I have been reading Tradgang for a while now and I guess it is time for me to contribute! Who doesn't like to see a new bow anyways?
I ordered a bow from Roy Hall (Navajo Bows) last year. I am only 30 minutes from Henderson, so I stopped by while I was traveling through on business.
First, let me say that his customer service is awesome! I came in 'to look' and left after shooting 3 different bows with different options. I was talking with him about the different styles in handles, takedowns, weight options, etc. He had a couple of stock bows and let me shoot one. When he talked about a different style, he got a bow out that matched it. Then when we talked about the extra weight of a bowbolt takedown and he brought out another. It took about an hour and a half, but finally got the options I wanted figured out. I asked about the bow I had just shot because it was very close and asked about the price. He said it wasn't for sell, it was his personal bow! Talk about service!! I can't say that he would always do this, but to let someone who just walked into your shop shoot your personal setup shows confidence in your product and a huge commitment to customer satisfaction. I can't say enough about Roy!
So I ordered the bow I wanted: a RH Apache (reflex/deflex longbow) two piece takedown using the bowbolt sytem, 62" 55-60# @28 (I have a 28.5" draw), Bocote limbs with Osage tapers, Micarta handle and tips with Bocote in the grip. I put almost half down to start, with the rest due at pickup.
Then the waiting game.... I was told it would take 2-3 months, but it ended up being 4. I get the call in December from Roy which said the bow weight wouldn't be quite as heavy as I wanted. It ended up being 52#@28. Roy said if that was not acceptable, he would start over. After talking it over with him, he convinced me that it would be plenty for elk (where I ultimately want to be) and I accepted the weight difference. I went and picked it up and she was beautiful!
I have been shooting with her 3-4 times a week since then and have been more impressed than I ever imagined!
I have seen a couple questions asked about Navajo Bows. My suggestion is to call Roy and talk to him. He only works half days most days, so you will probably have to leave a message and get called back.
Ok, now the good stuff!
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It's colored like a yellow jacket, and I bet it stings like one. Good looking bow.
Roy builds a fine bow.....congrats
Roy is an artist-bowyer and a wonderful person. I have always enjoyed visiting with him. You got one COOL looking and shooting bow right there. With the weather we got today I want to go sit on a stand and watch a bait for hogs. I am just down the road from you...
Nice !!
That's a real beaut ! You'll love that easy take down feature when you get into elk country.
Best of luck.
Nice bow!
Congrats on your new stick.
Bisch
In all things give thanks unto the Lord. I love the bow and the scripture.'Rejoice always and again I say rejoice.
Looks like you have something to appreciate to me.
God Bless, Steve
Really a great looking bow! I hope you get an elk with it.
I had one of those bows. Awesome bow. I regret getting talked out of it by my buddy. Great choice. Congrats!!
Very nice !!!!! :campfire:
Man, I like the look of that bow! It's got great lines, and it's beautiful!
Beautiful Bow!h
Verrrrry Nice, Excellent choice of woods.
Oh that is pretty! Very nice, indeed.
very nice , congrats
Great looking bow!
My first custom bow was a Navajo 3 pc takedown longbow that was absolutely gorgeous and very mild-mannered. That was probably 18 years ago or so. Roy knows how to build 'em.
Enjoy your bow!! :archer2:
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I've shot a couple of his bows very well designed. Enjoy
Posts like this are the reason I carry his bows. Got a few in stock right now. Great stuff.
Nice. I guess you ordered the micarta and bow bolt for the added weight?
Good lookin elk stick for sure!
Congrats...very nice!
Congratulations on that beautiful bow. I have a Navajo Chief. It's been my go to bow for a long time. Roy is a great Bowyer and outstanding person. Enjoy your bow and post success pics that a bound to come.
Chris
PaulDeadringer29
No, I did not order the micarta and bow bolt specifically for the weight, I was actually testing it because I was afraid of the extra weight. It turned out to be very comfortable with it, but I wanted a takedown version. Roy only uses the bowbolt for takedowns and uses the micarta for the strength around the hardware of the bowbolt.
I checked out Roy's webpage, he makes some good looking bows!
I had Roy make an Apache for me and his quality and customer service are second to none!
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That's a beauty congrats
Very nice matnjo!
That's a beautiful bow! Congrats.
I had the same experience as Beau. Roy made mine once and wasn't satisfied so he told me he'd rather re-make it. Glad he was satisfied on try 2 since it was the last Azalea veneers he had! Such a craftsman!
Beauty.
Real nice.
Very sharp looking bow! Congratulations! :clapper:
Bernie
Congrats! Great looking bow!!!