I did a search and found some pics scattered around, but I would love to have a thread to look at with pics all in the same place. I know you guys are proud of 'em and they are pretty bows. Let the rest of us drool over your Bama Bows!
Bama Osage Expedition Takedown Royal 46@28!
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/ripforce_photo/382200_2057764088949_1390035641_1743943_839814555_n.jpg)
Steve,
I like the looks of yours and do you have any side profiles of it? I'm not searching for another bow just like looking at the profiles... :biglaugh:
Bama Hunter 50@28 Curly Maple riser Bama Royal 66in 50@28 Zebra Wood riser Becote veneers w Red Elm Cores 50@28!
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/ripforce_photo/Picture428.jpg)
More pics!
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/ripforce_photo/Picture423.jpg)
I'm surprised DannyBows hasnt shown up yet. :biglaugh:
I'll try to get pics up of my Bama Hunter a little later.
Apparently Ripforce, you have an addiction. Great pics! Keep them coming
WOW those last 2 bow are incredible. Where is this Bowyer located.
Nate is located in Tulsa, OK. He's a sponsor here and is one heck of a nice guy to deal and talk with. He makes a fabulous bow at a great price.
He has a 256 number and thats a AL area code.
I'm pinchin pennies for one right now. Thinkin' Royal takedown with bamboo limbs, bacote veneers and cocobolo riser. Would like to eplore a few personla options, maybe beaver tail grip...
Joe,
Nate has been in Oklahoma for a while. Maye he just retained his Al cell phone number.
He makes some incredible bows.
I own the 102# hunter he originally made for Matt Hamilton, will try to post some pics when the wife gets back from Orlando shopping this evening.
I'm babysitting the 3 year old grandson and haven't got time to look for them. He only gives me about 5 minute breaks at a time,(he's a tough boss).
If you're looking for Bama bow pics, go straight to the source. One of the most complete sites I've seen!
Yep I've been to the webpage. I like seeing them being shot as well and I love to see what he has done for other tradgangers.
Well, you asked for it! :bigsmyl:
This is an early 2 pc Hunter, before Nate went to a carbon sleeve.
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00214.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00225.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00231.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00212.jpg)
Great thread I am planning on ordering one and can't decide on what wood, please include details to help me decide.
thanks hope this isn't jacking your thread
Ed
A 1 pc Hunter.
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00527.jpg)
This one is a 60" special build Royal model. It's the first bow featured on Nate's Royal page. Beautiful bow and really slings an arrow with authority.
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00641.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00635.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00648.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00649.jpg)
Here's a beauty I've been shooting the most lately. 66" and 50@28. Love that Curly Maple! I'm in the process of refinishing it. Pics aren't the best but here's a peak.
Before:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00781.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00782.jpg)
After:
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00826.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00828.jpg)
Nate is nearing the finish of a special 2 pc Royal for me. Keep an eye out for it!
This is a 2 pc Hunter I recently got from our classifieds. 64" and 52@28. Dark stained Curly Maple. This one has a lam of black glass in the Bamboo core. I've only been able to shoot a few arrows from her since my accident but for a D-Bow she really smokes an arrow! Nate's carbon sleeve is an awesome 2 pc system.
These are the only pics I have at the moment. I'll try to add some better ones in a few days.
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/BamaBow177.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/BamaBow175.jpg)
This is my 2 pc Expedition Hunter. 58" and 53@27. Dark stained Curly Maple. I guess by now you can tell I have a thing for dark bows, and in Curly Maple. They just look so serious and deadly!
Fine shooting Hybrid bow, I'm tickled with her and plan on ordering another 5 or 6 pounds lighter for form work and 3D. I'm thinking about Cocobolo this time.
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00733.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00731.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00738.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00724.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00718.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/DSC00728.jpg)
beautiful.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/bhtd5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/bhtd8.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/bhtd7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/bhtd6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/bhtd3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/bhtd1.jpg)
Rob, that's the bow I want. Perfect. I see that is dark curly maple on the riser I believe, but what are the dark limbs (from the side, I know the hunters are black glass)?
That dark stain curly maple is one of the best looking bows i have ever seen. How well do his bows shoot compared to other 1 piece longbows. I have never owned a 1 piece logbow except for a Dwyer and it was the first bow i ever owned and i was 10lbs overbowed.
I sure like the way that Expedition Dark Hunter looks Danny.... That is a dead sharp 2pc!!
Thanks Kip!
Joe Van, Nate's bows are first class shooters. His 1 pc bows and 2pc bows shoot the same, can't tell them apart in looks or shooting when they are strung. Here's a link to a review Rob D. has posted in the Product Reviews.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=31;t=000982#000000
Nice looking bows guys.
-Jay
Pics as promised...64" amo. 45# @ 28". Curly maple riser with hard rock maple limbs. Black glass. This is one of his takedown models and you can not tell it isn't a one piece bow.
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/MoeSkeeter/3a84e1cc.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/MoeSkeeter/1ffdeea0.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/MoeSkeeter/194b2420.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/MoeSkeeter/b4737f4a.jpg)
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/MoeSkeeter/2e7662f3.jpg)
Nice bow Pat! I like that roughed leather grip and asked Nate to use it on the Royal he's finishing up now.
Man I love that stained curly maple! I bet he can sell that all day long!
Thanks Danny! I love that new finish you put on your bow. That gloss refinish is drop dead gorgeous. I've been chatting with Nate about an Expi...can't seem to resist. As much as I love curly maple I'm kind of thinking about a bocote riser with maybe 'boo limbs. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your new Royal.
Pic thread:
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/MoeSkeeter/bffd33e2.jpg)
Seems like curly maple is a hot seller. Bocote overlay and limb tips boo cores. 64" 46 @ 28".
