[Col Mike]

in reply to: Texas game report, circa 1845 #37946

R2 wrote: Ain’t much difference nowadays, we just don’t allow officers to have guns anymore. They get enough bright ideas without being armed:)

Interesting find Jim.

**They can have a bow though, Col…..:wink:

R2 right on. As I always tell the wannabes I have done more damage with a radio then I ever did with a gun. Besides you have to clean the darn things. Give me a bow any day:lol:

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Backcountry College – Water #36819

Clay

Agree another great video.

If your east of the big muddy or downstream from any fracking you don’t want to drink the water without treating. And if fracking is involved you don’t want to drink anything without a giger counter scan or chemical analysis even if you are at the source. The source may be contaminated miles away from where it bubbles clear and fresh from the rocks. And boiling and iodine don’t work.8)

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: A new one to the fold #36799

Forager

Wow. Another congrats. Our best to you all now in VA.:D

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Keeping it fun! #36786

R-2

Nice shooting, but the double tap starts with the head shot and then one to center of chest:D

Great video

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: ETAR #36780

I figured someone would chime in with some positive comments but first, Brennan if your 3 hours south of ETAR then your only 2 hours north of me. Wojo14 will be here Sunday for a shoot your invited:D Pm me if possible, or for later link up, at least next year we can arrange a meet.

Blanch and Bruce–Long story short. Joel, as I mentioned earlier is one dynamic personality and that means a lot to this ole Marine. Figured he was military or cop. Turns out he is a cop and the marksmanship instructor at the WA state police academy. Suffice it to say that we had much in common, however the youngster was using acronyms used by the Marine program that I had never heard–oh well I did retire 12 years ago8). His program is based on solid science and is exactly what we used in close quarter combat training and in long range shooting. That means handguns and rifles.

The revelation for me was that I wasn’t doing that with the long bow. Simple fix– last three days after watching his video been shooting the bow like never before:D

Darn kids!

So Bruce–next time you take a shot–ask yourself what you were thinking at release. That is what the video covers. Don’t think Joel is on this forum but I promised him a review via e-mail in the next few days so if any of you want to forward OK.

If you want more info PM me.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Field packs, loads etc #36755

Jim

Welcome back:D Don’t you just hate it when the log trains are late with the packs and hot chow? Time to shoot the 1stSgt or the logistics officer.

Like you loved the Alice rig, but then smarter:shock:folks decided we could do better. Spent some time trying to teach folks that military gear is great for military and mountain climbing/backpacking is great for that but rarely do the two intersect.

kinda makes you wonder how our fathers won WW11 with a canvas little day pack and when required a haversack under it the ole M 1941 field transport pack and a cotton shirt for armor. Don’t get me started on the “soldiers load”. Anytime an infantrymen is carrying more then ammo,water and first aid into the battle, the leaders and the logisticians are shirking their duty. If you can find it S.L.A. Marshall “The Soldiers Load” very informative about fatigue, carrying crap, and fighting effectiveness. Don’t even mention body armor to me:evil: and that increased load.

Back to topic before mom deletes8) Light load means you move and HUNT well.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: lightweight wool with 36 inseem #36737

Try http://www.firstlite.com/kanab-lightweight-pant.html

light weight–bet they could fit you with a phone call. Super trousers and if it gets to cold just wear fleece under them. I use them from mid 60’s down to -15 hear in W.MD. And you can get them in earthtone without any of that silly camo stuff.:D

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Keeping it fun! #33015

Smithhammer wrote: [quote=colmike]R2

Wonder what she uses for an anchor point…

I was wondering the same thing, but not sure if I should

My only critique of her form is that she has a bit of a high knee – not in line with the arrow…

High knee–what about low sight picture:lol:

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Longbow vs. Recurve techniques. #33006

Tim27

Well first welcome aboard. You are likely going to get more info then you can imagine from many who know what they are talking about. In the end most of it will be your personal desire. Shoot both then decide, I started with recurve then went to longbow just because I wanted to try–and never looked back. One of the most concise demonstrations of both is in Fred Asbell’s video Instinctive shooting. http://www.gfredasbell.com enjoy the ride and it is addictive.

Semper Fi

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Keeping it fun! #32987

R2

Wonder what she uses for an anchor point and where does she get that toe tab–being a glove man myself think I’ll pass on this alternative.8) Where the heck do you get these?

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Keeping it fun! #32940

Bruce

Great video and nice shooting. Like you stumping is my favorite–across the street got 850 acres of county land (where we run the dogs) lots of hills so good workout in addition to the shooting fun. In our back 6 acres have some straw bails placed on the trails that make for some fun shooting. Plus a nice backstop that allows for some long range shooting without spending time looking for arrows.

Also use that hammock seat just like when your hunting, you need to practice from it.

I usually do my yoga poses on the stump then shoot standing on one leg in a “swan” pose.:D And Just to keep it fun there is a cold beverage at the finish:lol:

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Cold Weather Gloves #27623

Red

Yes correct–but you have to practice. Correct my previous post, the string hand glove does not dangle from the wrist it gets flipped around to hang on the fanny or day pack. With, again, practice this movement becomes almost invisible to the prey. When Wojo comes again I’ll have him photo it. Present mitts are mountain hardware but almost 10 yrs old so likely they have a different model now. If you can afford a pair of beaver mitts –well you won’t have cold fingers again. Alas my pair didn’t survive one of our Husky’s exploring:evil:.

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Cold Weather Gloves #26519

Her it is guys not cheap but works.

Feet– http://www.mukluks.com get the camuk xtreme–good to -50 very light and great to stalk in also rubber soles and rubber covered moosehide. I wear them when temps are below freezing. Make sure you follow the sizing guide–you want big at least one size bigger then your normal boot. They last for about 8 years on my second pair. Actually I wear these every day in winter even when running the dogs.

Hands– Due to significant nerve damage I have very poor circulation in hands. Best I have found–mountain climbing mitts with liner, again, large wear my bow glove inside right hand one line harness to both mitts around neck when time to shoot right hand one comes off it then dangles from end of sleeve while shot is taken. Just practice with it. I also stick a hand warmer in each one. Wojo next time your down will show you and you can take pictures for the site as I still ain’t learned how to post them things–probably a good thing:D

When it get’s real cold–I sit in front of the fireplace with a good book and beverage.:lol:

[Col Mike]

in reply to: tai chi #24352

Tai chi

Aw guys–it’s intense coupled with judo you are really capable of some amazing things even when your my old.

It makes your mind think “Young” did it every morning on my road trip with Dave.

If you let your mind lead the way your body will follow—well up to a point8)

Mike

[Col Mike]

in reply to: Cold Weather Gloves #24344

T-Roy

Pm me and will give you more advise then you can imagine–much experience in that arctic environment, and with nerve dead hands.

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