[David Coulter]

in reply to: Greetings and Hello #27129

Welcome aboard! Yep, you’re a brave heart going to make your own bow right off the bat. I think I’d give it a shot, if I could get finished with all the other things I’ve started! All the best to you, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Longbow 276 compound 249 #24379

Yep, a good story is a good story. Nothing wrong with sharing a success around these parts. No brag, just fact. One of my favorite sayings when I was a kid. Good shooting, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: New string problem #24375

In my experience with the older style and the fast flight style, the string always stretches. It seems to me to take a few days for it to settle in. I leave my bow strung and hung from hooks from the ceiling in the cellar. Not a pretty rig, but it works. I’d keep it strung and hug up out of the way so if something gives, nobody gets whacked. Shoot it and set your brace height, mark it and keep checking it now and then. Some folks put a line, either with marker or cresting, on their arrows for an easy reference for brace height.

best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: New string problem #23839

Depending on how wide your limbs are you might have to stretch that top loop a little the first time. It might seem too short. When I was using my recurve, it always seemed like the string was too short. That’s probably one of the reasons a stringer is recommended as not to twist the limbs and avoid injury to you or the bow. Let us know how you make out. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: New string problem #23280

So, I’m sure you did this, but…. put the bigger loop over top the top limb and slide it down as low as you need to get the smaller loop over the bottom limb. Then put your stringer on and slide the upper loop up into the groves. Is the new string the same length as the old string?

Did the bow take a swipe at the dog when the string broke? Best of luck, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21950

Really nice! Next time do a video and post it on youtube with a link here. Those are really nice. If you need storage space let me know. Dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Arrows for my Pa #21947

That’s a beautiful gift. Thanks for the photos and the story. Best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Nature is so entertaining…. #20340

My first recollection of a mocking bird was when I was ten. We didn’t have any at our home, but there was always one singing bright and early at the same intersection along my paper route. Loved that bird. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Things That Might Bite #20338

Wow, that’s way too exciting! I’m glad that no one was hurt other than shaken up and I’m glad you saved your home. I hope you are all well today. Best wishes, david

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #18695

That’s a crazy long shot. Wonder where the shot was taken. Thanks for that post! dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Traveling Case #16580

Steve Graf wrote: [quote=colmike]Steve

Nice piece of work. I can just imagine the look on the TSA agents face when you check that in–aw sir you can’t send a rocket launcher as baggage you’ll have to carry it on.:D

That may not be far from the truth. One year I took my 35 remington on a trip. When I got to the check in counter the attendant asked me if it was unloaded.

I told her it was, but she asked for proof. So I said I could work the action if she wanted, but I didn’t think that was necessary. She insisted.

So in the middle of the departure area, with hundreds of people around, I took up my trusty old lever action, pointed it in the air, and cycled it three times.

Yea baby.

Too bad you didn’t have a few empty casings to drop on the floor for added effect, but then you’d probably still be in jail. Great Story. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The new magazine got here yesterday… #15445

Father Critch, I saw the magazine on a newsstand up in North Central PA last week and almost bought it to read in the cabin, but since I get it online, I cheaped out. I always look forward to reading it, except that it goes too quick. All the best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Losing my concentration #15444

I got a chance last night to read G. Fred’s column. I always enjoy his writing. I have a couple of his books that I refer to now and again.

I was struggling with my form and shooting this spring and early summer. I was away last week on vacation with my family. Nice time, relaxing, reading, writing, harassing some blue gills and generally taking it easy. I decided not to pack my bow, although there were lots of good stumping woods where we stayed.

This morning I took the bow for a walk and after I loosened up a bit I took some shots. I really concentrated on my concentration and it felt good. Really drilled most of the shots. When I started getting closer to the house and my mind wandered to the list of things to be done, my shots began to stray bit by bit. The last shot I knew I was not being mindful, so I made it my last. G. Fred usually has good reminders for me.

Thanks, Fred. best, dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Grilling Game Meat #15436

I love the fire, but from what I understand a crock pot is a good way to cook a groundhog. I hope to try that this summer or maybe in a dutch oven. Anybody have any favorite recipes for whistle pigs? dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Losing my concentration #15333

It’s an odd juxtaposition. There are only two things I think about every seventeen seconds, archery being one of them 🙄 . Even though it take sup so much of my thought, when it comes right down to the act, I just can’t concentrate on it.

If only I could get these two things straight… When I am in the act of archery, think only about the spot. When I’m doing the other thing, that’s when to think about baseball 😳

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