This afternoon, I got in the prototype of Mark Daniels' three-piece static recurve as seen on the Bowyer's Bench. He and I struck a deal as I wanted an all-weather bow and he was gonna sell it on the auction site. I strung it up and picked up my arrows for my horn bow, and walked outside to try it out.
It was 43#@28" but I had 32"arrows, so I tried it @32" and I and my target both were blown away. On two separate shots it blew through a 40# bale of wrapping plastic and cardboard. Both arrows embedded themselves in the ground. It's easily the fastest thing I've ever seen.
Arrow setup is Expedition Hunter 7595 full length with 3 4" parabolic feathers, stuffed with packing peanuts and tipped with a 250 grain field point to simulate arrowheads built with tangs instead of sockets. They fishtailed out of the bow like they were 1535s. I'm gonna look at some footed setups and try a lower FOC with a higher overall weight and see what I get. Keep watching this thread, and chime in if you've got any ideas about arrow setups. I'll be updating to try and get some more info about this bow. Mark is going to be making more of these, and if I were you I'd be lining up for one.
Looks good, doesn't it? It's a real beauty. I'm on the hunt for someone close by with a chronograph, if anyone knows PM me so I can get it measured.