[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Been lurking, but first post #133591

Skinner biscuit

Well said —-an eloquent description of the art of tradbow

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Been lurking, but first post #133569

Harold Burke

Welcome back to the Tradional way and to our site. Join the discussions and best of luck on your new pathway. Most of all enjoy the journey

Happy Arrows

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Cock feather #133546

Thank you Steve for the definitive answer. In the back of my mind I was thinking less center shot bows might show more of a preference, from discussions of this issue in past forums ( I don’t have one at the moment to test). Yes on 4 fletch as you say.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Staghorn T67 recurve bow #133543

Terry lane

Yes , very interesting and new info for me. I was not familiar with the Staghorn bows. Sorry to hear the founder passed. Sounds like they built a great bow.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Cock feather #133542

CaptLarry

You bet, glad I could help, and it is good to hear you are getting back into trad archery. I was dormant for awhile myself, but returned in force a few years ago.

We hope to see you here often–

Happy Arrows

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Cock feather #133538

CaptLarry

I shoot with the cock feather out(away) because that is how I learned (a long while back), and it was the trad standard. I am not sure it matters to the practical archer. My goal is to be consistent in how I shoot – because consistency enhances precision. So I still shoot cock feather out – but

I am a shoot for fun and practice for hunting archer. I can normally keep my arrows in a tea cup at 20yds ( when shooting regularly). I shoot barebow / instinctive and my current bows are close to center shot. I just did my daily shoot this afternoon ( RD longbow / carbon arrow / 3 feathers) and changed the fletch position every other shot and could not see any difference in my group accuracy or point of impact. Different type of bow (less center shot ) or arrow ( thicker) might be an issue. I have done this in the past with the same results. What made me curious years ago, was if I grabbed an arrow and hastily shot it under stress without the cock feather out ? What would happen? Nothing bad so far, for what I do anyway and my level of accuracy.

Maybe Stephen will wade in and give us the bowyers perspective or some science here. Any body else out there play with this, or know of any tests ?

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Old photos #133493

SB

I am going to try it next time I draw elk . I camo tape my bow and use a cover for brite fletch. I also have been known to use a ghillie suit sooo— ghillied bow is next. Should be very helpful on called elk .

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tuning a new batch #133491

SB

Yeeehaaa! Excellent shooting . I think you are there. You’ve inspired me to go out and practice– grabbing my bow and heading out to my backyard range.

All ya all have a great holiday, and get out and shoot some arrows!

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: PVC Kids Quiver Build-Along #133485

Stephen

Yes Awesome! Art from plastic, and functional Archery Tackle – Very impressive! well done! I am sure the younguns love it.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tuning a new batch #133484

SB

Haha, way cool—– Self – coaching — the wonderment of the modern cell phone

Amazing , still have a hard time wrapping my head around the magnitude of the technology, in that small device and in so short a time period.—- BUT— beyond this place there be Dragons!

Happy Arrows

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Old photos #133473

Haha – but- I bet that fir/ pine camo or oak branch depending on circumstances would work pretty good. As long as you could keep a released arrow from hitting it. Wonder how it affects bow balance , shooting etc. Might have to try that method.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tuning a new batch #133472

Skinner biscuit

Roger that. Sounds like you are on top of it, and have it were you want it. It is handy to be able to go back and forth with different tips that are tuned. My carbons are all set up similar to yours.

Happy Arrows ! As they say in Argentina —

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tuning a new batch #133468

Skinner biscuit

Steve’s  comments are spot on as usual. What spine shaft are you using? Although it looks like the arrow set up you have, will work fine.

Your foc and arrow weight are where i like to have mine.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tuning a new batch #133434

Skinner biscuit

Have not tried this method myself – but definitely looks like an easier more fool proof ( and quicker ) method, than the ones I have used in the past. I will try it for my next bow / new arrow work up . A good use for modern technology —–

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Old photos #133409

Ralph

New one on me, I used to shoot modern rifle and bpcr silhouette. I have not seen archery silhouettes.  Ought to be a hoot. Although the range would probably need sand banks to save on arrows methinks.

Was that a local club near you? Somewhere in the Southwest I imagine.

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