[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatch Got Going 2022 #158442

Pretty good weather here. Supposed to rain tomorrow.  I sure hope so , we need the moisture here in NM.

Hey aeronut – how many bee swarm traps do you put out and how much honey do you get per ” season”…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hunting Binoculars #158378

PS

For those interested I just picked up a pr of the new Bushnell 10×32 “mini” ( these are a little bigger than the shirt pocket size opera type) forge 13.7 ounce binos. I was looking for a small powerful glass for out to 100yds (200 max) mostly for use from a blind / hide. These are a very good binocular for 250 bucks +-. Very clear. rubber armor to boot…

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatch Got Going 2022 #158331

Aeronut

I have a friend with a similar neck repair. His I think was on the back side. Glad it’s working out.

I see more Goldens than bald Eagles here… not enuff water I imagine…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hunting Binoculars #158330

I use an old pair of Swarovski 8x30wb slc. They are light, and  work well for my bowhunting needs.

When I used to chase Coues a lot,  I broke out the 10 x 42 and 15 x 50s ( leica/Swarovski) for glassing in the western mtns….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: XX78 Super Slam Aluminum Arrows #158272

Thanks Richard

Welcome to the forum Steve… if anyone has those aluminum shafts, Richard does ( or knows where to get them) . I haven’t shot aluminum in years . Just have odds and ends. They always work well.. now mostly shoot wood.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Welcome #158170

Hi Tom

Good to have you back with us , I hope alls well with you and yours. I remember you from the” old days” – haha

Warming up in NM this week . Plan to get out and stretch a few bow strings..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatch Got Going 2022 #158145

Aeronut

I fully understand your situation,  dealing with the medical establishment can be very frustrating.  Especially under all the stress of the covid….at least they sorted out the shoulder – sounds like.?.

Hopefully you’ll be shooting as good as before soon

Best wishes on a full recovery

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Fun Rounds #158144

The point of the exercise for me,  is picking out the spot I want to hit , on whatever type or size of target I am engaging at the moment. Without the help of an artificial aiming point*. I find this gives for me the most realistic practice… imho..

* although I sometimes do that also

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatch Got Going 2022 #158022

Aeronut

We got the same thing here in NM, over night — Didn’t last long , burned off by end of day. However we are always happy to get precip here… “winter is a long time going huh”

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Left-eye dominant and want to shoot archery? #158021

Matt

Thanks for your pertinent comments. This thread is a bit old , so not a lot of action. Welcome to the forum and please continue to join in for future discussions .

Scout aka Ray

 

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatch Got Going 2022 #157792

Aeronut

Looks like we ( NM) are getting a bit of snow 3/4 inches+ today . Not much wind , so not to bad so far.

We shall see what tomorrow brings. Not big on the cold , but we need the moisture….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatch Got Going 2022 #157738

Aeronut

That not swallowing well sucks.. I like a piece ot toast ( fresh sourdough bread)with my coffee!

I have shoulder problems coming– but so far – shots and stretching are working .  Wishing you a quick and full recovery…[ wishing me one too 😜 haha]

The woods are my church . I go as often as I can

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Fun Rounds #157737

I like both versions and do similar events for my own training. Both styles give good practice in different veins . I  normally don’t mark the tgts but pick a spot and shoot for center, I like the paper plate to shoot at ( vital area ) but unless you shoot only one arrow per round– if the first shot is center– one has an aiming point for the rest of the string …so, I like to put a bunch of plates up ( on the bale) and shoot one arrow at each , from different ranges. I normally run 5 in a string because that is my quiver load out.

Of course I mostly do above getting ready for the hunt . When I feel lazy I just shoot a bunch in the center ( and or practicing form)…😃

 

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bryan Pridgeon Bows #157735

Joshua

Welcome to the forum. I am not familiar with your  dad’s bows . I noticed he wrote an article for the Fall 92 Tradbow… you could ask the folks at Tradbow ( Robin the incomparable Webmom ) to help you access that mag or possible other issues that might have your dad or,  advertisement of his bows.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatch Got Going 2022 #157668

Webmom – Richard

Thanks for the kind words and sentiment. Continuing to persevere and moving forward. Still shooting ok. Yes on can’t wait for spring….

All ya all have a great trip and gathering at the expo. I would Like to go to that one of these days, but not this time.

I hope this year is a fine one for all.

Scout aka Ray

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