When I first decided I was going to finally make time to do some of the things ive been putting off for 20+ years, I picked up a Trad. Bowhunter. The advertisement on the back page was a Great Northern "Bush" bow. After pondering it a few days I called GN and spoke with Jerry. Was one of those conversations that seemed like we knew each other already. Have alot of common interests (Jerry is a big custom knife fan).
Any how to make a long story short, I gave it some more thought after our initial conversation, called Jerry back the next day and asked if he had any "Curly Hickory". He had enough for 1 bow. I was wanting a fairly compact bow, and the wood he had worked out perfectly as he barely had enough for a 60" Bush Bow.
I placed the order about 6 weeks ago, and in fridays mail I recieved the Bow.
Specs-
60" Bush Bow, #51 @ 28
Curly Hickory Limbs
Coca Bola riser (thought i ordered Shedua, but im quite sure its Coca Bola).
Havent shot much as Im buzy with kids this weekend. My initial impression was that the grip was going to be too small (top to bottom), but in shooting that issue doesnt arise.
The Bow is deceptively simple, and therein lies the charm. On initial draw this bow really opens up nicely and feels like a #45 bow... really. It is very smooth from initial draw to anchor, and really does feel much lighter than its actual weight.
Grabbed six 530 grain cedar arrows to practice, 5 out of the 6 were in the kill at 15 yards. I know that dont mean much to most of you here that can really shoot, but for a beginner that shoots "average" at best, that made me smile.
Shot a few more strings and found as long as I "picked" my spot, the bow would put them RIGHT there.
Its not as quiet as I expected, but they may just be a matter of "tuning" and some cat whiskers!
Any how, will post a follow up when I get more time.
Topic: Great Northern "Bush" Bow/Photos (Read 573 times)
