Author Topic: New to me JD Berry Renaissance w/Pics! (Read 746 times)

Red Boar · « **on:** March 10, 2008, 05:16:00 PM »

My new baby and first traditional bow. I think she's a beauty. :cool: Just arrived at my doorstep...haven't had a chance to shoot her yet. A report to follow....thanks to all the tradgang members for your help and suggestions thus far. I am sure I'll be counting on you for for advice as I get into it.

ishiwannabe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2008, 05:21:00 PM »

Great looking bow. Love those arrows inlays!

Molson · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2008, 05:37:00 PM »

Glad to see JD's getting back to making a longbow grip an actual longbow grip. Very nice!

Mike Gerardi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:16:00 PM »

Sweet bow!! Yes I like that grip also...Hows it shoot?

LEOPARD · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:53:00 PM »

Nice bow!

deadpool · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:55:00 PM »

very very nice

Red Boar · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:05:00 PM »

Just went out and shot my first traditional arrows. My elevation was fine, seems like I was consistently shooting about 9 to 11 inches left of center. The bow is whisper quiet. I'd say 46 lbs. is good for a beginner.

Jedimaster · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:32:00 PM »

46 lbs. O.K. but you shouldn't shoot that bow until I have thoroughly checked it out for you!

Killdeer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:47:00 PM »

Those arrows might be too stiff. Did you play with the different point weights?

Killdeer

The Whittler · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:58:00 PM »

Kill is right, I have a JD Berry and it likes under spined arrows.

Red Boar · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:05:00 PM »

Didn't have a chance to try different point weights...got dark on me. I'll play around with them tomorrow. More likely I just don't know what I am doing than a problem with the arrows I am guessing...these were my first shots out of any traditional gear.

Red Boar · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:07:00 PM »

BTW: aren't 1916's at the bottom of the spine chart? If I went to a 150 gr. point, that would soften the spine, correct? I measured and I need a shaft length of 26 3/4"...that would leave an inch over that front edge at full draw.

Red Boar · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:51:00 PM »

Oops..noticed I can go to an 1816 if necessary. Sounds as if it might be.

DannyBows · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2008, 10:06:00 PM »

That's a fine looking bow for sure!! Couldn't think of a better way to start off in Trad. Congrats and Enjoy !!

BowHuntingFool · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2008, 10:07:00 PM »

That is a real nice looking bow! I think I need one of them!

vermonster13 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2008, 10:50:00 PM »

Very nice bow and theres a ways to go to hit the bottom of the spine chart. An 1816 would most likely work well for you.

Red Boar · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2008, 10:55:00 PM »

Thanks, vermonster...I'll likey the give the 1816's a try. A 150 gr. head should weaken them up a bit too.

Red Boar · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2008, 11:06:00 PM »

One more pic:

Killdeer · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2008, 05:19:00 AM »

That bow sure is a beauty, with classic good looks.

Killdeer

Apex Predator · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2008, 05:36:00 AM »

Beautiful bow! If you get tired of it, let me know.


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