Enter the Argos

[Green]

A couple of months ago I got a hankerin' for a D/R longbow to compliment my JD Berry Morningstar and my Hill bows.  I completed a few trades for some truly exceptional used bows by some well known bowyers, and after each trade I realized something just wasn't doing it for me.  As time went by, and after daily discussions and texts with Balentine (Brianlocal3) as to whether or not I was on an unfillable quest, I came to realize that what was missing was the Hill style grip.

Nothing else will do any longer for me.  The Hill grip is pure comfort to me, instantly recognizable to my hand......in daylight or in darkness.  As I shot some of these other bows, I knew I had yet to find my dream bow.

Brian patiently listened as I whined and flip flopped between continuing on my quest for a D/R or having James build me a Vixen......one I've lusted after as well.  Well, trad friends are a different breed that's for sure.  We make friends all over the world.....and become as close as brothers, yet we've never shaken hands in person.

One Saturday morning not too long ago Brian called me....said James was waiting by the phone for me to call him and hung up.  Huh?  What the heck?  Needless to say, I called as my curiosity was peaked.  Well, James and I had our usual conversation full of too many laughs and personal barbs.....you know, that internet friendship thing.   In the end, James said send me a check and I'll solve your problem.  I know better to argue with one of my trad friends, much less two!

Well, a yellow ticket in my P.O. Box today led to an exchange of said ticket for a long box with a Medical Lake, Wa return address on it.  Ooooh........now I'm burnin' to get to the house!

Enter the Argos!  Brian and James......you two gentlemen are cut of the finest cloth!

[Green]

The accent stripes in the riser appear to be freshly milled Osage as they gleam yellow in the sun.   James put his special "Berry nocks" on this bow and they give it a very elegant look....reminiscient of a modern version of horn nocks on an ELB.  The bow is finished with an epoxy 70% gloss finish that is not only beautiful, but does an exceptional job in bringing the depth of the Macassar Ebony's grain to the surface, and looking wet.....yet the finish itself doesn't seem like many "glossy" bows I've handled.

The shooting characteristics of this model in James' line is absolutely perfect.  My quest for the perfect D/R is over!

And the unbraced profile:

[Hermon]

Very nice!

[iohkus]

The white glass is VERY classy.    

[TxAg]

Oooh i like that!

[dragonheart]

Will this bow be shot at the Texas State Longbow shoot?    

[Green]

Not sure yet Jeff.  Still planning on the Morningstar, but we've got a few weeks.    :D

Man, you need a pedicure!              

Congrats on your new stick! I guess I'll get to see it tomorrow.

Bisch

[wooddamon1]

That is sweet!

[Brianlocal3]

Outstandingbow Rob!!!!!! The argos like all of the JD Berry bows are flat out amazing.  Im loving the details James added to that bow. Wonderfull contrast, simple yet tactifully dressed up to highlight the bow

  http://youtu.be/TwaaFEuPlSE
Rob sent me this video of him opening his Argos


LMFAO

[Caboo]

Very pretty! What's the specs? Did you have to wait 6 months?

[nineworlds9]

That sir looks like a shooter.  Superb!

[Green]

She's definitely a shooter Chuck.  Same specs as my MS....48#@28" and 66".

Brian - you got a thing for SpongeBob?    

[dragonheart]

Bisch thinks your feet are sexy, he PM'd me.  I am very scared.      

[Gregg S]

That is awesome, and the perfect weight for me. Best of luck with it.

[kybownut]

Very nice!

[Green]

Originally posted by dragonheart:
Bisch thinks your feet are sexy, he PM'd me.  I am very scared.        

Ha!  He may need to leave early on his Bear hunt if his mind's workin' funny.

[Bowitis]

WOW!  I need to get on his build list.

quote:Originally posted by dragonheart:
Bisch thinks your feet are sexy, he PM'd me.  I am very scared.                  

Thanks, Jeff!

Bisch

[Brianlocal3]

Lol