[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Ishi's Story doomed to be Repeated… #132881

Steve

Thanks – interesting story. About the time you think all the “real” wilderness is gone, you see a story like this. Too bad they can’t make contact with him, But, probably best for him. I didn’t realise there were that many indeginious unnamed tribes ( probably some more not spotted so far)in the amazon. On reflection however that would be the place that still had truly primitive people left. Wish the ” man in the hole ” great good luck.

Having spent a little time in the jungle – got be careful there. All kinds of stuff has teeth – in one way or another.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: centaur bows #132813

Wahoo

Sounds like you got the 35/55 shooting all right. I believe the gold tips shown are 55/75 s ( visiting friends in southern NM- don’t have that bow with me) for that bow and 300gr up front ( tuffhead). Most of my carbon arrows for hunting are 675/ 700gr. The juniper bow is a heavier bow (marked 55 but seems a little more) than the other 2.

I like being over 650 ( Ashby study ) and good efoc.

When I get home will give you exact particulars.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: centaur bows #132807

Wahoo

Depends on the bow of course –

Which one where you interested in ? Copperhead is axis 400s. The 54″ bow also

Hope to see pics of your new Centaurs when you get them.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: The Testing Will Live On #132725

DWC

I am hoping Ed shows up here, with a report on the status of the new foundation ( study). I’m interested in the status also.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: centaur bows #132665

Wahoo

Great choices – those will be beautiful, easy shooting bows. Jim is a gentleman, easy to deal with, and will build you a fine bow/s

Happy shooting

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tradbow App #132637

Mr Gonzalez

All the above – any of the arrows mentioned, if matched to your bow would work fine. Wood might be preferred, as it was the standard in Ben Pearsons heyday. The more traditional choice, so too speak.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tradbow App #132635

Dwc

Yes , ” Splice the mainbrace ” is not common parlance anymore. Mostly, Naval Service personal will recognize it – older ones anyway – haha.

I hope everybody here has a great – extended to the weekend- Holiday

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: centaur bows #132625

Wahoo

Some pics of a few of my Centaurs

Upper pix –  back bow is the ” Copperhead ” bow – 56″ 51lb @25 – snakeskin on bow and eagles flite quiver – avatar pix bow.

Close bow- takedown – 56″ 55 lb@ 25 elk antler – juniper in limbs

I like juniper ( good shot of it here) – I end up hunting in and around it a lot, in NM. If you expand this pix you can see the thumbrest and golf ball stippling I like.

Same bows above

Below is a 54 ” 53lb @ 26 – this is one of my 2 regular shooters  – bow is mostly carbon

Last 2 pics are of the ” Copperhead” – last one shows the grey glass.

Light to carry and they shoot just fine. One has to practice continually and ” stay in the zone” as these bows are light and short. More difficult to be consistent with than heavier / longer bows of course.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tradbow App #132613

You bet dwc

I hope some tradbow techie comes up with a solution.

Ken burns Vietnam is well done. Good to remember all the great folks who fought for  our freedoms over the years . Thanks to all the veterans out there – past – present and future- Siempre-

Love that pork bbq. Wish I was with friends in Texas- I would be feral hog hunting and if successful, having same for supper – always a hoot — Eh R2 ?

“Splice the Mainbrace” !

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: centaur bows #132611

Yes, my snake skin bow is dark, can’t see it well in avatar . It is a very smooth shooting bow. A lot of good pics on the website. I don’t think you will be disappointed with any of his bow variations. I have been happy with all mine. I found one of Jim’s early bows used, tried it, liked it so much I ordered one from him – been doing that periodically ever since -haha.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Tradbow App #132609

David

Sorry I can’t help. I read my tradbow on a Samsung galaxy. Works good there.

Maybe one of the other folks who have I phone will chime in with a suggestion, or the final answer- Webmom.

Good luck and have a great independence day —

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: centaur bows #132608

Wahoo

My avatar is a Centaur 56″ 51lb @ 25( with Javelina) . It is, i believe one of the few Jim built with grey Glass – snakeskin on it also. I have a no# of his bows, including a takedown. I like his work a lot. Builds a beautiful and fast bow. Especially enjoy the way he fits them to my hand ( I like his thumbrest option). I prefer R/D ” short” longbows haha.  Unfortunately not mentioned in the recent tradbow article on bow types.

I  will try to take some pix and post them later today, if I fail I will see if webmom will do it tomorrow ( holiday )

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #132605

Happy Independence Day to all !

Have a great day ! Limited fireworks around here in the Southwest.  Too much fire danger.

Splice the mainbrace!

Cyberscout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: The best hunting stool #132593

Mr Ester

Interesting stools shown in the review.  Some of them look very comfortable, but heavy / bulky. For my hunting style here in the Southwest I like the hammock seat ( light, easy to carry, although in some areas it is unusable due to lack of trees). Don’t do cross leg sitting much anymore due to a knee issue – always good to practice from though. Thanks for the link. I enjoyed seeing some of the current type of packable hunting seats.

Cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #132387

Mr Ek

Congrats to your wife on retirement. Good luck on the move.

Way Cool, bringing the old bow home — enjoy the shoot.

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