Thumper Thanks for doing this test!! I found it very interesting, never really was concerned too much with speed. I liked your critiques/notes on feel of the different bows. I've always been amazed how longbows that are very similar can feel very different. I attribute much of it to grips that fit my hand better than those that don't and different draw cycles. You have some very nice longbows!! Since that Misty Dawn is about worn out you might as well do yourself a favor and send it to Pennsylvania, Lol.

Thanks for all the tips and ideas men!! Much appreciated. Now I just have to jump in and do it.

James. you did a great job with the leather lacing!! Turned out real nice.

Sorry... dished grip.

Couldn’t happen to a nicer man!! Congratulations to Craig! Well deserved.

A Tag. What a beauty!! James is a true artist and one of the best! Enjoy your new Misty Dawn.

I made a couple of higher strand count B55 strings, a 14 and 16 strand build. I noticed a significant reduction in the amount of creep/stretch while breaking the strings in. Both strings silent without string silencers and didn't notice a reduction of arrow speed.

@Gordon Jabben I'll have to try a 16-18 strand build..I've only used 12 strand up to this point. Might be a good project for this afternoon.

Merry Christmas everyone !!

Great looking quiver and arrows Deno! Nate did a great job. I really like full length white arrows. Enjoy your new rig.

Thanks for all the input, much appreciated.

Thanks James. I hear ya with the glasses being a pain for hunting!! This getting older thing ain't all it's cracked up to be...

Hey Deno. Thanks. I also have a pair of lined bi-focals that I'm shooting with now that work also. Like you I also cant my bow, it's very frustrating. For the price of these progressives you'd think the Dr. could get these to work ( I don't think their too concerned, Lol).

Couldn’t happen to a better man!! Craigs the best. His skill as a bowyer and dedication to customer service is unmatched, always a pleasure to deal with.

Wow!! That’s just awesome, What a piece of archery history.

James, That looks like a great handle. Can't hardly grab that wrong. How do you like your Shelton?

Darren. Thanks a lot!! A good read for sure.

What a beauty!! Someone is gonna get a great bow. Darren you need a backup Shelton,Lol. I’m trying not to look at this bow too much. Good luck with your sale.

@Newell38 Justin. I can see both Tim Meigs and Louie Armbrusters influence in Steve’s bows. Steve’s bows are in a class all their own !!

Darren. How would you describe the shape of that grip?? A narrow racetrack or a teardrop? Looks like a great grip.