Finished my latest R/D longbow!

[Apex Predator]

Finished this one this morning.  She is 62" NTN, and draws 57@28.  Osage and walnut riser with maple accents.  This beauty has an edge grain hickory core, curly hickory limb faces, and antler tips.  She is a good shooter!  I'm gonna try a power lam on the next one to try and move the bend out of the fades just a little.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ron w]

Marty, they just get better and better. Like the swoop of walnut in the riser...great job!!!

[metsastaja]

very nice looking bow.  I enjoy seeing them

[newtotrad]

Awesome.  Marty, what is your take on hickory as a core wood?

[JRY309]

Sweet looking bow,it's going to look even better as the osage ages!

[koger]

Like Ron W said, every one seems to get better, I am envious. Fantastic work Marty!

[Apex Predator]

I shot this one before finishing, but the owner doesn't want it shot again until he picks it up.  I'll post the results and comparison to a similiar action-boo cored bow after we compare the two tomorrow evening.

[Chris Surtees]

   

[wihill]

Marty your talent for making these things is amazing - you're getting really, really good at it, bud.

[bigbellybuck]

Apex, what do you mean when you say power lam? just curious.

[flint kemper]

I agree your bows look awesome for no longer than you have been building them. Love those tips on your bows. That makes or breaks a bow for me sometimes. Flint

[Apex Predator]

Thanks for the compliments folks!

A power lam is a short lam that extends just a few inches past the riser fadeouts, which serves to move the bend in the limb out from the riser.

[Hatrick]

Very nice work Marty! Every time I turn around your getting another one done. Can't wait to see the next one.

[Wannabe1]

Can't wait to see the next one.  

Ya, me too!  

Great work Marty. Your stuff is top notch!!