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I am on the list for a new northern mist. I have selected a shelton with the rw grip. Its going to be 66-68 inches and 45 @ 28. So I need some advice on wood selection. So here is your chance to help me build my bow. What would you go with and why? Thanks Don
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Hmmmm....That's a classic design, so I would go with bamboo laminations, myrtle riser, brown glass on the back, and white or gray glass on the belly. I've become a fan of colored glass for the old school look.
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I would advise American Elm veneers for the back of the bow at least. Beautiful wood and it is natural camo. Resembles snake skins.
I went with Rosewood for the riser and love the look, I have had the colored glass bows but with so many beautiful woods to choose from the colored glass just covers up too much beauty for me. Regardless, you will love that Shelton. Fine shooting bows!
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Steve's green glass makes nice bow also. Just about any riser wood goes with it.
On another note - I would try to shoot a Shelton with the RW grip before I ordered. I know I could not shoot a Shelton or Classic well with that grip. These bow are at their best with a lower brace height and the straight grip which allows a hand position more to the side with a slightly bent elbow minimizing string slap. The RW grip while maybe more consistent with hand placement etc. forces a more target style grip which will force a higher brace height unless you like string slap. I am sure many would disagree with this opinion though. The r/d bows like the Baraga run at a higher brace height and work well with the RW grip.
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I will be up on the list here before to much longer also. I chose american elm veneers tempered bamboo core shedua riser. just like bowhunterGA says that american elm is a awesome looking wood. anything you choose for a northern mist you not going to be disapointed Jamie
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American Elm on the back......Shedua or Cocbolo riser.....bamboo lams. I will say the green glass is kind'a cool........
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I have a all Bamboo Classic with clear glass,sweet shooter and light as a feather in the hand.
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I'd use the Elm in the whole limb, shoots just as nice as Boo, I've had/have both.
Eric
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For a classic look, white glass belly, boo cores, brown glass back with a myrtle/walnut riser
Another cool look is red elm under clear glass with an Osage riser
and just because no one has said it yet Pacific Yew (special order) with a Bacote riser is a personal favorite
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Another vote for American Elm for the whole limb. Westbrook is spot on, it's an amazing limb material. I've never shot a bow that has such a sweet feel, and excellent cast too. It's also one of the most beautiful woods I've had in a bow. American Elm has it all.
Here's a couple pics of my Shelton. She draws 51@27, and 68" of silky smooth shooting pleasure. The pics don't do the Elm justice.
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