The birth of my first Takedown!

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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#151 Post by Carpdaddy »

I like! But you always need another bow!
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#152 Post by Carpdaddy »

Talk about a stroke of luck, put a new string on, braced at 7”, and took my first shot of the day at what ended up being 18 yards, I stepped off on way to retrieve arrow.
That’s right, in the pop lid! Shot about five or six more an no more were in.
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#153 Post by Carpdaddy »

Remaining arrows... one to right was 250 grain point, others were 200-225 grain...
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#154 Post by Graps »

That's a cool looking bow for sure. 8-)
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#155 Post by Captainkirk »

That one is sure a shooter, Tony!
I see what your problem was on the clear coat...that was not your regular QC inspector. Put your glasses on and you'll see what I mean.
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#156 Post by Resinrisers »

Great job Tony! Looks awesome!!!

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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#157 Post by Carpdaddy »

Being from Ky makes me considered using possum for string silencers, somebody help, have I lost it? :shock:
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#158 Post by Carpdaddy »

Oh no it’s happening...
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#159 Post by Carpdaddy »

Hum, little much, maybe I need to shorten, too late tonight.
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Re: The birth of my first Takedown!

#160 Post by Grizzly »

Pine cones, pine needles and now possum fur :roll: :roll:

Just kidding. I sure had my doubts, but you have a beautifully unique bow there.

I really like how the limbs actually do match the riser, with a nice blend of color.

I would loose the possum fur though. Does anyone do llama wool into yarn near you? I'll bet you could find a color that would not jump out as load as that "possum" fur :D

Sorry. I've just never seen possum puffs before. It may take a little to get used to the idea :lol: :lol:
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