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Title: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: mmisciag on December 18, 2010, 09:57:00 AM
I have a new bow! I ordered it at Denton Hill from Leon Stewart. I picked it up yesterday.

It's a 3 piece takedown 55@28x60" Curly maple over bamboo cores on the limbs and chestnut and cocobolo colored diamond wood and whole bunch of other woods in the 14" riser.

I am stoked! I am posting pictures for the first time and I hope it is done correctly.

Oh yea, there is a compass in the stock: I mean riser...

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/mmisciag/bow5.jpg)

(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/mmisciag/bow4.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/mmisciag/Bow3.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/mmisciag/Bow2.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/mmisciag/bow1.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/mmisciag/Bow0.jpg)
(http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/mmisciag/bow6.jpg)

Now on to matching arrows to the bow. Tim, another Tradgang member is going to help me. And boy do I need the help.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Martin
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: CDR on December 18, 2010, 09:59:00 AM
Very nice!!!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: GRINCH on December 18, 2010, 10:04:00 AM
Very nice looking bow.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on December 18, 2010, 10:25:00 AM
Martin, is that a quiver insert on the riser in one of the pic's?
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Mudd on December 18, 2010, 10:26:00 AM
Merry Christmas!!!

All I can say is that you must have been a very "good boy" to warrant this one...lol

Congratulations!!

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Bowwild on December 18, 2010, 10:28:00 AM
Nice looking bow, great finish, and cool woods. I've never seen a compass put in that location. I think it looks good. I like the compass.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: waknstak IL on December 18, 2010, 10:31:00 AM
That's a beauty, too bad the shelf is on the wrong side.     :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Bjorn on December 18, 2010, 10:34:00 AM
Love the woods! Very nice!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Big Ed on December 18, 2010, 10:49:00 AM
Great bow from a great Bowyer!!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: joe ashton on December 18, 2010, 10:53:00 AM
Are going to wrap it up and put it under the tree... IT IS A BEAUTY>>>>
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: mmisciag on December 18, 2010, 11:23:00 AM
South MS Bowhunter,

It is a insert for a bow quiver. I am not sure which one I will purchase for this bow but I will have to be detachable. I have shot with the Selway slide over quiver for a while on my Bear Montana. I think I want to remove the quiver for this one.

Mudd,

I have not been a "good boy." You can ask my wife... I will try in the future. (:

Bowwild,

The compass is an option on all Leon's bows. It is a cool feature. When strung and carried by the bow string; it is easy to level the riser and follow the direction. I do carry a compass while in the woods but this will just make it easier.

Waknstak IL,

Lefties think in their right mind. ((: so...

Bjoin, Ed and Joe,

I don't think it will be under the tree. I want to shoot it now! ((: The woods are just perfect in the combination. At first I was not in love with the light colored limbs but that was only for a second. I didn't expect them. I left a lot up to Leon.

Thanks for the great comments. I am so excited to own this bow. I have a problem with handmade things. I appreciate the effort that goes into them. That usually means a greater cost then the mass produced stuph. Hence, I am not a good boy. ): My wife has no appreication for it all all.

Again,

Thanks!

Martin
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: glass76 on December 18, 2010, 11:36:00 AM
Nice Christmas present you got for yourself.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: bayoulongbowman on December 18, 2010, 11:42:00 AM
thats the real deal. mark
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Mike Vines on December 18, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
Heck no it's not wrong.  I bought a RER LXR for my Christmas present 2 months ago.  Oh yeah, I told my wife it was from her.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: ronp on December 18, 2010, 11:56:00 AM
To answer your question, it is not at all wrong!  Sweet looking bow.  Merry Christmas!  And don't wrap it up, it's too pretty to cover up.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: customcrester on December 18, 2010, 12:01:00 PM
Beautiful bow! Just look suprised when you unrap it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Wannabe1 on December 18, 2010, 01:11:00 PM
Man that is a beauty of a bow. I miss my Leon Stewart! If you want a good side quiver for it, I loved the Anneewakee angle quiver. It fit perfect and gives good balance to the bow.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Hopewell Tom on December 18, 2010, 01:11:00 PM
Wrong? Explain wrong.

Be sure to wrap it up and under the tree with it. Love from Santa. You're all excited on Christmas Day - "Santa got me a bow!" Great way to introduce "unnecessary" items into the house....
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: carbonflyr on December 18, 2010, 01:44:00 PM
wrong??? hell no i'm thinkin you done good, with the bow and the pics.  :thumbsup:  good luck with it !!
i wish i could do as well posting pics!
merry christmas!!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: mmisciag on December 18, 2010, 02:06:00 PM
Carbonflyr,

I can help with posting pictures if you like. I found it to be very easy. I was unsure of how to size but it worked out anyway. Send me a PM and I will assist.

