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Offline Lamey

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Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« on: January 18, 2014, 07:20:00 PM »
Well I had an earlier post about the Centaur "birthing", you can see those pics here-

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=134827;p=3

Jim finished up and shipped the bow from MT on Thursday.... it arrived today (Saturday) in Jasper, Alabama...  although the USPS got it here FAST the box was in 2 pieces, made me nervous, but no harm done!

The specs on the bow are 60", 51#@28", Curly maple limbs, bamboo and XTL core, Cocobola riser with black accents.  

So far ive shot CE 250, 150, and GT 35/55 with from 175 to 250 up front and they all fly true out to 30 yards.  Its amazing how spine tolerant the Centaurs are, at least in my experience.  Ive settled in on the 150's cut to 30" with 175 up front.

The grip has subtle yet very purposeful contours all in the correct places, and the shelf is perfectly sculpted to get your hand nice and high.  I opted for no finger grooves for a couple reasons, 1 is the best Centaur grip I have felt dindt have grooves, and it will also be easier to Wrap if I decided to go that route (thinking black beavertail).

Here are a few quick photos,  I will try and get limb and profile pics tomorrow, Sun didn't cooperate today!
         
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Offline Easykeeper

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2014, 07:30:00 PM »
Beautiful!
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Offline BOWMARKS

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2014, 07:54:00 PM »
Very nice!!
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2014, 07:58:00 PM »
nice looking bow   :thumbsup:
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2014, 08:03:00 PM »
A beauty for sure!!!! Congrats     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2014, 08:11:00 PM »
Very nice! Congratulations!
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2014, 08:15:00 PM »
Wow..!!! Awesome bow..!!  A couple of months ago I received my new Centaur and the box was in two pieces also..!! Good thing Jim builds em' bulletproof...!!!
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2014, 08:17:00 PM »
Matt

That is still steaming......

wow sers....   :saywhat:    :saywhat:    :saywhat:
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Offline Gerry

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2014, 08:23:00 PM »
Very nice bow, how does it shoot?
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Offline PaulDeadringer29

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2014, 08:30:00 PM »
Awesome looking bow.
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Offline Gen273

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2014, 08:55:00 PM »
wow, that is a super looking bow! Congrats!!!
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2014, 09:03:00 PM »
Gerry it shoots great!  Had it dialed in at 30 yards just right.  

There is always the question of bow length, and for me the 60" Centaur is perfect, as is the 62"... just like it a bit more compact for the woods. Ive had 2 58" Centaurs, and the 60/62 is just a better length for me.  I draw 29 and the 60  FOR ME is noticeably smoother, and just feels "better".

Here are a couple more pics showing the tips and XTL lamination.  

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Offline rick7

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2014, 09:06:00 PM »
thats a beauty
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2014, 10:01:00 PM »
If I am going to put a wrap on a bow I prefer something plainer for riser wood...I doubt you are going to be able to bring yourself to cover up that great Cocobolo grain

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2014, 10:09:00 PM »
Matt,
What a beaut!!! Id love to shoot a Centaur! What is the limb width at the fades on this one?

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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #15 on: January 18, 2014, 10:19:00 PM »
Holy smokes Matt  !!! That is one Sweet looking Centaur. Perfect specs as well !!! I know it will shoot just as good as it looks. Jim builds an Awesome shooting bow.    :thumbsup:
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2014, 10:30:00 PM »
That's some wild coco bolo!  Congrats on a beautiful bow.
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2014, 10:37:00 PM »
That is beauty.  Curly maple looks just right. with the coco.   :thumbsup:
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2014, 10:38:00 PM »
Beautiful bow, Felicidades!
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Re: Centaur ARRIVAL! Pic Heavy-
« Reply #19 on: January 18, 2014, 10:42:00 PM »
That handle wood is stunning, I knew it would be pretty but I didn't think it would look that good after seeing the birthing photos. Very nice!
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