A Royale Reunion

May 28, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

Not too long ago my buddy Mudd surfaced with a new-to-him longbow. It is a Hill style built by Chuck Jones called "Osage Royale".

His ranting about it on the Hill thread about being the absolute "sweetheart" caught my attention and held it for about two months. He actually shot it so well that he shot through the ring of a pull tab more than once at 12 yards.

Well, last week he got lucky and found one and snagged it for me – for a song - ...and 57#@27"...about 9# heavier than his bow, perfect for me..

What a blessing!! What a buddy!

I am still in China and now there is another bow that is calling me home!

Hopefully the Muddster will fill in the blanks here with some pics.

Introducing the Royale Brothers...ROI and ALE

Mudd · May 28, 2011, 12:16:00 PM

My part..lol

I talk with Tony almost twice a day via Yahoo Messenger and during these talks Tony being the engineering type has more questions(technical and otherwise) than any kid I know...lol

Much of time I think I frustrate him with my answers. The most common one being "I don't know"..lol

I am not the best detail oriented person there is so it easy to see where he would have cause to get frustrated.

Anyway I had been singing the praises of my plain Joe bow "ROI" Osage Royale 66" 52@28 made by Chuck Jones.(I still do to anyone who will listen)..lol

Tony had expressed a desire to maybe give one a try some day.

Well with all the rain we've been having around here I've had some extra time on this computer thingy and one day I so exactly what he would need. Another Osage Royale 66" 57@28 and in real nice shape for not a whole lot of money.

I immediately sent him an e-mail asking if he wanted me to act as his agent.

Well here's what Tony bought without seeing or shooting personally.(that's trust folks!)...lol

I am only hoping that Tony is as impressed with his bow "Ale" as I am...lol

God bless, Mudd

Ray_G · May 28, 2011, 02:49:00 PM

Tony, you have a lot of shooting to do when you get stateside - from your PMs I know that you are eager.

Mudd, Mr. Roy, you are a friend in deed! I bet you and Tony will spin a lot of yarns once he gets to your place.

stik&string · May 28, 2011, 02:51:00 PM

That's what friends are for. Mudd's rave review of his bow pushed me to order a crocodile that will be here soon! Congrats Tony, on a wonderful bow and a wonderful friend!

Mudd · May 28, 2011, 03:12:00 PM

I have Tony's bows and new Bison Gear bag all packaged up and ready to ship to home state so they'll be waiting for him when he steps foot back into Michigan.

I'm gonna miss these two bows. They are both sweet shooters. I'm glad I could shoot them while they were here.

Shoot them I did..lol Both are at the top of my weight limit but both got easier to pull as time went along.
One is a Howard Hill Halfbreed 69" and in the upper 50"s @28 and the other is this one, Osage Royale 66" 57@28.

I only wish I had some arrows to send along with them...lol

I bet it won't take Tony long after he's back to find something to fling out of them.

Can you imagine not picking up a bow for 3 years and be as crazy about archery as Tony is?..lol

I have been doing my best to help him live vicariously through me this last couple of months.

Thanks to Yahoo Messenger we talk at least once a day and most days a couple of times.

When I'm waking up Tony's winding down for the day and when he's getting up I'm the one dragging my tail..lol

I do admire the man though, he's sure giving every thing he's got to be ready. Made himself an exercise tool by bundling bamboo into a bow of sorts and using some sort of flexible wire as his string. Very creative mind of an engineer..lol

Here's Tony, Hua and Kai and one of Kia becoming one of "Mudd's Merry Men".

Mudd, Howard, and Tony! This is a photo for the ages!!!....or maybe for the "aged"

God bless,Mudd

Butch Speer · May 28, 2011, 08:56:00 PM

You're a pretty good feller Roy!

Wudstix · May 28, 2011, 10:46:00 PM

Have to label the pics above Not to shabby. Not sure who is who.

May 28, 2011, 11:08:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by wudstix:
Have to label the pics above Not to shabby. Not sure who is who.

Mudd is the guy in the middle!

He's a lean, mean shootin machine!

Mudd · May 28, 2011, 11:29:00 PM

wudstix Let's play elimination ok?

Look to the upper left region of this post.... see the good looking guy holding his grand daughter.?

That one is me.

Remember reading me talking about Tony putting together a "bow of sorts" made of bamboo bundles..Well Tony is holding it in his hand in the picture.

I have no clue who that amateurs picture that is in between Tony and me...lol

God bless,Mudd

May 29, 2011, 04:19:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Ray_G:
Tony, you have a lot of shooting to do when you get stateside - from your PMs I know that you are eager.

Ray,
Sure do! And have many good people to visit.
I appreciate all of you help on the bags and glove info! With any luck, I'll be able to hit the swamps and ridges armed and accurate.

Ric O'Shay · May 29, 2011, 06:22:00 AM

This is too cool! Two great guys here folks. No doubt about it!!!!

Ben Maher · May 29, 2011, 07:29:00 AM

best thread I have seen for ages ...

Awesome stuff lads !

Tony...bro I had no idea you were bowless all this time !

Mudd...good job mate on helping Tony out .

so nice to see ...

fireman_3311 · May 29, 2011, 07:49:00 AM

Great read guys!!!!

bjansen · May 29, 2011, 08:35:00 AM

Nice find!....Chucks Osage Royale bows are excellent.

May 29, 2011, 08:35:00 AM

Ben,
I gotta say that my good friend Mudd is great ambassador of goodness..truly a great guy!

But you all know that already...

"How cool is that? WAY! I'm Sayin!"

scottm · May 29, 2011, 08:38:00 AM

Awsum!!!!!!!

KyStickbow · May 29, 2011, 08:54:00 AM

Awesome guys!! Thanks for sharing that with us!

LONGSTYKES · May 29, 2011, 10:04:00 AM

Great stuff guys, friends that share are friends forever. God Bless

njloco · May 29, 2011, 10:48:00 AM

Great read, thanks for sharing, I'll be smiling on this all day.

Steve Clandinin · May 29, 2011, 11:24:00 AM

I've said it more than once and I'll say it again.it just Don't get any better than Roy.Its great to see Howard ,finally in some good company.Good on you my friend! LOL