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in reply to: Custom arrows #24279

cavscout9753 wrote: …but my outfit is more leaned towards simple repairs of my arrows (a worn feather or loose insert here and there).

CavScout, I just made a set of aluminum arrows. The equipment used could fit in a shoebox and still have room left for shoes. Aside from glue, fletching tape, fletching jig, and aluminum cutter, I have a deburring tool to spresad the end to put the insert in. I use all the same colors for cock and hen feathers, but that is not an issue. This was the first batch I have ever made, and I absolutely love it. I would still order arrows, but I have to admit, I am sticking with self-made aluminum for 99% of my shooting/hunting. I know there are some dedicated wood guys out there, but I just find aluminum easier, and I don’t have to wait for the stain to dry (I was never much into arts anyway). I also don’t need a power cutter as for carbon. Maybe give it a try and see. Plenty of places to get shaftes and feathers from. Some shafts go for $2.50 a piece and feathers as low as $0.25. Nocks and inserts are either included or very cheap ($0.05 each in some cases). I used to think I needed quite a bit of equipment, but, like I said, I have a shoebox that holds EVERYTHING but the bare shafts. Hope it helps.

Alex

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in reply to: Ethics #24271

I (quickly) went to traditional archery for many reasons. One of them is that I have a complete second bow in my backpack. Other than the riser and limbs, I have a spare string, nocks, fletchings, etc, all of which I could make very workable sitting by the campfire. I don’t need a bow press, micrometer, laser pointer, etc. Also, my bow falls from a stand, I pick it up, check for damage and go on shooting. I don’t have to re-sight my pins, re-adjust my gears, or whatever else could go wrong. Ever since I started to truly entertain the idea of a DIY trip, I wanted to make sure I would not be let down by some equipment malfunction. That simplicity really speaks to my idea of archery. Not putting down any archer, compund or otherwise, but for me, it just works.

I gave my buddy my longbow yesterday to take a shot. First thing he said was “How do you aim this thing?”. He’s the guy who I gave my compound to when I went to trad. It struck me as funny.

Alex

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in reply to: The anser to all our problems! #24255

Roger,

That’s funny. I don’t know why, but it suddenly reminded me of the story about a guy who had a heart attack at a baseball game. The Good Samaritan in the next row went over to help when a lady pushed him out of the way and said, “I’m a Nurse”. She started to dictate who would do what when the Good Samaritan said, “When you get to the part about calling the doctor, let them know I’m right here”.

It’s often the case I guess. Thanks for the post.

Alex

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in reply to: String Makers #24094

When I got my bow, the maker said he only uses fastflight strings and has never had a problem, just don’t dry-fire your bow (but that goes for any string). So far, I have not seen any issues. My recurve has B50, but that has no issues either and has held up just fine with regular waxing. If I had to choose, I would go with FF, just because of all the good things I’ve heard, but again, some bows can’t handle it, so be careful.

Alex

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in reply to: Broadheads… #24092

archer38,

I have seen the GK as well. I couldn’t help myself, so I ordered a set of these. They were about half the price of the GK. I will have to let you know how they are. I am still in the “compound” mode at times, so when I see a broadhead stick in steel, I bite like a hungry bass, even though I am hunting deer and not steel plates. Anyway, I’ll see how they are when I get them (I think they are coming straight from Hungary).

Alex

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in reply to: Ethics #24053

Nick: I am with you there. Here in the Lehigh Valley I know very few traditional archers. They are here, just spread out. I started late, so I didn’t have a chance to meet many of them. There are a few shops around here that sell compound and x-bows, but nothing trad. I have gotten some great advice here, but you are correct, it is nothing like having someone who can show you hands on. As for ethics being personal, I have to point a caution flag there. Remember that 10% of the population’s ehtics deal with banning hunting. Ethics have to be based on a common set of rules. It should be about how you follow or uphold those rules, but there has to be a foundation. Be well all.

Alex

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in reply to: Got One…Got Lucky… #24048

Congrats! Beautiful deer.

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in reply to: blackbear hunting #21856

Archer38: I looked up AO online. The only thing I found is a kayaking place. Do you have contact info or a web site? How far from Toronto are you/they?

Thanks,

Alex

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in reply to: The anser to all our problems! #21820

Archer38: I agree with your point, but you have to admit there are many products out there that are meant to do one thing and one thing only, separate the gullible from their cash. I have never tried the ion thing. I have a very odd way of judging things. To me, if it ain’t broke… Here is what I mean. Ishi was out killing deer his whole life in a loin cloth. I know I am over-simplifying, but you get the point. Deer’s noses did not become any better over the last 100 years. If anything, they have become more accustom to human scent as more people are out there enjoying (and unfortunately destroying) nature.

Remember, many of the people buying these products are the same people who bought the pet rock. You said you have seen it work, and I don’t doubt you one bit. Thing is, I have seen deer come up to people, up to within 10 feet. Not actually come up, but not move. It would take a well conducted study to separate me from that much scratch. Again, I have never used it. I am not saying it doesn’t work. I am just bringing up the point (as I believe many others are) do we really need it?

You make a great point. Thanks for the post.

Alex

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in reply to: Archery Show… #21813

David Petersen wrote: Alex — with their high-poundage let-off, front and rear sights, and trigger releases, I must politely differ with you that compounds are “archery just the same.” It’s far closer to shooting a rifle than a real bow. Just a matter of keeping our terminology straight. 😛

Dave, I understand your point, and agree, but… I was saying “archery just the same” in terms of someone launching an arrow from a bow-type apparatus. I got into archery via the compound. I got into traditional archery because of the things you mention. But it got me into archery and then I was free to choose. You mention rifle, so just to poke the skunk 😛 , 80 yards is much closer to 20 yards than to 1200 yards (shots that can typically be taken at goats). An arrow going 300 fps is much closer to an arrow going 185 fps than to a 30-06 round at 2300 fps. AND (really gonna poke the skunk here 😆 ) I would like to bring up the 185 yard shot that killed an elk. It wasn’t a compound. No, it was a home-made longbow. I think we all know the shot I am referring to as well as the archer.

Anyway, point taken. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: Archery Show… #21804

Etter1 wrote: I wish I hadn’t watched the video of that kid. I was feeling pretty good about myself until now.

No kidding! I’m having trouble with a full-sized 3D deer target at 10 yards while this kid is nailing MOVING rabbits. 😳

Seriously though, good on him. Great to see the next generation being able to do things like that instead of just working their thumbs on the game controller.

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in reply to: Pineywoods longbow doe #21768

Wexbow wrote: Alex, no bowhunting here I’m afraid…

Wexbow: It’s a shame. What is the biggest obstacle? You figure the home-place of Robin Hood, the English Longbow, etc, would be a bit friendlier to archers. I guess the good news is that if you plan a DIY trip, you don’t have to shell out any more than many of us out-of-towners. Airfare pretty much is equal, depending on airport. Traveling with a bow in your checked luggage isn’t different than traveling with a scuba knife. And licenses cost the same weather you are out-of-state or out-of-country. The only piece of advice I have (can’t believe I am actually giving advice) is if travelling to the states, check on archery safety course requirements. Some states require an approved safety course and will not sell you a license without the card; others only require a general hunter safety course. I’d hate to see a hard-earned trip go to heck for something so simple to overlook. I’m guessing that hooking up with some folks and taking a trip out might save some money as well. Anyway, good luck. Hope you make it out and I hope the rules there change. With populations ever increasing, rifles are not always practical to hunt, and archery is one of the few methods remaining to manage game. Be well.

Alex

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in reply to: Ethics #21747

I have seen quite a few ethics discussions in many places. F&S has a Q&A about ethical decisions towards the front that people write in to with real-world situations. TBM often has articles that have ethics interwoven into them, as well as flat out ethics as the main topic. Ethics is also taught during the hunter/trapper education classes [at least here in PA, thinks it’s the same everywhere]. In one part, the group is split into smaller groups and each is given a “situation” to talk out. There are no “correct” answers. I think that the term “ETHICS” has been a bit over-played though, and that is why people might be shying away from the label, choosing instead to include it as an aside.

That being said, I love reading “dilemma” posts. I did one on high-fence preserves, got some great info. I’d like to see what people think an “ethical” time period is for tracking a deer after a less-than perfect shot. Also, how good to you have to be at the range before you are ok to hunt? (After my last few outings to the 3D range, I am thinking about going back to the training wheels. 🙁 )

Anyway, great posts, please keep them coming.

Alex

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in reply to: Archery Show… #18464

Cool. Both of them. Great to see kids out doing something in the great outdoors. Love the stumpin’ one too. Have to try that next time I’m out.

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in reply to: What's your broadhead and draw weight? #16213

125 gr. 50# @ 28″. Magnus BH. Seems to work great on the broadhead range 😆 . Hope to let you know how it works on a deer some time this season.

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