[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Longbow FOC wood & carbon set up for deer #141447

Hi Drew

Good to hear from you. Looks like you are pretty well set for fall hunting adventures. Switching from a compound to trad longbow is a tough learning curve, but it sounds like you’ve sorted it out well. I have owned /used hill style longbows in my past – classic way to go ( Stephen will be proud). Currently I shoot RD ( short) longbows – haha.  A razor sharp broadhead from a finely tuned arrow is  always what we want, more foc is good . This is especially true at close range ( less paradox better penetration).  Your hunting style sounds made to order for tradbow. Closer is better – most of the time. I actually practice slooow smooth draw,  so as to lessen spooking critters at these ranges.

I am not sure which arrow is going to be used with which bow but they sound excellent. I shoot in a similar weight class ( bows). I only have one bow using a wooden hunting arrow, for it I had to go up in spine ( from where you are) to get good tuned flight with the tuffhead (Tuffhead/ Meathead) are what I currently hunt with also). I am shooting almost the same gold tip set up you are for 2 of my bows and it works fine ( deer / javelina).

When you are successful- give us a full report.

 

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Eyes #141446

Looks like Vortex is the hands down choice among members. They have become a popular Marque.

I like the idea of the 10x monocular for the western archer ( or anywhere for that matter ) especially the way R2 is using it, less bulk than binos and less obtrusive, but still allows checking interesting things at longer ranges.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Eyes #141137

Another happy Vortex user. One does not see 6.5x much. 6x was fairly common in earlier days. Glad they are working well for you–

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Eyes #141032

Yes on lighter weight glass – I currently use a 9×32 Pentax for wandering around stalking binos – they live in my truck.  I found them on a birding site ( yrs ago), I highly recommend visiting and checking out their bino reviews. Last month’s tradbow had an excellent primer on glass ( 3cs of good glass). As I get older eyes I find the need to look thru the binos outside with glasses on. Although most companies products accommodate prescription glass wearers – some are better than others.

Out here in the West, I do a lot of glassing at long range. It is hard to beat the high end euro* binos/ spotting scopes for this, especially in low light. I have Swarovski ,  Zeiss,  leica, 10 – 15x binos [ I also use leupold(12x) haha – they are not cheap anymore either]. I am not rich, I picked them up over my life ( traded/ used / new). The intermediate to higher priced companies ( Vortex- Nikon- leupold etc) are starting to challenge this – having glass that is realistically comparable, at a better price point. Imho. Buy the best quality, lightest glass you can afford. My first good hunting bino was a 9×50 Bausch and lomb 1942 Buships ( Navy) beautiful optically but heavy. Just some other thoughts ( ramblings ?) from a different part of the country.

However the older I get the less I like to haul heavyweights ( literally and figuratively) around the mountains, till I start glassing — then I am glad I brought them –

* in the olden times these binos had the best warranty ( they would fix them for free and didn’t care if you were the one who purchased them .

PS

I am thinking about trying the miniatures again – they are definitely easier to carry and keep out of the way when shooting ( good for the woods and the final stalk especially) . In the past you could only find good ones at the pricy end ( and they had their limitations)- i am going to look around at what’s available these days —

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Pod Cast #141031

I have only listened to a couple, but will have to try the ones you mentioned, since this form of comm is the latest “happening”. Being of the hearing challenged I find talk radio more difficult to deal with – but got to keep moving forward –. Thanks for the heads up David.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Arrow build help needed #141030

David

I found the same thing to work best . I built stumping arrows out of carbon w/ collars and they hold up very well. Sounds like you are ready for the fall! I shoot R/D long bows ( actually short ones- centaur and shrew) also . Starting to ramp up my shooting for the fall –

Good luck ( Beuna Suerte) to all this coming season —

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: I'm Back… #141029

Hi Joe

Good to see you here again, I hope you visit often

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Arrow build help needed #141011

David

I am shooting a 68 – 70 spine tapered cedar shaft 29″, with a 225 tuffhead attached ( 31.75 shaft with head ) 3 5″ shield fletch. 658 grs total weight – shoots good out of my 53lb shrew.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Arrow set-up suggestions? #141008

Hi David

Yes, on starting at the head and working back —

Sounds like you got your arrows the way you want them and flying true. I Havn’t picked up any new bows, and I am happy with my current set up – for the moment anyway.

Depending on the bow – I am running meatheads / tuffhead up front in a 675 -720gr arrow ( axis / gold tip )28+ foc. Wanted above the bone threshold. Shoot fine out of my bows to 25yds ( my max).

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Eyes #141007

David

I have only heard good things about the vortex product lines . The binos I have looked thru are very clear. Happy viewing! Excellent choice for the woods. These days i have to check and make sure the bino is easy to use with glasses. Most of the better ones are.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Arrow build help needed #140991

Outstanding, glad to help -have fun shooting them

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Arrow build help needed #140936

Hi Kit

Did you start at this length of shaft ?

If it is just a little bit Nock high right – try adjusting your nock ( lower) point and ( lowering ) brace height slightly — this can handle minor adjustments.

Yes, I saw you were a southpaw

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Fletch-tite ??? #140842

Richard

I use the Bohning premium feather fetching tape. Basically 2 sided tape on a roll, put it on a feather, pull off the backing, place it on the shaft, put a dab of glue fore and aft and your done. I have some practice shafts that the feathers are almost worn off, but they are still stuck on the shaft. Takes s little knack to get started but it is pretty simple and not as messy.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Arrow build help needed #140840

You bet Kit

I think a test kit is the way to go – it allows you to find the best shaft for your bow with the weight and broadhead set up you prefer. Keep us posted.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Fletch-tite ??? #140825

Richard

I don’t know – I Havn’t used any of the more recent stuff for fletching . Switched to the tape a couple years ago —

Scout aka Ray

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