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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Austin Brown on November 21, 2013, 06:06:00 PM
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I picked one up, great craftsmanship. What brace height do you guys run yours at? A little different style and lighter draw weight than I normally shoot, mine is 49 at my 28 inch draw. I know several of you guys shoot John's bows, any arrow setups you like? Don't normally ask spine questions but this a little different setup than I'm used to.
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How long is it? I know on my Milton 70" 21st I was running about 7 inches.
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I like mine at about 8.5 Inches to the back of the riser. I have 2 set up this way.
1. 64" 48 @ 29
2. 68" 50 @ 29
I seem to get great arrow flight from both 50-55 and 55-60 doug fir or cedar shafts cut to 31 Inches BOP to valley of nock with 125 grains up front.
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I run both of mine at fistmele + about 1/8 - 1/4" and that turns into about 6 5/8" to the belly side of the shelf or about 8 1/2 to the back. Both bows are 66". My 49#er I shoot CE150's with 175 up front. I have also shot CE250's thru it with success but of course they are heavier.
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I agree, 8.5" from the back of the riser.
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Mine is a 66". That brace height is way lower than previous owner had it setup, glad I asked. Probably wouldn't have dropped it that low without your input, I will have to give it a try.
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Let us know how you make out. I love that style bow, hope you do too.
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I want to add, Mine shoot OK down to 7.5, its just that 8.5 seems to be a sweet spot for me.
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Originally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
Let us know how you make out. I love that style bow, hope you do too.
Thanks for the advice guys, I settled it in close to what you recommended and it likes 29" tapered cedar with 160gr points pretty well with a good clean release. Not sure it's the perfect arrow but it's not too far off for me.
I wasted no time putting her into action.
(http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/pab1981/003-7.jpg) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/pab1981/media/003-7.jpg.html)
She gave me a nice shot at 10yds and the Big River sent a big Tusker Delta clean thru leading to a short recovery. There was a dandy buck behind her I didn't see until after I shot her and he peeled out still chasing her even in her death run. Imagine his disappointment when she keeled over on him. But no regrets here about not getting a shot at him, they're all good deer with a stickbow in my book.
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Congrats!
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Great job, that was quick!
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"But no regrets here about not getting a shot at him, they're all good deer with a stickbow in my book."
Couldn't have said it better myself! Congrats! :thumbsup:
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Good looking deer and bow. I have a 21 C bow, It is my first long bow, although she is now retired in 18 years I never once have I thought I should sell it.. never.
Joe
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Good Work Austin.....I'm trying to do the same with the cascade!
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Glenn
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Thanks Glenn, hope you do the same with the Cascade.
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Austin, Congrats! That is amazing! :clapper:
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Originally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
Austin, Congrats! That is amazing! :clapper:
Thanks Charlie, great morning with a great bow.
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CONGRATS way to put it into action!
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Congrats!
Bisch
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Congrats on a fine doe! :thumbsup:
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Austin, if I would have known you were looking for a Big River I could have put you on to a 60lb. A friend of mine had one for sale this past summer. It was in nice shape and at a great price. He might even still have it. God bless, Scott.
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Congratulations!
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Originally posted by Scott E. Thomas:
Austin, if I would have known you were looking for a Big River I could have put you on to a 60lb. A friend of mine had one for sale this past summer. It was in nice shape and at a great price. He might even still have it. God bless, Scott.
Scott my elbows started to give me some trouble this summer, probably more from hitting too many golf balls over the years than archery,but anyway I've dropped bow weight. Had the chance this week to buy back my all-time favorite Skookum at around 58lbs and I had to pass.60lb would be too much also, but I have no doubt it would be a great bow. You have a knack for coming up with great longbows.
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Congrats on the Deer.
I don`t know much about "Big River" 21st century. I have had an original and a Milton bow. both were great bows. Is Milton no longer building them and big River is?RC
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This was a great example of how this site can work for you
Austin gets the info he needs from knowlegables folks here and it immediately pays off. Congrats Austin and great advice guys.
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RC
I'm not the most knowledgeable on these bows but from what I read on here John McDonald(who makes Big River bows) was friends with the original 21st Century bowyers and ended up with the form. His 21st Century style longbow isn't exactly the same but very similar. He also builds many other styles of bows. Big River bows have quite a following on here and hopefully one of the others with more experience with his bows will chime in and explain it better.
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Nice doe Austin! You didn't was any time with that bow.
I wanted to let you know I got a button buck with the Yellowstone Halfbreed I got from you. Another fine bow.
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Note: old thread
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Congrats
Terry
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I just bumped this up so Mr. Crowder could see a picture of the Big River 21st Century longbow on page 1 that he was curious about.
It is an old Thread