Absolutely love it. (http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae156/hualapai09/IMG_3713.jpg) (http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae156/hualapai09/IMG_3712.jpg) (http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae156/hualapai09/IMG_3710.jpg)
What accident Danny? Hope all is well or will be.
Hello Jeff, I was hoping you were enjoying that bow with the new weight.
I had an accident on my motorcycle about 5 weeks ago, busted ribs, contusions and the left hand and wrist messed-up some. I'm mending fast now and am even able to shoot a bit again. Wiped out my hunting season though.
Just got an email from Nate, he's doing the finish on my bow so you'll all be able to see it shortly.
Sounds like you're going to make it, sorry about your hunting season.How did the bike fare?
I'm heading out later this week and couple days next week for deer. My son is coming down from WA. He's going to shoot my 55# Savannah. That way he won't need to bring his Savannah (same bow).
Then going after javelina after the first, little more confident in that as opposed to deer. These desert mulies can be tough. Either way, hope to get some blood on this Bama.
Can't wait to see your new one. I'm in the process of building one of my own right now. 3 piece TD/RD. I'll let you know how that comes out.
Keep them comming i just ordered one.
Jeff, bike was totaled. I just paid for her replacement with the insurance money.
Have a safe hunt and Good Luck!
I wish I had one on order with that dark curly maple. It will be a month or two yet until I can save enough money... I hope.
QuoteOriginally posted by khardrunner:
I wish I had one on order with that dark curly maple. It will be a month or two yet until I can save enough money... I hope.
Kyle, it will be worth the wait guaranteed.
I just got my Bama Hunter a week or so ago.
55# @28 64"
Cocobolo riser and overlay, Bamboo limbs and accents. The limb tips are Elk horn. It has the takedown system installed.
It is smooth drawing, no hand shock, and shoots where you look!
Sorry the pictures are from my cell phone, so they don't do the bow justice. (http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/AtellaTheHunt/2011-12-20_13-45-46_823.jpg)
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/AtellaTheHunt/2011-12-20_13-45-59_125.jpg)
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/AtellaTheHunt/2011-12-20_13-46-24_727.jpg)
(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb373/AtellaTheHunt/2011-12-16_13-36-50_944.jpg)
Thanks for letting me show it off!!
Sweet! What riser woods?
That Hunter looks real nice, I used the boo accents on my Expi give the bows a nice accent! I also went with the high gloss finish really makes the Osage pop with the finish!
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/ripforce_photo/382200_2057764008947_1390035641_1743941_389799421_n.jpg)
Ripforce56, that Osage is sweet! I might have to use that in my next Expi.
I to ordered The Royal with Osage limbs front and back with a dark curly maple riser with dark horn tips. Thought about getting it in a takedown but already have 2 takedowns.
I almost went with the dark curly maple but theres just something special about that osage, especially when it starts turning into that deep rich color.
Here's another shot of mine. I've been away from the board awhile. Can't believe I missed this one.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p65/FadedGlory77/HangingBowOpt20.jpg)
Here's my 64" Expi. The first Bama with a gloss finish.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p65/FadedGlory77/IMG_2272.jpg)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p65/FadedGlory77/IMG_2268-1.jpg)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p65/FadedGlory77/IMG_2264.jpg)
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p65/FadedGlory77/IMG_2263.jpg)
I was expecting you Nick. That bow is just awesome! I hope your season has been a good one.
I'm having Nate do my Royal in gloss so the Tiger Maple will have that beautiful 3D look. Nate said he got some of the best Tiger Maple he's seen. He's doing the finish right now.
Nate sure makes a pretty bow. Really like those D shape ones.
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20571.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20569.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20567.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20562.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20556.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20396-1.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20393-1.jpg)
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/RHB65/Archery/truckvideo20385-1.jpg)
Is that a for real fadeout on that handle?
Arrow: I am not sure I quite understand your question.
Just bought this one from a fellow TGer, photos not that great.
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h474/nigelkylatrista/DSCN2256-1.jpg)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h474/nigelkylatrista/DSCN2257-1.jpg)
(http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h474/nigelkylatrista/DSCN2259-3.jpg)
This one is osage I believe. Sure would like one of those curly maple dark stained ones.........
Dodger and Nigel, those are really sweet looking bows!
Arrow Flynn, I believe that is a lam of black glass added to the core. I have a 2pc Hunter I got used that has it. It seems to add some extra speed.
Thanks Danny. The credit goes entirely to Nate though.
I now understand what was confusing Arrow Flynn. Thanks for clearing that up.
I am not entirely convinced that the sandwiched glass would make the bow a tad zippier. Nate did not have a chrono then and was going by customer feedback. Do you have a similar poundage Bama Hunter w/o the sandwiched glass lamination and a chrono to verify this claim?
Nate will be making me a new Hunter but a little more Hillesque in stature (narrow, deep cored limbs and a straight wedge shaped grip) in American Black Walnut. I wonder why American bowyers don't use this wood that often.
I'm pumped to see this thread is still alive and well.
I've started a Pinterest clipboard for Bama Bows which will be a gallery of sorts. So far DannyBows, Ripforce, and I are posting photos to it.
If you are on Pinterest I will invite you to the board. If not, I can post your photos to the board and put your name in the Description as the owner of the bow.
Either way, PM me with what you want to do and I will give you details.
Here is my Expi Osage Royal with the Diamond back skins that I had Nate put on! I just uploaded my collection of Bamas on Pinterest great site!
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/ripforce_photo/IMG_0656-1.jpg
Man Nigel01 that handle looks a lot like mine!
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/ripforce_photo/IMG_0657-1.jpg)