Sheepeater Spirit Redux

[paradocs]

I bought this bow awhile back when Brent Rudolph was making them in Montana. While it was undoubtedly the most fun bow to shoot I had ever picked up, I never committed to mastering it.  Tough little bugger to shoot well...less than 50" strung, something like 11 ounces total weight on my postal scale and 53# @ 26".  Brent built them with a little floppy rest above the tiny rattan grip, but I found I got excellent flight after I cut it off and shot off my hand.  Since the dogs are running here in VA, and the best hunting now is back in the thick stuff, I decided to dust it off, tune it up and give it a go again.  Long story short, it tuned up great with my regular cedars and 175 gr up front, so the wicked Ace Super Express 175 gets the nod.  Don't know if it is my recent switch to a tab last year or what, but I'm shooting it lights out.  Freakishly quiet for a recurve, or any bow for that matter.  One neat thing I found is that little grip is conducive for shooting well with gloves on; always seemed to have a bit of trouble/point of impact change with my main bow when gloved up.  Gonna carry her til season's end...wish us luck.

[ron w]

I always thought those original little bows were cool!! Best of luck to you!!

[fling]

I always wanted a sheep eater. Very cool bow.

[Msturm]

Great looking bow!  Hope she fills the freezer.

[Killdeer]

Don't have a rattan, but I agree, the short little Sheepeaters have the shootability of the Kodiak Magnums. Have at it, and have fun!

Killdeer

[johnnyk71]

mine is a THUMPER for such a small bow. it is a little finicky, but i shoot mine really well.

mine does not have the rattan grip.

[Mark Baker]

I'm sure I helped build that bow with Brent.  I did all the finishing while he was up here.  Great, fast, little bows.  Also, you can shoot them left or right handed.  Rattan is a very durable grip....I use it on all my personal selfbows.  Not too many of those bows around...enjoy it!