Gringaholic, My New Gringa. (Pic Heavy)
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Gringaholic, My New Gringa. (Pic Heavy)
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
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.
Oops, a quick shot
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.
I had Dad take a photo today while we were playing this arvo.
My young fella & I posing for a Gringa shot.
So now you have seen it, what do I think of it.
Well it's ok I suppose
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
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 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.
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
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.
Oops, a quick shot
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.
I had Dad take a photo today while we were playing this arvo.
My young fella & I posing for a Gringa shot.
So now you have seen it, what do I think of it.
Well it's ok I suppose
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
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 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.
Last edited by Nutgrass on Sun May 15, 2011 7:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Shooters get to 50m to shoot, but only a hunter gets inside 20m to hunt.RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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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.
Bloody great, you both must be very proud of that one.
Every time I see a new Gringa I get a really strong urge to have a crack at making bows myself.
Bloody great, you both must be very proud of that one.
Lately, if life were treating me any better, I'd be suspicious of it's motives!
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Congrats on ya new bow mate; I got a sneak peak and draw of it the other day - nice! 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!!!
Jeff
It's DEFLEX/REFLEX in design mate!!!
Jeff
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Sorry mate, I Knew you would tell me which it was. I keep getting it muddled up That gold fish memory of mineStickbow Hunter wrote: It's DEFLEX/REFLEX in design mate!!!
Jeff
Yer he said he took it down, shelf looks on the right side for me maybe you were looking in a mirror I had shot it by then
Shooters get to 50m to shoot, but only a hunter gets inside 20m to hunt.RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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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.
Cheers Wayno
Are you taking it to the muster if so a beer for a shot mate.
Great photos as usual.
Cheers Wayno
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Yer mate, will have it there. Will hopefully be shooting it if all goes well
Shooters get to 50m to shoot, but only a hunter gets inside 20m to hunt.RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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What happens if you want to shoot it a dozen times? DUCK AND COVER!!!UPTHETOP wrote: Are you taking it to the muster if so a beer for a shot mate.
Cheers Wayno
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Duck & RollMoreton wrote:What happens if you want to shoot it a dozen times? DUCK AND COVER!!!UPTHETOP wrote: Are you taking it to the muster if so a beer for a shot mate.
Cheers Wayno
Shooters get to 50m to shoot, but only a hunter gets inside 20m to hunt.RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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That is a very nice looking bow. Congratulations.
David
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Very nice mate congrats..
So Rod what are the specs on lams and the like?
Cheers KIM
So Rod what are the specs on lams and the like?
Cheers KIM
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Best bow ive seen of yours so far Rod,
getting closer and closer to making a recurve now... when that day happens there'll be a pm in your inbox...
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
Jaydo
getting closer and closer to making a recurve now... when that day happens there'll be a pm in your inbox...
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
Jaydo
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Glad your happy with it mate. ..............,Kim the limbs are bendy 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
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Love it Rod! Hope to have a good look at Barambah, Gidget. Something to be proud of.
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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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thats one right purrrty bow rod ya getten better an better your skills know no bounds.
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So you didn't try a reverse taper on this one then.
Cheers KIM
Cheers KIM
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Thanks guy's...............Kim i forgot
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verrrrry nice gidget and another top job there rod
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A quick pic I grabbed in the sun this arvo Did I mention what this bow does for me
Shooters get to 50m to shoot, but only a hunter gets inside 20m to hunt.RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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Very nice!!!
Jeff
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Man! That bow is a work of art!
Lately, if life were treating me any better, I'd be suspicious of it's motives!
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I'm suffering from a severe case of EGE-LTB
*Extreme Ginga Envy...Lovin' This bow!!!
*Extreme Ginga Envy...Lovin' This bow!!!
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Very nice! Did I miss the specs? Enquiring minds want to know!
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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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Sorry guys, I forgot to post the specs, but yes they are as big bob said
Shooters get to 50m to shoot, but only a hunter gets inside 20m to hunt.RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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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 Geez he is a good bloke Shhhhh don't tell him I said that
Rod is going to the full extent of having it enscribed on her & re painting her for me Geez he is a good bloke Shhhhh don't tell him I said that
Shooters get to 50m to shoot, but only a hunter gets inside 20m to hunt.RABBITS (karen) wrote:NUTGRASS >>----> Nobody knows where he came from, & nobody knows how to get rid of him.
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Huh, whats that you wispered
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Nothing.............LB rod 55 wrote:Huh, whats that you wispered
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Well, I'm very pleased to have made a contribution, mate! Here ya go, I'll even make it official...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
I hereby bestow the name THE MISTRESS upon this bow, may all the arrows that fly from her find their mark.
I'm also available to name children, dogs, cars, boats and houses at a very reasonable price.
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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.
Cheers
Troy
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.
Cheers
Troy