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in reply to: Who's going to Compton? #44984

Depending on the baby, I think I’m headed to Compton on Friday Pat. My Dad should be headed up too. Its getting hard to plan it with a newborn though. I definitely won’t be staying the night despite having several friends camping.

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in reply to: Bama bows #44182

Mine are both 55#.

If your Kodiak is a 45# you may want to consider getting the same poundage so you can use your arrows in both bows.

45# should be plenty. Take a look at his photos to find out what kind of look you are going for. I really like his bloodwood and zebrawood bows.

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in reply to: Bama bows #42958

Cottonwood…they really are. Nate’s bows are very unique and it is great to find someone still making a traditional D-style longbow that doesn’t have the pistol grip like so many of the new hybrids.

He’s making takedowns now too! Check them out. I’m all set for a third.

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in reply to: Robin Hood #38069

Okay I changed my mind. I’m watching that special on the History channel and this movie looks like it is going to be sweeet!!

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in reply to: "Wow, now THAT'S a VERY old bow!" #36430

I always get “So you made that bow and string and everything yourself right?”

Its amazing how little some know about our world.

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in reply to: carbon vs aluminum #36429

I would have argued for aluminums until I was blue in the face back during deer season but I was bending too many and switched to carbons during league. Heritage 250s. I won’t be going back.

I agree with Pat. One advantage for aluminums was the weight. It used to be hard to get the kind of gpi desirable for hunting out of carbons but now that shafts such as the 250 have almost as much weight as the aluminums, I do not see the point in shooting them anymore either.

On the other hand, I have an entire league full of archers that would disagree with me.

I just got tired of wondering if my shafts were straight or if they would break if I missed. Carbons are all or nothing and they are extremely durable. I have 20 Heritage shafts fletched and those will last me 3 times as long as aluminums.

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in reply to: TBM..Subscribe or buy off the shelf? #35563

I have the online subscription and am still buying them off the shelf. I only got the online one to save money and be more sustainable. That didn’t work.

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in reply to: Most Admired Predators #35512

Patrick wrote: [quote=LimbLover]My Dad saw an Owl pounce on, pin, and tear the wings off a hawk the other day. Unbelievable.

Great Horned, I presume. That’s another one for me. I’ve never watched one catch prey, which would be sweet. I know hawks, amongst other birds, even turkeys (I imagine), have to be careful where they roost because of ’em.

Yes I believe it was. I saw one in the middle of the road on my way out to a paintball game a few years back. It looked like a tree stump. I had no idea they were so big.

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in reply to: My Java Man Elkheart: The Four Year Wait Is Over #35505

Ahhh you got the first one in! That is awesome Pat! I love the contrast.

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in reply to: Bama bows #35502

Welcome to the family! Let me know what you think when she comes in!

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in reply to: Most Admired Predators #35099

Cool thread Pat!

I’ve got to give it to the Mountain Lion. I read a fascinating article about how they practice stalking to hone their skills. This can and often does include human beings. You could be a practice stalk and wouldn’t ever know it!

I also love the Golden Eagle. I’ve been watching their hunting videos on YouTube and I cannot believe what they can do.

I saw both animals at the John Ball Park Zoo here in Grand Rapids the other day and I was amazed.

I’ve also got to give a lot of credit to the Coyote and to the Owl. My Dad saw an Owl pounce on, pin, and tear the wings off a hawk the other day. Unbelievable.

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in reply to: Robin Hood #35091

I honestly think it is going to be “Gladiator” with longbows but I’ll see it because…well, there are longbows in it!

I recently just saw the Errol Flynn Robin Hood for the first time. INSTANT Howard Hill fan. That is by far the greatest Robin Hood movie ever IMO.

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in reply to: Bow Season vs. Crossbows #35087

Well said Dave. I feel that the crossbow should be during rifle/muzzleloader season. Not archery season.

Just one step closer to having one hunting season for everyone and I’ll never hunt on public land again.

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in reply to: Bama bows #35082

Hi there!

I have a lot of experience with Bama Bows. I bought my first from Nathanael in December and like you, I had heard NOTHING about them. I took a chance and ordered a Bama Hunter, which is his lower-end bow. I haven’t put it down since. I even had him build me another but put a few more custom options. My Dad ordered a Curly Maple Hunter shortly after.

Don’t let the price fool you. You are getting soooo much for your money. Nothing less than the big names. A custom made bow with your choice of wood and options, a life-time guarentee, and a bowyer who isn’t afraid to experiment. He is up and coming and builds a tremendous bow. They are D-style, extremely light, fast, and durable. The Hunter is cheaper than the Elite and Royal because it is 4 laminations and uses black glass. The Elite is similar but with clear glass and you have custom staining options. The Royal has 6 laminations and I really want to try one. The Hunter is such a great bow at $279, I can’t imagine how nice the Royals are.

The best part about Bamas is that Nathanael is a great guy and willing to try anything for you. He wants you to be totally satisfied or he will replace your bow.

Nathanael changed the design on my second bow (the bocote model below) cutting it more to center and changing the tiller. He sent it to me and told me what he had done and asked me to give it a shot. If I didn’t like it he would send me a new bow. This one was even faster than the first.

Both bows are pictured below. Nate just started building takedowns and will be offering them soon. I know of one person who has one and loves it.

Here is my cocobola/walnut/padauk model. I got my first deer with this bow – passthrough at 25 yards. I bought this stock.

I ordered this one custom but I love the first just as much.

Don’t be afraid to give Nathanael a call. Tell him Nick sent you. 🙂

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in reply to: Cocobolo #26111

I love Cocobola! Here is my Bama Hunter.

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