[William Warren]

in reply to: New Year #43945

Happy New Year everybody!

😀

[William Warren]

in reply to: 70lb recurve or longbow #40374

I think almost anyone can build up to a heavy bow but like Steve said it takes dedication. 68# is heavy to me and the heaviest longbow I have owned. To shoot it well I had to practice with it regularly and as mentioned if I laid off of it awhile I found myself back at square one and starting over with it. So, I relieved myself of that roller coaster ride and dropped to 45# and 50# and never looked back. To work on my form I use a 40# bow.

Interestingly I read where some guys have difficulty with accuracy with lighter weight bows, saying they need the heavier weight. This may be true for some archers but not this one. My accuracy improved when I could hold my draw briefly before releasing and a bow I can handle makes that possible. To me accuracy is much more important than how much weight I can pull.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Let's See Your Fletching #40328

Here a few of mine. The first pic is 5/16″ poplar low cut bananas. The bow is an 80’s Hoyt Huntmaster riser with 40# Sage limbs making it a 62″ bow.

Some 5/16″ Lodgepole pine with low cut bananas.

And some 11/32″ POC with spray can camo and full length shield cut with my 50# Super Shrew and EFA quiver.

[William Warren]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #40291

Smithy,

I snagged that same jacket last year on FleaBay. Mine has a little more blue in it and yes it is 100% wool unlike the blended ones they make today. It has not been cold enough here yet to get it out but Jan and Feb are yet to come.

It had bits of sticks and leaves still in the pockets when it arrived along with some subtle signs of wear. Made me wonder if the the previous owner was a hunter or woodsman.

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: camo paint removal #36514

WD-40. I know its a lube but it will lightly loosen but not dissolve spray paint without hurting the finish. It will take some effort and plenty of old tee shirts. Just take your time.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Storing and/or Displaying Your Bows #36497

here is my rack in the “Man Cave” which now needs some spring cleaning already. Can’t tell it from this pic but trust me its a mess.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Birch Bark Quiver #36401

There should be a thread on here about building bark quivers. Limblovers Dad posted it awhile back but I can’t remember his screen name. He has not posted here in awhile. You might try searching birch bark and see what comes up.

Edit: Just remembered Limblovers Dads handle. Ripforce, search his posts and you will find it.

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[William Warren]

in reply to: First Successful HBO bow build! #8405

Nice bow Cameron. Have lots of fun shooting it.

[William Warren]

in reply to: Blackbeard Bound! #8344

Have a great hunt Etter. Can’t wait to see the pics. 😀

[William Warren]

in reply to: Something to get your blood pumping.. #61641

Loved it! Looking forward to seeing your next production.

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: HAPPY THANKSGIVING #61636

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! 😀

[William Warren]

in reply to: HAPPY THANKSGIVING #61635

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! 😀

[William Warren]

in reply to: Ausjim #54946

Jim,

Congratulations on being selected to attend Academy. I’m sure you will be a fine officer. Wishing you all the best.

Duncan

[William Warren]

in reply to: bodnik bows #41354

I have a Kustom King Black Forest long bow which I think may be a Bodnik product. It has that odd matte finish on the riser but is a nice looking bow for the low price. I shot it some today with cedar shafts and Zwickey No Mercys. Very quiet. It’s 45# @ 28″.

[William Warren]

in reply to: What a year it's been! #35130

Nice buck Patrick. Sometimes getting wet is OK! 😀

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