[Hiram]

in reply to: Tuning #53594

The basics of tuning are not very complicated. We can make it complicated by adding more accessories and variables in our equipment which is the very thing we are trying to eliminate in our quest for simplicity. I would start by looking at arrow charts and point weight for the recomended arrow selection. Check out the many spine and arrow Calculators which are availiable to help you figure out the starting point in your arrow selection. Static spine is the initial gauge we are looking at for arrow selection. That is, the spine of the arrow for a given length and draw weight, point weight which can be selected through use of the charts and calculators for dynamic spine which is the actual result of the arrow while being shot. So static spine is the spine of the arrows projected performance and dynamic is the actual spine of the arrow during the shot.I would suggest that you leave your self a little leeway in the tuning of the arrow by leaving it a little longer than your projection of the static spine selection. Variables like Bow design and string material, centershot etc. leave things which are yet to be seen in the actual dynamic spine of the arrow. So, leave them an inch or so longer than you need. The overall length of the arrow should be at least an inch past the front of your riser for safety and conveniance of use, so take that into account while using broadheads for hunting. So if your draw length is 27 to the front of the Bow, you will need a 28 inch arrow. Now a short statement on Draw length. If you are changing from a compound to a one string your draw length may be shorter. Start by keeping your shoulders square and touch the sternum area with a yardstick and extend your arms straight out and extend both hands and fingers along the yardstick till your index fingers touch a measurement on the yardstick. Take this measurement if you intend to anchor in the corner of the mouth and it will be close to your actual draw length. If you anchor past the mouth with a finger your drawlength may be a little longer. Remember that actual draw length is measured tot the throat of the bow plus 1 and 3/4. Confused well do not be cause you can just have someone mark an arrow for you while you draw the bow an inch past the front of the riser (Back) of the bow while you draw it. OK, the back is the front and the(Belly) is the rear.Now that you have the approx length, remember to leave it a little long to finalize your arrow tuning. Start out by making sure your Bow is at the recomended brace height or fistmele. OK, brace height is the distance from the string to the throat of the grip, (deepest part pf the grip) and start there. Place your nocking point (usually a brass ring clamped to the string) and place it 3/8s or so above 90 degrees of parrallel. That means that the bow square you are using is placed on top of the type rest you are using and clamped to the string. Do not have one? Ok, just use the arrow and measure the thickness of the shafting material and using a square, place the nock above the string nock on the arrow at 3/8s above 90 degrees. Now you have a starting place for your nock and brace heighth. (to be continued)

[Hiram]

in reply to: God's Dog… #52911

I kill Coyotes! Sorry, its Gods Deer, Elk, etc. They kill Turkeys, so do Bobcats. I kill Bobcats too. I may not be very popular on this one. Ha

[Hiram]

in reply to: longbow vs fishbow #44665

Steve, I’ll look around in my stuff and find you a recurve.
PM me with your address and I’ll send you a good Bow for nothing but a promise from you. That you will have fun shooting it and KEEP IT!:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: String Tuning #44103

Hey post a picture of your Bow when you get done! Congrats on the Doe and have a good season!:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: longbow vs fishbow #44100

I may make you mad here Steve but, the Kingfisher is Junk! Bet you have not shot a really good recurve if you think its fast. Get yourself a “good Bow” and you will be on your way to better shooting. As for the “self Bows” or linen backed Bows it depends on who made it and whether they knew what they were doing. A good self Bow will shoot 140-160 FPS, which is probably as fast or faster than your Kingfisher.

[Hiram]

in reply to: The Pull of the Dark Side #43835

Yes on the positive but you “make your own luck”. The lucky ones tend to make the most of situations by being those who seize the instances “where preparation and opportunity meet”:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: The Pull of the Dark Side #42602

