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Title: McBroom ASL
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on November 05, 2014, 09:32:00 AM
A couple of weeks ago I bought the McBroom ASL that Brian posted on the Sponsor's Classifieds.   68" 59@28, stringfollow, with brown glass over a 4 lam yew and actionboo core, and a highly figured bacote riser and tip wedges.  The last photo shows the amount of stringfollow (I measure it at 1 1/4").  Fit and finish is superb.  Light in the hand, quiet (even without silencers), smooth drawing, and no handshock.  Shoots heavy arrows with authority.  

    (http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/McBroom/McBroom-5.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/McBroom/McBroom-5.jpg.html)
    (http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/McBroom/McBroom-1.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/McBroom/McBroom-1.jpg.html)
    (http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/McBroom/McBroom-2.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/McBroom/McBroom-2.jpg.html)
    (http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/McBroom/McBroom-4.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/McBroom/McBroom-4.jpg.html)
    (http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/McBroom/McBroom-3.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/McBroom/McBroom-3.jpg.html)
    (http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s331/selfbow19953/McBroom/McBroom-6.jpg) (http://s509.photobucket.com/user/selfbow19953/media/McBroom/McBroom-6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: nineworlds9 on November 05, 2014, 09:39:00 AM
That bow looks awesome, I remember wishing it was LH.  Judging by the photos and his pricing, Brian's work appears to be one of the best values in an ASL today.
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: DanielB89 on November 05, 2014, 11:46:00 AM
"string follow" - is that the "memory" in the limbs?  I have a hill style bow that has the same thing(i left is strung too long, i think).
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on November 22, 2014, 03:37:00 PM
Dan, the string follow is actually built into the limbs.  Most longbows take a bit of a set over time but the string follow is intentional per the design.
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: KyStickbow on November 22, 2014, 03:55:00 PM
Wow...I like it...great lookin bow!!
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: Cavscout9753 on November 22, 2014, 03:57:00 PM
That bow looks clean and bomb proof. Sometimes I love the look of a bow that seems like it was built to be campainion on a 3 months trek through the rocky mountains. And I'm also growing to love the look of aged yew wood. Very nice indeed!
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: cmh on November 22, 2014, 10:06:00 PM
That's a great looking bow  ;)
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: Mudd on November 23, 2014, 02:23:00 PM
:archer:
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: The Ole' Bowhunter on November 23, 2014, 07:20:00 PM
Nice bow...I like the color and its sleek lines.
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: M60gunner on November 23, 2014, 08:18:00 PM
Hello Mcbowguy, do you get out to Ben Avery Range at all?
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: mcbowguy on November 24, 2014, 10:19:00 AM
M60- I have been out there.  Always a good time.  

Cavscout- I have a giant pile of beautiful yew to build with.  Just sayin'.
Title: Re: McBroom ASL
Post by: Steve Clandinin on November 24, 2014, 11:14:00 AM
If I could swing it,the other bow listed is a beauty,perfect specs and Yew to boot.