[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Elk Hunt – Bad Penetration! #62277

I’m hardly an expert on this, and haven’t had the chance to test these arrows on game yet, but try a sleeve of aluminum arrow that fits snugly over the shaft right behind the head as a footing. I did this to mine (2.5″ footing) and they are tough as nails. I had a carbon arrow break right behind the head a few years back on a deer and I think this will solve the problem. I’ve shot 4×4 posts with this sleeved footing setup, and it hasn’t failed me yet. It also adds to FOC, and I’m sure others on here use the same setup and can attest to the toughness on game. The best part is that 1 aluminum arrow will make almost a dozen sleeves.

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: New Buffalo Bow #60073

That’s a nice ‘un!

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Wool Poncho #54973

Thanks guys! I practiced last night whilst wearing the poncho, and as long as you move it up on your shoulder, kind of like pushing up a sleeve, or roll it over Eastwood style while sitting, there is no interference with the bowstring. Hopefully I’ll get to test that on a mountain whitetail tomorrow!

Carl

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: New (to me) Shrew Classic Hunter #54968

Woot woot! Nice stick! I think you’ll be impressed with the short longbow. 😀

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Wool Poncho #54134

Thanks for the input everyone! It’s calling for high wind and high 30’s where I’ll be hunting this weekend, and I figured I’d put the army blanket poncho to the test. Web Mom, I think I read that in one of his books as well (“Stalking and Still Hunting” maybe?) but I lent it to my brother and he “misplaced” it! I guess I’ll try the poncho first and if I’m lucky enough to get a shot, I’ll give an update on how it went!

Carl

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Made a new quiver for the opener #46092

You are very talented Sir! Nice job!

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Arrows #38947

“Like fellas have said above, don’t worry about there being a right answer, find the answer that is right for you”

What Jim said! Also, even though I shoot carbons, I’ll have to give a +1 to Ash or Mahogany shafting as well.

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Mountain Bikes #38382

I’m right there with you. The bob trailer is way lighter and more maneuverable than this clunky game cart I have.

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Mountain Bikes #37841

I set my bike up to hook a game cart to the rear rack. (sorry no pics) There is a great big mountain area in Southwest VA that has roads, but some of it (the best spots) are closed to motorized traffic. Last time I was scouting for ducks on a remote beaver pond at the end of one of these roads, I pedaled right up on a 300lb blackie hunting beavers. (and a bunch of wood ducks) :D:D:D

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Assumptions and Biases #37647

I’ll have to concur with the hunting media blasting everyone with feet per second fever. I had a discussion with the local pro shop owner a couple of months ago trying to explain the reasoning for heavy arrows and FOC, and he just said something along the lines of, “it’s a trend”.

I by no means have an elitist attitude about what equipment I or the rest of the world uses, as long as it is used responsibly and within reasonable distance. (I do not agree with cross guns being lumped into primitive seasons though.) Unfortunately, almost all mainstream publication of information should be taken with a grain of salt and read into, but the MAJORITY of folks neglect to do such and continue to eat the Big Macs they are fed.

My 2 cents.

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Rub-a-dub-dub #34246

Nice! If only I could find a tree that large with rubs here in East TN…….

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #30667

Nice .16 ga Smith. Nice bird too!

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Any folks near Greenville, TN? #27994

Anytime!

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: Thought I would Share….My first Longbow Elk #27871

WOO HOO! Congratulations!:D:D he’s a nice ‘un!

[Carl Brickey]

in reply to: feathers #23731

vintage archer wrote: CPBLY ON SECOND THOUGHT WITH THE TURKEY BEING FROM TENNESSEE AND HAVING FED ON SOUR MASH HE MIGHT ALLOW IT :D:D

HAH! I love it!!!!

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