[Buckhorn73]

in reply to: Fletching Jig Preference #54800

Been using an old Bitzenberger here and see no reason to change – it is very adaptable, consistent, easy to keep clean of glue with a little parafin and some scraping and very versatile for any type of arrow.

[Buckhorn73]

in reply to: Most Trouble Free Wood Shaft #54792

Of the three you mention, Patrick, Port Orford Cedar likely the easiest and most consistent to turn into great working arrows. Straightens well, takes stain very well, has adequate toughness. I would prefer a heavier material in some instances, namely moose arrows, but overall, cedar pretty hard to beat. If it’s wood, has at least three feathers attached and straight, next thing to Heaven.

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in reply to: Can you twist a flemish string too many times? #54785

Just my two cents here. I prefer more twisting than less. Whether one can overdo the twist – I suppose it’s possible but it sure isn’t going to unwind and let go.

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in reply to: Endless vs Flemish Fast Flight #54781

I make and use both, one just as consistent as the other. If there is a difference in the shot from either string it may be that I find the Flemish quieter – I am speaking about dacron here, however.

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in reply to: Group sizes? #35709

I put a red dot or button ( in my mind ) on every target I shoot at and do a lot of real close range shooting. Then everything from 0-15 yards and sometimes twenty is ” bang on” if the setup is correct and the mind clearly focused on that red button.

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in reply to: Flemish strings #30867

Duncan’s setup is similar to mine. I use a longer homemade jig and prior to placing the continuous length of string around the finishing nails and the pivot end,I place the start end of the string in a notch of the jig ( made of wood ) which holds it there until I use the scissors to sever the strands. This creates a natural taper. Pressure holds the start end of the string in the notch which was created by simply cutting a slot into the edge of the wooden jig with a knife. I would gladly show my method, however, since I am left handed, a lot of confusion could be generated by my method as people say I am quite backward.

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in reply to: Flemish strings #28835

I have a homemade jig about 36″ long, measured in one inch increments which allow a string to be made for any bow. Ingredients are wax, B50 dacron string, usually three colours but have made two, most in dark brown, tan and black, scissors, glue, leather for burnishing and melting wax into strands. Always have trouble with serving ends and now use the eyelet on a needle to bring back the tag end under the serving.

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in reply to: Hello from new member #28829

Welcome home!

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in reply to: Question #24330

I have been very fortunate to have had a shoe manufacturing business in my hometown that had lots of felt-type material to discard. This material stuffed into burlap or plasticized grain bags has allowed me a never ending target material which never gets shot out. The bags have been replaced a time or two, but just a simple matter of re-stuffing them. This likely works like plastic bags or old blankets in other model of targets which allow one to easily withdraw arrows. I don’t leave them outside, though, but they are light enough to store inside and move them out for a shooting session.

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in reply to: Tell Us About Your Username #24326

Where I was raised and my football number

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in reply to: Hello from new member #24324

Welcome, Tom. From a retired Canadian police officer in Ontario
Frank

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in reply to: Always next year…. Good Lord willing. #20827

Steve

It looks like you gave it a royal try, it just wasn’t “in the cards” this year but I will look forward to hearing the follow-up story on your next hunt for “Lucky”.

[Buckhorn73]

in reply to: Prayers needed #20817

My prayers,thoughts, faith and hope are with you.

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in reply to: How do you hang your bow? #14627

When on stand or ” watch ” the bow is on my knees, knocked and ready for action, when seated. When standing, one end of the bow is on my toe with grip held in bow hand and arrow in a side quiver, readily accessible to my string hand.

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in reply to: This one really takes the cake! #10855

SteveMcD:

WOW!! Deer certainly do have an instinct but, then, so do humans and if one doesn’t concentrate on the eyes of a deer, and it doesn’t get your scent, it may not spook. BUT, a suit of clothes to thwart all those natural emotions and electric currents, give me a cattle prod and spank me silly!!

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