[richard roop]

in reply to: New Eyes #141164

Yes, for decades 7×35 was the standard. Then people were sold the ‘more power is more better’ concept……….. and yet, I’ve had times when I stood next to somebody trying to hand-hold a good pair of 14 by somethings and not be able to see what I could with my steadier 6.5 .

The lower power seems to gather light a bit better, early & late, also.

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in reply to: New Eyes #141118

FWIW;

I have the Vortex 6.5 x 32. Love ’em !!! Can be used wearing glasses with no problem and being a lower power there is very little shake when hand-held.  When I mount them on my tri-pod they work pretty well considering the lower power.  Weight is not bad. Price was such that if they’re dropped or stolen it’s not the end of the world.

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in reply to: Fletch-tite ??? #140892

Isn’t ‘Fletch Fuse’ cynoacriliate ester (sp) aka Crazy Glue ????

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in reply to: Fletch-tite ??? #140862

Here in Arizona we tend to think that 35% is really high humidity but I have noticed that the fletch seems to be more of a problem when it’s humid (for here).

I’m going to order some different glue and the tape to try. I have a half doz. cobalt blue 2213s on the way that are going to look awesome in my quiver next to the golds I normally shoot.  Going to get this nonsense figured out ……………

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in reply to: Fletch-tite ??? #140847

Glue remains on the feather.

Pretty sure that the glue isn’t skinning over. It was pretty hot when I made up the last batch but it was apply the glue to the feather and set the clamp in the jig.  15 minutes on the timer & do the next set. Effort is made to ensure that the shafts are not touched after the m.e.k. prep.  I thought that possibly the m.e.k. in a metal can had drawn a bit of moisture and was contaminated so I replaced it with new. Same problem. Also have used a couple of different brands of rattle can for the end cap. Hasn’t helped.

I was making arrows before I made arrows for Robin Hood and this is really becoming annoying.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Fletch-tite ??? #140827

Ok ……………… Talk to me about tape. I’ve seen ads but never considered using it ’cause I do a lot of spliced fletching.

These feathers popping loose is really becoming annoying.  The one this morning was off of a shaft that had been prepped with m.e.k. and glued to bare metal.

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in reply to: Grain scale ??? #140728

Got the Superior Balance Arrow 2000 unit & am very pleased with it.  Made in U.S.A. no less !!!!  ………….. and it’s very simple to use. Simple is good, therefore very simple is very good.

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in reply to: Grain scale ??? #140666

True, for hunting ranges I may be going overboard but firmly believing that as long as it can be done safely, no practice shot is too far, anything might help………………… And knowing that the arrows match helps build confidence.

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in reply to: Just joined and wanted to say hello #140658

Greetings from Southeastern Arizona.

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in reply to: Grain scale ??? #140647

Ah, 2117s .  Used to shoot them back in my compound days.  Really good shaft size for a lot of things.

So, if you have an arrow at a 530 grain standard, what would be the accepted weight range ???  I’m thinking somewhere about 527.5 to 532.5 ?? That would be a total of 5 grains variable.  The wheel-bow dot shooters I know would likely cringe at that but it seems sorta reasonable for crown dipped, crested & feather fletched pointed sticks.

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in reply to: Grain scale ??? #140633

Ok, got the one from Three Rivers ordered.  Sometimes I think that I should just direct deposit my paycheck with them. …… and eBay.

So …………… What is a reasonable + or – weight range for finished traditional arrows ?? I’m shooting 2213s back to 75 yards for practice shots. Much less when hunting.

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in reply to: Ashby Bowhunting Foundation Website #140419

Gonna take some time to read all of that & ponder on it.

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in reply to: Warf conversions #140418

‘Warf’ conversions ??????

As in Star Trek ?????

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in reply to: Kota killum brace height. #140388

“……. shoots well & quiet.”

That’s the correct brace height right there for you. May not be exactly the same for somebody else but it sounds like you’re golden where you’re at.

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in reply to: Nfaa trad class #140353

I shoot a fair amount of Tournaments and plan on shooting more in the future. I enjoy the camaraderie, the competition, and the b.s. between shooting stakes.  Some clubs such as Conejo Valley Archers in Southern Calif. put a lot of thought & work into their shoots with some really interesting shooting situations.

What I do not enjoy is how the equipment & division rules have become absurd. Male / female / youth / cub, Self-bow, longbow, recurve seem like it should about cover everything but those who manage tend to micro-manage.  Case in point; I recently shot the First Annual Calif. Traditional Championship.  I’m an old fart so I would shoot Senior Class, yes ??  Nope, they had Senior, Silver Senior & Master Senior.  Recurve ; off of the shelf or elevated rest ?? Alum / Carbon or wood arrows?? They had a separate class for it all.  So many classes that the awards didn’t really mean all that much.  I have a buckle that proclaims “Calif. State Champion”.  So do a lot of other people.

This has been an on-going problem with the NFAA. The clubs can’t afford the awards to cover all of the classes.  Now, I see the governing bodies of 3-D are going down the same path in an effort to please everybody.  Madness !!!

Can’t really say what the answer is other than to suggest fit into what Division you can, enjoy the shoot and look forward to fall.

 

 

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