Ironwood Eagle
This is an Ironwood (Hop Hornbeam) long bow. Measuring 66 inches long and drawing 62 pounds at 28 inches. It has an antler arrow rest and antler tips. This design prioritizes accuracy over speed but has plenty of power to back it up.
The wood: Ironwood is a dense tension strong white wood that makes a fast shooting bow. This particular tree was planted 50 years ago near Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes. The trees were planted to later be used as fence posts, but needs and technology have changed, and I was granted access to a row of perfect Ironwood trees to make bows out of.
The Design: Long limbs work as stabilizer arms and spread the tension evenly across their length. A low string angle keeps the draw very smooth and comfortable even at higher draw weights. 1.8 inch wide flat limbs keep string follow to a minimum, ensuring that the bow lasts for many decades of hard use. This bow prioritizes smoothness and accuracy over speed, but with 62 pounds behind the arrow, it packs plenty of punch even for the biggest game animals.
Finishing touches: an ebonized finish brings out the grain of the wood and darkens the cambium to a purpled gray color. Antler tips and arrow rest protect the bow from high performance strings and wear from fletchings as they slide through the arrow pass. This bow was oiled with tung oil to repel moisture.
This bow is a high powered sniper, and this simple design is my favorite for hunting large hooved animals like moose and caribou. This would be a good bow for a stronger archer who prioritizes accuracy over fast flight and fancy recurves.
This is an Ironwood (Hop Hornbeam) long bow. Measuring 66 inches long and drawing 62 pounds at 28 inches. It has an antler arrow rest and antler tips. This design prioritizes accuracy over speed but has plenty of power to back it up.
The wood: Ironwood is a dense tension strong white wood that makes a fast shooting bow. This particular tree was planted 50 years ago near Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes. The trees were planted to later be used as fence posts, but needs and technology have changed, and I was granted access to a row of perfect Ironwood trees to make bows out of.
The Design: Long limbs work as stabilizer arms and spread the tension evenly across their length. A low string angle keeps the draw very smooth and comfortable even at higher draw weights. 1.8 inch wide flat limbs keep string follow to a minimum, ensuring that the bow lasts for many decades of hard use. This bow prioritizes smoothness and accuracy over speed, but with 62 pounds behind the arrow, it packs plenty of punch even for the biggest game animals.
Finishing touches: an ebonized finish brings out the grain of the wood and darkens the cambium to a purpled gray color. Antler tips and arrow rest protect the bow from high performance strings and wear from fletchings as they slide through the arrow pass. This bow was oiled with tung oil to repel moisture.
This bow is a high powered sniper, and this simple design is my favorite for hunting large hooved animals like moose and caribou. This would be a good bow for a stronger archer who prioritizes accuracy over fast flight and fancy recurves.
This is an Ironwood (Hop Hornbeam) long bow. Measuring 66 inches long and drawing 62 pounds at 28 inches. It has an antler arrow rest and antler tips. This design prioritizes accuracy over speed but has plenty of power to back it up.
The wood: Ironwood is a dense tension strong white wood that makes a fast shooting bow. This particular tree was planted 50 years ago near Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes. The trees were planted to later be used as fence posts, but needs and technology have changed, and I was granted access to a row of perfect Ironwood trees to make bows out of.
The Design: Long limbs work as stabilizer arms and spread the tension evenly across their length. A low string angle keeps the draw very smooth and comfortable even at higher draw weights. 1.8 inch wide flat limbs keep string follow to a minimum, ensuring that the bow lasts for many decades of hard use. This bow prioritizes smoothness and accuracy over speed, but with 62 pounds behind the arrow, it packs plenty of punch even for the biggest game animals.
Finishing touches: an ebonized finish brings out the grain of the wood and darkens the cambium to a purpled gray color. Antler tips and arrow rest protect the bow from high performance strings and wear from fletchings as they slide through the arrow pass. This bow was oiled with tung oil to repel moisture.
This bow is a high powered sniper, and this simple design is my favorite for hunting large hooved animals like moose and caribou. This would be a good bow for a stronger archer who prioritizes accuracy over fast flight and fancy recurves.