Post by: Tim on January 12, 2012, 09:17:00 PM
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=111935
I've had the bow for 21 days and have already been fortunate enough to put two late season does in the freezer. So there I was minding my own business and my cell phone rings :saywhat:
Just before I got my Lynx longbow I exchanged PM's with Jim Wright and Tater, both of whom are very familiar with Dan's bows. Both guys know and love "longbows", however both had nothing but praise for Dan's Lynx recurve limbs. To be honest that's the bow they wanted to talk about.
So here I was taking off my longbow limbs and slipping the recurve limbs on the same riser! How sweet it that...one riser and a choice of limbs. :thumbsup:
Rather then stretch out my thread I'll post some photos and give you the specifics.
Both bows are 50@28. I draw a tad under 28" making the bows right around 49lbs at my draw. Both are 60" and both are setup to shoot a 495 grain arrow. Both are whisper quiet, I have wool silencers on the longbow string and rubber silencers on the recurve. Both Strings are D-10 made by my buddie Allen Shafer. (There's your plug buddy!)
HS Longbow limbs 175 fps
Recurve limbs 182 fps
As I've said before, those numbers may seem fast to some and slow to others. I know folks like to compare, so there you go.
The recurve limbs are a touch smoother, a little faster and have a slight bit more noise. Emphasis on slight....these bows are both extremely quiet.
Here's the photos!.....You gotta love the ability to shoot one riser and have the option of both style limbs! Great job Dan!
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0121.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0123.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0125.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0126.jpg)
Post by: Tim on January 12, 2012, 09:20:00 PM
(http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0131.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0130.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0126.jpg) (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_0128.jpg)
Post by: Lamey on January 12, 2012, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: Tater on January 12, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
Beautiful veneers on those limbs.!
I knew you would wind up with a pair of Recurve limbs.. :thumbsup:
Post by: Tim on January 12, 2012, 09:31:00 PM
The photos make the limbs look a little more orange then they really are, indoor photography is not real good. The longbow limbs have a bit more brown but both sets match up perfect. Incredible JUNIPER!
Take care buddy!
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Whatever you do, just don't leak my wool secret! :biglaugh:
That is a fine looking rig for sure.
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Post by: D. Key on January 13, 2012, 08:51:00 AM
Congrats on a great bow.
Post by: Elkchaser on January 13, 2012, 09:11:00 AM
You are right, Dan is an excellent craftsman and an even greater guy. He'll do whatever it takes to make sure you are happy.
I love my Toelke Lynx recurve! :goldtooth:
Post by: straight_arrow on January 13, 2012, 10:57:00 AM
Mark
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Post by: Tim on January 13, 2012, 12:29:00 PM
I found I can go back and forth between limbs without much change in where my arrow impacts. The recurve is a little quicker and I've found my arrows his about 2 inches higher at 20 yards. Since it's the same riser my left to right hasn't changed at all.
Tim
Post by: Chromebuck on January 13, 2012, 01:09:00 PM
My recurve limbs have not come off since the first day they arrived. I know you and Pat change out Dan's strings, but man I can't imagine doing anything different to this bow.
Great looking bow Tim. Thanks for sharing.
Keith
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Post by: Doc Nock on January 13, 2012, 08:50:00 PM
All I got to say is, "I want to be you when I grow up!"
:saywhat:
Post by: Tim on January 13, 2012, 08:51:00 PM
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Now David why would anyone want to grow up? It's way overrated!
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Jason
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Post by: House on January 16, 2012, 02:05:00 AM
Needless to say the bow is still at my house and now I'm dying to try out one of his Lynx's, always been a longbow guy but after talkin' to Dan a few times and reading this may have to give the recurve limbs a go as well!
Also wanted to mention that Dan has also been very insightful and helpful with my arrow selection for the bow and my selfbows, and given me GOOD advice on my first forray into building selfbows...GREAT GUY ALL THE WAY AROUND!
Travis
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Post by: Rick Richard on January 26, 2012, 11:04:00 AM
Dan did the exact samething for me. What a great guy! Mine is still at my house and not going back.
Post by: House on January 26, 2012, 01:02:00 PM
Travis
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