Gregg has got my Elkheart started....54" 50@28" 2 pc....
Phenolic/Macassar riser w/Water Buffalo handle overlays...Macassar veneers w/buffalo tips.
Gregg has been a pleasure to work with and has kept me updated and shared a few pics of the process...thought I'd let everyone share in my excitement and anticipation...!!
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Just out of the form.....
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Macassar for the riser buildup....
Here are a few more I received Saturday....
It's gonna be sweet...!!!
After the first finish.......
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Wow is all I could say....!
Oh yeah....Beavertail grip also!
A work of function and art in the making! This looks like a really beauty.
I love Gregg's work, and wish I could use one of his bows. (I have tried several times, but short bows just don't work for me.)
Gregg is a great guy to deal with, too!
Guss your bow sounds almost identical to my St. Jude's bow that's about to be finished in the next few days :D The veneers on mine are very very similar to Macassar, called 'Royal' ebony. My riser is half phenolic, half Bocote. Also doing Buff overlays and tips...and beaver grip :) It's like we read each other's minds. But mine is lefty LOL. We're Elkheart brothers.
I also have all the build pics from mine. I plan on a full review and ALL the pics before and after. Stay tuned.
Actually the 'Royal' ebony on mine may be more or less same as Macassar...or yours are Royal...LOL...they look about the same. My bow is 56" 2pc and will be 52-53@29 so almost same weight as yours. Can't wait to show it off. Functional art is an understatement.
***edit: just texted Gregg and he says the Mac and Royal are very similar, yet still different. Neato!
wow is right.....beautiful ,thanks for the pictures
My 56" Silvertip is Macasser with Buffalo tips. Love that combo. Cant wait to see the finished pics. Yours and 9worlds.
Sir, you and I have similar tastes. My Dauntless is all Macassar. There are lots of beautiful woods for bows, but that's my favorite!
Great looking bow. My son recently received a 56" Elkheart. It is smooth to my 31". He shot the lights out with it at the Annual High Country shoot in Colorado. Gregg's work and attitude are grade A!
That's awesome JR. I'm curious how the 54" will work for you, I'm loving my 58" Elkheart!
I should never have opened this thread! How am I supposed to be a one bow man if y'all keep posting things like this!
I've seen a couple of Greg's bows in person, they are works of art!
Gregg and his workmanship are top notch!!
Any bow from Gregg Coffey is awesome! Enjoy it!
Thanks guys for all the compliment's on the bow, but Gregg deserves all the credit....he's a great bowyer...no doubt!
Chuck, I got another email from Gregg tonite.....I'm gonna restrain from posting any of the pics until you chime in....since we're in this together now...!! Your gonna be pumped...!!! :campfire: :biglaugh:
I have seen the pics bro. Feel free to post them! Our bows look absolutely ace! Don't worry, I plan a full bow 'pin up' shoot for mine when it arrives :bigsmyl:
Sweet looking bow !!!
Bill
Just got word today- mine should be arriving Monday! Woohoo!
Here we go guys...
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I'm blown away by both of these bows....!!
That horn overlay looks so nice! Gorgeous bows!
You boys done good!
Congrats Very nice fallers I got mine off Gregg 2 weeks ago and love it he dose a awsome job and Boy do the Elkhearts shoot Congrats again fellers on the awsome new bows
Really cool looking bows! Love the horn overlay... very distinct feature!
Man..... I knew I should have not opened this thread! Those are some really sweet lookers of bows right there....
One of these days I'm going to have to order me one.
Cheers for the pics!
ak.
That bocote one is sweet too bad its a lefty lol nice bows and congrats
Awbowman, easy! Trade your one bow for one of these!
Same went for me, had the same bow for 2 & 1/2 years. Tried one of Greg's Falcons, not planning on buying anything... couldn't bear to send it back. Sold my other "one bow" to fund it ( at least somewhat!).
Guss,
my St. Jude's bow arrived today on my day off. Woooo buddy are you in for a TREAT. What a mean machine AND a looker. I texted Gregg with a hearty "You done gooood!!". I will be posting more pics and a full review of mine sometime real soon. As some others posted about not too long ago, from a performance standpoint the new Elkhearts are most 100% definitely a step above the original Classic Hunters Gregg used to build. Stay tuned.
Chuck, that's what I like to hear...!
Looking forward to your full report...!!
Thanks brother.... :campfire:
Can't wait for a full report!
JR,
I shot your bow a few shots this morning. I think I'll keep it.
:biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Gregg
Gregg, that is cold brother.....!!! :biglaugh:
Honestly Gregg I dont know how you let any of the bows you make leave your workshop every one iv seen looks and shoots amazing
Jim
Beautiful :) )
Flyne, I was thinking the same thing...!
Mines on its way...lots of pics and a full report coming soon!!
Jr.