Ordered a Liberty Contender, wood suggestions please

[toby]

Chase, thanks for the pics. That is exactly what I am looking for. I tentatively ordered that exact combination. I much prefer that type of Myrtle configuration over the tiger stripe. I am waiting to finalize after seeing some, this really helps. Beautiful bow.

Toby

[Stump Buster]

Should have NEW BOW pics next week!!! Allen shipped my Contender today!!!

Whoo Hoo!!!

Toby, get your checkbook ready... it wont be long before yours is up on deck!!!

[Stump Buster]

PS - I take back all the nice things I said about him though... his e-mail didn't contain any pics to hold me over until the 2nd.   :D

[blacktailchaser]

it pritty much up to you..BUT,allens bows are amazing and i have 2 of them..the guy is a very humble person and a wonderful oregon bowyer..john

[NBK]

Chase, that myrtle is stunning!

[toby]

stump, looking forward to your pics.

what are the specs?

Toby

[Stump Buster]

Chase, that Black Myrtle/Ziricote combo does look Fantastic!

Toby, I asked for 66" #50@28" with Yew Cores, Bocote riser and Allen's early original locator grip shape wrapped in black leather (I "know" this grip and haven't had a chance to try his new locator shape, so I played it safe). Not sure what the final draw weight came in at and the back veneers are mystery myrtle veneers I haven't seen yet, but I'm confident they will look great as Allen has an eye for woods. The belly has black glass and I don't know if Allen used Bocote for the overlays or not, but I'm pretty sure he was going to.

Can't wait to see and shoot it myself! It's been too long since I've had a Contender in the battery.

[Kris]

I've never seen a bow of Allen's I haven't liked.  They all look woodsy and rich with natural colors; nothing ever gaudy or weird looking.  They look like expensive, well made furniture!

Good Choice Toby!

Kris

[toby]

Stump

What is the difference between the original grip and the new one. I have an older, don't know how old, 66" all Bacote Contender, and love the grip. It is one of those I don't ever have to think about.

I am trying out one of his Classics, but the locator grip feels thinner than on my Contender.

I am also going to go with Yew limbs, Myrtle veneers and am thinking about Ebony for the riser, kind of torn between Zircote and Ebony.

I wish I could afford a dozen of them:)

Toby

[Stump Buster]

Toby,

I think his newer locator has a deeper cut under the shelf on the belly side of the bow giving it   bit more of a pronounced pistol grip look. If you look at the pics Allen has on his website now and Chase' Contender pictured above vs. the pictures I posted, you'll see the locator is just a bit more subtle on the older longbows. Allen really likes the feel of the new grip shape and wanted me to try it, but I didn't want to change anything from the ones I've previously owned/shot. I promised him I'd shoot one of his new grips next month at Rancho Neblina if he can make it down. It does look comfy.

Sounds like a good combo no matter what you choose... I don't think you can make a wrong choice with those woods!

Mike

[toby]

Mike,

Thanks, I see what you mean.

Toby

[toby]

Well, I just got off the phone with Allen and finalized my order.
Going with Gaboon Ebony riser, some of his great Myrtle for limb laminations, stained action boo limb cores. Allen will decide what overlays will look best.

Getting a 66" Contender, 42#@28". I'll use this bow for cold weather deer hunting, form work, and maybe shoot an indoor league this Winter.

I have a used 66" 46# Contender that I picked up a few months ago. I am going to have Allen make me a 50# Contender this Winter.  

Can't wait till this bow shows up.

[Paul/KS]

My Contender has ebony for the riser and unstained bamboo limbs.54#@28".
It is a nice shooting and "elegant" looking bow.

[toby]

Paul, any pics?

[Paul/KS]

I'll see if my "IT" advisor can take a couple when she gets home from middle school.  

[Paul/KS]

Here are the pics toby,
 

 

 

[toby]

Paul, thanks for posting the pics, that is a beautiful bow, love the contrast, "elegant" is right.

Toby

[Flatshooter]

Cocobolo and osage are still my favorites!