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in reply to: Mechanical Broadheads #19857

I have alot of difficulty sharpening broadheads, and knives too. I think maybe I over do it sometimes and dull the edge after it’s already sharp, it gets frustrating sometimes, but never would I use a mech broadhead.

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in reply to: Something Special for my Selfbow #19061

Awesome

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in reply to: Redwing Boots #16824

Based on ya’lls comments, I think I’m gonna have to check some out. I looked at their website too and found some “work,” boots that actually do have a decent tread to the sole.

[lee]

in reply to: STOS broadheads- problems #15286

Thanks for the input fellas. I was able to get a hold of a jewel glass (not sure if that’s the proper name), that jewelers look at gem stones with, and was able to take a very close look at the edge. The blade is one solid piece, it was the light against a flat spot that made it appear as though the edge had seperated. The front portion of the edge on a few of the ‘heads was simply flattened, as if in manufacturing they had gotten hit with something, it just took ALOT more work to sharpen than it should have. Good to go now though!

[lee]

in reply to: STOS broadheads- problems #14520

Maybe the tips are just super dull/flat from the factory, I think maybe the light is playing tricks on my eyes…

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in reply to: Takedown Longbow #12806

I came to the same conclusion as you just a few weeks ago, I ended up getting a “Rat’ler,” 3 piece longbow from Diamondback Archery (diamondbackarchery.com). I actually found mine on E-bay for $350, about half of list price, I think maybe James Greenway (the bowyer) just likes to throw a good deal out there sometimes. The bow is beautiful, and the way the grip is contoured your hand goes to the same spot every time, it is an extremely easy to shoot bow. I highly recommend “The Rat’ler.” Below is a pic of mine, it’s 66″ tip to tip, 48# @ 28″ with red elm limbs.

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in reply to: How to deal with mosquitoes? #62017

You can eat match heads. The sulfur in the match heads enters your blood stream and the mosquitos don’t like it. Down a book of 20 a few at a time.

I don’t know if there are any long-term health issues with this (DO NOT ATTEMPT IF ALLERGIC TO SULFUR), but I did it while deployed to southern Afghanistan near the Arghandab River, where it looks more like a Vietnam jungle than desert.

The mosquitos never bothered me, my buddies got bit alot, I never got sick from it.

Also this may only work with the matches that come in MRE’s, I can’t say for sure. This also may only work if you are sweating, due to the sulfur in your sweat acting as an external repellant.

Good luck.

Here’s a picture of the river from a Blackhawk, notice the minigun on the right:D

[lee]

in reply to: Opinions on T/D Longbows #60667

That bow is a looker! The beaver tail is unique, good idea!

I ended up getting a Rat’ler T/D longbow from Diamondback Archery. It’s the standard 3-piece limb-bolt style take down, 48#@28″, 66″ long. I was checking E-bay and this bow was listed for $350, the list price is $650, I don’t know why James Greenway from Diamondback wanted to let it go so cheap, but it showed up a week later and I couldn’t be happier with it! It’s pretty, draws smooth, and shoots right where ya look, thanks for all the suggestions!

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in reply to: 1 finger over vs. 3 fingers under #60654

I shoot 3 under just like you, using my pointer finger in the corner of my mouth as my anchor point. I used to actually shoot 2 fingers under (because I didn’t know any better), and simply got blisters on my middle finger all the time.

I’ve tried the 1 over 2 under and when I do that the arrow goes crazy, I can’t hit the side of a barn… so I say stick with what works. Also I shoot purely instinctive, elevation wise, when I draw back I do use the arrow to line up left to right, but at full draw the arrow is no longer in my view.

As far as the upper/lower limb flex being equal or unequal, some of the longbows that were used by the Japanese Samurai had limbs of vastly unequal length, with the top limb being far longer than the bottom limb. I imagine this was so they could draw a very heavy bow smoothly, but that’s just my assumption.

In short, use what works for you, and with practice and mastery of your particular technique, the advantages of one system over another will become unimportant.

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in reply to: My first deer…..EVER!!! #59282

Awesome! Looks like back straps in butter for breakfast! I love the old bow too, old warriors can still fight!!!

[lee]

in reply to: Let's see your fall hunting set up! #56315

Got this off ebay for a steal, just arrived today and this hot hunk of wood puts ’em in the 10-ring!

Diamondback Rat’ler T/D longbow
66″ 48# @ 28″

My traveling bow issues have been solved! Now just need a solid case. Any suggestions?

I hope the picture posted…

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in reply to: Mechanical Broadheads #55144

Like the others, all due respect intended:

Mechanical broadheads are a disgusting marketing gimmick that unfortunately lures some people in. Any properly aligned two-blade will fly like a field point.

Mechanicals work with compounds (sometimes) because the arrow is flung so fast a golf ball on the tip could cause serious damage.

Stick with a two blade.

[lee]

in reply to: Musings from opening weekend in Michigan. #53064

Cool story, and believe it or not it happens to us all, some just won’t admit it! The knife or whatever that is in your quiver with the wrap around strap is neat, might try that myself, and sick of the Cowboys doing great then throwing it all away, every year, like someone is paying them to screw it all up!!! (I live east of Dallas, hence a Cowboys fan…don’t know for how much longer though)

…and sometimes the woodlot closest to home simply isn’t the best, I’ve played that game before hoping and hoping, now I just cut my losses and drive the 2 1/2 hours to where I know I have a decent chance of at least seeing some game consistently.

It’s all good… all we can do is lace our boots, step out into the star-lit bitter cold, and know that when the time is right the Great Spirit will allow us to become the arrow…

[lee]

in reply to: Draw weight shenanigans #49850

Thanks rayb, problem solved, and a beginner has been educated:idea:

[lee]

in reply to: Draw weight shenanigans #49593

WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! I twisted the string, got the brace height to 7 1/2″, and now the bow is completely silent, draws 51# @ 28″, and I’m back to hitting an apple a 20yds every shot! I was wandering why my accuracy went to cr@p over the past month, I changed to a new string (that came with the bow, an extra) and didn’t think to check brace height… Muchos Gracias for the suggestion!

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