[David Coulter]

in reply to: Millennial mark #61143

I went down to the local sporting goods store yesterday to purchase my Scout leader uniform and was surprised to see the “female” mannequin holding a recurve and wearing a side pack/quiver. Very techy looking, but a recurve none the less….

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Left Helical VS. Right Helical #61110

I never paid too much attention to my feathers, as far as alignment. We I was a kid, the cock feather faced straight out, so that’s the way I still do it. I do show some wear of the rest on the outside of the window, which was always a bit of a mystery. If the bottom hen is facing in and the cock straight out, then why the wear there?

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Does a few extra grains make a difference? #61107

Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind, too. I have to say that one of the reasons I bought the Bowhunters was the price. Thanks are tight so that’s part of the equation. I definitely would not have bought something with poor reviews, but these were about half price of some of the others. The tapered shafts looked really interesting, too. One of the reasons I’m switching is that I was using aluminum that I was finding really cheap at auction. Many of the deals I was finding a year ago aren’t happening these days. I’ve been bending and splitting the shafts stumping and decided to spend the extra up front for more durability and save in the long run. The happy add on is I can try for more FOC with the carbons. I was getting about 20% with my aluminum shafts and hunting whitetails, so I wasn’t worried by that. This should be a bonus if all goes well. Thanks for your comments. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Does a few extra grains make a difference? #61075

I hadn’t considered the length of the insert before. I’m glad you pointed this out. I’m going to work up some carbon shafts, Beman ICS Bowhunters in 400. I found good reviews on these shafts, they’re light at 8.6 and made in the US, so I decided to give them a try. I went to little stiffer shaft so I can work up a heavier front end. I wonder if I needed to do that, considering the length of the insert. The carbons show a wide range though, so I’m optimistic.
I’ll give it a try and let you know.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Left Helical VS. Right Helical #61074

I’m fletching right, but only because when I started I found a right hand jig for cheap. I was shooting 3Rivers hunters arrows fletched left by them and they worked great.
After reading some more of Dr. Ashby’s articles I decided to give a straight fletch a ride, using my right wing feathers. They’re flying great, too, as long I do my part.
I’m going to work up some carbons soon and see what happens with them.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Does a few extra grains make a difference? #59980

Thanks for the insight. For now, I’m going to be a one bow guy. The longbow is working well and I have some carbons to tune, as soon as the rest of the components come in. That will keep me busy enough for now. I do look forward to someday getting back to the Wasp, as I love the bow, and I’ll keep your ideas in mind. The path…
Thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Does a few extra grains make a difference? #59956

When I was using my recurve it seemed like any tiny change made a big difference. With my longbow, a Stewart Slammer, it takes a lot of change to make a little difference.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Millennial mark #59952

Fine post. Love a good rant. I don’t have any experience on light arrows on game or heavy for that matter, as I’m just getting started. However… I’ve upped my arrow weight on the front end and the only downside I see so far is that I’m having a harder time getting my judos out of the stumps.
The information I find here and in books by, mostly, Dave and Fred, has helped me quite a lot. Dr. Ashby’s information is a constant source of interest. I appreciate your guidance.
Congratulations on your Millennial post, good for the next generation, as it was for the last!

[David Coulter]

in reply to: So dang funny!!! #58722

I would have loved to be sitting in the bleachers for that one. Well done.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Homemade Broadhead Targets #58204

Dave,
Appreciate your comments on the sand. I have a big pile of wood chips, but the arrows just go for a dive in those. I have a foam target that I’m reserving for tuning some new arrows. This is my second one. The get chewed up pretty quick. thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Homemade Broadhead Targets #58032

I’ll take your words for it, but sand seem a little rough on the blades and shafts, no?

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Homemade Broadhead Targets #57966

Here in PA we have billboards all over the place and now they use a plastic tarp type of material that is printed in Canada, shipped to PA and hung up with stretchers on the billboards. Once they expire, they go to the dumpster.
I visited a local ad agency and the nice fellow there gave me a bundle of about 8 ads. Feed sacks are about 75 cents each. I just haven’t had a chance to put one together. I know they’ll work fine on field tips, as I’ve made couple of targets out of old tarps. I tried a variety of plastic material and like the tarp weight the best. The light stuff, like shopping bags, gets pushed out the back and makes a mess in short order.
A friend’s dad uses bales of straw. They get shot up pretty quick, but he uses big nylon binder straps to compress the bales. The might work well with the feed bags stuff with the billboards, too.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Deer hearing #40951

All this is why I try to get on my stand, shut up and be still. I hate to admit it, but I’m probably a long way from real stalking… dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Carbon bare shaft tuning question #40943

Do you use the regular metal cutting blade? thanks, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Tuffhead update #40942

Doc,
I enjoy your sharpening advice. One question I have is what type of quiver do you use? I’m using a side quiver with a foam bottom (safari tuff). I’m wondering how using the foam affects the sharpness, especially since dirt accumulates in the bottom of the quiver. Thanks, dwc

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