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Post by: Lamey on January 18, 2014, 07:20:00 PM
Well I had an earlier post about the Centaur "birthing", you can see those pics here-

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=134827;p=3

Jim finished up and shipped the bow from MT on Thursday.... it arrived today (Saturday) in Jasper, Alabama...  although the USPS got it here FAST the box was in 2 pieces, made me nervous, but no harm done!

The specs on the bow are 60", 51#@28", Curly maple limbs, bamboo and XTL core, Cocobola riser with black accents.  

So far ive shot CE 250, 150, and GT 35/55 with from 175 to 250 up front and they all fly true out to 30 yards.  Its amazing how spine tolerant the Centaurs are, at least in my experience.  Ive settled in on the 150's cut to 30" with 175 up front.

The grip has subtle yet very purposeful contours all in the correct places, and the shelf is perfectly sculpted to get your hand nice and high.  I opted for no finger grooves for a couple reasons, 1 is the best Centaur grip I have felt dindt have grooves, and it will also be easier to Wrap if I decided to go that route (thinking black beavertail).

Here are a few quick photos,  I will try and get limb and profile pics tomorrow, Sun didn't cooperate today!
 (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/12020682543_128af1c48b_z.jpg)  (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/12021227416_dd798bdae3_z.jpg)  (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/12020683133_21c4336d3f_z.jpg)  (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5486/12021227126_88261cd545_z.jpg)  (http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/12020682203_8ebe386101_z.jpg)
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Post by: Easykeeper on January 18, 2014, 07:30:00 PM
Beautiful!
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Post by: BOWMARKS on January 18, 2014, 07:54:00 PM
Very nice!!
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Post by: J.T. on January 18, 2014, 07:58:00 PM
nice looking bow   :thumbsup:
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Post by: limbolt on January 18, 2014, 08:03:00 PM
A beauty for sure!!!! Congrats     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: solobowhunter on January 18, 2014, 08:11:00 PM
Very nice! Congratulations!
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Post by: Guss on January 18, 2014, 08:15:00 PM
Wow..!!! Awesome bow..!!  A couple of months ago I received my new Centaur and the box was in two pieces also..!! Good thing Jim builds em' bulletproof...!!!
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Post by: Gator1 on January 18, 2014, 08:17:00 PM
Matt

That is still steaming......

wow sers....   :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:
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Post by: Gerry on January 18, 2014, 08:23:00 PM
Very nice bow, how does it shoot?
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Post by: PaulDeadringer29 on January 18, 2014, 08:30:00 PM
Awesome looking bow.
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Post by: Gen273 on January 18, 2014, 08:55:00 PM
wow, that is a super looking bow! Congrats!!!
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Post by: Lamey on January 18, 2014, 09:03:00 PM
Gerry it shoots great!  Had it dialed in at 30 yards just right.  

There is always the question of bow length, and for me the 60" Centaur is perfect, as is the 62"... just like it a bit more compact for the woods. Ive had 2 58" Centaurs, and the 60/62 is just a better length for me.  I draw 29 and the 60  FOR ME is noticeably smoother, and just feels "better".

Here are a couple more pics showing the tips and XTL lamination.  

TOP-
 (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3671/12020682333_3e60cb63c3_z.jpg)


BOTTOM-
 (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3669/12020395325_e4664561da_z.jpg)
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Post by: rick7 on January 18, 2014, 09:06:00 PM
thats a beauty
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Post by: damascusdave on January 18, 2014, 10:01:00 PM
If I am going to put a wrap on a bow I prefer something plainer for riser wood...I doubt you are going to be able to bring yourself to cover up that great Cocobolo grain

DDave
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Post by: tzolk on January 18, 2014, 10:09:00 PM
Matt,
What a beaut!!! Id love to shoot a Centaur! What is the limb width at the fades on this one?

Todd
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Post by: Jwilliam on January 18, 2014, 10:19:00 PM
Holy smokes Matt  !!! That is one Sweet looking Centaur. Perfect specs as well !!! I know it will shoot just as good as it looks. Jim builds an Awesome shooting bow.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: NBK on January 18, 2014, 10:30:00 PM
That's some wild coco bolo!  Congrats on a beautiful bow.
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Post by: bisket on January 18, 2014, 10:37:00 PM
That is beauty.  Curly maple looks just right. with the coco.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: David lozzano on January 18, 2014, 10:38:00 PM
Beautiful bow, Felicidades!
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Post by: Jason Kendall on January 18, 2014, 10:42:00 PM
That handle wood is stunning, I knew it would be pretty but I didn't think it would look that good after seeing the birthing photos. Very nice!
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Post by: Matty on January 18, 2014, 10:50:00 PM
Dang sexy
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Post by: Lamey on January 18, 2014, 10:52:00 PM
thanks guys, and its one of those that are "even better" in person.  The Cocobola is actually much more vivid in contrast.

At first I wasn't sold on the stain of the Curly Maple, but after looking at it more...  it just works with the Cocobola, and is a good color for my area of the woods for camo.

Todd the limbs are barley over 1" at the fades, best measurement is 1-1/16" on the shy side of the line.
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Post by: tzolk on January 18, 2014, 11:53:00 PM
I'd love to own a centaur.  Beautiful bow all around!  How does it compare to your Whips?  Sounds like the limbs are near equally narrow.
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on January 19, 2014, 12:16:00 AM
Matt,

Another beautiful bow from Jim! We have so many bowyers that are outstanding and Jim is certainly one at the top.

