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Title: My first longbow.
Post by: kbetts on July 23, 2010, 09:34:00 AM

Actually this is also my first "new" bow. I shot recurves exclusively until I felt a longbow. No way I can get a recurve as silent as my longbow. I can't see how I've given up any performance either. I know everyone thinks their bow is "quick", but I asure you this one is.
62" Mattawoman II by Tom Parsons of Kimsha Archery. 60#@28". Braced to 6 1/4".
Four layers of action boo, wenge lams under clear glass. Bacote riser. We're in love.
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/kbetts_01/DSCF0085-1.jpg)
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(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy241/kbetts_01/DSCF0087.jpg)

Title: Re: My first longbow.
Post by: lpcjon2 on July 23, 2010, 09:39:00 AM

welcome to the big leagues...LOL

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Post by: kennym on July 23, 2010, 09:42:00 AM

Classy lookin bow!

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Post by: brinkwolf on July 23, 2010, 09:50:00 AM

Very Nice!!! but you wont stop at one.....

Title: Re: My first longbow.
Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on July 23, 2010, 09:54:00 AM

I understand the longbow love bug showed up here. your bow looks ssswwweeettt hows it treating you?

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Post by: RC on July 23, 2010, 10:29:00 AM

Fine bow.RC

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Post by: Eric Sprick on July 23, 2010, 10:30:00 AM

Very nice! Like has been said, you won't stop at just one! Eric.

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Post by: owlbait on July 23, 2010, 11:25:00 AM

That Parson's guy is all right. Mighty fine bowyer and a lights out shooter. You sure got yourself a fine, fine longbow there. Congrats.

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Post by: DaxE on July 23, 2010, 11:28:00 AM

Good looking bow

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Post by: bolong on July 23, 2010, 11:32:00 AM

Sweet bow!!! :thumbsup:

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Post by: Jmgcurve on July 23, 2010, 04:49:00 PM

Very nice bow...classic lines. :clapper:

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Post by: Day Dreamer on July 23, 2010, 06:06:00 PM

Nice woods, looks like a real workhorse of a bow. :archer2:

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Post by: Mudd on July 23, 2010, 07:29:00 PM

I always warn my recurve shooting friends that they shouldn't put their hands on one of my longbows unless they are prepared to make a switch..lol

Just ask Butch Speer..lol He was a dyed in the wool recurve man until he shot a longbow.

Yours is a real looker. Thanks for sharing.

God bless,Mudd

Title: Re: My first longbow.
Post by: DannyBows on July 23, 2010, 07:58:00 PM

Wow! That's a fine looking bow, Congrats! :notworthy:

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Post by: Ssamac on July 23, 2010, 08:29:00 PM

Shoot it in good health. Nice looking bow
sam

Title: Re: My first longbow.
Post by: kbetts on July 23, 2010, 10:03:00 PM

Thanks for all the kind words. A real workhorse no doubt as its built like a tank. I had hesitations about the squared off grip. Much sharper towards the front of the bow. I found that I like it. Its much smaller than most of Tom's risers but it works for me. Main thing I've learned is to stick to one bow for awhile and develope my skills.
Ammunition is down to Surewoods and 55/75 Gold Tips. I've been using some 2018's thrown in. Shot a sparrow at 17 yards last weekend with a 2018.

Title: Re: My first longbow.
Post by: Wannabe1 on July 24, 2010, 12:08:00 AM

Welcome to the world of longbows! Congratulations my friend on a fine stick. :thumbsup: :clapper:

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