Actually guys...mine was the prototype. I shot it, gave Nate my comments, he tweaked the design, and already improved on it in a multitude of ways. So much so that he insisted on building me a new one.

So I've got a Cocobola model with phenolic accent, Bamboo cores, and Lacewood veneers (with green stain) in production.

RagingWaters actually has a new Expi with Nate's finalized design...he was discussing it in his thread but it was yanked for some reason??

I think he had the same thread title as me.

I won't review until I shoot the new model!!!

Gents,

I have #6 in the new series. Mine is 58" 65# at 28". It is better than I expected. Smooth, quiet, fast, hard hitting penetration just barely descibes my Expedition.

I had a thread about it earlier and it got yanked. I don't know why. No Moderator PM'd me as to why.

I will get some pictures this weekend and post them.

Matt

That is nice! I like it.

My Expedition Riser and Tips

   

I shot the target in the neck as an example of the penetration I got from my Expedition, 500 gr woodie.

 

Matt...your making me jealous. lol. Oh well...soon enough.

What about finger pinch guys.  Nick didn't you say you had a 30+ draw?  Did you get any from the proto?

Zero, repeat Zero finger pinch. I will post a picture at full draw and you will see why.

Matt

Looks good to me

Well...having zero pinch on a short bow isn't possible scientifically. A 64-68" bow is always going to feel better for a long draw guy.

I didn't notice the pinch much due to how  little it stacked and how smooth it drew to 30.5"

I had a 60" recurve and the pinch tore up my index finger. I shot this one for a week straight and it didn't bug me much.

You are always going to get some pinch on a short bow. That is the trade off.

Very nice.

Congrats! Nice looking bow!

QuoteOriginally posted by LimbLover:
Well...having zero pinch on a short bow isn't possible scientifically. A 64-68" bow is always going to feel better for a long draw guy.

I didn't notice the pinch much due to how  little it stacked and how smooth it drew to 30.5"

I had a 60" recurve and the pinch tore up my index finger. I shot this one for a week straight and it didn't bug me much.

You are always going to get some pinch on a short bow. That is the trade off.

Okay, I would have to agree. However, I feel the pinch is hardly noticable. I shot my Expedition all day long and loved it.

My fingers are just fine.

Of course, I am a tough guy.      

Matt

My son bought one from Nate after we made a trip to his house. His has cocobolo riser with bocote accent strip, yew belly and zebra wood backingand stag horn tips. All this in a 50@28 bow. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the way it shoots is awesome. His draw length is between 26-27 inches and this bow is spitting out a 447 grain arrow at 181 fps.

Chris,

That bow was originally for me. Nate missed the weight and you snagged it. Awesome bows. I love my 58" 65# at 28" Expedition!!!!

Matt

The pics aren't doing anything to cool my fever.

Matt,
    Nate told us that he missed the mark with the weight on the bow. He sure made my 16 year old very proud and happy. He worked hard and saved up the money for this bow. Either way he was going to place an order for one after visiting Nate and after shooting some of his bows. I will probably end up with one as well. Enjoy your new bow, my son sure is.

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Originally posted by Raging Water:


My fingers are just fine.

Of course, I am a tough guy.