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in reply to: Snaked my bow #31006
lzfd58, I must confess to skipping this thread as I don’t like snake skin backing, just looked out of curiosity and you have completely converted me those are quite stunning, well done on both counts.
Mark.
in reply to: Looking for info on bodkin broad heads #30997Todd, try http://www.evado.co.uk/Hector%20Cole/Arrowheads/album/index.html this guy knows almost too much about old points and broadheads. These are all forged only cast broadheads I know are bronze.
Just out of interest check out the pattern welded viking sword.
Good luck with your project, Mark.
in reply to: Does any one use true traditional Equipment #30986ToddRvs wrote: [quote=Pothunter]Hi Todd, and welcome, it’s interesting to ponder just what traditional means.
That aside I have a question for you, what do you use as a target to practice on as obsidian and stone can be so easily damaged.
Mark.
this is true they are brittle compared to todays steel broadhead but they can be quite stout. I have been experimiting with flint and it seems to be stronger but the obsidian is much sharper I think. I am still experimenting with both. I look at it this way for hundreds of years obsidian and flint were the btoadhead of choice by ancient people and the indians of the U.S. It worked real well for them, so why not work in mordern times. Thanks for the reply.
Not trying to make a debate into an argument but there was no choice, once steel was introduced that became the material of choice. In Europe and Asia bronze was also used but due to expense/rarity there was a period where the two overlapped.Obsidians crystalline structure means that if worked properly it can produce a cutting edge far finner than steel and has been used by plastic surgeons for quite some time in facial reconstruction to reduce scaring. The blades that I have seen have all been bonded onto steel.
Still interested to know what type of target you use for practice so as not to damage the points.
Mark.
in reply to: Does any one use true traditional Equipment #29971Hi Todd, and welcome, it’s interesting to ponder just what traditional means.
That aside I have a question for you, what do you use as a target to practice on as obsidian and stone can be so easily damaged.
Mark.
in reply to: Saying Hi and thanks to Dave #26584Hi Phil
Thank you for the invitation and I look forward to the opportunity.
Mark.
in reply to: Saying Hi and thanks to Dave #23381Bonjour Phil, and welcome, I live a little north of you, in the UK, spent some time in the Camargue on vacation. Will be just south of Saumur in about 2 weeks time watching unfortunately not hunting boar.
Mark.
in reply to: New here to traditional bow shooting #23278Hi Forestryguy and welcome, I can only suggest that you try as many trad bows as possible, speak to lots of people until you find a maker that you are confident in.
I shoot a Dwyer longbow at 50+# and have been very happy with it nice people good service pick up the phone and speak to them.
Mark.
in reply to: :( I can't shoot my bow #23275Much sympathy my friend, time to build arrows and go hiking and scouting.
Mark.
in reply to: Bow hand index finger pinching #23272Hi Jjnapp, I would guess that if you are putting that much pressure on the nock then it will certainly effect arrow flight.
You might try this, without tabs or glove nock an arrow and just start to draw so that you can see and feel whats happening and where your fingers need to be. It may be that you are holding more weight on the middle finger thus pinching the index finger between the string and nock, this may also have an effect when trying to set nock height.
A lot of maybe’s there but good luck and let us know how you get on, Mark.
in reply to: Bear blade and weapons discussion… #22150I have very recently read Memoirs of a Hunter by Friedrich Remmler, can’t recommend it enough it’s is a window onto a bygone way of life and hunting.
The cover picture shows a hunter using a spear to deal with a bear, the detail is wonderful from the toggle on the spear to the fur on the underside of the skies, I’m hoping to get a print of this to go in the den.
http://www.eaglehunter.co.uk/Remmler.html
Mark.
in reply to: Scent from walking through areas #21061Don’t know how this fits with what has already been said but here goes.
Firstly stating the obvious, when hunting we adopt a different attitude, way of moving, slower more defined. We also have a degree of anticipation or excitement that will increase body temperature and raise adrenaline levels.
Moving more slowly will allow time for this ‘thicker’ adrenaline tainted scent to settle about you. Adrenalin plays a big part in animals as we know are they recognising this scent as that of an aggressor and is this what makes bears and other large carnivores actively pursue some hunters?
Is this what Steve G refers to as intent or sixth sense.
I don’t have any scientific basis for the above it’s just a theory, interested in your comments.
Mark.
in reply to: The Silent Arrow #18901Sapcut, have you considered using doughnuts:D
Mark.
in reply to: The Silent Arrow #15223Steve, sorry I missed your earlier post, I do try to keep up but don’t turn on a computer at weekends. From memory Dr Ashby says something along the lines that the turbulator creates turbulence in the air, this then has a greater effect on the fletchings giving improved stability earlier. I guess the noise reduction is some how due to the way in which the air comes of the back of the fletching.
If my memory or interpretation is wrong I apologize, but it is something I will definitely try.
Mark.
in reply to: The Silent Arrow #13417Hi Steve, I read a little of what Doc Ashby wrote about these but have not experimented myself, could you use a rubber ‘O’ ring and glue it into position or is the profile not sharp enough.
Mark.
in reply to: Drawn for Moose!!! #63829Wildschwein, this is going to be a hunt to remember, are you taking a buddy to watch your back. From the story you related hours rather than minutes might be better.
Looking forward to hearing how this goes, oh and the very best of luck, Mark.
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