[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Groves Spitfire bows #126457

PS

Easton spine chart for your bow weight and draw suggests a 2117, 2215 or 2020 aluminum shaft if you have any of those handy to try.

cybrrscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Groves Spitfire bows #126455

You bet

Let us know how it shoots

cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Groves Spitfire bows #126446

1longbow

That’s a real historical bow. I used to visit Groves Archery when it was still making bows. I attended Univ of NM in the early 70s.

Unfortunately I cannot answer your question. However, I know the daughter wrote a book ( mostly a remembrance- with a lot of newspaper/ magazine clippings.)and I believe it is still available on Amazon. Which might give you more information or at least the historical background of the bow.

The legend of Harold Groves and the Spitfire bow by Sandra Burbridge

As I recall they were fast bows –

Cyberscout

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Temp and Bow Function #126124

Paleoman

I only have a cooler system here in NM, so probably not close to the temp range you are wondering about (and low humidity ). I shot yesterday late afternoon. Temp inside was 72* outside 97* — I did not notice any change in how it shoots vs mornings where there is very little temp change.

Interesting question! I am going to observe more closely in the future any possible changes / adjustments required, especially in the more radical temp differences — as in heated house to below freezing.

Cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Welcome #125876

Webmom

How does one put a picture in the avatar?

Cyberscout

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Welcome #125858

Col Mike

Have a great trip ! Say hi to Dave for all of us —

I hope he is fairing well

Siempre

Cyberscout

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Even the Indians Knew … #123301

Web Mom

Sorry to cause any trouble

I am standing down

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Even the Indians Knew … #123298

If you have “no use for them” does not seem to show friendship ?

The argument is on that forum , which was my point.

As I recall this forum was placed here for people who wanted to discuss the benefits of the Ashby studies. When this issue showed up elsewhere in the past, it seemed to develop into endless argument from people who had no use for it. Those of us interested in the continued exploration of foc/ single bevel development, where hoping for a little breathing room for said discussion. IMHO

Scout

 

 

 

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Even the Indians Knew … #122996

Thanks Doc

Interesting info. Followed your investigations into arrow lethality since the first publications of The Natal Study. Thanks for all the work and the education.

I thought this forum was for friends of FOC not enemies there of. The main reason it has its own forum.

Scout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: First Big Game with Trad Equipment #24486

Well done!

Nice doe

Perseverance counts for a lot in traditional bow hunting.

Cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: any advice? #51872

If you stay in Alpine, the trout fishing is usually good at Luna lake ( boat is best although you can shore cast). The Black River ( think creek – at this altitude ) is fun to fish, but it is best to walk away from the road access points especially on weekends. I used to enjoy hiking to and along the Black at the more difficult to get too sections, for a good day in the woods and fun fishing. Usually did ok. Quite a few Black bears in this part AZ and many are good size, so take care and be bear aware.

Have fun it is a beautiful part of the SW, and you will undoubtedly see game. Take your bow -you can hunt mule deer on the archery tag.

Cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: any advice? #62145

Ron

what Don said —

if you go to the AZ G&F website they have good descriptions of each hunting unit and where to go in the unit for different game. Most of the Coues deer will be in the lower elevations of that unit near the rim or generally further south. The area near alpine[north portion] is mostly mule deer – elk. I have not been in that unit in a while but the SW portion of it was good WT country. it is very rough / steep terrain — good boots and good glass.

cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #26637

Well done Sir!

“Splice the mainbrace”!

cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #63186

Smithhammer

thought you had “Gone Under”

good to see you are going to be alright – always enjoy your prose,

in the Mag or on the website

wishing you a full and quick recovery

cyberscout

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Lion Poacher? #55979

Well said Steve

I definitely concur with your last sentence!

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