[David Coulter]

in reply to: Tuffhead 225 gr. Penetration #42938

Nice deer! Congratulations on a terrific season. dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hipsters who hunt #39845

Yep, me, too. Not to offend. I have friends on both sides and straddling. Sometimes it’s hard not to talk about “sides” as we tend to get lumped in here and there. Speaking of sides.. how bout them taters!

Seriously, great to have this forum. thanks, guys and girls. dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hipsters who hunt #39616

buckyT,

Liberals and hunting are a natural. Liberals are generally very associated with love of land and wildlife and usually welcome safe, ethical hunters on their land. They can often be more wary of trophy hunter than meat hunter. Liberalism is usually associated with politics and the liberals I know tend to vote for people who are interested in care for the Earth and its inhabitants…all equally. Was a time when I didn’t mention hunting around my social circle but not any more. I do think the lefties are more open to ethical hunting for nutricious food than ever. Remember the real definition of a liberal has a lot to do with having an open mind. Of course these are generalizations as we all know examples of extremes on all sides of any fence.

Dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Small game points? #39314

R2,

I went from wood to aluminum and now to carbon. I have to say these things are tough. They are not indestructible, but hold up really well. I know these things cost more up front, but I’m convinced they are cheaper in the long run. I had a shot glance off one sapling sideways into another yesterday. That would have made a tomato stake out of an aluminum arrow, but this one was ready to fling again. I started using aluminum collars on my stumping arrows and that has reduced the splintering you can get on a direct his on a rock or frozen stump. Love those judos. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Trimming tab #34335

Thanks, Arne. I do notice that sometimes I let the string move forward out of a good hook. It seems like my bottom finger, right ring finger, holds less and less of the string these days. I suppose I should get back to basics on that.

As for more videos, I’m not sure, but I’ll be glad to see what you put up.

thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Trimming tab #34315

Hi Arne,

Speaking of finger burn… sometimes I get that, sometimes I don’t. I would agree that it has to do with my release, as it is not constant. Lately, I’m getting it, but usually I don’t and might not for weeks or months at a time.

I have watched your release video on numerous occasions and found it and the others really helpful. Thanks for posting them. I look forward to more. dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: TUFFHEAD Works–AGain #33614

Congratulations on your deer. I can make no comparisons, as I only have one kill and it offered little in the way of resistance. Mine was a broadside shot, in the bottom half of the heart of a small doe. It was a complete pass through and buried itself into the stoney bank a full five inches. I was fortunate to have a good opportunity and to have made a decent shot. The 225 grain Tuffhead did exactly what it was supposed to do and I’ll have no reason to switch. dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hello! New guy here! #33610

Welcome aboard. I’ve been visiting the site for a few years now and it’s been a great source of information and encouragement. Enjoy it. best, dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Scent proof? #32635

I recently read a short piece in Boys Life that a Lab can detect one part per trillion and they’re using it to find scat of endangered species. That’s pretty dang sensitive. And I can barely smell a dead mouse in a trap…. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Oldest Regular Equipment #31998

Old stuff and getting older. I recently used a Buck 118 to take apart a deer. I bought that knife under the influence of some slick ads and those pretty black handles about 1972. I was pleasantly surprised that it stayed sharp during the whole process. I also carry my Boy Scout knife that I saved up my lawn mowing money to buy probably in the late 60s. It was a whipping $4.50 for the stainless model. My Browning Wasp was purchased about ’73, but has been retired in favor of a Stewart longbow. The knives get the edge here. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: About to give up. #29318

Two Cents Time. When I first got my old Browning Wasp out of the attic after about 30 years or so of collecting dust I was thrilled. First time out stumping with friends it seemed like I couldn’t miss. Man it was all down hill from there. The more I read and studied, the worse I got. Then gradually I started bringing it back. I’m definitely a one bow man. I think switching bows is for guys with years and tens of thousands of arrows under their belts. Not for us guys who are young at this.

I’m waiting for George or Moebow to chime in on this. No one has suggested blind bale yet, but I think that’s a good place to start. I have a pile of wood chips that is big enough that I can shoot into it in the dark. Before dawn or after dark, shooting into a big blob so that you are not aiming, but working on your form has been good for me.

I know that if you really were not interested you wouldn’t have asked. Give yourself some time. Make peace with the fact that you might not hit a bullseye for a while, but know that you are definitely on a journey of a lifetime. Yep, have a beer and have some fun. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Elkhearts, old and new #28906

Dave,

Good to see the preemptive disclaimer. I’m sure the new bow is a beauty. All the best to you and to Gregg Coffey. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Had Your Fill Yet? #23262

I’d like to be out more, too, but feel a pretty good balance is in order. There’s family, then work, then hunting. It helps to have a couple in the freezer to take the edge off. I have two more tags and I’ll try to fill them, but if I can’t I’m way ahead of where I was the past few years.

The main thing is to get into the woods and feel the breeze. That is what I can’t get enough of. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Another miss. Input welcomed. #21461

Sounds like you’re having a blast. I have no idea what you’re up to when you miss the deer, but I think I know what I was doing my first year when I missed three. Always about a foot and a half to the left. I’m pretty sure I was lifting my head at the shot. I just had to practice keeping my chin tucked and it helps me a lot.

Also, I was shooting my broadheads differently. I didn’t have the confidence in them the same way I did with judos or field tips. For some reason I was expecting them to fly different so they would. I decided I just needed to practice more with broadheads to get it out of my system. It helped.

Good luck. Keep at it and it’ll work. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: High FOC works #14917

Just a note with my one experience with a Tuffhead. I got a pass through in the bottom half of the heart on a small doe at 14-15 yards. The next day I found the arrow right where the doe was walking when I released. The arrow was stuck a full 5 inches into the dirt in the stoney bank. While it would not shave at that point, it only took several strokes on a medium grit stone and a good honing on leather to get it ready for the quiver. There was no heavy bone impact and apparently not solid rock impact either, but the bank where it landed is very stoney.

A couple months ago I filled a cardboard box with magazines and catalogs to make a broadhead target. It works really well and all it cost was some duct tape. dwcphoto

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