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Title: New toy (pix)
Post by: Deadbolt on July 30, 2007, 12:39:00 PM
Picked up a new bow at Denton Hill this weekend!  I held and shot alot of bows but this was the one I just fell in love with.  And with my hurt shoulder some bows just hurt to shoot w/ the twange I get but this bow shot like dream for me...feeling wise still can't hit the broadside of a barn  :p

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f137/swankeer/P1010500.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f137/swankeer/P1010495.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f137/swankeer/P1010497.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f137/swankeer/P1010498.jpg)
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The bow is 60" 45# @ 28.  I'm glad I picked it up!

I was also curious as to a rough guide in setting this bow up.  My old bear tigercat was setup w/ the help of a buddy of mine but I'd like to be able to tinker a bit more on my own so I dont need to bother him so much b/c of our scheduals.  I will order a few tools in order for me to play around b/c I have none but was curious what I should start out with w/ brace height nok point etc etc?  Any helpfull info would be great I'm still new to this stuff!
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: LUCKY MAN on July 30, 2007, 12:48:00 PM
Sweet !
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: MarthaK on July 30, 2007, 12:52:00 PM
Pretty bow!

... but please tell me you aren't using it as a stake for that tomato plant.    :smileystooges:
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Deadbolt on July 30, 2007, 12:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by MarthaK:
... but please tell me you aren't using it as a stake for that tomato plant.     :smileystooges:  
Hey gotta get my moneys worth  :p

Those were test plants and they didn't grow worth a hoot LOL.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Over&Under on July 30, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
Verry Verry Nice!!!!

Love the accent!!

jake
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: duck'n on July 30, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
I have a 58" Ancient Spirits Sequoia that is 49"@28" and it likes 7 1/4" brace height and a nock point around 5/8".  That is a great looking bow, congrats!  I don't think you will be disappointed with it.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Bozman71 on July 30, 2007, 01:15:00 PM
Nice Bow.

New here, when did the barn hunting season start?

John
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: bjk on July 30, 2007, 01:27:00 PM
Hey Tom,

If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

Talk ltr,
Brian

PS -- Sorry we missed you on Sun...I ran late in the am, then packing up camp etc...talk soon, Bud.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: madness522 on July 30, 2007, 01:29:00 PM
Thats a looker for sure.  If it shoots half as good as it looks you'll be killing barns in no time....
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Deadbolt on July 30, 2007, 01:32:00 PM
Hey Brian NP man we'll shoot soone nough I'm sure!  We shot the western and it was a pretty kewl shoot wish you guys were there!

I'm sure I will be posting alot of questions w/ this bow I have alot of learning to do!
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: rustyspike on July 30, 2007, 01:44:00 PM
Good looking bow.

Rich K
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: OzarkRamblr on July 30, 2007, 01:46:00 PM
Oooooh, classy. Love the riser on that one.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: peak98 on July 30, 2007, 02:18:00 PM
I have a Thunderhawk, I can shoot as low as 6.25-7.25 on the brace height, and a 5/8" nock works just fine for me.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Deadbolt on July 30, 2007, 02:41:00 PM
Thanks for all the comments everyone!

A few questions...

The bow currently has FF for the string and since I have a string on order I was going to order one for this bow.  I was curious if what ya'll would put on this bow?  Should I just stick w/ the FF?

And arrows?  A buddy gave me some 1916's and 2016's and I plan on bare shafting them but if I wanted to go to carbons what range should i work in?

I have been reading that new strings sometimes change the specs of the bow and w/ FF you need to shoot a stiffer arrow.  It seems like I should wait to put a new string on this bow and set it up before I go buying arrows b/c they may not spine properly w/ a new string.  What do ya'll think?

My apologies for these questions but its going tobe a long learning process for me!
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: peak98 on July 30, 2007, 02:50:00 PM
I have a 14 strand DF97 on mine that "Golden Hawk" made for me, shoots quiet as a mouse with only a set of cat whiskers on it. I'm shooting A.D. Tradlites with 200 grains up front.

BTW, congrats on the new bow, it's a looker !!!
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Jason Lester on July 30, 2007, 03:52:00 PM
Ancient Spirits bows are soooo nice. One of the owners lives not far from me. I forget his name but have talked with him a few times and met him at cloverdale. Great guy. Tradgang member too.

I shot one of their bows that was total awesome. I forget the model. To pretty for me to be handling much less shooting. I couldn't imagine taking it to the woods. I had my selfbow and felt like I had just picked up an old stick in comparison to how pretty that bow was.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Deadbolt on July 30, 2007, 04:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Jason Lester:
I shot one of their bows that was total awesome. I forget the model. To pretty for me to be handling much less shooting. I couldn't imagine taking it to the woods. I had my selfbow and felt like I had just picked up an old stick in comparison to how pretty that bow was.
Yea for a clumsy fool like me every time I pick the bow up I start to panic and prey not to beat it up to bad!  I had it sitting next to my old bear tigercat and man what a difference in 50 years LOL.  This bow makes that bear look like a walking stick!
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: SteveD on July 30, 2007, 04:43:00 PM
Hey Tom, Great Bow. You will love it. I have the loneboe MT ASH. We shot one time at Framers with Pete and the gang.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Deadbolt on July 30, 2007, 05:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by SteveD:
Hey Tom, Great Bow. You will love it. I have the loneboe MT ASH. We shot one time at Framers with Pete and the gang.
Yes I remember you long time no see!  How ya been?
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: sticshooter on July 30, 2007, 05:09:00 PM
Stunning bow!! Congrats!<><
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: Deadbolt on July 30, 2007, 05:22:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by sticshooter:
Stunning bow!! Congrats!<><
Your PM box is full bud...I tried to respond but couldn't sorry.
Title: Re: New toy (pix)
Post by: stick flipper on July 30, 2007, 05:29:00 PM
thunderhawks are sweet bows. I live 5 min. from ancient spirits shop. I have a take-down thunderhawk right now. 68#@32" 64" long. It shoots 705gr. chundoo arrows over 180fps. I also have owned a kadiak recurve and a cahokia longbow.