[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Straight Fletch Article #135969

Your comment on the Super Diablo coming apart brings up an issue I am curious about.  In gunsmithing  — with really beautiful fancy wood —- the grain has to be properly “set up” ie laid out in the stock – to protect it from  cracking / breaking under recoil – I would think this would be an issue in bowbuilding ? Have not seen much comment about this.  Maybe Stephen Graf will Give us his thoughts —

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Straight Fletch Article #135968

Check out Dr Ed Ashby’s studies here on the website

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Straight Fletch Article #135956

Richard

Ok – “going in amongst em” –i hav’nt driven thru LA since 2011 and it was too crowded for me then. The traffic has become exponential—Good luck.

I didn’t explain myself very well – I am definitely becoming the “ol geezer” part, but don’t collect old bows anymore. I still have my Shakespeare Ocala ( 1st bow) but that’s it for old ones. The bows I shoot now, I had made to fit my likes and shooting style. That Pearson Mercury Hunter sounds like a great bow.

I am going to try the straight fletch with my next batch of arrows just to see what happens .

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Information on Ben Pearson 304 2 piece fiberglass longbow #135955

Webmom makes an excellent point . If you decide to get a string and shoot the bow. be sure to tell the purveyors you are shooting an old classic and need an appropriate string —

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Numb fingers #135954

Ty

Ditto what Stephen and Ralph said and you have modified to success.

The reason I asked about bow type is – I shoot some short bows like the Kodiak Magnum which at full draw have a sharp string angle, and can pinch pretty bad  — tough on the fingers ! I use a pretty thick glove to shoot them and sometimes put tape on my “trigger finger ” ( as it is the one most bothered) to help alleviate the problem.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Numb fingers #135930

Hi ty

Can you give us a little more info ?

What type , Pull weight , of bow are you shooting? What type of glove / tab are you using ?

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Information on Ben Pearson 304 2 piece fiberglass longbow #135926

Mike

You bet.

It is an interesting piece of Archery history. I am sure this bow and others of its type took many Whitetail deer.

Sorry I don’t have more info. You might try to google – Ben Pearson Archery – or see if there is a biography of Ben Pearson available.

PS. I noticed Ben Pearson co has a website (2017) they only show compounds . You might contact them for info – sometimes they will send you to an ol geezer (like me) who collects their bows.

 

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Information on Ben Pearson 304 2 piece fiberglass longbow #135924

Hi Mike

I don’t know much about Ben Pearson bows. I have not owned one. The 304 was made in the 50s I believe. It was well received. This type of bow was used as a starter bow and /or fishing bow. Adequate for small game / deer if in good working order.

To protect yourself and the old bow — before shooting it, I would have it inspected by a trad bowyer or a very knowledgeable trad bow person / shooter. If you are an old trad bow shooter,  you know to check the bow for cracks ,  dents , limb tip damage,  loose takedown joint etc.

I am sure any of the string makers will build a string for you or just call 3 rivers / King and order one.

I doubt If you can find out the bows speed, unless you chronograph it yourself. I imagine it is about average for a bow of its day, weight , and type.

As web mom mentioned maybe some one here will chime in with more info.

Buena Ventura

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Double tap #135923

We expect a ” full report” when you sort it out — haha

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Straight Fletch Article #135922

Richard

Good luck at the competition – I hope you “smoke em”!

Where is it held?

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Double tap #135907

Give it a try and let us know what happens. I can only shoot to about 50yds safely at my house .

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Straight Fletch Article #135906

We all need to shoot more — haha —

Richard , after you test the straight fletch arrows let us know what you think . I have not got around to making any arrows with straight fletch myself.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Switching to tab effecting arrow flight? #135905

Zb89

You bet – let us know how it turns out —

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Switching to tab effecting arrow flight? #135897

Looks like you guys messaged back in forth a bit that I missed, while I was writing my second comment .

R2 makes a good point on the short drawing with a tab. This happens to me also when I switch to one initially- till I work with it again.

Also trying to think tuning in reverse ( haha), if a southpaws arrows are hitting to the right the arrows are spined to high ( stiff as r2 mentioned) —ie the opposite of a right hander ( I think)probably need Stefan to weigh in on this before we all get real confused—- altering brace height can help left and right some too —-

If you don’t have it I highly recommend TJ Conrads- the Traditional Bowhunters Handbook – I reference it all the time- just did

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Switching to tab effecting arrow flight? #135896

Zb89

Looks like the tab is working well for you ( excellent release, tight group )

Retune is  probably required- now that your seeing your “actual” group. Especially if you think your form is good, and your going to continue shooting the tab —

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