[jeffmtnman]

in reply to: hunting feathers #27083

skinner biscuit wrote: What style of feathers do you use for hunting?

I generally use 5″ or 5 1/2″ parabolic. The 5 1/2″ a little more stable. The banana cut, which I used to use, is even more stable but noisier in the air.

Your question seems to indicate that you would use a different style feather for hunting than you would for target shooting. I just can’t comprehend why you would do that since the key to accuracy is consistency.

Just my 2 cents

[jeffmtnman]

in reply to: Is camo necessary? #22158

JTop wrote: Read this article. The hawaiian shirt part is pretty interesting. Also, as a photographer I try to think in black and white. Red usually turns out as black on black and white film. I always wondered why someone would choose black and red for a hunting jacket.

http://whitetail.com/camo1.html

Are you the author of this article ?

[jeffmtnman]

in reply to: Shooting Glove #52059

donw wrote: if you’re in doubt about making your own and would rather have one custom made contact americanleathers.com.

they will take a pattern from your hand and make one specifically for you.

Umm, $70 as opposed to about $10 – $15 for mine design ??
Mine takes about 5 minutes and enough dexterity to use a pair of scissors. Mine also leave a larger opening at the thumb and pinky area for more freedom of movement. However, since I believe in freedom to chose our own path, your certainly welcom to spend $70 on one glove.
I’ll try to post a pic of mine.

[jeffmtnman]

in reply to: Shooting Glove #51789

I’m 6’10” tall w/ large hands. Standard shooting gloves just don’t fit.Heres what I shoot with today.
Go to your local hardware store and find a pair of leather work gloves that you like. Not too snug.
Cut off the pinkey and thumb of right hand glove. (Left for leftys of course)
Cut off finger tips (to a length about midway between first and second knuckle) from opposite glove and insert these into fingers on shooting glove.
Camo with magic marker or leather dye. I only use saddle soap to protect the leather. Don’t want stickey finger tips.

Your finished product is cheaper, more comfortable, and the double fingertips protect your fingers while still allowing a good feel for the string.

I shoot almost everyday and these last me 2 or 3 years so if you make a glove that works out well for you go right back to the store and buy another pair of the same glove for future use.

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