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A while back I asked Tracey to build me a new longbow but I wanted something she hadn't done yet. I'm a fan of the narrow limbed Hill bows but am way more accurate with the R/D hybrids.
This bow was to be almost entirely walnut. The catch was to make the limbs very narrow and deeper from their normal form and the riser/shelf was to be different from their norm also.
The shelf is just wide enough to hold an arrow and it sits right on top of my hand, I'm about 1/16 above my hand. Low wrist grip.
She was more than happy to take on the request and about a week and a half ago I got a chance to see it and shoot it! It was in the rough stages of completion but it shot fast and VERY smooth.
I got to watch Tracey work her magic on the grip with a rasp and we kept shooting till the grip was an exact match and the contact points were right on the money.
The hand cut walnut laminates match perfectly on the top and bottom limbs and on the back and belly. This had to be time consuming and a meticulous feat. I was there to witness the reveal when the tape came off the limbs and it was jaw dropping beautiful. There is even a knot that appears on all sides, top and bottom limbs.
I got a message yesterday that the bow is ready. OMG I SO cannot wait!!!! I will get to take it into the woods for spring turkey, YAY!
I don't know of any bowyers that will change the design on the limbs and riser per request. I know many wood options, grips type and overlay extras can be added to most custom bows, but I don't know any that will stray from their basic form.
I guess what I'm saying is S.J.R. bows are truly custom, even down to how you want the limbs built.
I admire the patience Tracey has, she is VERY meticulous and picky, LOL!!! If you have the time to drive over and have the bow fit "to you", she will take the time to shape it so it fits like a glove.
I get to pick up my new baby tomorrow and hopefully will have some pics up by Friday.
BTW the specs are 60 inches long and 58@28. Walnut riser and limbs with bamboo/uniweft core. Red and black tip /riser overlays and a red I beam running through the riser. This bow is insanely cool.
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SWEET Can't wait to see pics and see her perform!!
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Can't wait to see the pics also, I've always like the looks of their bows. This one will be extra special, you're going to love taking that to the woods. -Jay
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Arwin recieved the bow late Thursday and was buy setting it up Friday and is Turkey hunting with it this morning so I will help with some pictures. He will have a few more soon I am sure
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OUTSTANDING looking bow. Oh to be young again and be able to shoot a 58#er. Have fun with it in the woods.
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This thing is a rocket launcher and SO very very very quiet. In all honesty, this IS the fastest longbow I've owned and over the last 10 years, there have been MANY longbows in my hand.
Tracey is an outstanding bowyer. The fit of the grip is amazing and the shelf sits perfectly on top of my hand. I can slightly feel feathers during each shot, which is exactly what I like.
58# is 8# higher than my normal shooting weight. I needed something that has flatter trajectory. I've spent the better of 2 months building up for the heavier weight so I won't hurt myself.
Gap shooting or arc shooting isn't one of my strengths, I just stare at my target and let it rip. That works great out to 18yds but after that I tend to get a little sloppy and my groups wander.
This way I can maintain my shooting method without having to guess as much. I don't shoot past 25yds in a hunting scenario but really enjoy long distance practice on stumps or 3-D ranges.
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