New Snakebit Photos

[Bowwild]

I ordered this bow on May 12, 2010.  It arrived yesterday, September 10th. I was in a tree bowhunting when my wife picked up the bow at the USPS.

The bow is LH, 60", 47.6#@26". The limbs are Snakebit and Myrtle. The riser is Snakebit and Macassar. Norm did a terrific job selecting the woods, making it the draw weight I wanted, and of course his famous workmanship. The fit and finish is amazing.

I just realized the compass I wanted below the grip didn't get installed. I reckon elk season and making 12 bows at once....? I'm sure Norm will make this right when he and I talk about in a couple weeks.

The bow came with a couple whiskers and a brass locator set at 5/8". I replaced the brass with tied on locators. I paper-tuned the bow as he sent it at 6', 10', and 21' -- bullet holes! I was surprised I didnt have to at least adjust the locator down an 1/8".

I deleted three photos that are likley too large. I pasted smaller version in the next post below.


Here are a couple pictures.

 

 

[TBinMN]

Wow! If you gotta wait a year - thats the bow to wait for!

I got a Blacktail myself from Norm about 7 years ago- and had a year wait then.

Norm is a great guy and a true craftsman.

Congratulations on your bow!

[Easykeeper]

Beautiful!  A fabulous bow in every way.  

I'm on the list for a Snakebit too.  That's the first one I've seen with Macassar ebony, makes a nice combo.  I've been having a hard enough time deciding between Myrtle and Lacewood limb veneers.  Now I have to consider Macasser instead of black ebony in the riser.

[YORNOC]

       

[Bowwild]

I'm a fan of Macassar because I like the brown streaking in highly figured Maccassar.

The pictures I posted above could be too large. In case they are and must be deleted, I've pasted smaller versions of three below:

 

 

 

 

[Maxx Black]

Holy Smokes! Is that ever a Beautiful bow. Your choice of wood,WOW! The workmanship is above and beyond.Maxx

[dhill1520]

That is an awesome looking bow. I love the wood combo's...beautiful..

[Steve Clandinin]

My God Man!,That is one nice looking bow,You gotta be happy.Macassar is my favorite wood,yours is drop dead gorgeous!

[billy shipp]

Beautiful bow Roy.

The woods are outstanding.  

[cacciatore]

Roy,I am glad you are finally been able to put your hands on it.I wait for the comparison.I like your decision to use Macassar,it looks gorgeous.

[glass76]

Absolutely beautiful, another masterpiece by Norm. That is some great looking snakewood you have in your new bow.      

[Geezer]

Any bow Norm builds should be in a museum. Beautiful!

[Hooper]

Wow!! Your bow is stunning! Great wood choices. I don't think I could concentrate when shooting that bow. Good luck this season.

[jcar315]

Very nice indeed! Good shooting too

[R. W. Mackey]

Roy:  Sweet... I know you been waiting along time for it. Well worth it, i'd say..  RW

[jamesh76]

WOW!

[Winterhawk1960]

     VERY NICE........Roy !!!!! Now get some blood on that purdy thing. Norm's bows are worth every minute of waiting time.......and they shoot as good as they look.

Winterhawk1960

[Ringneck]

Lovely bow!!

[Rob W.]

Very nice!

[shadman]

Awsome snakewood!!