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#1 Post by Nutgrass » Sun May 15, 2011 6:58 pm

Well we all know how much I love the Red Belly Black long bow Rod built me. But when he made the Goat Killer (his Delex Reflex design) I was captivated by this bow.
It took me a while to wear the big fella down, he really didn't enjoy making the first one. SO it took some convincing to get him to make me one.
But I did bring him around & I was getting very excited when he mentioned in conversation he had started my new bow :mrgreen: 8)

With all the waiting just about said & done, I got to hold the new Gringa weapon in my hands & have a few shots before the paint went on. Just to make sure I was happy with the handle (of coarse I was)
A couple of pics of Rod & I having a go of the new weapon.
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Rod has a nack of being able to take in the finner details he observes about what people like. Meaning he knew exactly what I was after & delivered it in a sensational package.
The pics don't do this bow justice. I have been forgeting to take them & just grabbed a quick few as the light was fading tonight.
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I had Dad take a photo today while we were playing this arvo.
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My young fella & I posing for a Gringa shot.
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So now you have seen it, what do I think of it.

Well it's ok I suppose :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Just Kidding. As usual, you can just about feel the love radiatingg out, which Rod puts into every bow.
It is absolutely unreal. You point it & pull the trigger. It sends them hurtling down the range like an american missile on an Afghan cave :shock:
I had a bit of trouble with nocks sliding on the string at first, but a 2nd nock point under where the arrow nocks quickly solved the problem :? Had me very confused on why they were flying so badly. But they are flying very well now. A bit of fine tuning & I am hoping to be shooting it at Barambah in a couple of weeks.

Another sensational Gringa creation & I now I have a problem :shock: 2 awesome bows from the Gringa fold & only 1 set of arms to shoot them. But I am sure I will cope.

Thanks for Looking.
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#2 Post by Nephew » Sun May 15, 2011 7:06 pm

Holy Smoke! That's the best yet, Rod! Ya gotta be over the moon with that, Gidge!
Every time I see a new Gringa I get a really strong urge to have a crack at making bows myself. :D
Bloody great, you both must be very proud of that one.
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#3 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun May 15, 2011 7:45 pm

Congrats on ya new bow mate; I got a sneak peak and draw of it the other day - nice! :D Don't worry I didn't shoot it as the Ol' Fella cut the shelf on the wrong side.
It's DEFLEX/REFLEX in design mate!!! :wink: :mrgreen:

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#4 Post by Nutgrass » Sun May 15, 2011 7:51 pm

Stickbow Hunter wrote: It's DEFLEX/REFLEX in design mate!!! :wink: :mrgreen:

Jeff
Sorry mate, I Knew you would tell me which it was. I keep getting it muddled up :? That gold fish memory of mine :lol: :lol:

Yer he said he took it down, shelf looks on the right side for me :lol: maybe you were looking in a mirror :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I had shot it by then :lol: :lol:
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#5 Post by UPTHETOP » Sun May 15, 2011 8:04 pm

Gidg man you are lucky the riser timber combos look great especially the osage strips .
Are you taking it to the muster if so a beer for a shot mate.

Great photos as usual.

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#6 Post by Nutgrass » Sun May 15, 2011 8:13 pm

Yer mate, will have it there. Will hopefully be shooting it if all goes well 8)
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#7 Post by Nephew » Sun May 15, 2011 8:16 pm

UPTHETOP wrote: Are you taking it to the muster if so a beer for a shot mate.

Cheers Wayno
What happens if you want to shoot it a dozen times? :shock: DUCK AND COVER!!! :wink: :lol:
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#8 Post by Nutgrass » Sun May 15, 2011 8:21 pm

Moreton wrote:
UPTHETOP wrote: Are you taking it to the muster if so a beer for a shot mate.

