[richard roop]

in reply to: Seemed like a good idea at the time. #143123

I’ve been using the smaller bottles, about 12 oz.

The kit includes a nylon mesh bag to put the bottle in while pumping it up. I’m using a high volume bicycle pump with a built in psi gauge.  Yeah, that one liter bottle sounds like it would be like an M-80 going off in your face.   I wear Rx safety glasses for a reason………. Have had too many things go ‘splat’ on my glasses, including M.E.K.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Seemed like a good idea at the time. #143110

I always figure that anything worth doing is worth over-doing !!!!!

Next time I think I’ll try 65 psi and hang the plastic bottle from a string & launch flu-flus at it.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Longbow vs Recurve #143039

“Beauty is in the hand of the bow holder”

We could carve that into stone !!!!

I tend to lean toward the classic recurves. Damon Howatt Super Diablos, Bear Super Kodiak, Groves Spitfire Magnum and a Ben Pearson Mercury Hunter.  All of my bows are 60#s and all are set up for hunting and used for tournaments.  I own one Damon Howatt longbow but have just never warmed up to it.  Good looking stick, too.

What I AM seeing at tournaments lately is something of a blurring between longbows that have more curves than my last girlfriend and recurves that cost more than my first pick-up truck. I see people holding longbows at full draw while they aim and others snap-shooting recurves.  I also see that the top scores between long-bow and recurve are usually very close.

Mayhap it ain’t the bow ………. it’s the Indian ????

[richard roop]

in reply to: Bear shaft tuning #142294

Kent;

Where in Az. are you that hay (or straw) is hard to come by ???

I’ll be at the Usery Park, Mesa shoot this Sunday and the Apache Bowhunters, Globe Zombie Shoot next Sat.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Limb Glass problems with "new" bows #142155

If it don’t look right …………………. it probably ain’t.

 

Next question; Is it common for an older recurve to lose cast over time with regular use ????  I have a vintage Damon Howatt Super Diablo that has always been point on at 55 yards and is now shooting about 5 yards lower.  When I go get my Black Widow or Super Kodiak I’m solid in the top bale.  Very confusing and I really like that Super Diablo.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Backcountry Bowhunters ??? #142055

Oops !!!

Backcountry Hunters; not just bowhunters.

Looks like it might be worthwhile.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Recycling Arrows #142038

Outstanding project !!!

If you ever get really bored, try adding a hardwood footing with a fishtail splice and then tapering the shaft.  With a micrometer, a grain scale and a spine tester some quality shafts can be produced. F.O.C.  is also very good but the whole thing is a sign that you have too much time on your hands.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Guided Elk Hunt #141999

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Mayhap the Chupacabras got him. They’re vicious when they pack up in the high desert country.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Ashby Bowhunting Foundation Website #141820

There is a guide on You Tube who goes by the moniker ‘The Ranch Fairy’ (as in ‘Let me wave my magic wand and make the weather good, you able to shoot straight and your hunt a success) that has several very good videos that seem to independently  reach the same conclusions as Dr. Ed.

Good stuff to watch.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Welcome #141804

Just got Dr. Ed’s book thru eBay. Have not had time to read it yet but from thumbing thru it, it looks like it was well worth the coin.

[richard roop]

in reply to: Beginner in need of "next step" Hunting Bow #141529

1st thought that comes to mind; Jumping from 35# to 40# is about right.  Build strength while maintaining form !!!

2nd thought that comes to mind; 40# while fine for whitetails might be a bit light for moose.  Possibly quite a bit light for moose from a tree stand where an exit wound is a huge help in tracking.  Plan on picking your shots carefully.

3rd thought that comes to mind;  You’re a tall guy with a bit of a long draw. Bows in the 64″ range are going to be more of a joy to shoot for you than my 60″ bows that I only draw to 27″. You’re on the right track.

Suggestion; I’m a fan of the older classic bows that still have a lot of use left in them. Spend some time on eBay seeing what’s available. (Hint; There’s a LOT !!) One of them will call out to you.  That’s the one to take a serious look at.  And ……. don’t disdain a model just because it’s a ‘target’ bow.  If you like it and it’s the weight you’re looking for, even if the decal says Tamerlane or Lord Mercury, Spitfire or even Robert’s Fireball it could be the one for you.

[richard roop]

in reply to: New Eyes #141449

I normally carry my binos with a lanyard long enough that they’re carried on my right side between the armpit and the belt. Out of the way enough that I often wear them that way while shooting tournaments.

[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.

[richard roop]

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.

[richard roop]

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

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

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