[richard roop]

in reply to: How far is a 'score' ???? #137749

Ok……………… Possibly 15 score might be 300 paces ???

[richard roop]

in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137721

I can deal with gravity that fluctuates; As Cal Vogt used to say, ‘If the arrows go high, look low in the spot. If they go low, look high in the spot.’

But a compass that can’t be trusted …………………….. That just ain’t right.

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in reply to: Compass ???? #137709

Seems like whenever I take a shortcut downhill it either involves a sheer cliff or whitewater.

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in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137667

Yeah but on my range, gravity can’t always be trusted. It fluctuates and some days is stronger than other days.  That’s gotta be the reason why my arrows go high or low ………………………yes ???

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in reply to: Compass ???? #137666

Ironic that you should mention that. We’re a bit more rural here in Az. but one time I did manage to get un-disoriented in the fog from the sound of a pick-up going over a cattle guard off in the distance.

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in reply to: Second Bow? #137651

Good call on attending shoots. Just hanging around the practice area can be interesting, but take everything that you see & hear with a grain of salt.

One more thing; If you’re going to work your way thru first bow, second bow, dream bow ………………. if you don’t already have a bow-stringer ; GET ONE !!!!!! No sense going to the trouble of finding ‘your’ bow and then twisting a limb on it.  I like the Selway model but there are several available to choose from.

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in reply to: Second Bow? #137648

Mainbowdude;

There’s a 69″  ‘Vintage Bear Tamerlane’ currently on EBay. 40#@30″.

Not sure if it would be what you would want to put camo tape on & hunt with but it is one fine looking stick.

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in reply to: New books #137449

Just ordered ‘The Legend of Harold Groves & the Spitfire Bow”.  Should be interesting.

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in reply to: Second Bow? #137447

One more thing, another place that I spend too much time at on eBay is ‘archery book’ .

The older Archer’s  Digest type books are great reference books and usually pretty cheap.  Good reading, too.

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in reply to: Second Bow? #137446

That would be sorta like me picking out someones Prom date for them.

I tend to like older classic ‘curves and being somewhat short, most of my bows are 60″.  One bow that I’ve always thought would make a spiffy hunting stick is one of the older Bear HC-300 at about 45 pounds. It’s a tournament bow but for a bigger guy …………….

Ben Pearson made some fine bows back in the day, as did Groves.  I currently own more Damon Howatt Super Diablos than a man has a right to. Their Hunter model seems to be a fine stick even if I did get a 70# one.

Hoyt, Wing, York, and Browning all made some fine shooters.  Take your time, get a feel for what’s available and do some research.  There’s a bow out there somewhere that’s looking for you.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Compass ???? #137444

Now that’s funny, right there !!!

 

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in reply to: Second Bow? #137443

Ok…………….. One more try;

MaineBowDude; I like eBay and have obtained my last several bows there with no problems or issues.  The last time that I looked there were several thousand listings.  Take a look and one may catch your eye. I would recommend, at your draw length to get something about 62″. Short bows can be temperamental.

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in reply to: Second Bow? #137434

Word Fence, ……………  again.

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in reply to: Compass ???? #137427

2213s

145 grains w/three 5 grain brass washers & a 40 grain insert.  60# @ 28. I draw a bit less.

Target points show no magnetic  properties.

Don’t know it continued shooting would reverse anything. A compass that can’t be trusted is about as useless as something can be.

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in reply to: Diving into Wood Arrow Building #137331

Copy, text, word ……………….. sadly all computer skills I lack.

Ok…….. Cliff Notes version of my rejected post.

Hi Kristen. You might want to try this for your first set. Shoe polish, white & black. One bottle each, the plastic one with the applicator sponge on top. Rather than a crown dip, mask off about 10 inches below the nock end and put on a coat of white. Let dry & repeat. Let dry again and re-mask the lower end of the white. Apply a coat of black, let dry, and re-apply. Let dry and give the black section a once over with a boot black paste wax.  If you have a steady hand you can roll the shaft on a table top and put on some cresting lines with a black sharpie marker.  Quick & simple.  The rest is fairly basic.

One thing to remember; Experience varies in direct proportion to the amount of material ruined. You will make mistakes. We all have.  At the worst, you can slap some blunts on them and use them for ‘stumpers’.

One more thing to remember; A well made ugly arrow will fly as well as a well made pretty one.

Good luck. There’s a bit of pride in shooting arrows that you rolled yourself.

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