[Mark Turton]

in reply to: newbie help #26143

May I suggest that if you have a local archery club try that, see what others are shooting then get along to a good archery shop preferably on recommendation so that you know the advise you receive will be reliable.

Check out ‘Rocks’ recent posts under ‘Bows and Traditional Equipment’ he’s one step ahead of you and may have some suggestions, possibly even some recommendations after his recent purchase.

The only additional thing I would say is take it slowly and enjoy the journey.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: how to hunt mature does? #23931

Hi Doestomp

I think most points have been well covered but may I make another suggestion get well hydrated before going hunting and relieve yourself beforehand this will make your wait a little more comfortable and reduce your scent in the area that you are hunting. If you are someone that enjoys a drink whilst waiting to see what’s happening suck a boiled sweet instead.

Not suggesting you become dehydrated, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: yes I AM a deer hunter ! #23917

Congratulations Steve

The best is yet to come, feasting upon the spoils of your labour, and of course telling the story of your hunt all over again.

Well done, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: How Time Flys…. #19875

Hi Steve

For what it’s worth I think we get the life we deserve either thru work or reward, always be sure to share with family and friends.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: PAYING FOR PERFORMANCE OR NAME? #19609

Msarcher

Often a little time and patience can help with optimising any bow no matter how much it cost, Hiram put up a good post on tuning well worth squeezing all you can from your existing bow before you buy another.

One thing you can guarantee a more expensive bow will not help you unless you do your part.

All that said I’m a sucker for a nicely made bow, pick one up and the balance is just right, she feels good at full draw (bows are always ladies) and there is no hand shock, that arrow just appears where you were looking it don’t matter how much they are.

Guess that doesn’t help much, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Well I went and did it… #19587

Hi Rocks

Congratulations on your purchase, looking at bows is a little like ‘just going to see some pups’, you know you won’t be able to resist. Good move with the lighter bow allows those muscles to become accustomed to the action of drawing the bow.

Only suggestions I can make are don’t overdo, it little and often, be consistent with your anchor etc. and have fun.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Brace height question. #19579

If memory serves the string should be approximately 31/2″ shorter than the bow so you should be about right, just measure the string to ensure it was not labelled wrongly. Probably as well to measure the bow just in case that is marked up wrong.

I think the maximum recommended number of turns in a string is about 20 so wind her right up in 5 turn increments and see if this helps.

Failing that lets hope someone else has some recommendations.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Autographed book #18481

Drop him a line, pm ‘donthomas’

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: NEW STRING? #16309

Just a thought, if the nocks are overly tight on the string this may be causing the string to wear prematurely.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Trapping?! #16107

Hi Chris
We may be a world away but a few things hold true, new traps hold that man made smell for quite a while I used to weather mine over the summer, and bury snares for a month before using.
For bait try cat food our foxes can’t resist it.
Like Jonny says as little disturbance as possible, if this is not possible place the trap without setting it go back after a couple of days when your scent has disappeared and it has had an opportunity to blend with its surrounding then set the trap, when checking traps I always try to do it from a distance to reduce scent and disturbance.
Good luck, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: NEW STRING? #16088

Hi msarcher

If it were mine I would carefully remove the old serving and inspect the string below separating the strands to ensure that none are damaged.
If these are OK clean the string just using a clean cloth, rewax it and set about reserving, check out 3rivers archery ‘how to’ on you tube. It’s really not a difficult job but it does take a bit of practice to get it just right.

FIRST, make a note of brace height and nock position.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Whistling Broadheads #15023

ferris5574, did puting tape over the vents solve the problem?

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Hunting Knives #10513

Well, the one in my pocket is a little Alma S.L.B. folder, the one on my bench is a small Gerber, then there is the SOG under the arm rest in the truck, and the BRKT fixed blade in the rucksack behind the driver’s seat and a billhook in the back with an Opiniel saw.

And my Packpal with African buffalo bolsters and custom red pins on the bookshelf and a nice Nesmuk and a custom BF survival knife an old Bowie, an archers prick 1300’s pattern, Mauser folder and about another half dozen here and there.

And the one in my head that won’t go away.

Which one do I use most frequently Bark River Mini-North Star, holds a very keen edge, light and easy to use for all hunting and camping jobs, has even been used for splitting small logs with a batten, I reground the tip as it was too fine when new and polished the blade to make it easier to clean, it now has a custom sheath that I carry under my left arm.

Probably only need one knife, Mark. 😀

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Our two canine friends #10476

SB, I’ve always liked Sheppard’s but never owned one, I had a neighbour some years ago a police officer whose work dogs were a Sheppard and Springer, the springer was trained as a bomb dog and I used to give him my old powder cans it always worried me to see the teeth marks in them, he loved his job.
My two are always busy the important thing is to ensure they are busy doing what I want them to do, left to their own devises nothing is safe from being explored.
Copper the liver and white is really my daughters dog, when she is home odd weekends he follows her everywhere and when she goes away he sulks and growls at everyone, she says he’s just purring.

Patrick, I also have a lab, 14 years old hips are bad and one elbow is shot but still gets up in the mornings and wants breakfast, we go for long walks but don’t go very far, he sniffs every blade of grass and bush, be nice if he saw another spring.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Our two canine friends #9326

Well here’s my contribution, Toby and Copper (also known as angry whopper), litter brothers and opposite in every way.

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