[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: A Little Memory of A Trad Bow African Hunt… #130712

Bea

Thanks ,I am always Interested in what tackle others use and how well it works for them. A sharp broadhead in the right place usually gets the job done. Black widow makes a nice bow – pretty too

Scout

 

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: An (un) Settling Debate #130711

Hi Robin

I am fine with it either way ( depending on website protocols) I enjoy bea’s writing, would enjoy reading it in full here if ok.

Maybe some other folks will comment.

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: A Little Memory of A Trad Bow African Hunt… #130693

Bea

Enjoyed your article. Nicely written. Beautiful Nyala.

What archery tackle did you use ?

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: relationship between TPI and FOC #130692

Hi Doc

Good to see your post. Thanks for the tpi info –

Great good luck on your treatments, I hope it makes you feel better  –

I think you mentioned someone or group that was continueing the studies? Can we access their data ?

Scout

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: relationship between TPI and FOC #130442

Josh / webmom

Thanks Robin for contacting Dr Ashby and Josh for posing the question .

I also, am interested on this issue of how tpi  and foc relate to each other.

Thanks

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Stump Shooting #130394

David

I also use nock collars on my stumping carbons. It does help keep carbons in one piece, imho.  I managed to break an arrow yesterday. Didn’t  quite “thread the needle” on a rock ( ran the edge a lil too close) obstacle between me and the target – oh well.

Way Cool training your dogs to find arrows! I would hope their pointers rather than retrievers – lol. Clever using the treat scent on the fletch area. How long did it take you to get the pooches up to speed? What breed?

It still amazes me, how difficult lost arrows can be to locate! Found the front 2 pieces of the carbon that hit the rock. Havnt found the fletch yet. In my own yard to boot —

Scout

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: There's Only One First……. #130279

Bea

Enjoyed the article, sounds like you had a great time!

Love to hunt pigs and have always wanted to go to africa and do same. Nice Warthog!

Thanks for letting me do it vicariously thru your story

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Stump Shooting #130237

Chuckd

Tgts — rotten/ wood, stumps , dirt clumps ,  grassy clumps in sandhills,  sand / clay embankment- etc. Here in the west it is pretty rocky which makes picking targets more problematic.

Most folks use small game heads for stumping – hex, judo, 38 special case on wood shaft etc. Some people  try to harden their arrow with nock protectors etc.

No matter what you do, you will lose / break arrows – part of the deal. To get the most useful hunting practice for me, from stumping–  I use the same arrow I would use for big game hunting but with a commiserate weight ( as close as I can to my broadhead) small game point. This to ensure similar trajectory for consistent training. Stumping requires you to shoot at differing ranges in field conditions, thus forcing you to do range estimation and learning proper hold/ aiming to hit at these varying distances. After every shot I check my arrow to make sure it is not damaged! Careful visual and bending check of the arrow – looking for cracks, bent/damaged nocks – heads, etc. I am very diligent about this today because when I started ( high school) I had a cracked arrow blow up on release, sending a piece of shaft into my hand requiring surgery. Always check the arrow after each shot.

Your last question I had to think about it a moment as I have been shooting bows so long it has become automatic. How you go about this depends on your aiming / shooting style. Stumping allows you to practice estimating ranges in the field and hold / aim accordingly to hit ( hopefully). This requires a lot of practice to learn and be consistent. I would judge each target/ range by eye – shoot- adjust till I hit – then pace to target for actual distance or ( if you have one, and want to use it) laser it after you have shot !

I highly recommend getting- The Traditional Bowhunters Handbook by TJ Conrad. I carry a copy in my warbag. Every thing you could ever want to know about archery.

If you search  stumping on the forums there are a lot of threads that discuss your questions in detail by people more experienced and articulate than I. If you have problems working the web – just ask Robin the Webmom – I am sure she will help you.

One of the practice methods I use to save on arrows, is place the portable practice tgts around my property at differing ranges and angles for hunting. This works well as long as you vary tgt position often. I also carry a couple to camp and make a little field course to stay sharp.

Scout

 

 

 

 

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Stump Shooting #130218

Great advice from Mr Newton.

I tend to only shoot at ” soft targets ” with a good backstop ( ricochet issues)

Rotting stumps, grassy clumps, sand banks and the like, at varying ranges of course.

Stumping is one of the best archery practice activities ( imho), especially helpful to practice range estimation in the field. I always remind myself to ” be aware of the target ( ok to shoot) and what’s behind it”. A lot of people wandering around out there in the woods these days.

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Book Suggestions #130217

Booklists

After checking out TJ’s, Don’s, and Fred’s favorites, I found only one I didn’t have, so decided to remedy the situation. Bows on the Little Delta- Glen St Charles.

As with the more popular ones ( Fred Bear Field Notes) it can be quite challenging to find a copy for a reasonable price.

I picked up a copy of Mr St Charles book from the St Charles Archery ( amazon) it is new and numbered ( about 40 left) and the cheapest I could find ( $99.0) still expensive, but I bit the bullet and I am very pleased. It is a beautiful book. A lot of great stories and info, plus a lot of good photos of the more recent history of bowhunting! A very pleasant surprise. Still a few left, if any one wants to get a new copy of this classic book

Scout

PS

Just saw David’s list – all excellent books. I managed to get a copy of Sagittarius a couple years ago ( expensive – hard to find). A unique book.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bear Static K-4 Initial Review #129969

Glad to see Bear keeping up the tradition. Looks like an interesting bow, might have to get one.

Scout.

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Good Compass #127427

Steve

Not sure what degree of sophistication / price range you are looking for ?

Suunto makes a quality,  handy wrist watch style compass for about 30.00 bucks.

Rei – Amazon sell them.

I use mine as a back up / have with me all the time compass – they hold up well. Haven’t broken one yet – misplace them sometimes for awhile – haha – I am over 60 —–

Cyberscout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Congrats to Steve Graf on publishing "The American Longbow" #127156

Mr Graf

Got your book –

Very informative, enjoyable reading – thanks for writing it

Cyberscout

 

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: The Testing Will Live On #127139

Ed

Excellent !

Interesting, that the foundation is taking the the next step on the ladder so to speak. Ie starting their ” own” but technically the same program where you stopped. I would imagine this helps in continued validation of the study? Please keep us informed as they get sorted out , so we can follow along. Do they have a web site yet?

Thanks

Cyberscout

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: The Testing Will Live On #127086

Ed

That is great news!

I am glad that this study will continue on in the same spirit it was conceived  and your initial work will be added to and developed into a greater understanding of the issue.

Best of luck with it in the future and please keep us informed . Especially with future contact info. Is it still possible to send in reports, on our own experiences to the study?

Cyberscout

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