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Title: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Stump73 on April 19, 2015, 09:06:00 PM

Im on the list for a new Thunderchild and my name is getting closer. Ive got the woods narrowed down just need to decide on tips whether horn or antler. My limb veneers are black and white ebony. I would like for yall to post picks of your tips so maybe it will help narrow my decision and make it easier. If you dont have picks just give your idea of what would look good with black and white ebony.

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: TradBrewSC on April 19, 2015, 09:18:00 PM

Don't own one any longer but think horn overlays and tips look amazing with the B&W ebony.

That would be my route!

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Stump73 on April 19, 2015, 09:20:00 PM

I really like the black horns but was wanting to see what else is out there before I make my final decision.

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: on April 19, 2015, 10:39:00 PM

These are kudu horn.

  (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/1E5AF715-4751-48EE-BE6D-0CF783D7132D_zpsgkhlw0cs.jpg) (http://s579.photobucket.com/user/archeryrules/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/1E5AF715-4751-48EE-BE6D-0CF783D7132D_zpsgkhlw0cs.jpg.html)

  (http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/FD577029-ABA2-4707-9673-A91B622E12A3_zpsx0binfvi.jpg) (http://s579.photobucket.com/user/archeryrules/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-08/FD577029-ABA2-4707-9673-A91B622E12A3_zpsx0binfvi.jpg.html)

I actually broke the top one and had it replaced. The new one came out a smokey grey color (I don't have a pic of that one), and I think looks even better. Every piece of the horn we sanded on came out a little different looking.

Bisch

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Prairie Drifter on April 19, 2015, 10:52:00 PM

Dark sheep horn

  (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/IMG_1057.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/IMG_1057.jpg.html)

  (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/DSC_0032.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/DSC_0032.jpg.html)

Light sheep horn

  (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/IMG_0889-1.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/IMG_0889-1.jpg.html)

  (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/DSC_0023.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/DSC_0023.jpg.html)

  (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/Prairiedrifter/bows/101_5849.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/Prairiedrifter/media/bows/101_5849.jpg.html)

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Cavscout9753 on April 19, 2015, 10:59:00 PM

Awesome, a tip overlay thread. This will be good. Question, does size/material of a tip overlay effect speed or cast to a noticeable level?

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Mr. fingers on April 19, 2015, 11:13:00 PM

Go,with the black horn Jim uses springbok horn. I have it on my buffalo with B&W Ebony  and it looks amazing. No offense but better than the pics that have been posted. Get the horn overlays too. May cost a tad more but well worth it jim does awsome work prepare,to be amazed. You'll spend as much time ogling at your bow as you will shooting it.
Tim

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: damascusdave on April 19, 2015, 11:15:00 PM

I would say in general the smaller the tip overlays the more pronounced the limb taper and for me small tipped limbs are generally a bit faster...how noticeable it will be is questionable

DDave

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Biathlonman on April 20, 2015, 12:08:00 AM

Jim's an artist, tell him to do what's best, he won't stear you wrong.

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Post by: KyStickbow on April 20, 2015, 05:51:00 AM

Me personally....I think the black horn overlays would look better.

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: nineworlds9 on April 20, 2015, 07:45:00 AM

Black gemsbok for sure.  I don't think antler would complement B&W ebony at all.

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 20, 2015, 07:47:00 AM

If its a looks thing, For me, I will pay the extra and get the horn overlay.

I agree with other posters a black horn with your black and white ebony....

I'm having one made also it will have Myrtle limbs and I have asked for sheep horn.  I'm not able to send you pics however at this time....

Title: Re: tips for my new bow.
Post by: Matty on April 20, 2015, 08:02:00 AM

Horn. Black, when light hits them they have a bit of white *sparkle*