[David Coulter]

in reply to: SBD bowstrings? #20068

Do any of you have to retune your arrows with these SPD strings? thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Opinons on Misses While Hunting #20019

I’ve had nothing but misses so far. Fortunately, I’m new at this, but the misses are all fresh in my mind. Last year I was lucky enough to have three fine opportunities and sent arrows consistently about a foot and a half left of my mark. I’d shoot that same arrow into the foam block back at the house and bingo, right in.
I’ve been shooting every day with few exceptions and often twice a day, stumping while walking the pup. I’m hoping not to make the same mistake, whatever that same mistake was. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Hunting Encounters #20015

I haven’t had much excitement in the woods yet this year. Last year I got to see a red-tailed hawk take a grey squirrel. That was neat. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Grizzly BH Arises from the Ashes #10030

This is a great post for different reasons. Hats off to a good product remaining in the market. Hats off to gentlemen in competition. It’s true, in business we never steady our place by wishing harm on the other guy, only by being true to being the best we can be ourselves. I don’t think any of us want to see another guy doing good work go under, especially these days.
Very refreshing. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: shooting longbow at lower temperatures #10019

My Stewart Slammer has bamboo in it and I definitely shot it in the single digits this past winter. Leon (the bowyer) never mentioned that it could get too cold. Someone else might have different information, but my bow was built for hunting and that can mean real cold. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: point glues? #9554

I’ve been using hot glue and it’s pretty rare when a head pulls off an adapter. I do swab both parts with alcohol and dry them a little over the alcohol flame first.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Questions about my bareshaft tuning today. #9545

A question about the turbulator for you guys. I’m wondering how thick this should be. It seems like using a narrow strip of arrow would work, but that sure seems thin. The width should only be about 1/32 or 1/16 of an inch and about a 1/4 inch ahead of the fletching, right?
Duct tape probably does not have enough of a defined edge, but is that a good thickness?
Thanks for your help. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Where have all the Grizzlies gone? #8442

Wish you all the best! I’m using some of your 130s this year and hope to give one a good test. best wishes, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: LocTite Bheads #63849

The wax idea sounds good and less messy. I’ve been putting a tiny drop of hot glue on the end of the male thread and that works, too. You don’t have to heat it to turn it. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: That Was Then. Pennsylvania, 1952 #63477

Hi George,
Thanks for this post. I wonder if this fellow is still around today. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Selfbow doe. #63116

Beauty!

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Selfbow doe. #62414

Very nice! Did you make the bow, too? My archery buddy here uses a hickory bow he made. He out hunts pretty much anybody I know. Way cool.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Questions about my bareshaft tuning today. #61917

Hi JayT,
My Beman 400’s came out to 29 7/8″. That’s to the front of the brass insert. I measure there as I install the insert and remove length from the rear.
I ended up staying with a 5″ three fletch, with about 1/2 trimmed to square off the rear end, mainly because I was tuning so close to hunting season and wanted to make sure they’re flying straight. They are.
For some reason, perhaps due to an active imagination, the carbons seem to be more sensitive than my aluminum arrows. I really pay attention to my form with these, and they work great. When I get a little careless, especially with my bow grip, they can fly off a little. Not much, but a little. I seemed like with the aluminums they just plain flew right.
I’ve been using the same arrow for stumping for weeks now, which I could never say with aluminum or wood. The only problem is that I probably took a shot with the adapter/judo not screwed in tightly and now it’s just a hair bent to the side and it will not come unscrewed. Still flies fine. Happy tuning! dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: My first deer…..EVER!!! #61404

Congratulations! I remember the story of your dad’s bow giving out. Your heart is certainly in the right place and you are well rewarded. Enjoy! dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Merino wool pants #57405

I have a pair of Columbia Gallatin Range pants that I like a lot, but they are sure not merino. I’m seeing a lot more merino clothing than a few years ago, so maybe something of this sort is in the works. Somebody posted a link to some merino wool cloths recently and it didn’t seem like the prices were outrageous. I don’t remember that link, though. Maybe someone can pull that up. I sent a note to Woolrich, who used to be the king of wool. Maybe they’ll have something to offer. Let us know what you find out. thanks,d

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