[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Longbow string question? #168075

Skinner biscuit

Sorry to take so long to respond … out of pocket for a bit. Glad it was easily fixed.

That is what I was going to recommend.  I usually try to contact whoever built the bow and get a new string from them , or follow their recommendations to solve the problem… if possible.

Enjoy your new Bow

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #168074

Richard

Sounds like a great time . Seems like you have a lot of tradbow people over their in AZ.

Unfortunately here in my area…Abq. N.M. doesn’t have that many…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #167822

Aeronut

Excellent to see young folks on the traditional Achery trail !

Looks like they have a good turn out at that school. In ancient times when I went to UNM they had a dedicated archery range… long gone now

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bow & Arrow Specs for Big Game Hunting #167821

Hi Zack

All good info from the members…

It sounds like you are up on the Ashby Studies.. you can scroll down and access them at the bottom of the page..

I believe an Elk can be killed by any legal ; Bow / Arrow / SHARP! Broadhead…in the right circumstances…

However ….due to the size and tenacity of elk,  one is better off shooting a heavier bow/arrow, provided of course you can master that set up..I always consider the possibility of edging/ hitting the shoulder(bone)…

I used to shoot a 60lb bow and 750 gr arrow w/  Razor Sharp Bhead ( grizzlies in ancient times, Tuffheads now). I liked having the extra umpff ( think shoulder edge)

But due to age and infirmities I now shoot 53lb bow and 695w arrow too maintain my accuracy requirements…

These days I find the taking of game is not as important as the quality of the pursuit. Thus I am not bothered by  having the more limiting shot opportunities of my current set up

Just my Humble Opinion…

Hitting elk in the vitals ( accuracy) and Sharp Bhead is most important….

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #167728

It’s warm and sunny here in NM .. a little windy but thats the norm for march..

Need to get out and fling some arrows

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #167470

Aeronut

Glad you are OK…

Do you get seismic activity very often near you?

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Over the top cool #167432

I normally shoot bows in the 50- 54lb range for regular shooting all yr round. If I draw elk I would switch to one of my 60 pounders and shoot it thru the summer. This worked well in the past. I don’t think doubling the bow weight for just 2 weeks would work for me .. too much weight jump in too short of training time…. imho…

Probably best to do what Richard is if you are strong enuff to sustain it…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Silver City ??? #167431

Richard

Working on it …. maybe get together in the future… it would be fun

Enjoy the Silver City area

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Silver City ??? #167349

Hi Richard

 

Looks fun and I love the Silver City area … I know the ” Gila ” very well .

 

Unfortunately I am having some medical issues… I won’t be able to attend.

 

Wish I could , good luck..

 

Give us a report and some pics

 

Scout aka Ray 1

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Happy New Year !!! #166497

Happy New Year …. yep the tag process begins again …. yeehaa ” once more in the breach, dear friends”!

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #166496

Happy New Year all! Best wishes for all in the New Year….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #166380

Merry Christmas to all

I hope everyone one has a wonderful Holiday and a prosperous New-year

Wishing everyone  the best

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Gotta stop buying bows. #166211

Richard

That bow ought to be very good for competition, as I recall it was a heavier ( more stable ) bow. Easy to shoot.

My first bow ( Shakespeare Ocala which I still have) is a very easy to shoot ( well) bow ..

You’ll have to tell us how it turns out

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Over the top cool #166210

Richard

There ya go that’ll get em riled up… haha

I am afraid 60# is probably more than I could handle for competition,  at this time anyway…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Over the top cool #166081

Richard

Go for it ! Fire em up….too cool a bow not to take it for a spin at a shoot…

Scout aka Ray

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