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in reply to: Looking for advice on switching to trad #135801
JRW
Well done – very good explanation .
I always have trouble trying to help/explain to people how to switch from compounds to trad bow. Mostly because I havn’t done it myself (learned on tradbows pre compound, and have not owned a compound, or shot them much) . Hopefully jeffrey will keep us informed on how his trad adventure progresses.
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in reply to: Looking for advice on switching to trad #135790Hi Jeffrey
Welcome to the forum and the trad bow journey —
Ditto Stefan and Richard’s comments. Especially the start out light in bow pull weight.
I would also recommend Mr Grafs book – The American Longbow. Ostensibly it’s about building longbows ( and it is an excellent primer for building a bow ), but it also has a lot of trad archery tackle and lifestyle info.
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in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #135759David
Havn’t got out much here in NM, back to back blizzards. Unusual to get a lot of snow at my elevation ( 5300 ft) in NCentral part of the state. But its best, need the snowpack for spring thru early summer, been too dry last few yrs.
Good deal on becoming a BHA member. Great organization. I became a member as soon as it showed up here. Gotta keep the public lands public and open.
Happy New Year to all members ! Good luck on all future hunts !
Happy Arrows
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in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #135321Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night —
Enjoy the holidays
Happy Arrows
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in reply to: Tuning / untuning decision. #135108Richard
Ah yes — your comment on form – how true
A couple of thoughts on ways to check on how you are doing in that regard.
Have a friend and / or another accomplished archer watch and critique you – coach
Take a selfie ( movie) or have a friend film part of your practice session. Sometimes we might not realise where we go astray — definitely in my case.
Good luck at the matches – let us know how it goes
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in reply to: Tuning / untuning decision. #135077Richard
I have shot Traditional bows for most of my life, off and on . A while back I had not shot a bow for some time ( years). When I started to shoot ( instinctively) regularly again, I noticed initially I shot well ( surprised me). I was shooting at the shorter (15- 20 yds) ranges and my groups were acceptable . I started ramping up my training , longer ranges, more challenging targets etc. When I had off days I started questioning my tackle and its set up/ tuning. Eventually i came to realize it was mostly ok, with a few minor adjustments. What I now understand ( at least for me) is I should have concentrated on perfecting my form. These days, when I don’t shoot as well or where ( on tgt) as I want to – I check my form first.
Truthfully — probably my favorite aspect of trad archery, is the pursuit of as perfect form as I can do and maintain. I shoot very well on the days I accomplish this —-
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Howdy Richard
Welcome to the site – glad to have you join up
Welcome back to trad archery
I live in middle NM and have hunted ( continue to hunt ) in AZ. I think this coming year I will have 9 pts for elk. Ah yes, the continuing issue of brace height and tuning adjustments – haha – all part of the fun of traditional archery.
Scout
in reply to: Cracked limbs #134985What Stephen said — and I know he knows more about it than I do — if you know the manufacturer, they would probably be willing to repair or replace the limb. Most likely for a fee of course.
If it was mine, I would get a new limb /s or retire it. I go the zero risk route most of the time anymore. Getting old I guess —
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in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #134937Nice place to have lunch.
I Havn’t spent much time in that country but have passed thru it a lot. It is interesting to see the change in that river as it flows eastward thru the plains. You can jump across it near Raton.
Unfortunately CO and the rest of the SW is getting pretty crowded. Enjoy and protect the public lands as much as you can everyone.
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in reply to: Help with brace height #134936You bet – anytime
I am sure you will get that ol Ben Bow humming in no time – soft quiet humm-
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in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #134921I started hunting turkey in the fall during deer season ( still hunt them in the fall, schedule allowing). Got into spring turkey to have a hunt during that time of year, after spring bear went away down here. I still enjoy hearing them and calling turkey in the spring. Mostly chase Merriams in NM . However have hunted Rios in Texas off and on. Seen the Goulds in the SW corner of NM but couldn’t hunt them. Turkey are a very difficult challenge with a bow and I am always impressed by any one who consistently does it. I also like wild turkey on the table ( way more than the domestic product). I imagine i’ll chase em again this spring.
As Steve mentioned, chasing grouse is a hoot also. Here in NM, like Colorado you have to get high in the mtns to find them. Which makes it more problematical for me these days. I remember the first time I hunted in Alaska and a friend of mine from PA ( big grouse hunter) ran into grouse and they all floped around running into each other and flying into spruce at about head height. Dave was aghast that these famously wily birds could behave so comical. Always an entertaining species to hunt.
Great pic Ralph – the Canadian?
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in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #134894Hey James
Nice to have a good range close at hand. I luckily have my own, in the Arroyo on my ccouple of acres.
I noticed the KY archery deer season will be on while your there. Can you hunt around your cabin ?
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in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #134889R2
Sounds like you had a great day !
I can’t think of a more difficult challenge then fall turkey with a bow – still working on that one myself —
The weather people say the big blue norther is coming this weekend so “batten down the hatches” sir !
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in reply to: Help with brace height #134888Hi Michael
Welcome to the forum.
I Havn’t shot a recurve in awhile ( and don’t have any specific Ben Pearson info), but most fall in the 7+” to 9″ range . Bear traditional manual recommends 7″ to 8″. I would start at 7 3/4″. I imagine you recall that you should adjust( twist the string) up and down some – to find the sweet spot.
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in reply to: Books for Traditional Bowhunters #134867Hi James
Have a great holiday in KY.
I read all of Corbetts work when I was a kid and reread it again a few years ago. He was a consumate woodsman / hunter and gentleman . I still marvel at what he accomplished. He was one with the jungle. Thanks for posting those excerpts, always enjoy his writings.
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