New custom grip for my compound bow

[BRad704]

This somewhat non-firearm related, and I think you might at least find it entertaining.

Old rubber loose-fitting grip OUT
New camo burlap micarta and walnut grip IN

D.Douglas (knifemaker, engraver, friend) sent me some Camo Burlap Micarta last week, and I thought it would be perfect for this little project. Also used stabilized walnut for the center and 3 1/8" mosaic pins for a little custom touch.









The whole rig.. Not a very clear picture unless you know what you are looking at... lol
Parker Extreme Hunter Mag

 

[Bobson]

Nice rig. Grip looks a bit large for me, but looks to be well made and comfortable.

 

[BRad704]

I have pretty good sized, wide hands. And at 6'2", its to be expected. This wider grip actually helps fill my upper palm and shoots great for me!

 

[JShirley]

Looks good, man.

 

[BRad704]

Thanks John...

I'm working from home today... and fighting the urge to go out back and do some shooting..

 

[Sniper X]

I have a similar stock grip on my High Country 4 Runner and it is the BEST grip I have ever seen on a modern compound bow....although it is a 10 year old bow!

 

[BRad704]

I have noticed that many brand new bows are going to smaller and smaller grip areas. While I understand the concept of minimal-contact, I like the wider shelf I now have to stabilize the bow front canting one way or the other...

 

[Sniper X]

I noticed that the new version mf mine had a much smaller, skinnier grip and I hated it. I also found out the grip I have won't fit the newer bow so kept the 4 runner and still have it. I can shoot group of six arrows all touching at 25yards so it is still very accurate and even fast by today's standards.

 

[jbkebert]

nice looking grip Brad.

 

[BRad704]

Thanks JB....

Sniper, yeah, I'd say that's plenty accurate enough... Here's my claim to fame so far... from 30 yards..

 

[jbkebert]

Nice shooting that will put steaks on the grill.

 

[BRad704]

Those 2 arrows are still mated together and hanging on my wall..

Steaks on the grill... MMmmmm..... sounds like a plan!