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Thank You Bill Dunn *****Now with Pictures******

Started by LongStick64, February 05, 2011, 08:13:00 PM

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LongStick64

When I saw Bill's post about the new Hunter Zipper, I was sold. I buy bows usually for one purpose, bowhunting. And I'll be the first to say that I usually shy away from pretty bows. I like them plain and simple. And usually from what I seen coming from Bill's hands are pure gorgeous. So when he decided to make a dressed down version of his beautiful bows, to say I jumped would be too easy to say.
After a few messages back and forth, I sent my money order and waited. Well it was a short wait and I finally got a chance today to put it together and admire it. Safe to say I'm completely gassed about this bow. If I had the skills Bill has, this would be exactly what I would want to be able to make.
The Dymalux riser is much nicer than what I thought, actually has a wood grain look, and the riser is light. The grip is perfect, I love the way it feels, real comfortable and gives you that right on point feeling. The limbs draw as smooth as butter. I usually shoot around 50lbs but these limbs are rated 44@28. Bill offered to make limbs at my target weight but 44 is plenty of these Long Island Whitetails.
Most importantly, dealing with Bill was an extreme pleasure. Bill you may need to change your slogan about shooting an ugly bow, because this ugly duckling is a princess to me.
Guys I know you want to see pics, coming up tomorrow I promise.

Love the riser



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Sorry Cheeseheads

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owlbait

Been a Zipper bow fan for several years now. My first Zipper was a plain jane model that Bill had discounted at Compton's. I bought that bow and now own 2 more of the "fancy" wood models. I just recevied my Zipper armguard today. Looks great, can't wait to show it off tomorrow. The Hunter model does shoot very well and is a great value. Good for you!
Advice from The Buck:"Only little girls shoot spikers!"

GRINCH

Bill makes a great bow I've got a recurve and a long bow and plan to add the ilf in the near future,enjoy your bow.
TGMM Family of The Bow,
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Over&Under

I am a Zipper fan as well.  After getting my SXT I was sold on Bills design.  He is a top notch buy as well and he has made me a customer for life.
"Elk (add hogs to the list) are not hard to hit....they're just easy to miss"          :)
TGMM

ron w

I picked up a used Zipper at Denton Hill last summer. Sent it to Bill to change the grip and to refinish the riser. Quick turn around and an excellent job. I now have 2 sets of limbs one recurve and one longbow at the same poundage. This has become my travel bow for trips. Put it in a old Bob Lee case.....riser-both sets of limbs extra strings and I'm go to go. Bill does nice work and has a great product!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

COLongbow

Man I'm looking hard at that new Hunter model myself. My kinda bow, high end design and performance with tough, utilitarian materials.
Can't lose.
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cacciatore

Bill's standards are so high that also the plain Jane model is a boomer.
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Compton
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LongStick64

Cacciatore

Spot on with that. Most people will be very pleased with his plain Jane. Very very impressed so far.
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zipper bowss

I'm glad you are enjoying your new bow!I am realy likeing the textured finish on these Hunter models.I'm considering putting it on all our bows.It seems like it should not get so polished and slick after alot of shooting.

Dont forget if you have some luck hunting with it this year.We would love to post your success pictures on our website.Makes no differance if it is a big buck or a yearling doe.If you are happy to shoot it,we are happy to post it!
Bill

LongStick64

Thanks Bill I will try my best. I wasn't really thinking about turkey season, now I pumped to go.

The finish is perfect, very satin, flat, like it's not even there.

And I'm especially pleased how well it is tolerating all of my shafts from wood to carbon to aluminum, the Hunter loves them all. Me Too,
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Red Tailed Hawk

It sure doesnt look like an ugly duckling to me. Sweet bow and nice shooting. Enjoy!
I'm drinking from a saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed

Claym

-Clay

shoes

Sorry Cheeseheads? Those are fighting words. Ha ha! Enjoy your new bow,looks like a nice one.
Dreams are made taller than we are.  Never stop reaching!
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CDR


Montanawidower

Nice bow.  I like the look of the solid wood riser.   What wood?

Cyclic-Rivers

easy Now with the target choices.  

I'll forgive you though since the bow looks good.
Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


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LongStick64

Sorry guys but I've been a Steeler fan for a long long time.

It is a Dymalux riser, in my opinion much nicer than dymondwood. I've heard it smells bad when it's being sanded down, but it is real light and seems plenty tough.
Primitive Bowhunting.....the experience of a lifetime


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