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in reply to: New guy here #14783
Shooter — welcome! My first real bow was a Pearson, 48″ Bobcat, 43#, with which I killed two whitetails. While it was a good bow in th early 1960s (price was $43 new), my experience since then is that factory bows in general just can’t measure up to custom bows, again in general. I’ve had a couple of old Bear recurves, for instance, but like my old Pearson they stacked and were prone to twisted limbs. Nostalgia for a certain brand of bow that has been around for a long time is what most of today’s Pearson, Bear, Wing, etc. shooters are after primarily. If this bow shoots good for you, and if it’s really cheap and you’re on a budget, why not. But if you can afford a little more I’d advise looking around for a good used Ma and Pa bow, as there are scores of excellent bowyers out there today most of whom build better bows than any factory every did. Or if you want a light draw bow, 45# or less, google Great Northern, whose Bush Bow — a reflex-deflex longbow — is among the best bargains in custom bows, dirt cheap for great quality and my favorite entry bow if you want a light bow. I hope that helps more than confuses. My small opinion, and I trust there will be others. snuffy
in reply to: In need of a helping hand #11353Oh my! You two Injuns are a pair! Let’s have some more from you two! Sniffy … ur, I mean Snuffy (1/8 Cherokee, no kidding, like every other “native” Okie!).
Stixbow — It’s not unfair to say that in the personal- satisfaction category, any competent selfbow beats the “best” custom bow/glass/carbon/etc. ever made! No matter who made it or what it’s made from. I’ve built and owned many and never felt such joy in shooting. Only downside is that they tend to stack if not Really Long, so that as you/we/I age, it becomes more difficult to shoot a stick at big tough critters we so admire and identify with (hey, ain’t we doing this to express our natural wildness?). If you’re young and/or strong enough to pull the necessary weight to toss a heavy arrow accurately at your chosen max range … you just can’t beat a “homemade” bow! My 10 cents. Snuffs
in reply to: Good news/bad news #11348Killer dear — great to see you and your poetical input over here on the bright side! Snuffy
Bullet holes are hard to beat with a bow! Unless of course you’re shooting a training-wheeler and ultra-light darts and hunting something bigger than mice! 😈 Snuffs
in reply to: Braceheight Bear 48Magnum? #11217Since nobody who really knows has yet posted (I’m betting they will), I’ll venture that I’ve owned 52″ Magnums and they braced really high. I would start at 7.5″ and work up from there until you eliminate excessive string wrist-slap and it’s shooting well. Yes, measure from inside the deepest point of the grip on virtually all deep-grip handle designs. Maybe that will get you started until someone with more precise experience comes along, or you figure it out by trial and error.
Thank you, King, for these great photos that speak for themselves about the gear you’ve chosen to use, and why. From the number of animals you’ve killed with single-bevels, apparently you got onto this magic a long time ago! Keep it coming, please. Snuffs
in reply to: TBM 20th Anniversary Issue #60784T.J. — Traditional archery was barely breathing when you and Larry took the amazing risk of bringing out a new magazine with next to no reader or advertiser base. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that TBM saved trad bowhunting! Even today, the bulk of your advertisers are Ma and PA operators and that too separates us from the larger bowhunting world where big industry rules. Frankly, aside from some excellent group pubs like Comptons and PBS magazines, TBM is the only hunting magazine I’ve read for years, because you alone remain fiercely devoted to the root values and ethics and self-respect of our sport. Never seen a damn ATV ad in TBM and would have a heart attack if we ever did! Someone once said “If we don’t stand for something, we stand for nothing.” TBM stands for a lot! Congratulations, and looking forward to the new issue and another 20 years. You have enriched many lives. Snuffy 😀
in reply to: shooting longbow #60778To some degree, the bow you shoot will tell you whether it prefers three under or split. Split is far and away the most common, but likely because that’s how we tend to be taught. Experimentation is a big part of the fun. I personally find more “finger confidence” re keeping the arrow where in belongs on the string with a split hold. Different holds for different folks.
in reply to: New Grizzly coming soon! #60772You are right of course, Sharpster. My boo-boo:oops:
IronCreek — According to the Doc, most insert failures occur with angled impacts to bone. Take only pure broadside shots you should be cool. s
in reply to: New Grizzly coming soon! #58965Grizzly is made entirely by another big-name competing company … not the best arrangement and possibly a source of delay! I’m all set to go with Abowyer but will absolutely try the new Grizz, and STOS, should either arrive before Sept. Clock is ticking and if your season starts early like mine, might be a good idea to be a pessimist like me and get all tuned-in with a solid second choice.
in reply to: Grizzly tough! #55169Makes good sense. Thanks for the explain. S
in reply to: To burn or cut is the question? #53256Not to belittle the topic, but I’m reminded of a Neal Young line: “Better to burn out, than to fade away.” 😆
in reply to: Grizzly tough! #53255Sharpster — the “accepted knowledge” I’ve always heard is that broadheads can be too hard, making them brittle and easy to break. Correct me if I’m wrong but the Grizzly at something like 56 Rockwell (along with the ABS Ashby head, which is about the same hardness but much thicker) is the hardest head available. Yet for years now I’ve heard similar reports to J-dog’s, with Grizzlies shot into cinder blocks etc and little if any damaged. What’s the scoop? But little matter, since Grizzly offers heads now only in left bevel and way too dull for me to mess with in a progressive market offering many similar quality heads much sharper (for example, Abowyer Brown Bear). So much for a simple man to think about! Thanks, snuffy
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