You mention a possible beaver tail grip so if you don't mind here my last one with a Big Jim grip he did a great job matching the unique contours of the Centaur even with the groves.

 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/IMG_0446.jpg) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/jalmay5th/media/IMG_0446.jpg.html)

 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/IMG_0447.jpg) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/jalmay5th/media/IMG_0447.jpg.html)

 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/IMG_0449.jpg) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/jalmay5th/media/IMG_0449.jpg.html)

 (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy235/jalmay5th/IMG_0441.jpg) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/jalmay5th/media/IMG_0441.jpg.html)
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Post by: TxAg on January 19, 2014, 12:20:00 AM
Very nice
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Post by: Flying Dutchman on January 19, 2014, 02:02:00 AM
Very Nice stick, congrats!
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 19, 2014, 02:36:00 AM
That is a nice looking bow. Congratulations!
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Post by: Lamey on January 19, 2014, 03:09:00 AM
thanks again fellas,  man... that beavertail looks great...
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Post by: Buemaker on January 19, 2014, 07:19:00 AM
Nice, you are a lucky guy. Bue--.
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Post by: T-Bowhunter on January 19, 2014, 08:13:00 AM
Beautiful Bow!
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Post by: Lamey on January 19, 2014, 08:58:00 AM
gonna do some bare shaft tunning today.  Got the Selway quiver on it now,  really like the new strap system Selway uses.
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Post by: oulibeez on January 19, 2014, 09:31:00 AM
Oh wow, beautiful Lamey.
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Post by: Jayrod on January 19, 2014, 10:13:00 AM
Great looking bow ...BEST OF LUCK WITH IT!
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Post by: mooseman76 on January 19, 2014, 10:56:00 AM
Wow, 2 of my favorite woods. That coco is something special. Really nice!!!
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Post by: Lamey on January 19, 2014, 11:46:00 AM
just took it out and did some bare shaft tuning, with 175 up front the CE 150's (30") fly perfect, as do the 3555's,  the 250s show a bit stiff but I kind of expected that if anything.  

I stopped pretty quick as the 150s are just perfect at 30", and with 175 gr. heads they weigh in at 510 gr. which is perfect balance between weight and good long range flight etc.

I also want to add that bumping the brace from just at the 7" line to 7-1/4" made a big difference in silencing the bow.  This along with the Selway strapped on the bow have really put it in that REALLY quiet bow category.
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Post by: doubleo on January 19, 2014, 12:15:00 PM
Congrats on a beauty of a bow! That Coco is really sweet!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: tjjmon on January 19, 2014, 03:32:00 PM
Great looking bow.How long was the wait?
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Post by: JJB on January 19, 2014, 04:07:00 PM
Man that turned out fantastic!
-Jay
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Post by: ermont on January 19, 2014, 05:30:00 PM
As always, Jim knocks it out of the park. Great looking bow, Matt. Congratulations.
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Post by: Tsalt on January 19, 2014, 05:51:00 PM
Striking!
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Post by: SveinD on January 19, 2014, 06:12:00 PM
Oh my! Look at that slender figure!

Looks like a wolf sporting supermodel clothing!
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Post by: Friend on January 19, 2014, 06:46:00 PM
Fine Centaur...Congrats!!!
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Post by: Lamey on January 19, 2014, 06:59:00 PM
thanks again fellas...  I cant remember the exact wait time, but the current time is 10-12 months.
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Post by: Sirius Black on January 19, 2014, 07:19:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: Big Ed on January 19, 2014, 07:40:00 PM
Awesome looking!!!
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Post by: YORNOC on January 19, 2014, 08:28:00 PM
:eek:    :notworthy:
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Post by: D. Key on January 20, 2014, 09:16:00 AM
Way to go Matt.  Very nice indeed.
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Post by: Lamey on January 20, 2014, 09:19:00 AM
if I can make some time I may actually get into the woods today. These Centaurs are addicting, already figuring how I want my next one made....  I have some super nice Ziricote.... thinking a Chimera XTL or Triple carbon.
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Post by: Lamey on January 20, 2014, 11:01:00 AM
with Selway-

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/12052613644_9f65a0250e_z.jpg)
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Post by: Jwilliam on January 22, 2014, 05:48:00 PM
That sure did turn out SWEET !!!   :thumbsup:  


Bill
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Post by: Moots on January 22, 2014, 06:34:00 PM
Lamey,

That is a pretty one!
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Post by: ermont on January 22, 2014, 08:49:00 PM
I viewed the photos again and I have to say I am torn. A beavertail grip would look great but covering that great wood would be a crime. Good luck Matt, better your decision than mine!
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Post by: nineworlds9 on January 22, 2014, 08:58:00 PM
SO NICE.  What a beauty.  Jim has done it again and just keeps cranking out functional artworks that SMOKE an arrow.  I'm a Centaur fan for life.  You are absolutely right, the Centaurs are very very forgiving of arrow spine.
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Post by: Lamey on January 22, 2014, 09:06:00 PM
yeah... think im going to keep this one "bare" without grip.  Been shooting it more, really a fun bow to shoot, as they should be!
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on January 23, 2014, 06:15:00 AM
All I can say is........WOW!
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Post by: lone hunter on January 23, 2014, 07:37:00 AM
Crap, just when I think I am done buying bows, a beauty like this comes along. Really like the looks of the grip. Guess I better do some homework and find out more about these bows.
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Post by: mahantango on January 23, 2014, 07:49:00 AM
There are very few bows on my bucket list, but Centaur is one of them. That one is stunning, and my vote is for the beavertail.