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in reply to: Diving into Wood Arrow Building #137324

Ok…………… will try this;

Had a detailed response to Kristen’s post and ‘word fence’ wouldn’t allow it ??????

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in reply to: New baby on the way !!! #137320

Well, it came today and is a thing of beauty………. and stout !!!  Gonna take some getting used to but a 2213 w/125 grains up front really sizzles going downrange !!!!!

For what it’s worth; Jumping from 60# to 70# is a far bigger increase in weight than it would seem.  Going up a max of 5# would probably have been wiser.

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in reply to: New baby on the way !!! #137266

I should probably point out that if I had any sense, I would be shooting 45 or 50 pounds. Plenty of weight for most hunting situations and more than enough for Trad tournament shooting. In addition, a lighter bow can be shot longer in practice sessions allowing one to work on form longer.

I get away with shooting heavy poundage because, (1) I have a modest range on my property with 6 lanes going back to 100 yards. (2) I shoot a lot. About 50 arrows a day on average. (3) I’ve built up to the higher weigh over a period of decades.   And, (4)  I rarely get accused of having a lot of sense.

Over-bowing ones self is probably one of the worst things a person can do.

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in reply to: Oops! Error on Jun/Jul Cover #137265

If that’s the worst thing that happens in the next couple of months ………………………. GREAT !!!!!

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in reply to: Compass ???? #137245

Three different brands and no magnets anywhere near.

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in reply to: New books #137205

Just finished Legends.

Outstanding read !!!!

Looking forward to part two if he continues it.

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in reply to: Well, it seemed like a good idea; #137191

Yeah, but they just don’t look as ‘cool’ under clouds as bright sunlight.

I must be doing something right; shot a 726 American Round yesterday.

Edit; But not with ‘those’ arrows.

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in reply to: Well, it seemed like a good idea; #137170

Actually, I’m beginning to think that they ‘may’ be useful as a training aid. If I can concentrate on the target with something sparkling right in front of me, shooting ‘regular’ arrows ought to be a snap.

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in reply to: New books #137141

Got in the mail today;

Legends in Archery, Peter O. Stecher.

So far, I’ve just thumbed thru it but it looks like a winner !!!!!

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in reply to: Glove vs tab… #137100

 

I’m shooting a modified Neet glove.

Removed the elastic center. Sew in Velcro to the wrist strap, fuzzy side up.

Cut the three fingers separate.  Sew on Velcro hook side down.

This allows me to adjust the tension on each finger to my liking.

 

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in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137004

I would like to toss one more thing out for consideration.

Let’s say that you can constantly nail a paper plate 9 out of 10 at 30 yards or 8 out of 10 at 35 yards.  That’s great!! But ….. there’s a profound difference between the skill level at the range on a fine sunny day and what happens out in the field with cold shooting muscles, wind, sun in your eyes, unknown yardage, and a critter that’s ready to bolt before you’re ready to shoot.  I carry a 10 arrow bowquiver. (I can hear the eyebrows going up) Six hunting broadheads, two small game arrows and two expendable roving arrows. Shots taken with those roving stumpers can make a big difference when the shot’s ‘for real’.

 

 

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in reply to: Ben Pearson Recurve and mounting a "Kwikeee" quiver on it?? #137003

The Kwikee quiver that I’m familiar with mounted using rubber clamps around the limbs.  Your’s mayhap is a different design ??

The MAJOR problem with the original Kwikee quivers was that the broadheads were exposed and could cut person / place or thing.  They came out with a hood of sorts that clipped onto one of the arrow shafts and was an improvement of sorts.  When I went full retro on my Pearson Mercury Hunter I went to ‘arrow quiver’ on EBay, my favorite place to spend money I don’t have on stuff I don’t need & found a Ben Pearson spring arm type (hooded) bow quiver.

Ben Pearson made some fine bows. Truely a shame that the company died when he passed away.

If you do go with inserts & screws, lay everything out on the workbench and it will pretty much tell you where the placement should be.

 

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in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #136943

Games ???

Well, as long as it’s getting warm outside …………….. This is more of a ‘Re-entry’ thing for a club, but if you & your shooting partner have the room & the inclination, go for it;

You’ll need something like a couple of swingset frames without the swings.  Place one on the shooting line and one out about 30 or 40 yards.  Hang a couple of water-balloons for targets with fishline to a couple of more balloons from the frame over the shooting line with something like a sharp wire under the balloons. The fishline should cross so that if the balloon on the left side is shot, the balloon on the right drops, and vice-versa.  Now, you and your buddy stand next to each other and on the count, start shooting. Break your balloon first and your buddy gets wet.  Be slow or inaccurate and you get wet.  Adds a bit more challenge to shoot-offs, too.

I take my shooting very seriously but hey, if you can’t have a bit of fun now & then ……………….

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in reply to: Need Help Identifying Arrows #136800

 

Pretty sure that they’re Bear Archery’s house brand from the late 60s or early 70s.

They had an unusual printed crest.

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in reply to: Need lots of help!!!!!!!! #136689

The part that is of concern is the ‘ripping my lips apart’ comment.

Something ain’t right…………. that is not supposed to happen.

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