Rainy Day Bows. pass around ( UP DATE Lefty Page 5 )

pamike · May 10, 2012, 09:21:00 AM

Great - looks like a get a turn too!!!!

Raging Water · May 10, 2012, 11:46:00 PM

Jon,

The bow is on it's way to you. Enjoy.

Matt

tradhunter · May 11, 2012, 12:02:00 AM

Well,now I know I will not be gettin much sleep tonight! I am looking foreward to runnin the perty lil thing out in the woods with the family.

tradhunter · May 13, 2012, 11:24:00 AM

The bow came in yesterday while I was at the rockfest in K.C. so I didn't get to open it.I will get to see it after work tonight...so excited!
I do have a question,I know folks have been sending it back out after a day or two,however the Iowa trad rondesvous is next week.I am wondering if I may take it with me there to put it in more people's hands....kinda get an over all opinion,and let a bunch of folks see it? Or would folks further down the list rather have it quicker? Think about it and give me a holler.

RainyDayBows · May 13, 2012, 01:13:00 PM

Jon

If you want to keep the bow an extra few days that's fine with me . no better place then a trad event for you to give it a good try.

George

RainyDayBows · May 13, 2012, 04:40:00 PM

To you left handers, here is my pass around bow
I have a lefty for you to try out. The bow is 50 lbs. at 28". The riser is made with dark gray and brown actionwood. The limbs are cherry under clear glass and cherry on part of the grip and limb wedges.

Razorbak · May 13, 2012, 11:58:00 PM

so cool..sent reply George

RainyDayBows · May 15, 2012, 06:26:00 PM

I will post names of the persons who signed up for the lefty Rainy Day bow pass around in the next couple of days.

George

skilonbw · May 15, 2012, 11:07:00 PM

I like the look of the lefty, could I be put in the pile please? Also do you know how bad it might stack out to a 30" draw?

RainyDayBows · May 15, 2012, 11:55:00 PM

Kirk

The left handed pass around bow is #50 - 28" and #55 - 30" I don't feel that stacking is a problem and this bow is 60".

George

RainyDayBows · May 16, 2012, 07:29:00 PM

Rainy Day bows left handed pass around list.

1-Roy Grimes (Bowwild)
2-Art George (Razorbak)
3-Kirk Russel (Skilonbw)
4-ken Adkins (Ken613)
5-David Spear
6-Steve Hanchette (1Longbow)

threeunder · May 16, 2012, 08:32:00 PM

PM sent about the lefty. Looks awesome!

skilonbw · May 16, 2012, 11:52:00 PM

Looking forward to this test run. Not shot a bow before with the limbs attached on the belly of the bow.

RainyDayBows · May 17, 2012, 07:33:00 PM

Kirk

My fist belly mount bow was a Browning Fire Drake that I got over 20 years ago I still have it.

George

tradhunter · May 21, 2012, 12:50:00 PM

OK,finally got the chance to play with this purdy little recurve.WOW! I think we have a winner here! Great shooter,shot my hunting arrows that i shool out of a 68#recurve with scary ease.

Here is my ugly mug in action.

My little girl in action.

The group this thing shoots is nuts,it's like you can't miss.

My son with his turn.

I tell ya,I don't think you will go wrong with this bow.

I am probably in trouble here,I think my little ones will make me get one of theese(oh darn right?). We will be in Ames Iowa this weekend at the rondezvous,if you want the chance to shoot this little beaut(and you know you do) find us and give a holler,you will be glad you did

RainyDayBows · May 22, 2012, 04:16:00 PM

Jon

Glad to see you had a chance to shoot the pass around bow. Your kids seem to be having a great time also Good shooting.

George

RainyDayBows · May 22, 2012, 08:49:00 PM

1longbow
Steve sent you A P.M.on the pass around sign up list.

George

RainyDayBows · May 23, 2012, 10:12:00 PM

Rainy Day bows will be at western states traditional rendezvous Memorial weekend hope to see you there.

George

Bowwild · May 24, 2012, 12:14:00 PM

I just received the LH Rainey Day this morning. I will shoot and post some pictures and then on to Art George in New Hampshire.

Bowwild · May 24, 2012, 06:48:00 PM

I just finished shooting the Rainy day several times this afternoon/evening.

The bow came packed very securely in a plastic arrow box inside a cardboard box. Ingenious way to protect a bow during shipping!

It came in socks and with padding. Included were spare strings with installed Whiskers and Brass Nock locator and a bow stringer. The bow is a LH, 60", 50#@28". It came in at 45.2#@my 26" draw on my Easton Digital Scales.

I shot some newly built Beman MFX Classics in 500 spine out of the bow. These arrows are 27.25" long and weigh 507 grains. These arrows are going to a lightless continent with me in 2.5 months.

In my first two ends I smacked arrows both times -- scared me because I don't like to damage arrows (I know)!

The bow is smooth-drawing and as quiet as my best rigs right out of the box.

I put it through my chronograph. It shot within 1-2 FPS of all my other 44-45# recurves including Widows and a Predator (153 FPS at my 26" draw)

The colors in the woods are very distinct and bright, probably due to the gloss finish? The limb fit to riser is very secure with tight tolerances. It is easy to put together with no movement at all before or after strung.

The bow was solid in my hand with no vibration after the shot.

This is a remarkably affordable bow considering the wood combinations, smooth drawing, and performance.

The only thing I'd want different on this bow would be a satin finish. But I realize this is a "show" bow to highlight the workmanship.

I'll be moving it to Art George next.

Thanks for letting me check out your bow George!