Author Topic: New Bow Day - Bama Bows Expedition! (Read 1322 times)

LimbLover · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2011, 09:37:00 PM »

Actually guys...mine was the prototype. I shot it, gave Nate my comments, he tweaked the design, and already improved on it in a multitude of ways. So much so that he insisted on building me a new one.

So I've got a Cocobola model with phenolic accent, Bamboo cores, and Lacewood veneers (with green stain) in production.

RagingWaters actually has a new Expi with Nate's finalized design...he was discussing it in his thread but it was yanked for some reason??

I think he had the same thread title as me.

I won't review until I shoot the new model!!!

Raging Water · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:31:00 PM »

Gents,

I have #6 in the new series. Mine is 58" 65# at 28". It is better than I expected. Smooth, quiet, fast, hard hitting penetration just barely descibes my Expedition.

I had a thread about it earlier and it got yanked. I don't know why. No Moderator PM'd me as to why.

I will get some pictures this weekend and post them.

Matt

Steve Clandinin · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:40:00 PM »

That is nice! I like it.

Raging Water · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:45:00 PM »

My Expedition Riser and Tips

Raging Water · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2011, 10:48:00 PM »

I shot the target in the neck as an example of the penetration I got from my Expedition, 500 gr woodie.

LimbLover · « **Reply #25 on:** February 11, 2011, 11:37:00 PM »

Matt...your making me jealous. lol. Oh well...soon enough.

JimL · « **Reply #26 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:56:00 PM »

What about finger pinch guys. Nick didn't you say you had a 30+ draw? Did you get any from the proto?

Raging Water · « **Reply #27 on:** February 12, 2011, 10:54:00 PM »

Zero, repeat Zero finger pinch. I will post a picture at full draw and you will see why.

Matt

Terry Lightle · « **Reply #28 on:** February 13, 2011, 07:41:00 AM »

Looks good to me

LimbLover · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2011, 12:53:00 PM »

Well...having zero pinch on a short bow isn't possible scientifically. A 64-68" bow is always going to feel better for a long draw guy.

I didn't notice the pinch much due to how little it stacked and how smooth it drew to 30.5"

I had a 60" recurve and the pinch tore up my index finger. I shot this one for a week straight and it didn't bug me much.

You are always going to get some pinch on a short bow. That is the trade off.

Ghost Dog · « **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2011, 06:46:00 PM »

Very nice.

gobblegrunter · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2011, 07:13:00 PM »

Congrats! Nice looking bow!

Raging Water · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2011, 08:31:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by LimbLover:
Well...having zero pinch on a short bow isn't possible scientifically. A 64-68" bow is always going to feel better for a long draw guy.

I didn't notice the pinch much due to how little it stacked and how smooth it drew to 30.5"

I had a 60" recurve and the pinch tore up my index finger. I shot this one for a week straight and it didn't bug me much.

You are always going to get some pinch on a short bow. That is the trade off.

Okay, I would have to agree. However, I feel the pinch is hardly noticable. I shot my Expedition all day long and loved it.

My fingers are just fine.

Of course, I am a tough guy.

Matt

bulldog18 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 13, 2011, 08:33:00 PM »

My son bought one from Nate after we made a trip to his house. His has cocobolo riser with bocote accent strip, yew belly and zebra wood backingand stag horn tips. All this in a 50@28 bow. The craftsmanship is outstanding and the way it shoots is awesome. His draw length is between 26-27 inches and this bow is spitting out a 447 grain arrow at 181 fps.

Raging Water · « **Reply #34 on:** February 13, 2011, 08:50:00 PM »

Chris,

That bow was originally for me. Nate missed the weight and you snagged it. Awesome bows. I love my 58" 65# at 28" Expedition!!!!

Matt

JimL · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2011, 09:16:00 PM »

The pics aren't doing anything to cool my fever.

bulldog18 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:31:00 PM »

Matt,
Nate told us that he missed the mark with the weight on the bow. He sure made my 16 year old very proud and happy. He worked hard and saved up the money for this bow. Either way he was going to place an order for one after visiting Nate and after shooting some of his bows. I will probably end up with one as well. Enjoy your new bow, my son sure is.

LimbLover · « **Reply #37 on:** February 14, 2011, 10:31:00 AM »

quote:
Originally posted by Raging Water:

My fingers are just fine.

Of course, I am a tough guy.

coaster500 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:04:00 AM »

Very nice stic !!!

Love bone tips

JimL · « **Reply #39 on:** February 15, 2011, 07:23:00 PM »

Well that did it for me. I ordered an expedition from Nate and the wait is on.


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