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Title: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2014, 07:12:00 AM
I just picked up my JD Berry Taipan.  It's 64" long, 46# at 28", black glass on the back and white on the belly.  I'm not sure of the wood used, but it looks awesome.  These pics don't do it justice.  James is an artist, as many of you already know.

 (http://i.imgur.com/qQKh2xH.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2014, 07:13:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/xn3uF8r.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2014, 07:14:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/8Bj4Wg5.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2014, 07:14:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/UxJldps.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2014, 07:15:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/oFOQe7h.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2014, 07:16:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/RR4VbKF.jpg)
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: ronp on September 06, 2014, 07:19:00 AM
I only shot it a couple times, and I still need to get the right arrow dialed in.  It draws smooth, has no hand shock, and really zips an arrow.  Thank you James for building me such a nice longbow!
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on September 06, 2014, 08:37:00 AM
Loving mine. Awesome bow, it's a beauty!
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Post by: Green on September 06, 2014, 08:43:00 AM
That's absolutely gorgeous Ron.  Have lots of fun with her this season!
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Post by: Moots on September 06, 2014, 10:06:00 AM
No one builds a prettier bow than James -- functional art!
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Post by: Brianlocal3 on September 06, 2014, 10:27:00 AM
Now that has got me stoked!!! Awesome looking bow. My taipan is my go to everything bow. The perfect bow in my world!!!

I'm coming up on another build and I finally decided on the model. Another Taipan. I'm gonna go white back and belly, black walnut cores, berry nocks and the rest is up to James
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Post by: Greyswampfox on September 06, 2014, 10:33:00 AM
What a sharp looking bow Ron!   Really like the wood selection.
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Post by: TSchirm on September 06, 2014, 10:37:00 AM
Gorgeous bow!  James is an incredible bowyer with awesome craftsmanship in every bow he builds.  I just talked with him yesterday, and he mentioned he had just sent this bow to you.  I am on his list, and can't wait to be up next in the queue.
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Post by: Joeabowhunter on September 06, 2014, 11:15:00 AM
Beautiful bow...the Taipan is at the top of my list of "wish I had bows".
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Post by: Izzy on September 06, 2014, 12:14:00 PM
Thats a beauty Ron, hope you tote it North.
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Post by: Hobies on September 06, 2014, 12:25:00 PM
very nice
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Post by: Gary Greene on September 06, 2014, 01:27:00 PM
I like the looks of that one.
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Post by: Knawbone on September 06, 2014, 01:30:00 PM
Ron, spot on brother! The riser is black walnut by the looks. You start shooting that longbow well, you won't want to shoot your recurve anymore. LOL Very, very nice Ron.....congrats!

Wood shoots so nice out of a long bow, you might want to consider it.   :goldtooth:
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Post by: ron w on September 06, 2014, 02:04:00 PM
Oh Baby.......nice ronp!!!!! I only have about 11 months to wait......lol!
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Post by: Wannabe1 on September 06, 2014, 05:03:00 PM
Beautiful looking bow! Congrats and may she bring you years of great shooting.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Roger Norris on September 06, 2014, 05:21:00 PM
Nice! I just spent the afternoon getting used to a new bow also. ..awesome fun ain't it!?
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Post by: Steve Jr on September 06, 2014, 05:30:00 PM
Very nice , I can't wait for my number to come up.
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Post by: kat on September 06, 2014, 05:55:00 PM
Congratulations Ron.
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Post by: drewsbow on September 06, 2014, 06:01:00 PM
great looking bow Ron congrats
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Post by: Mudd on September 06, 2014, 07:06:00 PM
I'd say Mr Berry "nailed it" once again.

He told me that that were going to be better than ever since he had to only judge with one eye.

I am a believer!!

Nice bow!!

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: LeeNY on September 06, 2014, 08:08:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Post by: Tajue17 on September 06, 2014, 09:10:00 PM
wow white glass is a nice touch
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Post by: JDBerry on September 06, 2014, 10:57:00 PM
The handle riser wood is(I don't know how to spell it, so you may have to guess) Bolavian Rose. I don't use Black Walnut in risers  ..

 Mr. Hess you are set in lbs and overlays.

  Pat B get ready for the biggest peace of junk you have ever had, going to give the pigs a brake.  ...One eyed purple people eater
Title: Re: My new Berry hunting bow
Post by: katman on September 07, 2014, 07:09:00 AM
The encasement and riser wedges just blow me away, awesome job as usual James.

Will be interested to see that piece of junk your making for Pat, scraps of balsa and Formica or is it a surprise?
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Post by: Big Ed on September 07, 2014, 08:08:00 AM
Very nice!!
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Post by: Bluegoose on September 07, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
Congratulations Ron! That is a real beauty. It makes the head spin, with how all the woods and glass come together. Makes me feel like a kid looking into the knife case at the hardware store.