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in reply to: short longbow recommendation #63941

Also David!Me thinks that you might have been facing the south east, and the time was around 10 am when the photo was taken? Next morning after maybe? Or, should I flip it 180?:)

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in reply to: short longbow recommendation #63937

Now David thanks a lot! lol I’m generally an ILF or DAS shooter but admit you have my interest up.

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in reply to: short longbow recommendation #63935

I have to admit that really no better testament exists for a reference of the “Shrew” Bow.:)

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in reply to: Just like a bad penny… #61548

Where have you been Man? lol Tell us bout that new Bow I know you have.:D

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in reply to: No To Traditional Hunting? #60981

I have seen videos of guys in trees about 10 feet above a bait pile with a long handled spear. Th Bear comes in, the guy almost touches the bear with the spear an “Gigs” the bear with the long handle. Seen one guy kill a Buffer on UTUBE with a thrown spear. I would much rather use a Bow!:)

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in reply to: New to Traditional Shooting #36549

catstormjr wrote: Thanks for the info. What kind of weights did you add to the arrow to get tuned similar to the Legacy arrows that I shoot now, or do you put feathers on and the inserts that come with it and go shoot. I know some things I’ve read that the Carbon arrows need to be heavier on the front end.

Thanks again

Not true! Carbons in the proper spine will shoot with a lite point too! One of my friends shoots a 460 Redline full length with a 75 grain tip for 3-D. He shoots 10 inch 6 arrow groups barebow at 60 yards. His Bow is a DAS Elite set at 50 pounds. Follow the protocol of “Tuning for tens” and learn all the aspects of Tuning.

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in reply to: atv riding #35631

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in reply to: atv riding #35519

turtlebunting wrote: when i first started this forum i thought everyone hate atv riders on here… i keep read post after post of ppl putting down atv riders. and i just wanted to say i respect public land and where many ppl dont.

i have to say riding ur atv up and turn it off and start bugling…well i have to say about thats is….stupied as hell!!!!

Yes my friend! you see the issues. They are NOT from people like yourself, but rather those do not crave the purest form of refreshment the Field has to offer.

I for one say “Nay” to less an experience.
Yes! “Can’t cheat the mountain Pilgrim! The mountain has it’s own ways” Using ATV’s on the “Mountain” will “Cheat” US all from what it has to offer! And in doing so, in the end, the Mountain will be “Cheated”.

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in reply to: Wind check feather #34234

Hey Gary, maybe a trip to the fishing isle! Buy a jig and some dental floss. I use a feather too. They are great till it rains!:)

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in reply to: Anybody Shoot Howard Hills? #34232

tucsonbowhunter wrote: Hey everybody I recently put in an order for a Howard Hill Cheetah and I can’t wait for it to come in. I’m just wondering if anyone here has any or shoot any and what you all think about them.

I do not own one but, I think they are great Bows if that is what you are attracted to! I can certainly see some great attributes in the design.
I like the simple D shape, simple design, and have heard that; they are very quiet. They have a following by a enough shooters to keep Howard Hill Archery building Bows! I think I might have to have one someday. They seem to go with wood arrows and back quivers like pie and ice cream, lol
Hope you enjoy your new Bow!:D

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in reply to: atv riding #34224

What an excellent, level-headed, informed and polite discussion of one of the meanest topics in hunting today. I agree with most everything most everyone says, on both sides. Here are a few points for further consideration, drawn from many years of personally, publicly, and professionally being deeply involved in ORV issues in the West:
Most folks who like and defend ATV use are not from the West and have not experienced the outragous problems on our public, Forest Service and BLM lands. I too think an ATV would beat the heck out of horse for ranch and farm work, and I say do what you like on your own private property. This is overwhelmingly a western public lands issue and like Vietnam vets often find themselves saying, “You’d just have to of been there to understand.”
Amen Dave!!, and amen.:)

