[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Making flemish twist strings #39696

I agree with Steve…I purchased my string jig from Three Rivers and have been making my own strings for 3 years now. It took me a while to get the process down so as to be consitent with string loop size and overall length. But now i can twist up a string in 30 to 40 min. T.J.’s book The Traditional Bowhunter’s Handbook is also a great resource and teaches how to make a string jig and how to twist up a string…Enjoy

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Going Trad #33334

I may be too late but if possible throw my name in please…

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: All these new bows,, guess I better show mine #42235

Hey Troy – I would love to make an all black locust R/D longbow to add to my collection. I will go over to your laminations page. Would you be willing to grind a set for me – core wood and veneer with Black Locust and a black locust riser as well?

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: New Bow in the house #21949

Awesome bow! New memories are about to be made…

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #16890

I decided to trade in my morning view of the backyard…

For a more open and fresh perspective…

I took the new Spalted Maple bow our for her first adventure…4.5 mile hike

A break for lunch…

I am finishing the day full circle back in my backyard…Good Day!

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Spalted Maple Bow #13557

Troy,

I will be picking up some additional lams from you and I may want to grab what you have left of the spalted maple. I have a couple guys who are drooling over it and asking for one similar.

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Spalted Maple Bow #13110

In regards to the tight group…That is kind of a funny story. I was testing out the new bow and my 18 year old son was shooting with me. I put a leaf on the bag and stepped back to about 15 yards and handed the bow to my son and said, “hit the leaf and the bow is yours” – He proceeded to put his next two shots on the leaf. Which is not typical for him…I expected him to get close but not hit it. I then shot and put two more on the leaf. We had a good laugh because I rarely hit like that. We decided to share the bow…

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Spalted Maple Bow #13104

Steve,

Eight bows is too many bows to build for my schedule. It just so happened that after I made one for a friend and some others got to hold it and shoot it they developed a new passion for bows. I was excited at first at the response of people who had never shot bows and I over committed myself. I am going to take a break for a bit.

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: split vs three finger #12655

Wideangle…sounds like you have been under the influence of Rick Welch and his shooting school or videos. If not you may want to look him up. I purchased his DVD and am now shooting a similar style in anchor point and three fingers under.

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Back Quivers, let's see em… #40307

Here is my stumping quiver…I custom made this to work as a side quiver and back quiver as needed. I also have sewn in a place in the front to hold three broadheads…just in case.

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Anybody Shoot Howard Hills? #35517

How does the Fred Bear Montana Longbow 64″ slight R/D compare to a HH Bow? Are they close in the feel of the shot or would there be a distinct difference? It has been mentioned that the HH bow is forgiving and stable. I have a Bear Montana as part of my collection of bows and just wondered if it was a similar feel.

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Concerns regarding speed and kinetic energy #30592

This is more what a day of hunting looks like for me. If given the opportunity I will hit the mark. I just wanted to make sure that my arrow will be as effective.

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Concerns regarding speed and kinetic energy #30585

Don, The advice was truly what I needed to hear! Since I have not taken big game I was unsure of how to know the effectiveness of my setup, and I have read a fair amount about what some expect out of their equipment. My arrows hit the mark and seem to do so with authority. It gives me more confidence to hear from your experience.

thanks

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Show and Tell #30575

Here is a quick pic of my arrows. Poplar on the left then Birch and Douglas Fir on the right.

I call these my “Take the Shot” arrows. I get 12 to 18 arrows from a 6 dollar piece of lumber. Add some fleching on top of some shelf paper cap wraps and I have arrows that I can shoot at quail sitting on a rock and not get upset if I destroy an arrow. I get more small game with my “TTS” arrows!

[Cameron Unruh]

in reply to: Show and Tell #30565

Mark – Next I hope to lean my bow and quiver along side a nice buck or black bear rather than a tree for a picture. I have been within 15 yards of a large black bear but not able to release an arrow before he bolted. I have been within 70 yards of two monster mule deer in velvet on day 6 of a backback hunt at 10,000 feet. I have spent the day on a side of mountain watching a muley bedded down in the wide open under a small juniper. He could see anything coming for quite a distance. I have had some incredible experiences! But I look forward to the day that I can rest my bow next to that special buck that let his guard down just for a moment.

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