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Author Topic: bamboo backed hickory longbow  (Read 228 times)

Offline RecurveJim

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bamboo backed hickory longbow
« on: July 22, 2008, 10:19:00 PM »
I ordered a bamboo backed hickory long bow that I have to finish myself and was wondering if anyone else had and if so is this bow going to be huntable?It is 40-45lbs @ 27"any feedback would be greatly appreciated thanks

Offline razorsharptokill

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Re: bamboo backed hickory longbow
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2008, 10:58:00 PM »
Depends on what your hunting. Should be fine for small game, turkeys, and whitetails with a razor sharp two blade head and a heavy enough arrow.
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Offline b.glass

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Re: bamboo backed hickory longbow
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2008, 11:01:00 PM »
Check your hunting regs. Here in IN minimum is 35 lbs.
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Offline RecurveJim

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Re: bamboo backed hickory longbow
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2008, 11:57:00 AM »
40 lbs here in MA,Id like to hunt deer with it and would be using a 125 magnus with a 150 carbon express shaft.I machined some inserts out of brass instead of th aluminum that came with them.My arrow weighs @ 615 grns

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