[David Coulter]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2024? #168729

Happy Fourth of July! In PA we are well on our way to procuring licenses and extra tags for various furry things. Fall is coming fast, although weather in the 80 degree + range makes it seem farther. All the best to you all, dwc

 

[David Coulter]

in reply to: First Buck with a Bow #165593

Thank you very much! I have the head in a tank of water simmering for a day to make a European mount. I retraced the steps and found my 225 gr tuffhead. After washing it off, it still popped hair off arm. I’ll strop that and put it on a fresh arrow. Best, dwc

 

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Steven Graf’s New Book #163451

I’d say this is a different, though related, topic. Very good read. Steve has a good way with words. Not easy reading as such but pleasant reading. Thanks! dwc

 

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Steven Graf’s New Book #163418

And another, since I couldn’t decide which photo to use… dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Real Tree or Artificial #161801

We generally cut a white pine as there are so many of them growing here.  And, yes, standing still is the best camo. I think I’ve been closer to deer in blaze orange than in camo. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: PA Season #161514

It was pretty dark, but I think it was sticking it’s tongue out.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Ranch Fairy YouTube #161513

I agree.  He’s probably just maxed out on what he can do. As well as running the ranch and doing the YouTube channel, he works full time. It would be quite a time with him though.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: PA Season #161483

Yes, it’s starting to get chillier here now. Glad for it. It was nice to wear wool in the woods again this morning. First time I ever hunted on a Sunday. No deer were harmed in the making, but I’ll get one soon. Have til Friday with the early archery. Last night when it got too dark for my eyes, I lowered my bow down and was getting my quiver ready to lower and nice big dear walked right under me. I thought it was my bow in the leaves and it was that deer, less that two feet from my tree. Figures. That’s hunting!

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Building that EFOC & UEFOC arrow #161393

This is a great thread. It really helped make the tuning process work for me. Thanks! dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Totally new here… #161392

Welcome. You have plenty of time to get some things ironed out. I love archery. It’s such a lifelong pursuit if you want it to be. If you’re not making a mistake, at any level, you’re not shooting. I’ve gotten just good enough that I can’t blame my mistakes on anything other than I goofed! Have fun and feel free to ask you questions here. We all have pockets full of two-cent pieces. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Question ; How straight is ‘straight’ ?? #161391

Steve’s an honest man, so anything he says about crooked, I’ll go with. Best bet is, of course, to shoot them. Maybe paper tune them to see if they are actually flying straight at the range they need to be. Our eyes don’t always tell the truth. Arrows flying straight is one of the keys to good penetration. I miss by days of aluminum and wood. I switched to carbon because they were cheaper in the long run for me. I was having diminishing success buying good leftover aluminum arrows on the auction. They do fly nice. Let us know how you make out, please, dwc

 

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Browning Backpacker I #160966

That’s a great find. I have a Browning Wasp #45  that I got for Chrismas in 73. Not a bad bow. Shoots better than me. I don’t use it anymore since I got my longbow, but it has a special place in my heart.

 

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2021 #160937

Aero, good news all around. I wish you a speedy recovery and a happy wedding!

We have rain here for the opening day of archery. Supposed to be better this afternoon, so I’ll do somethings at home and see what I can shake up later.

All the best to ya!

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Why I Didn't Like Shooting Gloves & Why I'm Using One #160905

I’m a glove guy, but tried several tabs. Whenever I shoot a tab, no matter the size of it, I end up stinging my finger tips. I used to shoot a Duraglove, too, but now have to shoot a thicker glove to protect the digits. Wish I could figure out the tab thing, just to satisfy my curiosity. dwc,

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting Binoculars #160904

I used the Bushnell 7X26 custom compacts for year. Great glass and easy subject acquisition. The problem for clumbsy me was they were fragile and Bushell no longer supported my versions.  I replaced them a couple years ago with Vortex 8×30. Plenty of magnification for eastern PA woods and also easy on the eyes.  I’d buy them again in a heartbeat. What convinced me was the warranty.

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