[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Stumping in NewmEXICO #20335

wtk —

cute pooch —

I always like hiking/horsebackin in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Did a lot of it some years back. Looks like they are just as dry this year as the Gila–

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New T/D Recurve #20056

Very nicely done Troy !!

I think your rendition of the RMR has much cleaner lines than the original, and is a very sleek looking, beautiful Bow —

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Last Colorado Grizzly #19512

Ah Yes –

the Grizzly’s are always HUGE [in the stories] – and even a small one, would seem that way –if all you had was an arrow to stab em with —

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: "Don't look back – something might be gaining on you." #19395

Go for it brother – you are on the light Path – a new Jedi !

haha

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: The boys of summer #19081

Skifrk –

You would have to break out your “suburban” camo for “sneaky Pete-ing” around the “hood” haha. The feeding grounds look quite lush. Have you set up your blind at the wallow yet?

Elk hunting of the future!?

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Colorado Burning #18907

Dave –

Good Luck — I hope you are not getting too much smoke!

Just saw a sat pix of CO — you got fires all around you,

although the WEBER to the west is showing the most smoke

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Shrew #18197

Dave –

I had email & a phone conversation with Don Ward { Eagle Flight } earlier today.

new model is called the” Mesa” – basic 4arrow version is $75.00 { your choice of osage/dark Brown /Black. I went with D Brown—-

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PS No rest for the Wicked —– in your R/D capacity.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: How Often Do You Practice? #18086

Iya —

For me 1st shot is most important, but I will, a lot of times shoot a 2nd or third from the same position, especially if a difficult shot/problem, to make sure it wasn’t just luck [haha] and hopefully get the synapes to memorize that set up–

Smithhammer –

you bet on the problem solving — I try to do the same — however at least in my case the problem– usually ends up being failure to hold a steady bow arm and /or poor release [plucking]

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: How Often Do You Practice? #18056

iyagooshka —

for me – that depends.

if I am having a good day and on [ in the zone]I may shoot for an hour or so, doing different drills.

If I am off [for whatever reason -feeling poorly etc] I will only shoot a few from about 15yds and stop. I prefer not to ingrain bad habits if having a poor day.

most ups & downs are caused by lack of concentration/not staying focused on the shot.

The first shot from any distance/position is what you would do in the field! – most important — when you can guaranty that shot! 1st time from any position you would shoot at game in the field [ haha] your practice regimen is perfect. A continuing work in progress for me.

I shoot my last shots of the day from 15yds as perfectly as I can, for form.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Shrew #18048

FYI –

Just talked to Don Ward [ Eagles Flight ] and he mentioned that Ron LaClair has some of the new “Mesa” Quivers {shrew version is called the “edge”}for sale –

Ron Laclair just revamped his website and there are some great pix of the new quiver in several variations –for any one interested.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: How to deal with mosquitoes? #18012

I mostly bathe in deet if hunting in mosquito territory. Although if you could catch em in a swarm, Lee’s High Rate Gun {minigun}might be just the Ticket! haha [they sure are fun to shoot -worth a try]LOL–

Here in the SW, mostly, they are not much trouble. Especially this yr in the continuing drought-they will all be burned up soon with the rest of the forests.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: How Often Do You Practice? #18003

I mostly practice daily – even on the road [ when possible ].

my backyard is a steep canyon. It has 60yds+ of straight range, and I have a number of tgts set in the hills to allow slope shooting and thru trees/between branches in 10 -30yd bracket.

I only shoot one-two arrows, then move my position at least a step or two. Since I am first [and foremost] a BowHunter I practice with my Bows in their Hunting format– as the season approaches I try to shoot twice a day { some kneeling/sitting} and get in some roving “stump” shooting.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Last Colorado Grizzly #17929

Well written story — great pix

who knows — might be a Grizz up there yet———–

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: New Shrew #15996

Steve –

Sounds like my Favorite Bow Quiver just got better [own 3]

My only quibble* with the older style, was the need for a leaner/longer Hood to accomadate BHs like the Tuffhead. Sounds like that is solved. Looks like I will be ordering another Eagles Flight —

Thanks Steve for the “heads up”

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* every thing else about this quiver is topnotch and works great for me – and truthfully the old model worked fine.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: SBD bowstrings? #14858

David –

All of your last post , is why I enjoy reading and finding out your opinion on all things tradbow. I always carry spare strings and prefer them to be the same manufacture. Got an order in for SBDs, can’t wait to try em out as all here [who have], speak very highly of them.

I always trade up when I can-

Thanks

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