Yes! I have witnessed it firsthand two years ago. I used to hunt Missionary Ridge in Colorado. Dave knows exactly where I was camped on Canyon Creek below Henderson lake. I was to Bowhunt only, and it was during Muzzle loader season. They were everywhere!!!!!ATV’s with slobs running in the prohibited areas. I left! I have never returned to this area. I now have to hunt DEEP, in an area I found with no slobs on ATV’S. I own one myself!It has no use in Colorado on Public land. I use it as a farm/work implement and to run my Dogs for exercise. I DO NOT hunt from one, or use one to hunt with! I cut wood for heat and haul it with a trailer attachment etc. I complained to the Colorado authorities about it(while I was there two years ago), tried to make a written report. They run the Elk deeper and ruin it for everybody! Not to mention erosion problems and Beer cans. They bring with them a lot of issues. I joined the BCHA’s just to fight these ATV riding slobs!
JMHO folks.:)

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in reply to: Live radio interview #32120

Reg Darling wrote: Here’s a link to a live radio interview I did yesterday morning. Although I wouldn’t call Hartwell Roada hunting book per se, there’s a fair amount of hunting in it, and a large part of the interview focused on that.
http://clarionconnection.blogspot.com/2011/02/hartwell-road-journey-through-hunting.html

My gosh Reg! Great!!!!!!! Totally the message I convey to others about Bow Hunting. I totally agree that what I do is NOT a sport! The Animal is a gift, and the Spiritual/Physical part of the hunt etc. Great interview!:)

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in reply to: Recurve – new or used? #31903

paleoman wrote: I’d like to buy a recurve bow; something a little shorter and handier in a treestand than the longbow I have. Any reccomendations on what to buy new, and if I haven’t asked before are there any major risks to buying used (like a 60’s/70’s era Bear) online given that all the pics and close-ups look good? Thanks.

Firstly, How much do you want to spend? I drive a Toyota Pick up for gas milage and cost. There are several less costly Recurves you could purchase that would “Get the job done” depending on your level of shooting etc. Generally, a high quality Recurve will have some shooting qualities that are “built in” due to the higher price. I think though that as the old adage which holds true to the test in many cases, “It is not so much the Bow, but the shooter” will generally be the standard. I would determine the amount to spend, then attend a major Trad gathering with vendors present and shoot and handle as many Bows as you can! Then based on that knowledge make a decision reletive to the Bow that feels the most natural, and displays the shooting qualities you desire. Buying a Bow without first having handled and shot it, may be a large mistake for most of us to make.:)

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in reply to: Spring Has Sprung #31894

Had earthquake tremors in Arkansas and MO. yesterday.

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in reply to: New to Traditional Shooting #31892

As you probably know, tuning your set up takes priority over all other considerations. A incorrectly spined (deflection) arrow will hinder good shooting qualities in many areas. A shaft which is too stiff may shoot to the left of where your aiming and since either a weak or stiff shaft does not fly exactly straight, cause inadequate or poor penetration on an Animal. If you are not well versed in straightening arrows made of wood, or cannot buy quality wood arrows already made up due to the high costs, I would recommend aluminum or carbon. Aluminum tends to be easier to tune than carbon in some instances due to the wider variety of spines available to the shooter. Not saying that Carbon is not easy to tune, just saying that in spine groups which tend to start at 340 and progress to a 1000 that aluminum is a good option, especially for those not concerned with heavy broad heads and mega FOC. The single largest negative of aluminum is the fact that they bend and stay distorted until they either “straightened” or discarded. Carbon opens up a new avenue that wood and aluminum cannot in the area of toughness and staying straight. Wood may also be affected by the climate, heat, and moisture levels if not properly sealed. Carbon does have a durable reputation and is very tunable. One must educate himself as to “His or Hers” particular needs before purchasing a set of arrows. They are a costly investment and if used very carefully, can last a long time. You must ask yourself some questions as to your intent. Do you intend to hunt with the shafts? If so, do you want the minimum amount of weight, which is at least 10 grains per inch, and at least 100 grains per 10 pounds of Bow weight? Example; 45 pound Bow, 450 grain total weight including fletching and Broadhead. If you are strictly a 3D or Target shooter, you want less shaft weight to having a more level trajectory to the target. Overall, if hunting is your goal, you must weigh your monetary situation against the intended purpose and make a choice based on what you would like to accomplish with your set up. In the meantime, you may educate yourself or make set up comparisons by downloading Stu Millers Dynamic spine calculator. Hope I have helped!:)

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