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I was wondering who among us has a 7 Lakes Longbow? Do you like it and how do they shoot for you? They look to be a very high quality bow, well made and beautiful. If you have pics of yours, please post them.
-------------------- Dwyer Defiant longbow 60" 49@28 Toelke Super D longbow 66" 45@28 Posts: 372 | From: illinois | Registered: Dec 2008
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I have one and love it. I would put it right along side my Sentman and Robertson longbows and you could not tell a difference in quality.
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The most frightening thing you are likely to encounter in nature is yourself. Posts: 1258 | From: Overland Park, Kansas | Registered: Aug 2005
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Send a PM to Mike (7 Lakes). He had a SWEET RH Hill style longbow which was either osage or lemonwood. It was sleek and BEAUTIFUL. 40# I believe. It was like holding air. I held it at the NCTAC shoot back in May.
I swear the limbs were less than an inch wide. It was stunning.
Mike's bows are nice. He has u-finish types too.
Mike, if you read this, please post some pics of that bow if you have any. I still can't believe how nice it was. Truly a well crafted and unique bow.
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I have one of his long night longbows that I finished. I love it!! Mike is a great guy to deal with. Would like to purchase another with the carbon limbs. Can't go wrong with these bows.
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I got one of his Hill style blanks with carbon backing. It finished out very nicely and shoots great. It's a fun project and a good way to get a quality bow at a reasonable price. Mike will help you through any questions you might have.
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I have one. Nice bow. Finish isn't as good as some...oh wait, I finished it I got a blank and made a double shelf so i could shoot "off side" to get a little balance. I really like it. Mine is 44 lbs and I'm shooting a heavier bow with Elk in mind right now but I'll probably shoot this most of the year.
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-------------------- And in the end of our exploring we shall return to the place where we started and know that place for the first time. Posts: 249 | From: Grangeville, Idaho | Registered: Feb 2004
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He built one for me and delivered to me right before the NCTAC and i love it. My son and myself had a big time at the NCTAC shootin' skeets with it. Beautiful maple, copperhead skins, tip overlays and a real thumper. mike is great guy and very serious about building the bow just the way you want it. I'd be glad to text some photos, but "posting" is beyond my realm. Typing is hard enough.Send me a PM if you want and I'll send 'em to you
-------------------- 66" 7 Lakes Longbow 55 @ 29" 64" Cold Mountain Longbow 47 @ 29" 66" Big River R/D Longbow 55 @ 29" 64" Big River R/D Longbow 51 @ 29" Assorted Osage and Hickory Selfbows Posts: 83 | From: Denton,NC | Registered: Aug 2012
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Yep. I'll be at Sissipahaw, unless some of the Presidential hopeful decide to visit Greensboro.
I'm glad that bow is a righty. I'm broke.
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7 Lakes thats an awesome looking bow. What is the widest and narrowest limb measurements? I love that big handle. Limb profile straight,backset?
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Hey cahaba. The bow is slightly less than 1 1/8" wide. Tips are a little less than 1/2".
I only have enough East Indian Rosewood to build one more of these. The East Indian Rosewood is what was confiscated from Gibson awhile back. Not because it's endangered, you can buy all you want as long as it's shaped in country before it's shipped. Gibson could have had all they wanted if the necks were cut and the frets installed before shipment. This pretty much means it's impossible to get.
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I've had a Short Night and Long night forever and they have been my go to bows. Now I have a String Follow "Carolina Night" (Hill Style) It's the most accurate bow I've ever shot and I love it.
I also buy blanks from 7 Lakes and finish them for all my po cousins & nephews.
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