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Offline Rob DiStefano

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BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« on: June 16, 2011, 05:17:00 PM »
Just arrived today from Nate Steele, 66", 52@29, dark stained curly maple riser that's phenolic stripe reinforced, dark stained all boo limbs under satin black glass, coco overlays on the back of both the riser and limb tips.  This is one dark, serious looking longbow.  

The handle is a bit deeper than a the new Hill locator, and it's a "reverse teardrop", where the rounded part fits your palm and the wedge part is on the riser's back.  It has a very slight locator and is covered in laced black leather.  The total mass weight is a feather light 19ozs.  The limbs have an almost imperceptible hint of reflex.  

In essence, this is an AFL (American Flat Longbow) in the Howard Hill style.  Now, here's the thing - my draw length is 29" and I need a 68" longbow length or I'll get some stack - better yet at a good 70" ntn length.  

BUT, this little 66" popper is stackless to my 29" draw.  Dunno how Nate does it but dang, she's a smoooth 66" that rivals my 70" Tembo.  No kiddin'!

postscript - i hafta say, this is by far the absolute fastest american flat longbow i've ever shot.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 05:23:00 PM »
Dang thats nice , congrats   :thumbsup:
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 05:27:00 PM »
Rob, looks like another winner! Congrats, someday I'll get a chance to try one of Nate's bows.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 05:37:00 PM »
Very nice, the curly maple with the dark stain looks great, and sure to be a big hit with guys with a long draw at that length.  :thumbsup:
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2011, 05:41:00 PM »
What a looker!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2011, 05:44:00 PM »
Very nice, love the curly maple.
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2011, 05:45:00 PM »
Sure is a pretty bow Rob  :thumbsup:
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2011, 05:56:00 PM »
Nate not only builds some beauty's but every one I've put my hand to has also been a shooter.

Congratulations Rob!

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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2011, 06:00:00 PM »
Welcome to the club Rob! That looks a lot like my 2pc, love the dark stained Curly Maple. Beautiful bow, and those dark bows do have a 'Dangerous' look about them. Congrats!
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2011, 06:45:00 PM »
Haven't shot any of Nate's bows, but have had many biz dealings with him and he is a strait shooter for sure!
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2011, 06:56:00 PM »
Geez,That is one nice looking bow.That Curly maple gives it a beautiful antiqued look like a fine piece of early american furniture or a classic Flintlock Rifle,I just love that look.All the best with her.
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »
Rob , that is a sweet and classic looking longbow as I have seen . I love those tips too .
There is something about dark coloured glass that just floats my boat .
Is there much reflex unstrung ?
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2011, 07:33:00 PM »
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... Is there much reflex unstrung ?
it's so little unstrung reflex you'd hafta really look super close or use a straight edge.  my guess is there's about 1/4" on each limb, a continual slight angle from the riser to the tips.  i'll get out the 72" straight edge and digital mic l8r.  bow is soooo smooth for 66" and a 29" draw.  how do he do it?
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2011, 07:36:00 PM »
"how do he do it?"

Many hours and bows of experimentation later!  :goldtooth:
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2011, 08:08:00 PM »
Nice choice Rob.  My first Hill style longbow was a BamaBow Elite Classic Takedown.  The first time I saw the pics of a curly maple riser on Nate's website I had to have one.  Mine has Red Elm Limbs with Osage Orange accents.  Beautiful bow and it shoots very well.  Enjoy your new piece.
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2011, 08:13:00 PM »
Nate puts everthing into his bows. If you aren't overwhelmed, he ain't happy.

I am on his list for a 2pc Elite Classic. I'm going with a Cocobolo riser with Boo accent, and 2 lams of Bamboo and 2 lams of Yew under clear glass. It'll be my Bama Half-Breed!
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2011, 08:19:00 PM »
Very nice!
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2011, 08:30:00 PM »
Good looking bow Rob.
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2011, 10:11:00 PM »
Rob,

Nice bow for sure. I have a 66" 73# at 28" Hunter and a 62" 65# at 28" Expedition.

Love the bows Nate makes.

I would be curious if his 62" Expedition would stack on you at 29"? Better ask Nate to send you one, just to check it out.
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Re: BamaBows Hunter Longbow
« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2011, 10:19:00 PM »
Fine lookin piece of equipment Rob.  I just got my Bama long bow back from Nate.  I dinged my shoulder and couldn't do the 62lbs anymore.  He pulled it down to 50# @ 29 and it is nice.  I forgot how quite and smooth it is while it was gone and I was shooting other bows.  Have fun with it.
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