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in reply to: arrow rest #27476

MontanaFord wrote: Glad to help. Glad you got some arrows you like. Good shooting.
Michael.

I’m totally bummed out!!:cry: I shot my bow early yesterday morning, it did good. I got it out again in the middle of the afternoon. I strung the bow, with a stringer as allways, checked each end to see that the string was secure. Laid the bow down and started putting on my arm guard when I heard a loud whappp. one of the bow limbs had seperated. The bow is destroyed! I may be partially at fault because I left it in the bed of the truck-in its case, in 90 degree heat. We were picnicking all day at the river and I thought inside the truck would be worse. I’m going to lick my wounds for a week or so and then start all over.

[VITALE]

in reply to: 1967 Bears Left Handed #25563

Larry O. Fischer wrote: I just picked up a Kodiak Magnum off of ebay, now my quest has narrowed to the 1967’s in factory camo.To be more specific the Super K, Super Mag, Grizzly, and Kodiak Hunter. This collecting bug is contagious, sure glad I’m not a broadhead collector.

I just inherited these two bows and they are both in good – very good shape.
One is a Bear Polar 51# 64″ recurve mt748, the other is a Bear Kodiac 64″ 46# df102 it has a left and right handed shelf.
Are they of any value to collectors?

[VITALE]

in reply to: arrow rest #25554

[quote=David Petersen]Vitale — first and foremost, we’re glad you’re here! Thanks for posting. But alas, I’m left to wonder what’s wrong with the shelf?

OK I’m up and running. Just got back from the local archery shop with a dozen gold tip carbon traditional .006 arrows 5575 feathers. I overhauled my shelf rest and placed a small piece of wire at the apex=(underneath) and left room for feather clearence at the right side.
Brought back old memories! wow! Those arrows are comming off the string as pretty as you could ask for. Awesone!! I will stick with the shelf. Thanks to everyone for their input and for a great website which is part of my Favorites list now.

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in reply to: arrow rest #23509

Thanks for the info. Once I get some new arrows i will play with the nock point. Arrows were doing fine left to right.
I’m giving my compound and the other arrows to my son. He started with a cross bow and wants to go compound this year. HE just dropped off two old recurves given to him by an elderly lady he does chores for. She said they belonged to her deceased husband. This is unreal! The great price for the Serengeti and now these two bows. One is a Bear Polar 51# 64″ recurve mt748, the other is a Bear Kodiac 64″ 46# df102 it has a left and right handed shelf. I was destined to go back to traditional shooting. well I have my work cut out before hunting season. I have read some of the other post and gathered some good info. Great web site, Thanks again

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in reply to: arrow rest #22062

The bow I’M about to buy is a martin Serengeti, 60″ 50lb draw at 28″ My draw length is 29″ I do not know at this time what LB I am pulling at 29″. I will be going “arrow hunting” in the near future to match the bow and my pull length and feather fletching so I am open to suggestions. Are you guys shooting wood, fiberglass, aluminum. or carbon arrows? In the past I preferred big shafted arrows a little on the heavy side. I am 6’2″ and 230LB
I am currently shooting some aluminum shaft, plastic fletching 2613 superflites by Easton that went to my compound bow. The serengeti is shooting then with a little up and down wabble. But I am just testing out the feel of this bow. Thanks for your imput!!

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in reply to: arrow rest #21876

ButchMo wrote: got to agree with Dave. The shelf if the way to go. It wou’t fall off or make a noise when you draw. It also puts the arrow much closer to the hand. That will definitely help your shooting.

Thanks for your time and reinforcement Butch. I want to keep things simple and less reliance on technology. Spend more time on practice and the hunt instead of fiddling with gear!!!
So I’m going to need a little help oiling the rust I’ve collected.:lol:

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in reply to: arrow rest #21862

David Petersen wrote: Vitale — first and foremost, we’re glad you’re here! Thanks for posting. But alas, I’m left to wonder what’s wrong with the shelf? Is it particular bow, or rather than you’re not accustomed to shooting off the shelf? I’m sure there are folks here who will offer alternatives, but a vast majority of trad archers love shooting off the shelf. A bit part of the lovely simplicity of trad archery is that everything is solid and not to break, fall off or etc. That’s also why we mostly shoot feathers rather than plastic vanes — because they fold up going over the shelf and provide better accuracy. So my advice is to work with the shelf for a while and see if you can come to appreciate it. But then, maybe I totally misunderstand your question. In any event, welcome aboard. Dave

First I need to learn how to spell the name of my bow correctly:lol: Thanks for your response, I’m just fishing so I don’t have to re-invent the wheel and I need to get the rust out from my lack of serious participation the last 25 years. 30 years ago when I shot a little competition I remembered everyone “jumping off the shelf” and geting spring rests etc. but now I also remember that was when compounds, aluminum arrows and plastic fletching were the in thing. I will take your advice and my next step will be to aquire new arrows with feather fletching.

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