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Title: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: WildmanSC on July 08, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
Below are some pics of a new to me Fox Triple Crown Longbow.  I'll be receiving it in the next day or two, although it may be two weeks from Saturday before I can pick it up.

It is 66" and 56#@28", I'll have to have 6 to 8# reduced so I can draw it!      :(     But, I'm really looking forward to shooting this bow!      :)        :biglaugh:  

  (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Triple_Crown_LB/1276983867.jpg)

  (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Triple_Crown_LB/1276983847.jpg)

  (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Triple_Crown_LB/1276983789.jpg)

  (http://usera.imagecave.com/wlamb1647/Triple_Crown_LB/1276983760.jpg)

The riser is maybe Shedua or a Rosewood, Honduran?  The veneers on the limbs are Myrtlewood over Bamboo.  Another beauty by Ron King at Fox Archery.

Bill
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: NBK on July 08, 2010, 10:01:00 AM
Nice bow.  Looks classy with the wood combos.  Anxious to hear how she shoots.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: cedar on July 08, 2010, 10:25:00 AM
I think you will like the bow Bill.  Mine is almost two years old now, it's 68" and 42 lbs at my draw.  I have used it the last two years for the state target shoots.  It is very stable in the hand, smooth drawing, little or no handshock, and shoots where you aim it.  Ron's craftsmanship is exceptional.  It looks as good as it shoots.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: joevan125 on July 08, 2010, 10:30:00 AM
The grip looks incredible on that bow!!!!!
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: WildmanSC on July 08, 2010, 11:08:00 AM
I previously owned a Fox Royal crown longbow and it was a shooter.  I suspect this bow will shoot just as well, if not better, due to the added length of the bow.  And, yes, Ron's craftsmanship ranks up there with the best.

Bill
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: ron w on July 08, 2010, 11:10:00 AM
That is a nice looking bow....but I thought you were a 3 pc T/D recurve kind'a guy...lol!!!
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: cacciatore on July 08, 2010, 11:11:00 AM
very nice,I have heard good things on them.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: WildmanSC on July 08, 2010, 11:27:00 AM
ron,

I am, but, I still pick up a one piece, or three piece, longbow every once in awhile to shoot.  I do like longbows, I just prefer recurves.  I've been wanting to try a Triple Crown since Ron started building them.

Bill
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: joe vt on July 08, 2010, 03:40:00 PM
nice bill.  i really want to shoot one of these models.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: wv lungbuster on July 08, 2010, 04:02:00 PM
Great looking bow, I really love that grip.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: Austin Brown on July 08, 2010, 04:12:00 PM
Nice looking bow
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: pdk25 on July 08, 2010, 04:46:00 PM
That's a beauty.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: Lamey on July 08, 2010, 05:12:00 PM
NICE!   If you decide not to have it reduced and sell it give me a PM!
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: House on July 08, 2010, 05:25:00 PM
Enjoy it Bill.  It should be there tomorrow or Sat.  I was hoping it would go somewhere it'd get some use!

Travis
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: WildmanSC on July 09, 2010, 09:12:00 AM
Travis,

It'll be used.  If it shoots anything like the Fox Royal Crown I owned, it is a shooter for sure.

Bill
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: snag on July 09, 2010, 09:26:00 AM
Bill, great looking bow! I bought a Royal Crown from Ron this year and really am enjoying it. They are great shooters for sure.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: WildmanSC on July 10, 2010, 06:51:00 PM
I picked up the Triple Crown at The Archery Shop today.  I shot it for the better part of an hour.  I was very surprised by how smooth and how easy drawing it is.  I won't be having the draw weight reduced.  It is a very accurate shooting bow and I intend to build my strength by lengthening my shooting periods with it.  It is a great bow!

I called and talked with Ron.  He told me the riser is probably Bolivian Rosewood and the limb veneers are probably Myrtle Burl.  I emailed some pics to him and he'll let me know after he looks at them.

Bill
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: WildmanSC on July 12, 2010, 11:26:00 AM
I never believed I would be able to shoot a bow in this draw weight range.  What a pleasant surprise the Fox Triple Crown is.  It will make a great hunting bow!

Bill
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: Blackhawk on July 12, 2010, 02:44:00 PM
My Royal Crown is a 64" at 48# and it also pulls like a light target bow.  It's tough to improve on that grip and it's whisper quiet.
Title: Re: Fox Triple Crown Longbow A Great Shooter
Post by: WildmanSC on July 20, 2010, 11:48:00 AM
Lon,

Yes, both the Royal Crown and Triple Crown are smooth and quiet shooting bows.  And they have consistent and repeatable accuracy to boot.

Bill