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Offline Hornseeker

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Contrast.....
« on: June 10, 2007, 10:45:00 PM »
I thought I'd post a pic of a couple of my latest..
First is a Coco/Bocote with Juniper limbs...
 

Then there's the Machined Aluminum dipped in Predator camo... I know some prefer the metal...others prefer the wood...I love them both like there's no tommorrow!! What do you guys like?
Both are Longbows...

 

Offline Hornseeker

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2007, 10:45:00 PM »
I do have to work on the grip on the metal job...but its a shooter for now!
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Offline Benha

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2007, 10:48:00 PM »
Wood for me.

Offline pseman

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2007, 10:58:00 PM »
Metal is fine functionally, but I'll take wood over metal anyday. Beautiful bows by the way.
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Offline Bodork

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2007, 11:42:00 PM »
I like the wood. No contest. I would like to see more pictures of the wood bow though. Looks very nice! I've seen your before and they keep getting better. Love 'em. Mike

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2007, 06:51:00 AM »
I would shoot either one any day.  But I would grab a wood riser to hunt with.  The metal risers get cold as a witch's you know whats in the winter.  And transfer too much of that cold back into your hand.
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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2007, 08:12:00 AM »
I can't tell from the pictures. You're going to have to send them to me and I'll let you know  :p  
Seriously, I'm a wood guy myself.  Metal might shoot great, but I'm a shallow man, and really into looks  ;)
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Offline AnointedArcher

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2007, 09:09:00 AM »
metal is ok, but wood is Good!
John 8:36
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Offline Hornseeker

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2007, 08:47:00 PM »
It feels good to use wood....

Thats for sure.

:0)

Thanks all...

Offline Herry

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2007, 10:25:00 PM »
Great work, Ernie.  As usual.  That bocote / coco makes a beautiful combo. Are you machining your own metal risers now or did you have it done to your design?  Love to shoot one some day.

Offline BenBow

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2007, 10:30:00 PM »
Love the metal riser. What kind is it?
But his bow will remain steady, and his hands will be skillful; because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,  (Genesis 49:24 [NETfree])

Offline Hornseeker

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2007, 11:56:00 PM »
I gave a guy who builds a recurve riser some dimensions...and he drew up and machined that riser for me... Pretty cool. His riser is known as the Black SHeep... its still in developemental stages, but...its the sweetest recurve riser I've shot..
This little metal riser will continue to develope...and when we get it to where I really like it, I'll probably sell them..it'll be a while for sure though!

Thanks James!

Ernie

Offline W.Tim

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2007, 07:17:00 AM »
Ernie, i like them both.......  :thumbsup:

Offline Plug

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Re: Contrast.....
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2007, 11:57:00 AM »
"A silk purse to a sow's ear". Just my .02 because for me aesthetics are a huge part of the overall.

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