[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Welcome #163692

Hi Ben

Welcome  to the forum , glad to have you on board….

Been a little slow here this last winter , maybe with your help and the coming summer we can warm up the discussions and get rolling again in prep for the fall. Unfortunately my circumstances haven’t allowed me to get after turkey this spring..was hoping someone would give a report on there excursions after an old longbeard.

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Steven Graf’s New Book #163446

I’ll have to go get a copy . I didn’t realize Steve had another book out….

Looking forward to getting it….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #163369

Kees

I fully understand.  Don’t get on the ladder . Lost one friend dead, the other broke his hip, still recovering ( year later).

A lot of trouble here ( NM) getting professional help also . I luckily know the plumber , electrician etc. They will still eventually work me into the schedule. They say they can’t get anyone to apprentice or help anymore ! State of our society I quess…..luckily not as cold here as WYO.

I too have been working mostly on form ( especially so do to laying off or so long) . I will work up close, for awhile till I get polished.  Saves on arrows…

Wishing everybody the best for the spring . I was in the process of heading to a friend’s in TX to start the Turkey Season , but got the covid so had to stand down for awhile. I hope to get out in NM mtns later …. anybody chasing Turkey out there?

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #163360

I got out today and did a little shooting with my old Shrew bow 52lb ( Greg Coffey built ) .  Made up a few spruce arrows and took er out for a spin. I hadn’t shot for a long time (med issues)  and it showed. I got sorted out after a while, and finally finished up with a couple of decent groups. The Spruce arrows shot just fine …..

I am thankful the weather is getting better. I’ll be able to get out more regular. How about the rest of you folks ?

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163359

Aeronut

How does it sound ? Need to get somebody to play ” turkey in the straw” with it….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163328

Aeronut

Yes I recall the maple as most fiddles have ” fiddleback ” in the wood , haha ,

I didn’t know about the Spruce .

Looking forward to seeing the end product

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163309

Aeronut

Coming along..

Do you know wether Spruce is a standard wood for American fiddles?

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163285

Aeronut

That is wild. Looks like you have a pretty good idea how to bring that fiddle back up to playing a tune.

I can do some of the wood working techniques,  but would have no idea how it might effect the fiddles tune. Wishing you great good luck …

Pleas keep us informed..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #163092

Aeronut

Once again sorry for the slow response…sad day… That’s tough losing a loved one that way. I am sorry to hear it. Remember the good times with them, is what I do …

I always enjoy being in that AZ desert country.

I remember when the africanized bees showed up here in the southwest. Scared the heck out of everybody. I was around a couple of large ( swarms ) groups that just passed me by ( luckily) also drove thru a large swarm on the freeway… took a long time to clean off the truck ! Haven’t heard anything  ( or seen ) about the africanized strain in years ? I read that the “interbreeding” with regular bees has basically ” watered down” the angry streak if you will…aeronut can probably give us the biological ( scientific) explanation  …..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #162963

 

Aeronut

Yes, that’s the hotbed of illegal entry……( did you visit the Buffalo soldiers cemetery ?)

I have spent most of my time in the Chiricahua and the Peloncellos . Less traffic and garbage there even today. I was successful many times in both areas for Coues deer and javelina. Difficult to draw now….

All very cool places to hunt in .. Difficult now …

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bob Swinehart #162898

Robin

Looks like itbis letting me back in again… hoping for the best…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #162897

Hey Aeronut

What part of the Coronado Natl forest were you in ?

I used to hunt there a a lot for coues deer … last time I went ( Black point ) about 8yrs ago+- saw more USBP agents than deer. Mostly long the Geronimo Trail. Did see 4 Goulds Gobblers….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #162846

Pretty slow here also ( NM) some cold weather back to back,  so I haven’t been shooting much.

Need to build some more arrows so I think I’ll work on that for awhile.

Good luck to anyone who still has a late hunt on-going…..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bob Swinehart #162691

I have Sagittarius also

Very interesting slice of time / archery…

Webmom

If you see this … I am having difficulty logging on these days any help would be appreciated 👍

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: For those who shoot more than one bow…. #162430

 

I have a few myself mostly Centaurs and Shrews…. in the 50 – 60lb range. Although I rarely shoot the heavier ones these days.

I haven’t drawn elk in awhile, and I am working thru some physical issues that preclude the ” high up hills”. Maybe next year.

I still have my 1st bow a Shakespeare Ocala ( 50lb)….

Scout aka Ray

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