New Liberty Contender/Pics

Lamey · March 19, 2011, 09:23:00 AM

John, he must have had a real big piece of that Cocobola, as I know at least 3 risers came out of the same board. This one in the photos, yours, and a 62" Contender.

Going to enjoy the weekend shooting this bow some more!

leatherneck · March 19, 2011, 09:40:00 AM

Sure is a sweet one. Looking forward to shooting one.

maxplan · March 19, 2011, 11:43:00 AM

I have a 64" all Yew, Coco riser, TD ordered. Thanks to Matt Lamey for the advice and report on the bow he just received. My bow will likely look a lot like Matt's. Matt, what weight did you end up with? Allen said he dropped the weight from 54# by trapping the back of the limbs.

maxplan · March 19, 2011, 11:49:00 AM

Good to see Fishone posting. Craig; I was going to call you on the Liberty to see if you have ever had one and what you thought compared to my GN Bushbow or CGitter. I gotta have a mild R/D bow but can't do the handshock or my cyst just may come back.

Ghost Dog · March 19, 2011, 11:55:00 AM

Allen is one of those rare bowyers who has an uncanny sense of design, performance, craftsmanship, and artistry. It is great to have him back!

bentpole · March 19, 2011, 08:59:00 PM

Outstanding Looker!

Wannabe1 · March 19, 2011, 09:21:00 PM

Beautiful bow to be sure! Like Michigan, Oregon has its share of great traditional bowyers. Hope you have many years of companionship with it.

Lamey · March 20, 2011, 10:16:00 AM

Ed (maxplan) , this bow is a #51, and the limbs have what I would call a "reverse trap"? Which means the back is narrower and the belly (compression) side is wider. Its the reverse of what I have seen from other bowyers when they trap a limb..... seems to work though, this bow shoots beyond good.

maxplan · March 20, 2011, 08:14:00 PM

Matt:
Thanks for the updates. When I talked to Allen he had said he reversed Trapped your limbs. He likes th take the bevel on the back vs. belly because of compression stress on the belly. New one for me too but I'm sure it works fine. Can't wait. I was shootong my GN today and I just keep coming back to the mild R/D and I shoot them best. Talk in a couple weeks when I return from a trip south. - Ed

fishone · March 27, 2011, 12:32:00 PM

Maxplan,Ed,

Sorry I missed your reply to me. You cannot beat an Allen Boice bow. The are top performers, wood combinations, fit and finish 2nd to none. I have purchase two new Chief's from Allen and have had several other used ones. I never had one that did't shoot great and that was not easy on the eye's. Send me some photos when you receive yours. If you get a chance, give me a call.

Craig

30pointbuck · March 27, 2011, 12:40:00 PM

Very nice looking bow. Congrats.

Steve Chappell · March 27, 2011, 07:01:00 PM

Nice wood combination!

rnharris · March 27, 2011, 09:22:00 PM

nice bow he makes on the cleanest great shooting longbows out there!

Lamey · March 27, 2011, 09:44:00 PM

The CocoBola has started to get a really nice rich/dark look to it, looking even better with the Yew.

Since he is just getting back in the shop his turnaround is quick, and he is real easy to work and communicate with.

Shifting Shadow · March 28, 2011, 10:37:00 AM

Having Allen back is a boon to trad bowhunting. This is good for our sport. To echo Lamey, he is easy to talk to and is more than fair to work with.

maxplan · March 28, 2011, 07:22:00 PM

Allen called and said my new Contender is being shipped Tuesday.
Really great service and delivery time not to mention his great demeanor. He is sending me an English to try out along with my Contender. It's gonna be a busy week end coming up.

58WINTERS · March 29, 2011, 12:51:00 AM

Allens web page is up libertybows.net

dakota tim · April 01, 2011, 11:57:00 AM

This is GREAT! I've been waiting for him to get back up & running.

Nealze · April 14, 2011, 03:33:00 AM

Does anyone have Allen's phone number? Thanks

Lamey · April 14, 2011, 08:41:00 AM

here is one better, his new web site-
http://www.libertybows.net/