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forward mount longbow

#1 Post by bigbob » Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:29 pm

This is a a bow I've recently finished for a clubmate. Third one in this design although only the second with the reflex. Timbers are Tas Blackwood/ celery top pine riser. Antler primitive arrow head mounted on upper riser.Belly lams are Tas myrtle.Bow is 48# @ 28'' and is 66 NTN. Very quiet and smooth to draw.
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Re: forward mount longbow

#2 Post by Bill » Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:10 pm

Bob, that is one strange looking handle for a longbow, I just can't get over it. (but I will, for I think I have seen a picture of Howard Hill Shooting one, I must look into the books again.)
:smile: :smile: But I do like the look, you put into it with the timbers that you have used.
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Re: forward mount longbow

#3 Post by bigbob » Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:53 pm

Thanks Bill. I think the one you might have seen with Howard Hill. the limbs go straight through , basically a 'normal' HH style bow that has been inverted so the riser sits on top of the limbs. These models with the recessed grip [ forward of the limbs] really impart a feeling of stability to the shot, and make it much harder to induce hand torque to the shot. Odd looking but very effective and a pleasure to shoot.
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Re: forward mount longbow

#4 Post by BenBow » Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:29 pm

Nice work. It;s got to be a stable straight shooter

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Re: forward mount longbow

#5 Post by bigbob » Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:25 am

Yup it is very stable and a pleasure to use.Getting to be a fan of the reverse handle bows.
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