Trad Gang
Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: USN_Sam1385 on January 25, 2011, 07:42:00 PM
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Hello all. I am still a very new guy here. I got a wild hair up my butt about 3 mos. ago that I wanted to get into Trad. archery. Been hunting with rifle and compound for several seasons.
So, I scooped up a 25-30 lb. throw away english style longbow and learned proper form. Then I decided I wanted my 'real' bow, and I had a Remington 700 .270 that was taking up too much room in the safe, and never seeing the light of day. So.. finding this bow for sale locally, and reading about it and about Duane Jessop; I traded the .270 to a guy for this Thunderhorn.
I fell in LOVE with it as soon as I placed my hands on it, and the only way I can define it is flawless. Mind you, this is my first custom longbow. However, this piece of art reminds me of a high end musical instrument, like an orchestra violin.
I have shot it every single day since I got it, and it is hard to put down. The 1 lb. or less (at least that is how it feels) makes putting it down harder.. I even find myself drawing it in my bedroom before bed. My wife thinks I am crazy. :)
After only about a week I have this bow stacking arrows one on top of another at 10-15 yards.
Anyhow, just wanted to show off my new bow and say that I am officially hooked. I haven't even LOOKED at my compound bow since I got this thing.
Specs: Thunderhorn Coup Stick 58", Draws 55# @ 26" (My draw length is abut 27 1/2). Elk Antler Inlaid in the riser, Elk antler tips, Cocobolo and orangewood riser, fast flight string.
Arrows: Gold Tip 5575, 4" Feathers, 175 gr. FP.
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/bow1.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/bow2.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/bow3.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/bow4.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/bow5.jpg)
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b101/dubitc/bow6.jpg)
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Very nice!
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Beautiful bow.
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Nice looking bow..
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Sweet Stick
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Duane is a true artist and bowyer. Excellent craftsmanship...cant go wrong with a T--Horn!
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Good lookin' bow. :thumbsup: Glad you found the pleasure of the stick and string. Ain't it great. Enjoy, that's what it's all about. :archer2:
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Very nice looking bow!
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Great bow.Welcome aboard.
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your in big trouble dont know what you got yourself into
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That's a dandy. Hap
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My first custom bow was a Thunderhorn Coupe Stick. 10 years later, I still have it. Great bows!
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Welcome to the forum and traditional archery.
Starting out with good equipment helps in the learning curve.
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Congrats on a Bow-u-tiful one. Have fun and enjoy.
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Pretty bow, bending sticks with strings is very adictive.
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Nice bow,guarentee you will enjoy it more than the 270.Congrat's :clapper:
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Great looking bow, this is a life long addiction with no cure! be warned...
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I can"t believe he traded that bow for a gun. Welcome to the gang. :archer:
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I'd make that trade any day. Haven't shot my rifle in almost 10 years.
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Cool. I've always admired those bows.
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Awesome bow! :thumbsup:
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Very excellent choice in a Thunderhorn for your first "real" bow.
Duane does a superb job
It sounds like you are doing a great job on your end of the shooting as well.
Welcome to the enjoyable journey.
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nice bow!
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Beautiful bow congratulations and you will love that bow i'm sure
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I got my "Heart Stopper in Nov 2000. Duane makes a fine bow.
Mine is 56 lbs.@28",60"(ntn),stippled grip.
It's fine shooting bow that is also quick.
It's one of my oldest "keeper" bows.
I believe you will really enjoy your Heart Stopper. Congra's
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I did the same thing. Each time I wanted a new bow I sold a gun to pay for it. When I ran out of guns I had to start saving up and begging the wife.
I got my Coup Stick several years ago and was just like you. I had to shoot it every day and drew it back all the time before and after work. I even told my wife it better be beside me when she closes the lid on me!
I've had lots of bows before and since I got that bow but I can always shoot it well every time I pick it up. It is "The One".
Good luck.
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congrats on a beautiful bow
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The guy that traded with me was a Police Officer. Super nice guy.
He said that he loves the bow, but has been practicing and practicing and just couldn't get a 'handle' on shooting a longbow. Said he could hit the target but could never get good groups consistently which was extremely frustrating.
Told me that other guys would pick the bow up and stack arrows on top of one another, but for whatever reason he was never able to. He is switching over to a bow with sights to try and overcome this issue.
The inability to group well isn't the bow's fault, or a mechanical equipment failure on the part of the bow, because I have been able to group it consistenly. Mind you I am only shooting at 10-15 yards, so this is no fantastic feat by any means. ;)
Either way, I am very fortunate that he was willing to trade.
Let me add that the rifle was a Rem 700 XCR in .270. It was in perfect condition and sells for around $900 new. Cabela's only wanted to offer me about 40% of it's value so this worked out MUCHH better.
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What a beauty! Congrats!
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I have one that looks very similar. They are super nice bows and the craftsmanship is unreal.
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Beautiful! Welcome to the campfire bud!