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Title: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: Florida lime on August 06, 2015, 04:22:00 PM
No, it's not one of THOSE threads that everyone dreads.       :D      

I just unpacked my new Cari-bow Tuktu EX this morning. It's a 62" 2 piece, 51#@28" with spalted myrtle veneers, and Macassar ebony flare in the riser. I don't even know what the other riser wood is yet - I just told Abe to match the veneers. Elk antler on the grip overlay, and brown beaver-tail.

Abe confirmed that the lighter riser wood is myrtle.    :)    

I grabbed 4 different wood arrows, with field points ranging from 125 to 160 grains, in varying lengths and spines, and started shooting from 15 yards.

I've narrowed it down to two that seem to work best.       :thumbsup:      

     (http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small18159122.JPG)

The riser.
    (http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small63944478.JPG)

Lower limb.
     (http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small29780491.JPG)

Upper limb.
     (http://***********.bowsite.com/TF/pics/00small17630950.JPG)

These two arrows weren't always grouped  this  tight, but I'm not complaining.       :)
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: A.S. on August 06, 2015, 05:13:00 PM
Looks awesome Scott!!
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: Kyle Lancaster on August 06, 2015, 06:33:00 PM
Nice. I see that you got the antler overlay also. Super bow
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: nineworlds9 on August 06, 2015, 11:53:00 PM
A stunner from Abe.  I have first dibs if it ever leaves LOL.
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 07, 2015, 08:02:00 AM
Purdy!
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: elkken on August 07, 2015, 11:26:00 AM
Very nice, Abe makes a fine bow ....
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: Tree Killer on August 07, 2015, 12:23:00 PM
Great looking bow Scott!  Those heavy footed arrows flying well for you?
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: Florida lime on August 07, 2015, 03:09:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Tree Killer:
Great looking bow Scott!  Those heavy footed arrows flying well for you?
Ron,

  :bigsmyl:      (YES!)

The 145 grain field points on the footed arrows work best with this bow.
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: Florida lime on August 07, 2015, 07:37:00 PM
Abe emailed me to confirm that the lighter riser wood is myrtle.

 :archer2:
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: elkken on August 07, 2015, 09:55:00 PM
145 grain arrows ????
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: wooddamon1 on August 07, 2015, 10:03:00 PM
Nice bow, good shooting.
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: Florida lime on August 07, 2015, 10:09:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by elkken:
145 grain arrows ????
You made me look back to see if I said that !     :eek:    

145 grain field points vs. the 160 grain.     :D      Thanks Ken !
Title: Re: Arrow Tuning - New Cari-bow Tuktu !
Post by: doubleo on August 08, 2015, 02:25:00 PM
Sweet bow!