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Offline Ron LaClair

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Shrew Model-T
« on: June 25, 2009, 08:56:00 PM »
Gregg and I have been kicking around the idea of a longer longbow to add to the Shrew line of bows. I wanted a 66" bow with a long riser. I wanted a  forward handle with the same form fitting grip that everyone likes in the shorter length Shrew bows.

Here's a prototype of the bow we're calling the Model-T. We had it at the Compton Rendezvous last weekend, some folks shot it and the feedback was very encouraging.

The pictures aren't the best but hopefully it will give you an idea of what I've described.

   
     
     
     
   
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2009, 09:03:00 PM »
Wow!  I'll bet that thing is smoother than butter!  Very nice!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 09:05:00 PM »
Oh my!
What a beauty  :notworthy:
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2009, 09:07:00 PM »
My 30"+ draw has been waiting on that.  Man if these bowyers don't quit coming up with these sweet ideas i'm gonna be even more broke.  :goldtooth:
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2009, 09:09:00 PM »
Pretty cool. I was thinking maybe a Shrew-shree-piece bow instead.
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2009, 09:13:00 PM »
Ron, As soon as you are ready to take orders for them I want in.  That bow was sweet.  Just a few rounds and I was dialed in and stacking arrows in a pop bottle from 20 yards.
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2009, 09:15:00 PM »
"I wanted a 66" bow with a long riser. I wanted a forward handle with the same form fitting grip that everyone likes in the shorter length Shrew bows."

Any reason why these particular characteristics were chosen for a new model?  For instance, is the design meant to appeal more to target shooters?  Just curious.
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2009, 09:40:00 PM »
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Any reason why these particular characteristics were chosen for a new model? For instance, is the design meant to appeal more to target shooters? Just curious.  
No particular reason except that I've never been one to be content to drop anchor and sit in one spot, I've always gotta see what's around the next bend of the river. Greggs the same way so for us this is another new challenge to be enthusiastic about.

As for this design being more appealing to target shooters, it may be but there's no reason it couldn't also appeal to hunters.   :archer:
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2009, 10:02:00 PM »
Kinda looks like an original 21st century, good design!
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2009, 10:04:00 PM »
I'm a longer bow guy whether it's a recurve or a longbow. I like it a lot, looks like a great shooter to me.
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2009, 10:10:00 PM »
Thanks, very nice.  It would be interesting to know the performance specs of this new model compared to a normal SS of similar weight.  Also, are those bamboo lams?
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2009, 10:31:00 PM »
Thats a beauty,I like the design and I like longer bows.
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2009, 11:57:00 PM »
Very nice.I like longer bows also.Will it be cut to center?

Is there any advantage to the extra curve in the limb instead of a more D or triangle profile?
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2009, 12:47:00 AM »
Fine looking Ron!
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2009, 02:27:00 AM »
Crap! I was right there and didn't see it someone must have had it at the range when I was there Because a 10" longer shrews.I will have to check it out somewhere in the future.
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2009, 06:36:00 AM »
Very nice Ron!
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2009, 09:57:00 AM »
:bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2009, 01:30:00 PM »
HOLY SWEET!!!!!!!!

 Love the looks on that one!!!!!
 Are you planning on doing a 62 inch version? I'm a nut for bows in that 62-64 inch range. 66 would be mighty smooth though.   :thumbsup:
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #18 on: June 26, 2009, 02:00:00 PM »
I second Arwin!  Would love to see a couple different lengths available in the longer version, like a 64".
  How is the performance compared to your shorter design?  Any increases with the extra length?
Looks good!
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Re: Shrew Model-T
« Reply #19 on: June 26, 2009, 02:16:00 PM »
Good move Ron. Some of us just prefer the longer bows. I hunt with a 66", Howard Hill and just picked up a 66" Massie "Longhorn" that shoots like a dream. I have others in the 62" to 64" range. I just prefer the feel of the 66" length.  :thumbsup:
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