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in reply to: Conflicting Emotions about gun hunting… #13038
Thanks for all the input guys. I was first and foremost raised as a Traditional Bowhunter by my dad and as I got older was introduced to firearms. I have hunted with all types of bows except “crossguns” and I have hunted with all types of firearms…currently my favorite is a .44 Mag wheelgun that I have yet to harvest anything with. I was just feeling a little conflicted as Traditional Bowhunting is my first passion and always my go to method but in light of harder economic times and the need to provide I think I am going to have to go to the gun this year during the gun season to try and provide some much needed venison. I like the getting close game that the Handgun requires because I still feel like I am a hunter (not knocking others methods) and that intimate predator prey relationship. Thanks for the thoughts and support guys…keep it going…
in reply to: Those Damn Scratches!! #63279I know your pain too well! Use thin set super glue…it will seal and protect if the blemish is down to the wood. If its just a surface scratch then chalk it up as charecter and keep hunting…you can always send it in later and have it re-finished.
in reply to: Grizzly tough! #54391I would be interested in that too Ron…after using your system I don’t know how much sharper they could get but if the cardboard could I would be all over it.
Mudfish – I too shoot the Abowyer Brown Bears and am very excited for the upcoming season as I have yet to shoot at a game animal with them. I have heard good things though!
in reply to: Become a part of the Ashby studies! #54380That sounds very exciting Dave! I am in the process of making final gear selections for the season and putting it all together. Keep the stories coming! I am adding a digital camera and journal to my gear this year just to be able to take in the field photos and document performance if I am lucky enough to be sucessful.
I have to say thats why I shoot them even though I have not actually shot at anything with them yet 🙂 I talked to Ron at KME this past week after ordering his system and all I have to say is WOW! Hair poping sharp is no longer a measure of sharpeness but I am talking about hair PLOWING! The back of my left arm is bald…I think I am going to have to switch to a leg next! The Abowyer Brown Bears and KME system are unbeatable in my opinion. Thanks for producing such great products guys! Ron, thank you for the sharpening support and making such a wonderful piece of equipment!
in reply to: Become a part of the Ashby studies! #48812I am all over it Dave. This is gonna be great! In the event we are succesful, after filling out the forms where do we send them?
Those sound like some great set-ups Steve. I was shooting with a couple compound buddies yesterday and we went to pull the arrows and a friend of mine asked “Who’s arrow is this? Its frickin heavy!” I said with a smile, “Thats mine.” 😆
in reply to: 2 Blade Blood Trails? #48799So what was at the end of that trail?
in reply to: tapered vs. skinny carbon shafts? #43555STALKIN,
We will be sure to post some success stories here for you. I to am sorry about you missing the season thats a bummer. I have heard that the ABS shafts are difficult if not impossible to tune; again I have heard not experienced. I have had great luck with the Axis arrows although my set-up falls 100 grains short of the 650 that Dr. Ashby recommends. I could bump it higher and have done so but its does not tune well. In reading the studies Dr. Ashby places a well tuned bow at the top of the list of requirements, so I opted for the little bit lighter arrow to retain perfect arrow flight. I am very excited to post my findings this fall after hopefully harvesting an animal. I am also interested in Dr. Ashbys findings on lighter weight hunting bows as I am only shooting 49 lbs.
If you are reading this Dr. Ashby, I wish you a speedy recovery, smooth transition to the U.S. and prayers for your upcoming battle.
21 days and counting until my Ashby inspired set-up hits the woods…I can hardly contain myself!! 😀
in reply to: Shooting Game Already Dead..issues? #43542Bryce,
I could not agree more…your book is awesome by the way…I read it cover to cover in three days. When is the next one due out? 😉
in reply to: tapered vs. skinny carbon shafts? #38288If you read the Ashby reports he says tapered shafts are the best selection with parallel second best. That being said a very small diameter parallel shaft such as the Axis would be the best in my opinion. I am shooting the Axis at 24.38% EFoC and the catch at the back of the heads is only a problem in the targets not on game. In fact with the arrow diameter so much smaller than the broadhead diameter it actually increases arrow penetration. Hitting the metal in the targets and hitting bone are very different. I have not “flowered” an arrow on any game but I have on metal. just bear that in mind. As far as expandables they are useless junk in my opinion and should be outlawed in this country. They have no place in the woods and I shutter to think how many game animals have suffered agonizing and protracted deaths because of there use. I think expandables are for the lazy ones who don’t want to take the time to tune their set-ups to shoot fixed blades well. That applies to anyone who shoots archery equipment regardless of make. A suggestion to stop the epoxy from breaking the bond, try lightly sanding inside of the shaft then cleaning throughly. Use multiple q-tips soaked in alcohol and swab the inside of the shaft until they start coming out clean and not black. I hope this helps. I know Dr. Ashby would love to comment on this thread but is very busy at the moment so I suspect that it will be awhile before he comments here.
Best,
Danin reply to: 2 Blade Blood Trails? #37162Who is getting excited to follow some 2-blade blood trails? I know I am! Early doe season starts here on the 17th…yeehaw!
in reply to: Ashby forum reborn — please read! #35641Dr. Ashby is also on here very frequently but not as of late. Mr. Petersen said he is in the middle of moving back to the States and dealing with some major back surgeries and recovery. We all wish him well and a speedy recovery. He is a wealth of information and has posted some pics and info on the “Stories, Experiences and your Ashby Set-up” thread; give it a read.
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