[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hot weather clothes #144506

Interesting Andrew , welcome to the forum.  I wear shorts alot never got into kilts haha. Unfortunately most of the folks on this thread are no longer active on the forum.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hornbeam/Ironwood/Musclewood #144483

Thanks Steve

I  had no personal knowledge of this wood so was reluctant to comment.

Glad to have you with us Adam- if you decide to build a bow from this wood, let us know how it goes-

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Howard Hill Elephant Arrow #144417

From past readings I recall it was very heavy and shot from a very strong bow!

I am on travel so do not have access to my reference materials. Very nice reproduction .

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Brand new to Traditional Archery #144386

Adam

Check out Rocky Mountain Specialty gear- large inventory of of trad stuff.  3 rivers off course and custom king . Bear and Martin Archery still make good bows —-

Since you are a carpenter you’ll definitely be ahead of most folks who try to make their own bow.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bow Dealer/Sites/Resources #144385

Hoot

Check out Rocky Mountain Specialty gear – they have a large selection of new and used traditional bows. Check out the archery events search and the club’s listed on this site – look for or ask about shoots/ events that show bowyers attending ie a vendors row.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #144368

Well done!

Yes, on all the good practice paying off – makes one happier than a pig in poop — haha

Congrats again on a good hunt well accomplished – now after those coues bucks.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Broadhead sharpening ????? #144367

Richard

I pretty much do what Steve mentioned. My tendency is to make them razor sharp and keep them that way – but carry and use will cause resharpening issues, especially In the field. I use a bow Quiver, so my broadheads stay sharp a little longer. I also carry a a file and stone for touch up on me ( like papa bear), and a complete sharpening kit in camp.

I have and use a lot of different broadheads, but I like tuffheads mostly anymore, especially on Big game. Although I have used zwickeys on Javelina and they worked fine.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Brand new to Traditional Archery #144255

Hi Adam

Welcome to the forum, sounds like you are jumping right in . I think getting a good inexpensive starter bow is the way to go . If you have any tradbow shops within reach or a local bowyer, I would go visit and try out some of the bows available. If there is an archery club in the area with tradbow folks, you can attend and handle/shoot some bows to see what you might prefer.

Let us know how it goes , always happy to chat about traditional archery here

Picking up a copy of the Traditional Bowhunters Handbook by TJ Conrads is also a good idea – loaded with tradbow info. Since you are interested in making your own longbow, I would also recommend The American Longbow by our own Stephen Graf.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #144203

Well done David

I use to hunt with a flintlock myself – still primitive hunting – glad you got some winters meat.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Left Wing or Right Wing Helical? #144194

Jared

Thanks for the heads up and I’ll check it out

Happy New Year to all you trad bow folks ! I hope you and yours have a great Year !,

Happy Arrows- get out and shoot 😃- in fact I think I will go,  do that right now —

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Left Wing or Right Wing Helical? #144158

Jared

What Stephen said—

It is mostly personal preference —

When I started the majority of archers went left wing , ie it was most common ( I think because this is what most shops / Co. sold feathers and fetching gear wise) . Probably still that way.  This thread gives the arguments pro and con.  I still shoot left wing, not because i think it is better, its how i started. Too lazy to change,  and I try to keep my tradbow stuff simple.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: 2019-20 season updates #144054

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night ( eve). I hope everyone has a great holiday.

Feliz Navidad

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Side Plate & Fletching Flight Problems #143959

Jared

Ditto what smiley1 said – I think 400spine is probably too stiff for your bow with 145grs up front .

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Persistence #143745

David

Amazing and interesting story.  I am glad your friend was able to recover the deer.

Just proves one should always investigate every shot , just to be sure. Great lesson, and an excellent reminder.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #143146

Happy thanksgiving to all tradbow bandits – I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Shoot some arrows —–

Scout aka Ray

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