Martin
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: straitera on December 18, 2010, 02:12:00 PM
Can't remember curly maple I didn't like. Beauty! Might want to send yourself a "thank you" gift certificate.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: macksdad on December 18, 2010, 02:28:00 PM
beautiful bow
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Steve Clandinin on December 18, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
She's a Beaut!,Nuttin' wrong with what your doin' son! Got TWO comin' myself!LOL
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: S.C. Hunter on December 18, 2010, 02:34:00 PM
I can't imagine the guilt you must be feeling. But it is Christmas and me being in the Christmas spirit, must do the right thing for you in this time of need.

  My Christmas gift to you is to help the best way I know how. I want you to immediately package that bow and contact me. I will give you the address for shipping the bow priority insured to an unknown hunter.   ;)   I know, I know it is selfless on my part. It is a curse I live with everyday. I just feel the need to do the right thing during this Christmas season. Merry Christmas!!!!!  You know what I guess I will just wish you a Merry Christmas. Good luck with shooting that beauty. I guess you didn't notice it is wrong handed.   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: mmisciag on December 18, 2010, 03:01:00 PM
S. C. Hunter,

My compliments on you selflessness. However, stupid as I may be. I don't think so... ((:

Merry Christmas.

Martin
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: wildgame on December 18, 2010, 03:02:00 PM
great looking bow! hope you enjoy!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Tom on December 18, 2010, 03:13:00 PM
At least you know you got what you wanted.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: DannyBows on December 18, 2010, 08:55:00 PM
You did the right thing for sure. Beautiful bow! Congrats, and Merry Christmas!!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 18, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
Great looking bow...very nice.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Koko Bow on December 18, 2010, 09:49:00 PM
Careful... you'll shoot your eye out.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: ermont on December 18, 2010, 09:56:00 PM
Isn't it nice when someone knows exactly what to get you?!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: gobblegrunter on December 18, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
AWESOME lookin' bow! LOVE the wood combos. Don't worry about the shelf on the riser...it's definitely on the CORRECT side!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: mmisciag on December 19, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Roger that gobblegrunter!

What part of PA you from? I typically travel much of it for work.

Martin
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Okie man on December 19, 2010, 05:59:00 PM
Of course it's wrong! Tis the season for giving! This bow should be gifted to the tradganger with the cheesiest handle like "Okie Man." No need to wrap it, I've already seen the pics. Beautiful bow, Merry Christmas
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: William F. Adams on December 19, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
I did the same thing, but bought a crossbow to trade to get a Bear Custom Kodiak T/D.

Beautiful bow! Enjoy!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Friend on December 19, 2010, 06:15:00 PM
I didn't know that Santa was a gifted bowyer.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Dirtybird on December 19, 2010, 06:58:00 PM
I like that compass, very nice bow.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: BWD on December 19, 2010, 07:19:00 PM
Wrong...of course not, only you know what you really want for Christmas.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Brad Davis on December 19, 2010, 07:36:00 PM
I love Christmas shopping for me, I mean the family. Enjoy your bow. Cool compass!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Tim on December 19, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
I had a chance to spend a few hours with Martin and his new bow this afternoon. We spent a good portion of that time tuning his arrow to shoot perfect bullet holes through the paper.  

We than took a nice walk through the woods and fields behind the house.  As Martin shot I saw nothing but nock and spining feathers as the arrow streaked down the field.  There's nothing quite like watching a perfectly tuned arrow cut through the sky!  :thumbsup:

Congrats buddy on your new bow!

Tim
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: Traddict on December 19, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
Congrats! Beautiful bow.
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: mmisciag on December 19, 2010, 09:56:00 PM
Tim,

Tim,

Thank you! We took a great bow and made it perform as one with the arrow. I learned a lot from you today.  You are one meticulous arrow tuner.

I will call you soon to just head out into the woods and shoot for a while. I was a little rushed today.

Again thanks. I had a great time!

Martin

Martin
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: gobblegrunter on December 19, 2010, 10:00:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by mmisciag:
Roger that gobblegrunter!

What part of PA you from? I typically travel much of it for work.

Martin
I'm from Quarryville which is just south of Lancaster and about 20 miles above the MD line. Not too far from you, seeing that you're from the Phoenixville/Collegeville area. Let me know if your travels bring you my way!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: PA-Spot on December 19, 2010, 10:02:00 PM
HO HO HO looks a lot beter to me than than a new pair of gloves that you would never use. Did the same thing new Blacktail will be here soon. CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: mmisciag on December 20, 2010, 07:19:00 AM
Derek,

I was just out that way a couple of days ago.

I will do so next time I'm out that way. In fact, I have to head out to Lancaster Archery before the end ot the year. (:

Maybe I will meet you then.

Martin
Title: Re: Early Christmas Present to myself. (Is that wrong?)
Post by: bolong on December 21, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
:thumbsup:    Looks like old Santa Clauc done good!