[Ralph]

in reply to: Favorite meal while out hunting #46220

For the last meal we generally put all the leftovers in one pot and go for it. Sometimes the concoction is really good, others really questionable. Other than that if it wasn’t for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…………………….:lol:

[Ralph]

in reply to: quiver position #45680

Looks to me like you’ll have more movement involved in getting an arrow out of an “upside down” mounted bow quiver and nocked on the string. There was some TV show that lasted abut 3 episodes where the bad guy had a compound with the quiver mounted upside down. It looked like he was waving a flag saying here I am. Looked pretty dumb too. My opinion of course but the show didn’t last long either.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Reminder: Pigs can hurt you! #35659

Ouch! God speed with the recovery. Just another reason that I back me and my longbow up with my 1911 when I’m poking around for hogs. I’ve had those things look really dead and then I think that they be smart enough that they’re just baiting me. At 10 yds. and that red eye opens, I get the willies in a heartbeat. I’ve been scoffed at for carrying that pistol but I figure it’s my parts and pieces and I aim to protect them if I can. I read where a guy’s Lab saved him a chewing. That’s really good too. My little Pit might be of some good also. Hey, get well soon.

[Ralph]

in reply to: string lenght #10064

I think the AMO is a string 4″ shorter than your listed bow length for a recurve and 3″ shorter for a longbow. . My 58″ Bear Grizzly works very well with a 54″ string.

[Ralph]

in reply to: help with the longbow #10054

Brian, when I went from wheels to a longbow I had grip problems and about gave it up. Then an old gentleman said to hold that bow like you were picking up a suitcase. If you do that and then just for grins stick your pointy finger out, it will be pointing at what you be wanting to hit. If you hold it like compound grip, your finger will be pointing off towards Tim Buc Tu. Good luck. I have no grip problems whatsoever between my recurve and longbows. Biggest problem I have is a sometimes hittin’ what I wasn’t looking at. 😆

[Ralph]

in reply to: Stump Shooting #47699

Yeah, stump shooting is just a generality. Not many stumps in my part of the world but trash collecting is a good substitute. Always some foam or plastic bags around.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Any other Bear Archery enthusiasts here? #47686

Memphis Tbot shoot did work out. Found a Grizzly! It’s marked 45# but it scales out 50# @ 28″. Feels good to shoot. I’m basically a long bow guy but I love to shoot recurves also. Sometimes I think I shoot them better. Could be the “old feel” as that’s what I started with. I’m shooting it tomorrow at the Amarillo club’s (Palo Duro Bowhunters) Jamboree. Don’t expect any miracles, just lots of fun and good people.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Quivers #21403

Maybe this will let you see what I’ve done. Ralph

[Ralph]

in reply to: Quivers #21377

I use one similar to G. Fred’s that I use and I like it alot. I added a small caribiner to the shoulder strap near the tip end of the quiver so I can uncouple the strap and easily slip out of it without the extra motion and problems of slipping it over my head.

[Ralph]

in reply to: You Favorite Broadhead and why ? #42647

I’ve always liked Rib Tech’s and Grizzly’s. Rib Tech’s are tougher than a boot and sharpen easily and the same with Grizzly’s (I have never figured out why some people have such a hard time sharpening Grizzly’s, it just takes a bit of finesse on the non-beveled side). I agree about all of them being super sharp and shot placement is the deal. No matter how good a broadhead is, there is always the old adage “You can make it foolproof but you can’t make it damn foolproof”. Put a good heavy arrow with a sharp broadhead where it belongs and it will work.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Anyone going after spring Turkey #33617

Yea buddy, we had 74mph gusts here yesterday. Dirt causing 0 visibility. Can’t even imagine what an arrow in flight would have looked like and we’re used to shooting in the wind. Actually, in that kind of wind I would not launch an arrow at any animal unless I was really, really close. Good huntin’!

[Ralph]

in reply to: How well do you shoot #31150

Hey Crittergetter. My suspicion would be that you be shooting too big a bow. I went from a 70+ # compound to a 63# longbow and was hot dog for awhile until the bad habits it formed caught up with me. Now I’m shooting in the mid 40’s and I’m finally able to start working on the “me” problems. If you notice what you read from more modern day experts, poundage’s that are easily managed are the key. A bow that can be drawn comfortably and an anchor point of some sort established with it is the way to go. Go lower and raise performance I believe. And remember, all shooters are individuals and all will not shoot the same style or have the same form. Arrows consistency in the desired point of impact are what we try to achieve.
Just me thinking.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Anyone going after spring Turkey #31143

Forecast is 60mph possibly up to 70mph winds tomorrow for season opener here in the panhandle and extreme fire danger. A fire already burned 1000+ acres of my hunting area (part of my favorite mule deer terrain) so may have to pass on opening day. Don’t mind hunting tumble turkeys too much but sure worry about fire danger. Only one way in and out and fires would block that. Discretion is at times the better part of valor. So good luck to those that go. Being retired, I have all month so it’s just a matter of the opening “wannas” I have to contend with. 😛

[Ralph]

in reply to: Anyone going after spring Turkey #30282

What ya gotta have a blind for? Just shoot’em when they ain’t lookin’!:P Ha! Just kidding. Me and my longbow don’t get along in blinds for squat so it’s me doing without blinds and generally without turkeys too. Fun trying to head them off and get a shot but I think them rascals have a 7th or maybe even a 10th sense we don’t know about. Sneaky stinkers but I love chasin’ em. Good luck all.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Glad to land here. #20513

Yep, agreed. Ya know, like in Alaska where wolves have been around a long time and even in, is it Michigan/Wisconsin part of the world, you don’t hear about shortages of deer. Matter of fact they grow some big ol’guys up there. Nature will control things if we leave it be. Wolves will eat elk, elk will evolve and learn that something new is out there trying to have them for lunch. But then again, if too many wolves, like too many coyotes, you have to do something. If coyotes only have rabbits and other rodents to dine on, they pretty much balance out. If we were as crazy about rabbits as elk, new story?
Hope I don’t have to dodge stones (^-^). G’day!

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