[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Need help with carbon arrow selection #60125

New breed archer

I am just a beginner in building EFOC arrows. I decided to try it- with the thought, if I could get to/above 30% and 650grs –{if my arrow ended up a little forward} , I would have a better chance of getting thru the shoulder blade of wt/mddeer. I also hunt elk where it would be a requirement [IMHO]so why not have one arrow for most big game[simpler /cheaper/etc] one traj to become perfect with –

easy with Carbons { tuffheads — Total arrow weight 730 [30%}

still working on woods –perfect flight with 225 th and poc -640grs. try one of the other woods next–

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: A&A Fletching #57383

DWC —

FYI

Foc chart is the first heading under the Ashby Library here at the Tradbow site, for easy reference in the future.

also on Page two of – bows and trad equipment -[ under campfire forums] in Steve Sr thread “a long look at fletching and efoc -is a description and pix of A&A fletching by the Doc

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Latest Arrow Creations #55675

well done ! love the colors —

I especially like the first group

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bowhunting Area 51 #55669

If Kingwouldbe is going after the Alien Pigs at S4[Papoose lake]he will need a “Bigger Bow” and the “Airhammer”! haha

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: who carrys a backup gun #54782

— ” better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it” — for the trivia fans

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bowhunting Area 51 #54603

Kingwouldbe —

Great video — always enjoy your experiments and information on efoc, nothing like direct from the field.

Noticed you are using a new bow – same poundage ? 60#?

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Helle knife kit #54050

I took a look at the dryad helle knife site – A lot of interesting reasonably priced models. There were a couple of Triple laminated Carbon blades also –hmmm. Might have to try one out, after the significant praise being remarked upon here.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: How many bows do you have? #52287

I have 3 recurves { Shakespeare -Ocala , Bear Kmag / super Kodiak} 6 R/D longbows {3 Centaurs, 3 Shrews }for a current total of 9. I shoot a Centaur custom cocobolo/yew 60# and a Shrew Samurai TD 56# the most. Although I will probably use my Shrew CH osage/phenolic 49# for turkey this spring

It is great to have a bunch of different bows to choose from – but as dave Said –the arrows and the retraining between styles and weights can be time consuming. keeps it interesting!

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Mother Earth News #48092

I have not read M E N in awhile but went and found a copy and enjoyed Davids Article [ as usual]. Explained the TB ethic/hunting style/Raison d’etre etc{ the Why’s & Wherefore’s} very well. I think it is great, that the Mag* allowed it and that Dave did it, and maybe helped our situation {Passion} by speaking to the folks who might not understand or have not formed an opinion yet on “Hunting”.

Thanks Dave for getting the word out to a wider audience !

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* might peruse it more often in the future — looks like they are willing to show diverse viewpoints.

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Best account of true archery in Disney History #48079

Troy –

amazing – fun – very realistic archery

I imagine the animated Princess is supposed to represent/remind us of Qween Boudica

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Noteable Quotes! #48064

Hi Doc – I hope you are doing well –

and Dave will remember this — the Americanization of the above quote

“Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss poor performance”

7P rule –haha

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Noteable Quotes! #46734

Steve –

I also thought the line familiar —-

” Its not as deep as a well or as wide as a church door, but is enough “

Mercutio – Act 3 Scene 1 Pg 5 — Romeo & Juliet

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: wondering #45578

Makers Matt

Understand – not a judgement, just an interested comment. I imagine it would feel reminiscent of a bear. should give your hand excellent repeat {consistent} index.

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: wondering #45114

Makers matt —

very exotic ! I am trying to sort out the handle section –looks like it has kind of a palm swell from the pix.

It would definely have a different “feel” to it than most bows

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[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Haute Couture in the Big Bend #43888

Mr Conrads –

The local folks might prefer to keep it a mystery like the “Marfa lights” — adds a little different ambiance to the area. I will be there in a couple weeks and investigate further, am curious now what the “real story” is- A personal friend, Mac White who honchos the Brite Ranch

[ famous for being raided by Mexican Revolutionaries – similar to the Columbus Raid] his family has been there for a long time.He should know – whether he will say is another matter.

I have Taken Hogs there as well, mostly in the drainages that go west off of Livermore Mtn. This year the drought was the worst in decades and a lot of oaks died [ and everthing else]

as you say the river courses were dry as a bone–and some of the major Springs-

Jett’s Grill in the Hotel Paisano?

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