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in reply to: Straight Fletch Article #137664
I read the Ashby report on fletch and I went with a 2.5 or 3 inch four, straight fletch. No doubt those arrows spin plenty on the way to their intended or unintended target. One thing that interested me was the wet fletch aspect. I once shot a 5 inch helical arrow after being caught out in a good soaker. That thing took a violent nose dive 10 yards out. The small feather, four fletch flies true even after pulling it out of the creek. I’m sure you all have had to rescue a diver while out stumping…
I’ll have dig out Steve’s article and read it, too.
in reply to: Compass ???? #137663Or you could hunt in Eastern Pa where it’s harder to get lost. You just listen for the closest interstate highway to orient yourself, ha!
in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137662Holy targets, bowman! Thanks to gravity, at least you know they’re gonna hit!
in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #137661Cheers to the moms out there! When my wife became a mom, I became a dad and I will be eternally grateful for that gift. I had no idea how rewarding it would be and without her guidance through this parenting life, I’d be lost. When people tell me how much they like my kids I can only reply, I married the right girl. Happy Mother’s Day!
in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137610Scout, what I love about this traditional archery business is that it’s fun all year. Looking at what went wrong or right last year and trying to tune it in to better your chances next season. Focus on the process, right?
in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137607Alway easy in theory! I agree to trying to make it as realistic as possible. I like to shoot off the elevated stand, which is just a ladder stand of sorts made from PT 2x4s with a nice wide platform. It’s only about 8′ but that’s the usual height I put my stands with a few a little higher, but not much. dwc
in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137605Hey Scout, I also have a variety of things to shoot at. I put up small targets, about the size of a silver dollar, that I can see well enough to focus on at 20 yards +. I also will put up a leaf on the bale and sometimes just the plain bale. The plain ball is not to be confused with blank bale shooting, which I also like to do to work on specific aspects of form. With the plane bale with no pinned on targets, I get to pick a spot among many spots to focus on, which is similar to a deer. I also have a few feed bags stuffed with old tarps and billboard material. I have those by my elevated practice stand. They are just plain so I’m picking a spot within the shape where I want to arrow to go. With any one of these, except blank bale, I’m picking a specific spot to shoot at. Aim small. This reminds me of a Byron Ferguson quote, I think. The center of an aspirin is exactly the same size as the center of a basketball. dwc
in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137603I like it. Problem is, sometimes ones from the tail and the other from the chin…
in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137557Another thought on the paper plate. That’s a fine margin for putting one in the boiler room of a deer. However, I’d put a dot in the middle of that plate. You’re goal of course will be to reduce the size of the plate needed. Good to shoot well enough to hit a squirrel when a deer walks in. Staying focused enough to pick a spot on that big deer is my problem. Dwc
in reply to: Can you consistently hit a paper plate? #137556I’ve seen videos on cold shots and do it myself as part of my practice. On the way to my target I stand on a stone and shoot a little downhill into a dirt bank about 15-18 yards away. I just pick a leaf or a clump of grass and make that my cold shot. Nearly every shot on game is taken after some period of motionless waiting. I think this type if practice is a good reality check. Best, dwc
in reply to: Second Bow? #137550There’s a browning wasp on the auction. I have one and it’s a nice bow. It might have been made by Pearson. It’s a short bow and it does stack a little in my opinion, but it shoots well. It’s handy in the treestand and nice and light to carry. Another thought when looking for a bargain is to seek a longer bow, which might be a little smoother to draw with less pinch on the fingers. Looks like there’s plenty to choose from. Best, dwc
in reply to: Compass ???? #137418If you keep shooting will it reverse again back to normal?
in reply to: Glove vs tab… #137131Ralph, thanks for this info. I was able to get some input from Arne of Moebow. His thought was that it is definitely a form/release situation. I shot a little bit with some seemingly minor adjustments and it made a difference. The two things that I focused on were to make my hook deeper and to concentrate on pulling my elbow back and around to make sure the back tension is there. Coaching via the internet might not be the best thing, but it sure is a big help to me. I appreciate your thoughts. I’m going to loosen up my tab a bit and see if that helps, too. All the best, dwc
in reply to: Glove vs tab… #137119Ralph, I know those days. When you say tight on the middle finger how so? I shot the other day with my stik-tite glove and it worked well. I just like to mess around sometimes. When I shoot three under the arrow goes about 14 inches low at ten yards, so I know I have to really adjust my set up for that. I might order an extra large tab to check it out. I’m wearing a medium glove and the tab I have now is a large. I just be it has to do with my form. thanks! dwc
in reply to: Glove vs tab… #137116Sounds like a cool set up. I keep looking for tab advice online and it looks like I set it up right, but still get stung on the finger tips. I’m pretty much a glove guy to be sure, though I’d really like to give a tab an honest try. It makes me wonder if it’s the way I hold it somehow. Dc
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