I do not shoot recurves because I believe it is a challenge over compounds. I do not use them because I want to be a part of anything which represents tradition or mystic. I use them because I love the simplicity and utility of the design. I shoot them because they are the best system to hunt with. I shoot them because I shoot them more fluidly and accurately in Bowhunting situations. Bowhunting is a close up thing. Think about this: You are actually limited by your vision to see the single point of focus whether you are using sights on a compound or barebow. Guys shooting at ranges past their vision capability are shooting at a point in the outline of the target. What I mean is that: they cannot distinguish the focal point or spot as we refer to it in hunting situations. They are guessing at the “kill zone” and not a single spot. They get really good at this method of guessing. Try this to see my point here, Shoot at a 3-d deer target from a distance that you can see the scoring rings and move back till you can no longer see them. See what I mean. Without magnification you cannot exceed your own eyesight. One strings are perfectly suited to the Bowhunters needs in the field. They are lightweight and mobile but like any Bow they have limitations. We are not “special” because we use Trad Bows, we are simply utilizing the “Best system” to hunt with.

[Hiram]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #34145

That a valid point Jason. On Missionary Ridge (area where Dave lives) I made complaints to the officials. They did not seem interested. Whike I was camped there (Canyon creek) I observed a guy who said he was from Ireland riding around on a 4 wheeler. He came to my camp and ask me who I was etc. He said he was staying up there for awhile and told me he was in contact with the forest service etc. This guy had cut a trail up the hill to a secluded camping spot (not a reg site) and had camped there for a few weeks. The Forest service just seems to turn their head on these things up there. Violations are occurring, thats the point. Give me and Dave a ticket book and authority, bet we could clean em out lol! Better yet, let Dave pick a Copter up with all the fuel and maint and we would have a field day. Ha. I’ll bungee up on the 60 Dave!LOL.:D

[Hiram]

in reply to: A long look at fletching and EFOC #34094

Any testing with vanes?

[Hiram]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #34073

Amen! Yes, That is the absolute truth! I would submit that statement for Judicial notice. They must be banned from Federal land. All hunters should support the Orgs that lobby to get them out. No negotiations, no exceptions, GONE!

[Hiram]

in reply to: skeletons in your closet #33972

Some Indian tribes hunted this way which is to wound and track. It happens with all weapons in hunting situations which are unpredictable.Hunting is unpredictable otherwise we would just walk in the woods to the store.The only close to sure thing is the pneumatic rod poked through the brain at the slaughter house. I’m not condoning it,(wounding) I hate it! But it happens and always will. Precautionary measures are all part of shooting and tuning, honing your “Getting Close” skills along with growing up into a seasoned and responsible Bowhunter.I have wounded Deer before. I also make every effort to recover it! I believe that is the difference between some of us and others. Wasted meat is the real crime after the mistake was made by wounding it. Every effort to “kill it quickly” out of respect and honor for the critter along with hard headed “not giving up on the recovery” attitude must be done.

[Hiram]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #33594

They are using them to go deeper than they are supposed to on non-designated trails etc. If the Deer are running from them someone is shooting at them from vehicles. They have associated them with danger through past encounters. The Deer in my area just stand there like they would around a vehicle traveled area. These guys have their bow or gun on the 4 wheelers and are road hunting due the lack of enforcement in the area. You would need to be there to understand the problem Jason. Take it from your collegues David and Larry and have them explain it to you in the western areas especially.

[Hiram]

in reply to: String Tuning #33514

One more thing that causes this. Do you shoot with a tab? if so the top finger is not curling around the string with an even tension and causes the string to be twisted. Try hooking and weight distribution evenly on the string.

[Hiram]

in reply to: String Tuning #33510

Makes no sense at all but, if it solved your problem it worked.:) Sounds like a form flaw probably not anchoring tight to the face or too stiff an arrow. Could be a springy bow arm with too much bend in the Bow arm and causing an alignment issue.What prompted you to try this?

[Hiram]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #32741

Hey Jason they are hunting off them. They go slow looking for Elk and Deer to shoot because they are too lazy to hunt. They go beyond the areas a truck can go and abuse the trails not allowed for 4 wheelers. My state banned them from WMA’s because of this. If you were on Missionary Ridge this year with me, you would be pissed too. I own a 4 wheeler and use it to till up my food plots and run my dogs but I do not hunt from it and would not even consider it in Colorado. They are a farm implement to me but, the slobs use them to hunt off of.It’s not the machine, it’s the jerks that ride them in areas I walk in to hunt.

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