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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.

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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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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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