Author Topic: Something new by Maddog (Read 714 times)

Mike Mecredy · « **on:** January 27, 2015, 07:18:00 PM »

With more and more requests for a take down bow, I designed this forward riser one this year. I call it the backpacker. This bow will be available with longbow limbs up to 64" long, and recurve limbs. I haven't made recurve limbs for this riser yet but I'm considering making them available in 56", 58", and 60". The price will start at $475.

The prototype that I have pictured here is 60" long, 50# @ 28", with red elm cores, bubinga riser and wedges. I tested it with a 7 1/4" brace ht.

I plan to make a few aesthetic changes in the future, with thinner wedges and a more graceful transition from the back of the riser to the limbs.

Here's some pics of the prototype

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2015, 07:30:00 PM »

Yeah baby!! Now we're cookin'!! Nice job!! I can easily see one of these in my future...

cmh · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2015, 08:02:00 PM »

Very nice looking bow..... I'll be checking it out

damascusdave · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2015, 08:04:00 PM »

I can really see myself recommending that bow to a new shooter Mike...great design at a great price

DDave

Roadkill · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2015, 08:04:00 PM »

Mike, send it down and I will test it too

KyStickbow · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2015, 10:09:00 PM »

Nice job Mike!

BDann · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:00:00 AM »

Looking good!

Chad Orde · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:07:00 AM »

Mike, it looks like it would fit the bill and then some.

joe vt · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:09:00 AM »

Great job Mike!!! If there is a pass around demo on this bow I would love to sign up.

Mudd · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:12:00 AM »

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2015, 07:27:00 AM »

Good Stuff Mike!

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2015, 02:53:00 PM »

Yep, that will definitely do it! Love the longbow look.

Scott E · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2015, 03:01:00 PM »

Yes!

stonewall · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2015, 03:27:00 PM »

Nice looking bow Mike. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the bow your making for me. Sam B.

Prairie Drifter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2015, 08:01:00 PM »

Very nice !!

trad_bowhunter1965 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2015, 12:57:00 PM »

Sitting here saying WOW WOW WOW!!! Great looking bow Mike.

Sockrsblur · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2015, 01:15:00 PM »

Great looking bow Mike!

Mike Mecredy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2015, 03:20:00 PM »

Thanks everyone, like any of the new designs I dream up, it needs a few details ironed out, but for the most part I'm happy with the outcome. I'd never shot a forward handled bow before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I still need to make some recurve limbs for it and try them out. It seems very balanced having all the mass forward, and very easy to shoot consistently.

Gen273 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2015, 06:58:00 PM »

I like it, nice work Mike! I think this bow will be a hit for you.

katman · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2015, 07:12:00 PM »

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Originally posted by joe vt:
Great job Mike!!! If there is a pass around demo on this bow I would love to sign up.

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