I bought another bow...

[Rough Run]

Add me to the list of folks who heard such great things about Maddog Archery that I ordered one, too!  I can't wait!  Hoping this will spur my brother to pick up trad archery again in earnest - maybe when he sees mine, he'll just have to have one of his own!

[CRM_95]

I was worried about the transition from a recurve to a longbow, but it wasn't a big deal. After a few groups it dialed in just fine. I just made it a point to keep my draw and anchor the same as with my other bow. The grip is different, so I have to hold it a little different, but this bow actually feels better in my hand than my other one. One thing that got me is how light and slim it is. It doesn't weigh anything, but still has plenty of zip. After deer season I plan to buy another bow from Mike. I'll probably get the mountaineer in 50 lbs at my draw length and that should be fine for me from now on. This one is 42 lbs at 28.5 and 62'' long. Here's a pic with a group at 15 yards. I'll post some more pics of the bow itself tomorrow.

 

[redfish]

I got mine on Monday and started to try to tune. I had heard that these bows shoot fast. I figured that at 42# at my 28" draw, I might could get my 1916s to shoot weak enough to go around the riser, or maybe utilize some 40-45 cedars that had been in the closet for years.
Everything I shot was wagging back and forth, so I made some longer 1916s this morning. Problem got worse. Checked some 1916s that were too short for broadhead use with light points and they shot great. Then got some 2016 and they shot good too.
This thing defies conventional thinking, at least mine anyway. I sure never thought I would be shooting 2016s out of a 42# longbow that is cut 5/32" from center. I don't know if it is the string or the limb design, but that thing is flat out transferring some power to the arrow.

[Captain*Kirk]

Beautiful bows! You guys are breaking down my resistance...

[the rifleman]

Mike is a great guy!  I'm sure you'll be happy with one of his bows.

[CRM_95]

Originally posted by redfish:
I got mine on Monday and started to try to tune. I had heard that these bows shoot fast. I figured that at 42# at my 28" draw, I might could get my 1916s to shoot weak enough to go around the riser, or maybe utilize some 40-45 cedars that had been in the closet for years.
Everything I shot was wagging back and forth, so I made some longer 1916s this morning. Problem got worse. Checked some 1916s that were too short for broadhead use with light points and they shot great. Then got some 2016 and they shot good too.
This thing defies conventional thinking, at least mine anyway. I sure never thought I would be shooting 2016s out of a 42# longbow that is cut 5/32" from center. I don't know if it is the string or the limb design, but that thing is flat out transferring some power to the arrow.

Mine is 42 lbs as well, but my dl is 29'' so it's probably a couple pounds higher. I was shocked at the power too, especially for the overal slim light design!! I got lucky with my arrows. My set up for my other bow is full length 3555 GT blems with 200 grain tips and factory inserts, and they shoot good out of this bow too. Today is my 4th day shooting it, and I love it so far. I'll shoot my broadheads when I get a bit more consistent with it and the should let me know if there's anything I'm not noticing. Can't wait until deer season!!

[CRM_95]

Originally posted by Captain*Kirk:
Beautiful bows! You guys are breaking down my resistance...

I posted some more pics in the product review section...just buy one you'll be glad you did!!

[redfish]

After adding some silencers to the string it settled down to where it tunes good with the same length 1916s as my other bows. I try to tune everything to use the same arrows and just change point weight. Makes things less confusing for me.
Where are you at in east Texas? I live in Huntsville part of the time.
By the way, mine riser is one piece bocote with elm limbs and brown glass.

[CRM_95]

Originally posted by redfish:
After adding some silencers to the string it settled down to where it tunes good with the same length 1916s as my other bows. I try to tune everything to use the same arrows and just change point weight. Makes things less confusing for me.
Where are you at in east Texas? I live in Huntsville part of the time.
By the way, mine riser is one piece bocote with elm limbs and brown glass.

I'm in Crockett, just about an hour north of Huntsville.

[redfish]

Oh yeah. I have a place out 21E past Belott and another place about 10 miles NW of Grapeland. I've been hunting Houston County since the 60's.

[CRM_95]

Originally posted by redfish:
Oh yeah. I have a place out 21E past Belott and another place about 10 miles NW of Grapeland. I've been hunting Houston County since the 60's.

Awesome!! I hunt around Belott a little bit myself. I sent you a PM.