Elk Seeker longbow build

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stumper
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#106 Post by stumper »

Wow
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#107 Post by Elkman »

Here is the last of them.

Tomorrow I want to take time to get draw weights from 25" to 31" draws to get an idea what the force draw curve may be like.


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Calling Elk - Awesome! !€

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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#108 Post by Graps »

That's just awesome looking. :shock:
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#109 Post by Captainkirk »

Tom, I am speechless! Those are incredible looking!
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#110 Post by stumper »

Man o man. And that draw weight is perfect.
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#111 Post by Elkman »

Hey guys I want to thank you all for all the positive comments on the looks of my Elk Seeker Longbow through out this bow build. Some have made positive comments on my shop and equipment also and thanks for that too.

I have some draw weight info for various draw lengths for this bow. Give or take if you know what I mean.
  • 25" - 38.5#
  • 26" - 40.4#
  • 27" - 42.5#
  • 28" - 44.5#
  • 29" - 46.7#
  • 30" - 49.3#
  • 31" - 51.7#
The shelf is cut in just shy of 1/8" past center.
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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#112 Post by stumper »

Elkman wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 6:10 pm Hey guys I want to thank you all for all the positive comments on the looks of my Elk Seeker Longbow through out this bow build. Some have made positive comments on my shop and equipment also and thanks for that too.

I have some draw weight info for various draw lengths for this bow. Give or take if you know what I mean.
  • 25" - 38.5#
  • 26" - 40.4#
  • 27" - 42.5#
  • 28" - 44.5#
  • 29" - 46.7#
  • 30" - 49.3#
  • 31" - 51.7#
The shelf is cut in just shy of 1/8" past center.
you have arrived sir. Beautiful craftsmanship.....
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.

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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#113 Post by Carpdaddy »

Man I’m drooling, that’s a beauty!!

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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#114 Post by Lowcountry »

Ditto - that is a Beauty

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Re: Elk Seeker longbow build

#115 Post by Cedar shooter »

Been watching from the start you have some serious talent.

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