[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: fast flight and selfbows #62636

I do think that one should go with fewer strands of FF-type string material. Like 9 strands at most for a 50# bow and 12 for a 60#+ bow. I’ll pad the loops to get them to 16 strands.

Pip Bickerstaffe mentioned using FF string on his wooden longbows in his book “Heritage of the Longbow”. I believe he said less strands are better (within safety margins) and his wooden bows shoot better with FF strings.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: fast flight and selfbows #61624

Linen stretches less than B50 and may stretch even less than FF. Linen was used for bowstrings for a very long time. If your string nocks are rounded and you have hardwood overlays with FF, you should be just fine and have a bow that shoots faster and has a more durable string.

Jason

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #46020

This has been a fun one! It made me look up Luddite, I will be able to use it correctly from now on.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #44772

Stumpkiller,

Thanks I looked up Luddites and if you are a Luddite, fiberglass/wood bows made in the 60’s and 70’s are a no no. They (Bears and Pearsons) were made in a factory in a large by machines. Basically any component (fiberglass) made in a factory would be a no-no. That’s taking it a bit far I know but something good to keep in perspective.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: Thoughts from a Luddite #44719

If one wants to be a Luddite, where in the evolution of arms should one choose to be a Luddite?

1. Stone points with a wooden/horn/sinew bow made with stone tools?
2. Bronze points with a wooden/horn/sinew bow made with bronze tools?
3. Steel points with a wooden/horn/sinew bow made with steel tools?
4. Steel points on a fiberglass/carbon shaft with a fiberglass/carbon bow?

Is there really any functional difference between 1-4? I say no, but there are material differences and manufacture techniques. You still have to pull the string back to the bow’s full weight and let the string go. The choice is personal and really not very functionally different.

If you look at Sioux arrows made with steel points (around 1850-1860) you’ll find that they match up very well with Ashby’s findings (3:1 length:width ratio), high FOC. Once they got to steel, they changed their head design to take advantage of the material.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: "Auf wiedersehen, baby." #53279

SteveMcD,

Any bow is a machine, it’s just that most traditional bows have less parts than a compound. 🙂 I do agree that a compound is a more complicated machine and I like to take less with me in the field. If the gear you bring into the field is of your own making all the better.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: Number decals for arrows #22099

I believe 3Rivers Archery sells them or something close http://www.3riversarchery.com/Arrow+Building+Cresting+Cap+Wraps+Spine_c52_s184_p241_i7978X_product.html

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: Arrow quivers while hunting #63157

I can’t stand putting a quiver on my bow. I made this quiver and added a plexi-glass shield in the front for the broadheads. I’ll be adding fleece to quiet it down. I plan on strapping this to my Badlands pack. I made this because I thought it would be fun and I don’t want to have my heads sitting in foam to rust and dull. I also plan on making one for my Magnus Bullheads (wider and a deeper base to accomadate the larger Bullheads) for turkey hunting.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: Where do we send our field study forms #55697

Dave,

Thank you, the form has been sent.

Jason

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: pop-up ground blinds #34330

If I had the backpack type bag for the blind I wouldn’t mind carrying it in at least a mile or more in, it’s only 20#. I’ve carried the blind (with my homemade shoulder strap for the bag), 2 folding chairs, my backpack, bow and arrows in at least 3/4 in and back out for a total trip of 1.5 miles. Keep in mind that I live in relatively flat ground and if I had a lot of hills to climb I might think differently.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: pop-up ground blinds #33128

My 12 year old recently saved up and purchased a pop-up ground blind. He purchased the Primos Double Bull Matrix 360 for $250 + tax. I’m 6’2 and was able to stand up in the middle of the blind. There is netting around the entire blind, but you can pull up fabric to block out the sun and keep you hidden. That fabric has portals you can drop down in case an animal comes in behind you. The blind also came with 4 ground stakes and the bag doubles as a backpack (the blind is 20#) and has a slot for a folding chair.

I have had a Double Bull Darkhorse Recurve model for 2 years and paid $440 for it and my son’s Matrix is actually a better blind, plus the Matrix has the Predator camo.

The Double Bull blinds are well built blinds that will last a long time, plus you can order replacement parts. They are the ones that most others try to copy.

Lastly, I shoot a 68″ Howard Hill Wesley Special out of it with no problems.

[JasonJelinek]

in reply to: Whitetail leg bone impact #32925

Dave,

The old 190s were black as well, at least the ones I bout 2 years ago were black. I’m pretty sure the ones in the pictures above are 150s or 160s but I’ve asked my friend again to confirm.

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