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in reply to: What to do with an old Bear #28453

Hey David, you’re perhaps giving bad ideas to some. They might get the idea that your designs for old bears might work on some of us old goats. 😀 Well, y’all anyway. I think my old hide too tough for jerky even. Boot soles??? Good traction with all the wrinkles.:lol:

[Ralph]

in reply to: Ring Finger #28450

When I did this to my ring finger a few years back I thought my shooting was put off for a bit. Seems when I went ahead and tried shooting, once the tears dried up, I found that my ring finger is not used much. Didn’t bother me at all.

I’m now trying to shoot three under and this morning just for grins, I tucked my ring finger and shot two under and I was surprised at how well that worked.

I was just out back experimenting and figured out if one cocks his wrist downward some, the third finger comes into play more. So maybe straightening out your wrist some when drawing bow??? 😕 I too have a happy ring finger on my left hand!!!!!:D:D

[Ralph]

in reply to: New vids on woodsmanship, etc. #27884

That was good deal. Thanks. I’ll try that this weekend maybe.

[Ralph]

in reply to: While doing This… #27587

mhay wrote: Excellent #1 .

Please refrain from mentioning chiggers. Simply the word or a thought will bring ’em on the run to my bony legs .

During spring turkey season , if I don’t use DEEP WOODS OFF the chiggers come in droves . Sounds like a herd of cattle comin’ thru the woods ,,,,then my wimpers turn into low wailing and a mixture of bloody fingernails .:D

I’m thinkin chiggers relate to turkey calls as a food source.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #26347

Interesting find. Download the link below. This is one bad a***** eagle.

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/thoughtful-animal/2013/09/25/golden-eagle-versus-deer-eagle-wins-photos/

[Ralph]

in reply to: What to do with an old Bear #20685

jpcarlson wrote: All good ideas folks. I think I will refinish it and get her shootin, then look at trading it. My girls are young, 1.5yoa. This is a pretty stought little bow at 45#@28″. I draw 29.5″ so the stack is pretty rough, and the darn finger pinch is uncomfortable. I will see what I can do. Anyone interested, shoot me a PM.

Thanks guys,

Jans

Does that not say 55# 😕 That is nice. I’d keep it. I have a 1972ish Bear Griz that I keep just cause. Besides, it shoots well but 45# @ 28″ is actually 49# @ 28″ on scale for that bow.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Practicing the "Cold Shot" #20679

Hey Jim, if you’re gonna shoot at your bow square why don’t you put up closer to that gold star? 😀 Nice group.

[Ralph]

in reply to: The 2013 Season Bulletin Board #20561

Good to see moon bright sky in that part of the world rather than rain and floods. Good hunting and bless those with ill fortune and feel blessed for your good.

I be checking into teepee tents. I’m liking them methinks. How do they do in high winds, like 40-50 mph winds? Common my world.

[Ralph]

in reply to: The 2013 Season Bulletin Board #18361

Still waiting for the 29th………………… Alex, those who never take the time to “smell the roses” miss out on why we are here as one with earth. Have a great hunt and the hunting gods are with you or you wouldn’t be there in the first place.

Your set up looks great except all is on the wrong side of the bow :lol::lol:

[Ralph]

in reply to: Looking to relocate: AR or MO–Any help? #17392

Me? Where I been at a tourney the last few days in the eastern panhandle, close to Ok border, I’d pick the place with the least humidity and start there. Humidity liked to kicked my hiney. I’m too old to adapt to that ;)).

Good luck!

[Ralph]

in reply to: Heat Wave #12100

Good time to have weather change. Good luck!!

[Ralph]

in reply to: Arrow Selection Prior To The Hunt #11971

In my experience with wood arrows, which is pretty much all I’ve ever shot until a couple of years ago when I started playing with some carbons, no two pieces of wood bend the same. They may spine really close but where they bend, how the they do their harmonics, they’re all are individuals. The grain runs different in each shaft so they can never truly totally match. Close sometimes but never exact, close to exact anyway, like carbon or aluminum.

I tried bare shafting woodies once. Figured out then why feathers are way important.

Probably clear as mud what I say but my 2¢.

Generally with wood we’ve always used heavier or lighter points to match spine. At 20 yds. and under the difference of point of impact between a 125 gr. and 145 gr. or a 145-160 is no problem for hunting conditions.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Hi Everyone #11178

Howdy Steve, Ralph:)

[Ralph]

in reply to: Every year about this time…. #11043

Long pants right:? Trousers, excuse me Mike:D

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in reply to: What ya got goin? #9748

Was out stumping at the range with a couple of buddies this morning. At about 20 yds., shooting blunts I “blunt” Robin Hooded this arrow. Kinda different. The other arrow bounced back about 3 feet.

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