The Liberty Chief is back in production

[Allen Boice]

A longtime staple in my line of bows I'm bringing the Chief back into production.  Proven over the years, this bow has been a favorite model for many of my loyal customers and it's time to re-insert it into my line of longbows.  A solid and stable hybrid longbow the Chief will provide another option for those considering my line of bows.

Allen

[johnnyk71]

Good to hear. I love mine! Quiet, deadly, and thumps an arrow! Excellent bow.

[chase perry]

I contacted Allen recently to see if he had a Chief that he might sell me in stock, as I knew he wasn't currently offering them.  My first traditional bow was a Chief, and I really enjoy its shooting mannerisms.  At my 26" draw that bow is about 41#.  I got my first traditional deer with it, but I like to hunt with 52-54#.  To my surprise Allen said he could make me one, if I wanted, and that he'd been considering bringing the Chief back in to production.  I ordered a Chief, and have had it for about a week now.  The one day a month that I have a meeting in San Antonio my wife, Jill, calls and says "your bow's here!" so I could sit in the most maddening traffic, drumming on the steering wheel, trying to get home.  On any other day I could throw a rock to my office, well, maybe I couldn't, but Doug Flutie could throw a rock to my office... it's close!  Here are some photos of my new Chief.  It really is a special bow that is as pretty as it is a joy to shoot.  The kind of bow you shoot until it gets dark, and only come in because supper is ready.  

[DesertDude]

Chase, Fine bow I'm sure Ken is looking down with a big ol grin..

[Orion]

Glad to hear that, Allen.  It's my favorite Liberty design.  Hmmmmm.  Looks like I'll have to start saving my pennies again.

[Lamey]

good! glad you brought it back, ive shot a few of them and really liked each one.

[Keefer]

Love the woods in it..Is that Myrtle?

[Shifting Shadow]

How does the Chief compare to the Contender?

[VictoryHunter]

Wow! That is a pretty bow.

[Rob DiStefano]

ttt

[Butchie]

Beautiful...can't go wrong with one of Allen's bows.

[Car54]

I have the Edge model,  what is the difference between the Chief and Edge?  Thanks

Nice looking bow Chase.

[Meathook 1]

Very Nice

[Hermon]

Can we see a strung up profile picture please?

[chase perry]

Thank you for the compliments everyone.

Keefer; it is a myrtle riser and veneers with yew core.  I don't know if it's an advantage of being located in the Pacific Northwest, but I've bought three bows from Allen and the black myrtle is always exceptional.  

Here is a braced photo at 7 1/8".

[mooshkat]

That is one fine looking bow, the Mytle is very nice, good choice.

[Roadkill]

My Chief has been given a workout this month.  My poor English has been hanging.  Lonely  Thanks, Allen, for these exceptional working pieces of art.

[Allen Boice]

The Chief falls between the Contender and the Edge. I would classify it as a mild hybrid longbow. When I introduced the Edge the Chief was shelved because I didn't think I need two hybrid models.  I came across a glued up Chief in my old shop which I hadn't finished, made it into a bow and realized it was a pretty good shooter.  

The woods in the bow Chase posted photos of are myrtle in the riser, veneers and a yew core.  When Chase told me that he was ordering the bow in memory of Ken I looked through my shop and found just enough wood to build him a special bow.  It's been tucked away in my shop for 20+ years waiting for this special occasion.

Allen

[Irish]

I have a Chief that Allen made me a few years ago.  Love that bow!  Just the right amount of r/d in my mind, and a good grip.

[Pokerdaddy]

I recently acquired a Liberty Chief in trade from Orion.  What a wonderful bow!  She's 64" 52@28.  Right now she's looking to be my go-to whitetail bow this fall.  Couldn't be happier!