[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New to Forum, returning to traditional bow after 40 years. #134221

Jethroel

Outstanding ! Well done on your deer hunt. Welcome to the forum.

Good luck on your continuing tradbow hunting journey —

I would listen to what Stephen Graf said about CO. It is not the elk hunt it once was.

In fact, most of the west is that way currently, due to many issues. Your idea of getting boots on the ground / scouting / and proper prep is the way to go for a DIY hunt. Although DIY is more difficult ( sometimes) it is also more rewarding. I find the  big problem for most people is allocating the large amount of time required to set up the hunt properly. Best of luck on your CO foray  .

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Newbie advice??? #133990

Harold Burke

Yes. Mostly. You will need to shoot them to see. Good starting point. Tune them to the weight limb you are going to shoot.

I would order a test kit ( arrows ) from 3 rivers. This allows you to try different spines / lengths / point weights to see what your bow likes best. When your starting ( actually always good) out this can be very beneficial. I now of course have a lot of different shaft types to experiment with but – still maintain my test kits . Just because the bow says its a certain weight – that isn’t always exact! It is a ball park figure. your shooting style can also effect the outcome.

But a tuned bow/ arrow is a joy forever —–some bows this is easy, others can take awhile. All part of the traditional journey

If you don’t already have it, I would recommend the traditional bowhunters handbook by TJ Conrads — I carry one in my archery war bag.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Advice heavy arrow set up 38-42# #133989

Hi kconner

Its Okay to shoot a longer arrow as long as it tunes well to your bow. My lightest bow currently is 51 lbs so can’t give you first hand experience in your requested weight range. My current wood arrows are for a 54lb bow at 26. They are 31″ long and weigh  630 .

If you shoot broadheads the shaft needs to be long enuff at your draw, so the broadhead doesn’t hit your bow hand ( or the back of the bow when you draw it)

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Good Night and More lessons learned… #133868

Good story Steve- once again big bucks are where you find them! And usually not twice in a row. Sorry you didn’t get him . But now you know he’s out there! Great motivation for this fall——.

Only squirrels near me are ground squirrels , prairie falcons like them . Had a big Falcon watching my yard today. Squirrels didn’t go to the birdfeeder much.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Glue on broadheads for 5/16 wood arrows #133795

Kconner

I Havn’t tried it but it Should work ok.  Probably best for hunting only. The back of the broadhead will be bigger than the shaft, which is good for penetration but tough to pull out of target material.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #133783

Haha – nice pics Ralph

Is that north wind starting to sweep across the ” Llano” yet? Getting any rain? Actually getting some in NM.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bow ID help #133692

Hi Nick

I am not sure what it is. I am hazarding a guess– It sounds / looks like it could be one of the base model bows sold in the old “big box” stores (Sears etc). Could be a Bear, Shakespeare, or a Ben Pearson ( which is my guess). Maybe one of the collectors here on the forum will weigh in–

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PS it looks like it is in fine shape – ought to be a good shooter

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hope for the Best #133691

Stephen

Sounds like you weathered the storm in good shape, and you turned it into a positive experience – well done. Built a new bow and it sounds like a great one, with a ” mystical” birth! From your comments it appears a second addition of the book might be in the offing -?

I do understand what you mean about the notes and the forgetfullness. Never ending story with me. I have to remind myself to go back and review them, when I remember to  haha – vicious circle.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hope for the Best #133671

Hey Stephen how is it going back there ? I hope all ya all weathered the storm easily without any damage.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Nilgai Set up?? #133670

Moran.m44

Welcome to the forum.

I have not hunted Nilgai personally. It is my understanding that they average in the large cow/ young bull weight range of elk. With that in mind I think your set up with a razor sharp broadhead placed in the vitals at tradbow ranges ( max 30yds for most of us) will work fine. If you are interested in enhancing the penetration capabilities of your arrow, go to our– friends of foc forum- and review some of the discussions there. The ability to place a razor sharp broadhead exactly where you want it ( i believe in some of the exotic antelope the vitals are more forward, so I would study Nilgai anatomy) is the prime consideration, which for me means I practice a lot.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Planning to switch from compound. Need advice! #133661

Good morning

Welcome to tradbow forums Justin. Looks like you have thought about this extensively and have a good plan.

You could go ahead and find an ilf compatible bow in 35-40lb ( and in your price range) and have at it —– or

The best bet would be to find an archery shop / club / or shoot ( near you preferably ) that would allow  you to try out some of the different tackle, before purchase. This would give you a better idea of what would best suit you.

Maybe one of the other forum members with current knowledge of the different ilf options will chime in with their preferences—

Glad to have you with us Justin

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Shooting Glove #133597

My favorite and current glove is one from American leathers -bison

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Colorado backpack hunt #133595

Ridge runner

I Havn’t hunted CO in awhile so have little current info. I find most of the western states game dept regulations difficult ( complicated)and I live in NM. I do read them completely every year to stay in compliance and recommend same to all. As with most organizations today it is difficult to get a knowledgeable person on the phone, that is the best bet and worth the extra effort. If you can join up with some bowhunters who have been there before, is of course a good option – cheaper too. I believe it is always good to contact game dept folks ( biologists / LE officers) –bear in mind the info you get will be similar to what the rest of the public received. Ie I doubt it will be a honey hole. In the world of today not many people will give up ” their spot”, even to friends – every one is trying to avoid the crowd- which is becoming more difficult in the west  – especially CO.

What I do, is gather all the info I can by phone/ internet, sporting goods stores in the area to be hunted  etc . Pick a spot that looks good, then go there in the summer and scout ( yea I know, its easier if you live closer). In CO you will need to go high ( be prepared). Or pick a couple likely spots and check them out . It is easier to get good info when the hunt isn’t on. In fact the best time to scout for next year – is right after the hunt you are interested in has ended, as successful hunters like to tell their story ( and you will know where the crowds went in order to avoid them ). Or if you do not have the time/ money for good pre season scouting – come early and talk to the hunters who just finished the hunt before yours.

There was a time in my youth when one could just about go to any western state ask the locals where to go and be sent to a lucrative area, more difficult today. Do the research and the scouting ( which i enjoy almost as much as the hunt) and you will probably have a more successfull hunt, and get to spend more time in our wonderful public lands!

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Newbie advice??? #133594

Harold Burke

I would recommend another set of limbs (slightly lighter at your draw) and just keep working on form and the joy of flinging arrows . Any weight around 50lbs will take any game in the lower 48.

Try to make one of the shoots or an expo ( or friends) and try different bows  to get an idea of what you might like for a future purchase.  But for now, I would just work on technique—- and have fun

Happy Arrows

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Hope for the Best #133592

Yes Stephen best of luck! But in your case I am sure you are prepared–

Wishing all in the impact area a storm that fizzles out

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