[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bear hunt in the lower 48 #147700

Frassettor

Where in the lower 48 were you interested in hunting?

I have only hunted bear in the Southwest- AZ / NM. Mostly spot and stalk , some sitting on waterholes or likely natural feed. Neither of which is an easy hunt and never a sure thing. Although there seem to be a lot more bear out there now than in my youth….With pandemic travel restrictions coming and going ( especially in NM), not sure what will happen in the fall.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Black Swan #147522

Richard

Years ago I owned a Black Swan longbow– shot well

A friend has it now, as I no longer can shoot a 75lber…

Enjoy —

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Small game hunting, Ace Hex Head or The Hammer..? #147521

There ya go

Oughta work just dandy…..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: selfbow shelf position #147429

Dan

Glad it worked out ok. Learning by doing . I hope it turns into a good Shooter. Send us some pics when you get the bow finished.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: bowstring size #147338

Robert

Welcome to the forum

As Richard mentioned we need more info to give you suggestions on a proper size bowstring. I always recommend calling the manufacturer for the best information concerning their products, whenever possible.

Scout aka Ray

 

 

 

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Co-Flex ………………..Good stuff !!! #147324

Richard

I think his is the same stuff I use to camo my bow limbs ( cut glare on fancy finished bows). Works very Well for that also and doesn’t leave much residue ( easy to clean) after the season. For the handle area, I am good enuff with leather to make or rebuild the grip.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Going with with what you have. #147280

Guy

Ditto what Richard said. Sharp broadhead in the right spot is the key. Get inside your sure hit range —Remember to pick a spot….. ” aim small miss small”.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Meet some hunters in Minnesota #147272

Hi Brent

Welcome to the forum . If you scroll down to the bottom of the page there is a thread called club listngs and mentors, Minnesota is shown. I hope you join us here on the forum often.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: selfbow shelf position #147250

Richard

Yes – the closer the better one would think, in theory anyway. Some of those exotic small recurves seem built with that in mind….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: selfbow shelf position #147216

Hi Dan

Welcome to the forum

I am not very Knowledgeable on self bows. However a number of our members have quite a bit of experience with them. Hopefully Steve will comment as he builds them.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: elk scull #147190

Wahoo

Ah yes, elk scull cleaning the Traditional Way….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Happy 4th !! #147183

Happy Independence Day to all !

I hope everyone has a great weekend with friends and family…

Happy Arrows

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: elk scull #147137

Wahoo

What Richard said — and bug box are best.  A lot of taxidermists use em or know where you can get them, for a fee of course…

I used to skin and scrape clean —– boil and bleach. Put it up on the roof …

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Fletching application order #147019

Richard

I stopped bothering/ worrying about where the cock feather was situated because in testing shooting the cock feather in one shot, and out the next — I couldn’t detect any differences in grouping ( at hunting ranges for me anyway). I shoot it out mostly from habit and to be consistent…..just in case it is a little more precise –haha….trying to keep that mojo on my side…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: My Broadhead Choice #147012

Guy

Sharpening is a dying art, kudos to you for developing that skill. As you know very important for a trad hunting archer!

The Tusker Concorde can be purchased in a long, heavy single bevel also, if you ever want to get involved in the Ashby studies…

Scout aka Ray

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