The Shaman World Tour

owlbait · March 14, 2010, 03:31:00 PM

No pics but just finished an extended shooting session. I shot AD Hammerhead Trad lite shafts 29 2/3" 145 gr field pt Total weight 535 grains, and Victory 400 30" 225 up front total weight 532gr. Both arrows shot well. I shoot 3 under and had to move the nock set to 5/8" high. I tried moving the silencers as there is a distinct sound that I couldn't get rid of. In fact, the top silencer fell off. Brent, how do you want it replaced?
I also tried multiple grip options. The grip forces my hand into an uncomfortable position(for me). I prefer deeper locator grips. I was able to rotate my hand out 45 dgrees and the bow was very comfortable to shoot like that. Without the noise, the bow shot well, and drew very smooth. My tradgang friend shot it and the bow was harsh for him at nearly a 30" draw. I draw close to 29 and felt comfortable with it. Construction is nice, bow is extremely light for a 3 piece. She nods straight at the target on release. A bit jumpy when unstringing those big hooks. I will try to get after some bunnies on Monday or Tuesday and ship her out Weds. Thanks Brent.

owlbait · March 16, 2010, 06:50:00 PM

Shaman packed and ready to ship tomorrow. Headed for Ohio. I included 2 sets of cat whiskers that can be installed, to replace the top one that came off. Have fun, I did! Thanks again Brent.
Mike Gerard owlbait

Brent Rudolph · March 21, 2010, 05:01:00 PM

Welcome guys. Appreciate your comments. Helps us out in the R/D of our bows. A deeper locator grip is doable as a special request no problem.

owlbait · March 21, 2010, 08:40:00 PM

Leatherneck, did the Shaman make it to you? Like I said, mail service is slow from our village.
Brent, have you considered a limb with slightly less hook? I wonder if that would change the noise I heard or would it impact performance too much?

xtrema312 · March 21, 2010, 10:19:00 PM

It is a tricky bow to string for me, but I think that goes with the static tips. It is one I would leave strung most of the time if I had it. However, I only shoot R/D LB's right now so that makes it seem like a much bigger difference than what it would be stringing it vs. a standard limb curve.

coaster500 · March 28, 2010, 01:50:00 AM

Slowly but surly it comes closer to california

nkw880 · March 28, 2010, 09:01:00 AM

anyone know where its at here in ohio i think im next but havent heard a thing

Brent Rudolph · March 29, 2010, 07:42:00 AM

Leatherneck should have the bow. Anyone? Owlbait, I havent thought of less curve in my bows. I went with it in order to start the compression process earlier in the draw. The thump you were experiencing could probably be worked out with brace height and a bit more tuning. Hard to say, usually a test bow comes to you and you wont have the right arrow selection so forth, so getting one to shoot right for everyone is pretty much not going to happen. Stringing a preloaded static tip bow is different. You should take care until the stringer gets the bow past the breakover point. In reverse, unstringing, one should go real slow when getting it back to relax. Just a short spot that they all will be a bit tricky. My friends at Dryad do a limb with less curve.

nkw880 · March 30, 2010, 04:35:00 PM

ttt

owlbait · March 30, 2010, 05:22:00 PM

Just some thoughts Brent, the arrows shot well out of similar weight bows.. I'm getting nervous though, not hearing from leatherneck when he was so impatient. Hope everything is ok there.

BHTGdogs · March 30, 2010, 06:22:00 PM

When will the bow be in Illinios

nkw880 · April 01, 2010, 08:02:00 PM

anything?????????????????

nkw880 · April 02, 2010, 10:20:00 PM

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owlbait · April 03, 2010, 09:52:00 AM

Delivery confirmation# 03091830000179057926. Delivered to Ohio March 20. Picked up March 31.

owlbait · April 03, 2010, 05:08:00 PM

Brent, PM sent. ttt

owlbait · April 06, 2010, 07:51:00 AM

ttt

leatherneck · April 06, 2010, 07:55:00 AM

Sorry,sorry,sorry!!! I just got back from 2-weeks vacation and the bow is on my counter. My wife picked it up about a week ago. I was hoping it would not have arrived while I was gone or I would have had myself skipped. I will have the bow in the mail tomorrow(4-7-10) to the next person. Once again, I'm truly sorry for holding this up. I'm soooooooo embarressed.

Mike

Nick Weaver-Greenville,Ohio is next on the list.

Brent Rudolph · April 06, 2010, 08:29:00 AM

Heck Mike, take a few days and shoot it.

owlbait · April 06, 2010, 09:59:00 AM

Thanks for the response Mike. I get nervous with other peoples bows, heck, I'm down right paranoid. Glad to know you and the bow are OK.

nkw880 · April 06, 2010, 01:15:00 PM

yeah shoot it a couple days i can wait