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Title: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Gary Sorensen on July 15, 2013, 11:22:00 PM
I received my new Gregg Coffey Javaman Elkheart today and it is a beauty!  This is a two piece take down using the bow bolt system.  The bow is 58", 60# @ 31.5".  The riser is phenolic between the cores for strength and Macassar ebony outside the cores.  The limbs are actionboo with Macassar veneers.  Gregg added water buffalo overlays on the tips and riser that look great.  This is a fantastic shooting bow.  It is very smooth even at my longish draw, very quiet, and dead in the hand.  I have two similar Shrew Classics made by Gregg that I love, but this is my new favorite.  Anyone wanting a short hybrid longbow should give serious consideration to an Elkheart, particularly if they have a long draw like I do.  The bow also comes in shorter lengths.  Check out the Javaman website to see his whole line of bows.  Gregg is a great guy to work with and an excellent bowyer.  Thank you Gregg for your generous donation to the kids, and for delivering such a fine bow and work of art.

 (http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/garysorensen2/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/BowBolt_zps7c5e2584.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/garysorensen2/media/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/BowBolt_zps7c5e2584.jpg.html)

 (http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/garysorensen2/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/WaterBuffUpperTip_zps4b44311b.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/garysorensen2/media/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/WaterBuffUpperTip_zps4b44311b.jpg.html)

 (http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/garysorensen2/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/WaterBuffHandleOverlays_zpsa47f3c42.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/garysorensen2/media/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/WaterBuffHandleOverlays_zpsa47f3c42.jpg.html)

 (http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/garysorensen2/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/MacasserUpperLimb_zps8a221e87.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/garysorensen2/media/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/MacasserUpperLimb_zps8a221e87.jpg.html)

 (http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/garysorensen2/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/Stats60-315in_zps6288e512.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/garysorensen2/media/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/Stats60-315in_zps6288e512.jpg.html)

 (http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/garysorensen2/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/UpperLimbBraced_zps736e96d0.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/garysorensen2/media/Javaman%20Bow%20Pictures/UpperLimbBraced_zps736e96d0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Tyler C. Moore on July 15, 2013, 11:24:00 PM
Absolutely stunning!! What a dream bow, if anything comes with mojo this would be it!
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Butternutz on July 15, 2013, 11:27:00 PM
Wow!    :saywhat:   That is nice!!
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Archie on July 15, 2013, 11:32:00 PM
Gregg makes a great bow!  And they're beautiful, too!
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Jwilliam on July 15, 2013, 11:33:00 PM
Another beautiful bow from Gregg Coffey !!!     :notworthy:    Congrats !!!


Bill
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: kadbow on July 15, 2013, 11:52:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Gen273 on July 15, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
:eek:  wow, I love that bow, congrats!
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Shinken on July 15, 2013, 11:55:00 PM
WOW!

  :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:        

That is FANTASTIC!

Thanks to both of you for making it an AWESOME fund raiser for the kids at St Judes Childrens Research Hospital!

  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    

FOR THE KIDS!

God bless, David Camp

  :archer2:
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: VictoryHunter on July 16, 2013, 01:18:00 AM
Nice bow!
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Pheonixarcher on July 16, 2013, 02:42:00 AM
I shot an Elkheart at Kalamazoo this year, and it stole the show!!! And I shot a lot of great bows. If I'd have had the cash, there's no doubt I'd be hunting that thing this year. It may have been a 52", but I think it was 54". Regardless, it shot better than most 60" bows! I drew that particular bow right about 27.5", and it handled it flawlessly. It was rediculous how smooth the draw and shot was with no pinch for such a short bow. Also probably the fastest bow in that weight range that I shot. I'm trying out an Inferno that Gregg made right now at 56", and I'm really liking this bow a lot. I'm on his list for a build, and I really like the design of the Inferno, but a 52" Elkheart is at the top of my list. They are both outstanding bows, the Inferno shoots extremely well, and I'm sure I'd be happy with either, but, that Elkheart was awesome! Decisions decisions. Lol. Gregg is absolutely one of the best bowyers out there. Design, shootability, fit and finish, and performance. You can't go wrong with a Javaman bow!
Gary, that's a very fine stick you have there, and I'm sure it'll serve you well.
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Alexander Traditional on July 16, 2013, 04:00:00 AM
Very Nice! Congratulations!
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: wigeon on July 16, 2013, 05:37:00 AM
Very nice
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: limbolt on July 16, 2013, 08:09:00 AM
A beauty for sure!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: LookMomNoSights on July 16, 2013, 08:19:00 AM
Sharp looking bow!
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: ronp on July 16, 2013, 11:53:00 AM
That bow is stunning!  Gregg is quite an artist.  Thanks to both of you for the generous contributions to the auction   :clapper:
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Hawkeye on July 16, 2013, 12:00:00 PM
Great cause, Great bid, Great bowyer, Great bow...

I guess I think this is just... GREAT!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Tater on July 16, 2013, 08:17:00 PM
Great looking bow...!

Thanks for helping the kids and good luck with that Elkheart..!...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 17, 2013, 07:47:00 AM
Exactly what Tater said to the "T"
Title: Re: Saint Jude's Custom Javaman Bow
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 17, 2013, 08:05:00 AM
WOW!  Gregg nailed that one.  Def on my short list of go-to bowyers.  I have an Inferno on my mind.