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Bow number ALB 205

Densified phenolic laminate backed with bamboo with an ash core, beechgrip. Buffalo horn nocks, oiled finish

69” between nocks, 36 lb at 28” draw, 38 lb at 29” draw, tillered to 29”

£180 plus £20 p&p




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Arrow mass (grain)

Speed (fps) 28” draw

Speed (fps) 29” draw


400

156

160


500

143

147


600

133

138


700

125

130


802

118

123


802 grains is the weight of a “standard arrow” - the modern version of the war arrow.

 

 

 

 

Notes:

A medium weight bow, very straight when un-strung.  Fast for its weight.

The belly of this bow is a sort of plywood. I made it with the plies running the “wrong way”, as an experiment. It worked. There are a few cosmetic blemishes, but only if you look closely.