My new baby and first traditional bow.  I think she's a beauty.   :cool:     Just arrived at my doorstep...haven't had a chance to shoot her yet. A report to follow....thanks to all the tradgang members for your help and suggestions thus far.  I am sure I'll be counting on you for for advice as I get into it.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great looking bow. Love those arrows inlays!

Glad to see JD's getting back to making a longbow grip an actual longbow grip.  Very nice!

Sweet bow!! Yes I like that grip also...Hows it shoot?

Nice bow!

very very nice

Just went out and shot my first traditional arrows.  My elevation was fine, seems like I was consistently shooting about 9 to 11 inches left of center.  The bow is whisper quiet.  I'd say 46 lbs. is good for a beginner.

46 lbs. O.K. but you shouldn't shoot that bow until I have thoroughly checked it out for you!  

Those arrows might be too stiff. Did you play with the different point weights?

Killdeer

Kill is right, I have a JD Berry and it likes under spined arrows.

Didn't have a chance to try different point weights...got dark on me.   I'll play around with them tomorrow.  More likely I just don't know what I am doing than a problem with the arrows I am guessing...these were my first shots out of any traditional gear.    

BTW: aren't 1916's at the bottom of the spine chart?  If I went to a 150 gr. point, that would soften the spine, correct?  I measured and I need a shaft length of 26 3/4"...that would leave an inch over that front edge at full draw.

Oops..noticed I can go to an 1816 if necessary.  Sounds as if it might be.

That's a fine looking bow for sure!! Couldn't think of a better way to start off in Trad. Congrats and Enjoy !!

That is a real nice looking bow! I think I need one of them!  

Very nice bow and theres a ways to go to hit the bottom of the spine chart. An 1816 would most likely work well for you.

Thanks, vermonster...I'll likey the give the 1816's a try.  A 150 gr. head should weaken them up a bit too.

One more pic:

That bow sure is a beauty, with classic good looks.

Killdeer  

Beautiful bow!  If you get tired of it, let me know.