Author Topic: New Elkheart (finished pics) (Read 1112 times)

KSshrewman · « **on:** August 10, 2014, 12:28:00 PM »

Hey all,
Thought I would share with you my new toy. Got on the list for a Javaman Elkheart some time ago. For those of you that know Gregg...he's awesome to work with.
I wanted a dark brown bow and we found some great mango veneers. From there we had many discussions about riser, overlay, tips...and construction. Gregg is a patient man!

Here is the start...
Mango looks kinda plain but under glass...wow.

Riser choice was Wenge.

New Ibeam take down construction

More to come....

1/4 away · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2014, 12:33:00 PM »

I like where this is going!

Big Ed · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2014, 12:44:00 PM »

Looks good so far!!

KSshrewman · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2014, 12:46:00 PM »

Getting close to finished....

Scott E · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2014, 01:24:00 PM »

Really like the wood combo

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2014, 01:33:00 PM »

Beautiful!! Love the I-beam construction technique. Love the wood choices, Wenge is one of my favorite woods. Yup Gregg is a pleasure. As I have said before, there are keeper bows and keeper bowyers...Gregg builds the former and IS the latter. Can't wait to see finished pics.

TxAg · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2014, 01:34:00 PM »

I also love the wood choices. Looking forward to more pics

KSshrewman · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2014, 03:52:00 PM »

Ok. Her e is the finished product. I have a few Shrew CH's and Helms in grey, tan, red, etc. But I told my bride that I really "needed" a dark brown model to complete the set.
Thrilled with the finished look,.....but even better is just as all Gregg's bows she is smooth and quiet as ever.
54" 47#@28"
Mango veneers, Wenge riser, kudu tips and overlay

Here she is with the St. Jude's quiver from Far West. Bid and won with this bow in mind.

Biathlonman · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2014, 04:56:00 PM »

Nothing wrong with that...

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2014, 05:07:00 PM »

Gregg did an outstanding job.

hunthold · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2014, 05:11:00 PM »

Looks sharp!

Archie · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2014, 05:23:00 PM »

Man, that is just a work of art!

If I could shoot these well (which I've tried but can't), I'd have to order one after seeing these pics. Gregg builds a great bow!

cacciatore · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2014, 05:30:00 PM »

Stunning! I really like the chocolade look of the bow.

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2014, 06:24:00 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by Archie:
Man, that is just a work of art!

If I could shoot these well (which I've tried but can't), I'd have to order one after seeing these pics. Gregg builds a great bow!

The Elkheart is an amazing little bow. Archie I dunno if you shot a 1pc or 2pc, but from my experimentation the 2pc is absolutely key. That extra mass from the Bow-bolt and any phenolic in the riser, whether half, I-beam or solid when combined with the forward handle design just makes these bows perform like a bow 6-8" longer. I have gotten so use to my Elkheart now that when I shoot now I don't even realize its short anymore.

Keith Zimmerman · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2014, 06:31:00 PM »

Wow! Great combination all the way around.

KyRidgeRunner · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2014, 08:52:00 PM »

Very nice! Love the wood choices!

Joeabowhunter · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2014, 09:05:00 PM »

Beautiful bow!

Guss · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2014, 09:13:00 PM »

Awesome bow...!!!

kadbow · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2014, 09:13:00 PM »

Nice one. Shot one of your old bows today.

KSshrewman · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2014, 09:16:00 PM »

Hey Mark,
Can't remember... Which bow?


LEFT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS	TRAD GANG CLASSIFIEDS ACCESS	RIGHT HAND BOWS CLASSIFIEDS

News:

Author Topic: New Elkheart (finished pics) (Read 1112 times)

Users currently browsing this topic: