[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Bow Quivers #63894

Great Northern has an adjustable strap on quiver . It should work on your bow . Good Luck !!!

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: A nice Father's Day present:) #36086

Nice Father’s Day present !!

I doubt that the Razor heads are too soft . Fred used to shoot them into cinder blocks at the Grayling Factory, to test their ability to withstand his treatment of them . As you walked into the factory , there was an isle on the left where he used to stand to shoot . Maybe about 20 yards ,there was a black spot about the size of a basketball on that wall where they hit . If they went through an elephant they surely will go through anything most of us will shoot .

Just my .02 cents .

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: New arrows- spine help. #36065

Greetings Aaron ,

I am no expert by any means but , to answer your question , I think that the .500 aluminum shaft at the length you suggest would be a tad stiff . More weight up front will weaken the spine . The .500 is close to a 2016. Look at Easton’s chart and come up with your own conclusion . Nothing like trial and error to find out what works for YOU .

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Who Hunts Alone Most of the Time? #33990

I guess I am caught between the two . I like the solitude of the hunt and the company of the camp . Sometimes I just like the solitude and getting away from it all. Nothing like quiet and being alone with your thoughts . SOMETIMES !! 😕

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Movable nocking point #32644

Dennis wrote: I’m in the process of retuning a few of my bows. (it’s winter.) I’m having trouble adjusting the nocking point on my strings during the tuning process. My final nocking point will be tied-on unwaxed dental floss and fletchtite. When I use a metal nocking point it’s either too difficult to move or so loose I shoot it off the string. Any suggestions or tips on a temporary nocking point material for use while tuning?

[u]se masking tape[It is easy to adjust and remove:?/u]

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Can I Use Same Arrows? #32363

paleoman wrote: [quote=David Petersen]Just shoot a few and see what happens. But first, find a reliable scale and check the true draw weight of the Bear. The old ones are notorious for being off, sometimes way off, either direction. You may have to go up or down in point weight to compensate, but I’ll bet they’ll work. Cheap and easy to find out.

Good advice! I never even thought of the weight issue:( Just look under the strike / side plate . The bow poundage used to be written there , on the older Bear bows.

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Buying First Trad Bow #28917

I would go to as many shows and Expos that I could . There are usually lots of venders and top notch bowyers there that can and will help you . Even if you are a 1/200 miles away and have to motel it for a night or two, it is well worth it .

Besides you can shoot different brands and models till your arms fall off. You should surely be able to make some kind of a decision then . Bottom line don’t be in a hurry . Haste makes waste !!

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Whats you FOC? #55301

28.5″ 2016 with Bear Razor head + insert . Total length 31 “.
Total weight 500 grn . FOC is 11%. Works for me >

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: My Latest Project #57253

SteveMcD wrote: These are Surewood Doug Fir Shafts crown stained in dark walnut, simple crest w/ testors paint, 4 coats of clear poly, 145 points, and natural turkey feathers that I inherited from an elderly bowhunter now in the happy hunting grounds. The feathers were prepared and cut by me. I hope he is looking down in approval.

Great looking arrows , Steve . GOOD JOB !! Next time you post them , lets’ see some blood .

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Anyone on here from Ohio #56164

bowtechshooter wrote: Cant find ANY trad shooters in my area (mansfield) Not one out of our 100 plus member club.

I am in the Perrysburg area . I would suggest that you check out OSTA’S web site . There are more of us out there than you think .

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: woodarrows #29466

To add to Mr. Petersen’s reply , add an additional 5# for broadhead and an extra 5# for every inch of arrow length over the 28″ mark .
Example : I am shooting a Montana ,45# at 28″. My draw is 27.5 and my arrow length is 29″. My broadhead is a two blade 125gn. Magnus . The arrow spine , for me , is 55/60 . Sometimes I feel that 60/65 would be better . It’s all in the shooter .:):)

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Homemade alcohol stoves #27539

Charles , read my first sentence . It doens’t state what brand of stove it is . Just says a type of stove .
Thanks for the history lesson.

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Homemade alcohol stoves #27064

Steve , the stove you mentioned could be one of the Esbit type stoves . They use solid fuel tablets and are good stoves also . I’ve used both types and for a weekender could very comfortably use the Esbit type of stove . I’d use the stove spareingly and if you like the way it works ,buy a new one .They are only about $6.00 .Put the family history on the shelf for display and semential value .

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Homemade alcohol stoves #26831

I am not sure of the correct name ; however it has eight holes 1/16th ” around the inside of the bottom , plus a filler hole of 1/4 ” which can be closed with a thumbscrew .The other half is filled with fiberglass insulation . I have also JB Welded a piece of kerosene lamp wick to the outside of stove about 1/2 way up. It acts as the primer so there is no mess in lighting the stove . I would guess the whole stove is about 1 1/4 ” high . Holds an ounce of alcohol and will burn for about 12 to 14 min . Using a windscreen helps and there are lots to choose from on Zen’s site .Last but not least I’ve found that the ” Green denatured alcohol that HD sells doesn’t burn as hot as regular denatured alcohol plus it soots up my pot .:) So…. hope that helps :):):) !!!

[Robert Gilbert]

in reply to: Homemade alcohol stoves #25679

I have to agree with the Zen stove site . My go to stove is one that I made out of tomato juice cans . It will boil a litle over a pint of water with 3/4 ounce of alcohol . The key here is to have a good wind screen . The wind screen can also double to burn wood if allowed where your travels take you. A small thermous is good to have ’cause once you boil your water you can fill the thermous and still have enough left over for some sort of instant meal or hot drink .
The Esbit solid fuel stove works well also but is more expensive to opperate . Either one will get you through a week or so if you plan it through . Thye best part of all this , at least for me , is trying to improve on the design . A good way to keep your sanity during the winter months .

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