[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Second Bow? #137439

Maineblowfly

Sounds like you are well along on the tradbow adventure, having fun, and enjoying the journey –Great !

I thought the Samick Sage were mostly take down bows ? If you have one, that is a great bow to start out on — because you can buy different limbs to adjust weight to work your way up or down, depending on purpose or need.

Although it is always fun to get a new bow — Something I am guilty of periodically. The grizzly is a very nice hunting bow and easier to carry, but possibly a little more difficult to shoot for that reason ( lighter in weight ( actual) and shorter if I recall correctly )

Happy Arrows–

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Diving into Wood Arrow Building #137357

Hi Kristin

Sounds like you are ready to have a go at it. Hopefully some of our more expert wood arrow builders will chime in . I pretty much build arrows to shoot more for hunting / practice then for beauty- haha.

I don’t know about tru oil causing color issues on arrow shafts – I Havn’t tried it. In the olden times both tung oil and teak oil were highly thought of . But since you have tru oil, you could experiment by just building a couple arrows with it to completion and see if the color pleases you – or not.

Be attentive to detail while tapering and you shouldn’t have any trouble. I use the cheaper hand tool ( fancy pencil sharpener – Haha) which works fine for my purposes ( not a match shooter)

If you search prior posts here on the site I think you will find a LOT of discussion on the subjects you are asking about – if you run into difficulty looking up same, I am sure webmom can help.

I would start with 2 / 3 arrows jump in and see how it goes . I find if I take my time, and try to be as meticulous as i can – it usually works out ok. I think you will find the same.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New baby on the way !!! #137268

Richard

You are not ” overbowed” if you can handle it —and it sounds like you are serious enuff to maintain skills at that weight level — go for it

Happy Arrows

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Oops! Error on Jun/Jul Cover #137263

Webmom

Haha – I didn’t even notice — interesting articles as always–

Thanks to all involved, for a great magazine!

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New baby on the way !!! #137262

Richard

Damon Howatt Hunters are a fine, popular bow. Congrats on picking one up at a good price.

Many years ago I shot 70 -80 lb bows – but not anymore – health issues.

My current heavy bow is a 60 lber , which I still shoot and keep in readiness for when ( unfortunately not this year ) I draw elk.

Have fun- heavy bows have their niche – if one spends the time and effort to master them, imho.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Compass ???? #137244

Richard

New one on me.

I have used the wrist band compasses ( still do ) but have not had a problem. Did you have problems with the same brand ? Bad batch ? Now made in ?

I use a suunto on my weak wrist. Had good luck with them

One of the things that can cause problems is some knife scabbards now have magnets to help hold the knife in.  If near the compass —–

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Mark Baker Feathers Thru The Wind CD….Anyone??? #137221

Maineblowfly

Great- enjoy !

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Mark Baker Feathers Thru The Wind CD….Anyone??? #137208

Robin

Ok– thanks

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Glove vs tab… #137201

Ralph

Those tabs, look like they would be just the ticket for Amphibious Archery Ops

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Mark Baker Feathers Thru The Wind CD….Anyone??? #137200

Maineblowfly — Robin

Not familiar with this ?

Is it about shooting arrows in the wind ? Ie – how wind effects their flight?

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Glove vs tab… #137186

Charles

I understand your situation very well, I have the same affliction. The revelation for me was seeing R2s longer adjustable cord, on his home built custom made tab – thanks Ralph.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Well, it seemed like a good idea; #137171

Exactly

Good training aid — forces you to focus on the target and look good doing it!

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Well, it seemed like a good idea; #137169

I bet they are fine looking arrows ! Carry a few in your quiver , just for the “Style” points if nothing else – haha.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: lightweight takedown bow #137168

Luke

You bet. Both are great bows . 54″ long and 53 # and 55# . Shoot fine . Little trickier to shoot than the bigger std longbow. However due to their design, I don’t have any problem at all with them for instinctive shooting at hunting ranges ( 25yds +- for me) they would be perfect for your scenario.

If you get an opportunity, and it is ok with your New Guinea friends, post some pics

My Grandfather was a Marine in the Pacific in WWII and actually visited NG . I Havn’t had the chance to go there myself. I understand it is quite the undertaking  to negotiate it’s jungles.

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Glove vs tab… #137162

Charles

Thanks for the good info

I don’t know why I havn’t experimented with this before ( youth and not hunting with a bow in cold extremes do to living in the SW), but I will definitely give it a try this fall as prep for cold weather. The older I get, my hands seem much more susceptible to the cold.

Scout aka Ray

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