
Be back shortly....
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Very nice lines. I like it. I really like the wood on the limbs it looks like a flametop. Would love to know how fast this bow is. Again, beutiful work!!
That looks great Chad. That is my favorite LC I have seen posted.
WOW ! That is really nice looking! Looks like it has a shooter friendly grip.
WOW ! That is really nice looking! Looks like it has a shooter friendly grip.
Very nice! How's it shoot for you Terry?
Yes Sergio, the grip is really nice.
It is very accurate for me...and very stable for a short bow. I'm no bowyer, but I think its in the design, lines, lack of hand shock, and brace....along with that grip.
Like I said....I don't have a chrono....but my eyes are telling me its really slinging my everyday 580 grain arrows that I normaly shoot from 60-70# bows.
And again, this bow is VERY quiet, and I'm going to put half Hush Puppies on her at lunch and make her even quieter.
The bow does sport the name Trad Gang, as its a little deal I worked out with Chad. I normaly shoot 60 - 62 inch bows, but have recently recieved another makers 56" recurve, and it got me interested in trying short 'longbow/hybrids' as I have seen more than a few needs for a shorter bow at times.
This bow will be for sale when I get finish testing it....and boy am I temped to order another one in my weight range. :readit:
Wow, that is really beautiful! Good pics Terry, thanks. I'm sure it does shoot great. Nice one Chad!
Realy cool.
Beautiful bow!!! You itching yet Terry? Looks like you leaned that bow up against poison ivy. :scared:
That is a gorgeous bow. I love that wood.
Good looking bow! :thumbsup:
Izzy. The poison tree is about 5 feet behind. I know better!!!!!!
That is nasty stuff, I look to avoid it more than poison serpents!
That is a beautiful little bow !!! I guess I need to watch the classifieds in the near future :)
Chad makes a great bow and to date for "me" the most shooter friendly, forgiving bow I have owned.
Shot the bow again today....this little thing is addictive!!!!...and is light as a feather!
Terry,
Glad to hear you are catching the LC bug. I know more people are interested in what you think more than what I say about a bow. They are light and shoot right where you look. My 54" is a homerun for me. Easy to use out of a treestand or ground blind and smokes an arrow. There are many many good bows out there but the Lost Creeks are up there with any of the best.
I am always impressed with Tamo Ash veneers!
Very nice looking bow!
Josh
Great lookin bow Chad! I like the Teak.
That's a really beautiful Lost Creek Terry, congratulations.
Hey Terry how you reckon that short bow will do with a draw of over 29". I have shot a few short bows that stacked and pinched my fingers and I also worry about them holding up over the long run being pulled back so far.
I'm a "long" longbow shooter but that there bow could persuade me to try a shorter bow. Looks beautiful.
Sweet! :thumbsup:
madness522,
As far as drawing 29"s...I'd say you would have to ask the bowyer....and maybe try the 58".
As far as durablity....there's a bunch of short bows out there that have been around for decades, so I don't seen any reason why this one wouldn't hold up.
Hey...aint we going bear hunting soon? I need to email ya my phone number so's we can chat.
I'M drawing a 60 in to 29 1/2 and no stack at all.
Yes, the bow has charcoal Spectra Ply, it's the same as action wood only a lot darker in the black color. Enjoy the bow and I hope you caught the L/C itch. This bow is good to 29" with no pinch or stack, past 29 would need a 58" bow. Thanks everyone, :archer2: Chad
Spectra Ply...... :bigsmyl:
It is a pretty grey I'll give it that for sure.
sweet looking bow for sure. you could always send it up here and let me show it off for a few days at ATAR. :archer:
Terry,
Just ordered my NAT a few days ago, Chad said I will have it next week.I can't wait to shoot it. I will tell you this, Chad is an all around nice guy and backs it up with nice work.
I hear ya sswv....but I'm having too much fun with it at the moment.
Gonna put it up for sale soon, and likely order a heavier draw weighted one.
Chad is building himself quite a following and for good reason. He makes a great bow and inserts just a little Mojo into every one of them.
Sweet looking bow!!!
If a bow is not in the weight range you normally shoot, and you STILL can`t put it down, you know it`s a sweetie!
Chads bows are designed as good as anything out there and perform amazingly. You really can't beat his bows for the money. I've put a couple of Chads bows through the "Lie Detector" (Chrony) and they're as fast if not faster than anything out there plus they're very shooter friendly.
This bow is now listed on the Trad Bow Classifieds.....
WOW! Terry that's a great looking bow :thumbsup: I have a LC that Chad built for me in honey locust, I really like it :campfire: