[Hiram]

in reply to: Problems with my release again !!!!!! #60486

The release is just part of the shot.
I do not like to look at it from sequencial breakdowns.
Yes I know that it must be broke into parts of succession in reality but, the shot is not finished by the release happening. The Bow arm must be steady and unmoved except in the case of the loose grip recoil which usually goes left a little by the recoil of the shot. The Bow arm should remain until the arrow hits. Why? well follow through of course which should be built into the shot by habits grown into your shooting from the use of the “Blind bale” or visual bale which ever you prefer from close distance, concentrating on proper form and all the way through the shot without worrying about hitting a small target.
You cannot think about several things at once! Thats why we work on one thing at a time until it becomes ingrained through practice. Thats precisely why, if your having a bad day of shooting, you should either lay it down or go to the bale for close up work on the problem areas of your shot.
OK, DEAD RELEASE, or BACK TENSION release? Both work well! Several top shooters use both. The only problem I see with the dead release is one of manintaining the balance from the push and pull of the balance point (anchor) and collapse versus follow through. The back tension release seems more appropriate to me because it maintains the push pull balance, and because it removes any collapse of the shot (if done right) and the drawing hand will come straight back (maintains alignment) not contributing the awfull plucks that cause the arrow to go right so much of the time. I recomend that you worry less about your release and more about maintaining the balance point at anchor by utilizing the push pull, back tension release. If you do this, your Bow hand will almost always come straight back and you will have a cleaner release.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: stringing bows #60406

Stringer, especially on recurves.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: You Favorite Broadhead and why ? #60403

Well this is a very subjective subject.
I have always used Magnes or Zwickeys but with all the evidence in from the Dr. I may have to try the Grizzly.
This design and its bone busting capability has me thinking.:)

[Hiram]

in reply to: Dacron vs Fast Flight #60388

Heydeerman, ever tried Dacron on your Bows?
My advise to you, Respectfully also, Not to shoot FF on an old Bow unless the Manufactorer approves of it. Injury (serious injury) to yourself or others by an errant arrow during the shot when the break happens could be the result.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Dacron vs Fast Flight #60290

Its all personal preference.
Dacron stretchs more upon release when the shot hits brace heighth than FF, hence more arrow speed with FF.
FF generally gains you 3-7 FPS more than Dacron.
Dacron is more quiet due to the stretch it has during the dynamics of the shot.
It’s easier on your Bow also due to the stretch it has when the Bow hits brace during the shot.
Bowyers have built in more strenth to thier limbs in recent years to handle FF by adding limb tip phenolics etc. to thier limbs.
One needs to determine if his Bow is made for FF before he installs it on his Bow. Older Bows basically all used Dacron before the 80’s.
Trade offs and gains?
Well, FF having less to no stretch gives you more Bow efficiency by not stretching during the shot enabling the limbs to impart all or most of thier effieciency into the arrow (not wasted by stretch), but causes the Bow to generate more noise. Silencers installed on the string for hunting may cause a loss in speed due to thier weight. Wooly whispers or natural silencers tend to weigh less than rubber.
Dacron may be almost as fast a FF on your Bow due to less silenceing material on the string to quiet it down.
Depending on your needs, I recomend a chrono testing of both a Dacron and FF string on your Bow to actually see if any benefit is present to useing FF on your Bow.
I use D-97 on most my Bows but realize that by the time I get them quiet, I might have been better off with Dacron because of the added weight to the string for silence.
Remember to consult the Manufactorer before you shoot FF on your Bow! It must be designed to handle the extra stress on your limbs or failure could ocurr causeing injury.

[Hiram]

in reply to: U.s vs. Stevens #60223

The question is purly one of legality.
The pedigree should not be a topic.
I love all dogs whether hounds or Pits.
They all came from one animal, The wolf!
Pits are wonderful animals! They have only one person to accuse of any mis-trust or misuse of any animal. It must be understood that “Mans best friend” is nurtured along much like a child. How they are raised and trained depicts thier personality!If they are used to exploit or abuse is dependant upon the owner.
If the law was followed and adhered to: The guy will be expunged. Court adjudications do however tend to be more liberal in areas where the culture of hunting is not understood by those in urban areas. Education and diplomacy by the level headed in our beloved “Hunting life” must be defended and extended to those who do not understand either by “Good stewardship and diplomacy” or by legal representation. Hopefully the former.

[Hiram]

in reply to: keeping warm #60217

Good old cotton and wool. I like wool alot. Fred talks about this in his book. Wool retains heat even if its wet. Layer with cotton and wool and remember to take off your hat when you get hot. 45% of your body heat is lost or gained by a good hat or cap, stocking caps. I wear a hat till I get to the stand, then switch to a wool stocking cap from my pack. You must have a good (noise free) pack to carry extra or layers off while hunting in moderate to cold weather.

[Hiram]

in reply to: How long should I just sit there? #60211

Snuffer is right on! Especially if the acorns are falling, deer will move a little more sparatically from thier travel route to the sweetest white oak acorns. A large old white oak close to the trail that is dropping nuts will be a good spot. Especially as Snuffer said “where two field corners or woodlots join). Patience and confidence trhough scouting and watching the area without molesting it with your scent and presence (continual) is the key. Use your binos from an elevated area (downwind) to scout instead of walking through if the terrain allows.

[Hiram]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #60203

I’ll check it. I wish that they were all gone in National Forests! Yes I know that may be viewed as radical but, with out being disabled (Certified disability) in designated areas they should never be heard or seen. Nothing is gained by hunting off a 4 wheeler. Wish the slobs would go away! I’ve never seen a guy roadhunting with a trad Bow. Seems only the easiest route is taken by the slobs.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Carbon Mystery #59435

A busted arrow from a previous arrow hit while in the target, or a defective arrow. Considering the arrow is in the correct spine group.:) Bend and inspect all your carbons from time to time. Flex them a little (without the broad heads attached of course) If it breaks while testing your cut!

[Hiram]

in reply to: A Bow Hunters's Prayer #59192

Very Good! Can’t understand why those who hunt, never see God in nature.
They just are not looking.

[Hiram]

in reply to: help with pigs #59185

Hey just put the Javelina on a stick and cook it with BBQ SAUCE, then slide the hog off the stick, and eat the stick!
Na, just kiddin. The Hispanics really know how to cookem the best. Cooked right, good tamales.
The ferals are harder to kill than the Javelinas.
Shot placement with a sharp two blade in the pocket concentrating as forward as possible, and you can kill the ferals.
I aim a little more middle and forward area on the Javelinas.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Very Disturbed!! Suggestions? #59180

Man when you do convert him, you’ll have a heck of hunting buddy! he’ll get bored with all the gadgets.

[Hiram]

in reply to: Arrow Spine #59175

Yep, bet they are a little stiff. You should call Dick and ask him about a FF string on your Bow. Would help overcome your spine problem with out buying new arrows. Dacron is great, quiet Bow, but FF will give you a little faster arrow and weaken your existing shafts. Drawbacks, well you’ll have to re-tune a little.

[Hiram]

in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #59168

I know the feeling. Keep me posted on your hunt as I had to come home early and can hunt through your eyes.:)

[Author]

Posts