Cheers Wayno
What happens if you want to shoot it a dozen times? :shock: DUCK AND COVER!!! :wink: :lol:
Duck & Roll :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#9 Post by dmm » Sun May 15, 2011 8:23 pm

That is a very nice looking bow. Congratulations.
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#10 Post by kimall » Sun May 15, 2011 8:49 pm

Very nice mate congrats..
So Rod what are the specs on lams and the like?
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#11 Post by Jaydo » Sun May 15, 2011 8:54 pm

Best bow ive seen of yours so far Rod, :D

getting closer and closer to making a recurve now... when that day happens there'll be a pm in your inbox... :lol:

more and more tempted to take up the longbow and get a Gringa after seeing this one..

having never shot a longbow, does the deflex/reflex design shoot flatter and faster than a straight laid bow ?

excellent work :lol:
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#12 Post by Gringa Bows » Mon May 16, 2011 11:40 am

Glad your happy with it mate. :wink: ..............,Kim the limbs are bendy :lol: 6 tpi over all,clear 50th glass over caramalised bamboo,cocobolo riser with osage accent,tips are coco.osage and green glass,Jaydo i might make a couple of recurves later in the year or next year,i do things when the mood strikes me :lol:

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#13 Post by bigbob » Mon May 16, 2011 12:16 pm

Love it Rod! Hope to have a good look at Barambah, Gidget. Something to be proud of.
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#14 Post by wishsong » Mon May 16, 2011 3:46 pm

Much as I am a fan of all straight sticks ... that bow is beautiful ! Nice work indeed ... congrats ! Bet is flings 'em really well too !

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#15 Post by kerrille » Mon May 16, 2011 7:14 pm

thats one right purrrty bow rod ya getten better an better your skills know no bounds.

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#16 Post by kimall » Mon May 16, 2011 7:20 pm

So you didn't try a reverse taper on this one then.
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#17 Post by Gringa Bows » Mon May 16, 2011 7:33 pm

Thanks guy's...............Kim i forgot :oops:

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#18 Post by terryzac » Wed May 18, 2011 9:19 am

verrrrry nice gidget and another top job there rod

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#19 Post by Nutgrass » Wed May 18, 2011 7:14 pm

A quick pic I grabbed in the sun this arvo :lol: Did I mention what this bow does for me :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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#20 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Wed May 18, 2011 7:30 pm

Very nice!!! :D

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#21 Post by Nephew » Wed May 18, 2011 8:00 pm

Man! That bow is a work of art! :D
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#22 Post by blu-dog » Wed May 18, 2011 8:26 pm

I'm suffering from a severe case of EGE-LTB

*Extreme Ginga Envy...Lovin' This bow!!!
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#23 Post by slvrslngr » Wed May 18, 2011 11:50 pm

Very nice! Did I miss the specs? Enquiring minds want to know! :mrgreen:

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#24 Post by bigbob » Thu May 19, 2011 10:47 am

They are actually written on the side of the limb, seems to be 53# @ 28'' and 66 ntn.Bet it is a shooter!
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#25 Post by Nutgrass » Thu May 19, 2011 1:15 pm

Sorry guys, I forgot to post the specs, but yes they are as big bob said 8)
RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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#26 Post by Nutgrass » Sat May 21, 2011 9:46 am

Well after some entertaining Pm's from our own Moreton. The new beast has a name. She will now affectionatly be know as THE MISTRESS

Rod is going to the full extent of having it enscribed on her & re painting her for me 8) Geez he is a good bloke :mrgreen: Shhhhh don't tell him I said that
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#27 Post by Gringa Bows » Sat May 21, 2011 9:49 am

Huh, whats that you wispered :mrgreen:

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#28 Post by Nutgrass » Sat May 21, 2011 9:56 am

LB rod 55 wrote:Huh, whats that you wispered :mrgreen:
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#29 Post by Nephew » Sat May 21, 2011 10:49 am

gidget wrote:Well after some entertaining Pm's from our own Moreton. The new beast has a name. She will now affectionatly be know as THE MISTRESS
Well, I'm very pleased to have made a contribution, mate! Here ya go, I'll even make it official...

I hereby bestow the name THE MISTRESS upon this bow, may all the arrows that fly from her find their mark. :D

I'm also available to name children, dogs, cars, boats and houses at a very reasonable price. :wink:
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#30 Post by Chase N. Nocks » Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:45 pm

Gidget that is a beauty. Your rightly pleased with this lovely creation. Glad you were able to talk the old bloke into it.

I must have has some spare time to relent I guess...he hasn't announced a new grandchild for weeks.


Rod, I am so glad to see a quality Deflex/Reflex bow being made by an Aussie Bowyer. It is the style of longbow I prefer and why I have purchased this type so often from the US.

I hope you are amicable to create more of these in the future. I look forward to seeing your efforts for a recurve.

I'd love to see a small risered narrow but thick limbed static tip recurve from you or one of the other Aussie talents.

Anyway Rod and Gidget..congrates.

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