[Ralph]

in reply to: Who has been saved by a clicker? #8039

Thanks.

I was thinking the other evening, not good sometimes but my thought:

When you abuse your power you give power to your downfall.

Just me thinking.

It’s also an obvious observation of history.

[Ralph]

in reply to: string length #63782

John the AMO standard of old is string length 3″ shorter for a longbow and 4″ shorter for a recurve.

I don’t know if that Indian bow is a longbow or a recurve but you’re looking at 47″ for a longbow or 46″ if it’s a recurve.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #60419

I hope things stay in hand up there Scott.

I just did a search for CWD in Texas and it said detected in one mule deer in Hudspeth, Co. which is way west, bordered by New Mexico on the north and Mexico on the south.

More info I can’t seem find so I dunno. Hope for the best for bofus:D and all other areas with the disease.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Who has been saved by a clicker? #60409

Steve Graf wrote:

The most realistic answer I can give is that you will just have to wait and see.

New shooters rarely ever suffer from target panic. As you build your experience and become more aware, both consciously and unconsciously, of what makes a good shot you start to get out of sink with yourself.

Problem is, once you’ve been rewarded a time or two, you start anticipating the reward before it’s due.

Then the trouble starts, target panic.

Not trying to steal thread for being saved by a clicker, just discussing why one might be needed as was Steve.

I found this quote that I think says a lot about the beginning of and the developed stage of target panic, the loss of confidence:

“When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt”

>Honore de Ballac

[Ralph]

in reply to: Canoe paddling – Backcountry College #60293

Just make sure you get your anchor. Be fine.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Douglas Fir FluFlus #59424

Lookin good Jim.

I like the visibility. Unless you be going after snow geese. 🙄

I agree with the wipe on poly. It’s all I’ve used for a long time.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #58058

Nice Cameron, good pics, big country.

It’s great to have one’s wife share one’s interests in the outdoors.

Other things too 🙄

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #55890

Better squatch out, someone be gettin after you. 😀

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #54598

Some of my friends.. err …acquaintances have been making referrals behind my back about R2 Squatch be he don’t exist.

Really!!!!!

I attended the Tri State Traditional Championship shoot at Wellington, TX, Sagebrush Archery Club,this weekend and this was one of their new target acquisitions. Quite the beast it is. It’s about 10′ tall.

There were some excellent shooters there.

Me, I won a knife and a chigger. 😀 Neither from shooting skills. 🙄

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #48995

“Wojo, it’s a tough spot sometimes when you can see both sides of an issue. Usually, that means you have an open mind and empathy for your fellow man and that’s a good thing to be sure.”

How can this be a tough spot to be in? Seems being blind to one side or the other would be a lot tougher place to be.

Example, those who totally knock down others choices of bows or arrows or choices of weapons they hunt with or vehicles that are being used in pursuit.

I could expand further but this a non political site and some things mentioned above are of a political nature.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Possibles bag #47998

A woman’s ‘purse’ is really a misnomer, since the possibilities of their content are way beyond what may be in a “manbag” 🙄

Impossible’s bag?? 😆

No offense mom!:)

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #47191

Who remembers these???

I’ve had’em a long time. They be arrow stoppers deluxe.

I keep’em behind my other target so when they start shooting thru I’m not tearing up my fence or arrows.

I keep them tied up so they won’t leave:D:D

This was what we used between paper animal targets and the 3D target era.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #47041

Steve, they sense your relationship with possums………:D

[Ralph]

in reply to: Re-Thinking old Thoughts on Woodies #45504

Good shot. One less chicken thief around.:D

[Ralph]

in reply to: Re-Thinking old Thoughts on Woodies #44283

Hey Steve!

As you know all the old standards are/were based on AMO standards which were established with a 60# bow and 28″ arrows.

Like all things, gotta be a point A somewhere. 60# a lotta bow for most anymore. Not cause we’re weaker but perhaps improvements and changes in equipment? Another subject, cause I’m weaker:lol:

Wood arrows are based on 28″. The thinking is 5# weaker spine for each additional inch of arrow length and 5# increase for every inch shorter in length.

To my way of thinking trying to compare wood to carbon is like apples to oranges, they are two totally different materials with totally different characteristics.

I shoot some carbons now and have piddled, improvised and have them shootin well and to shoot out of the same bow for example, carbons are 29″, have 225 to 245 gr. up front whereas the woods are 28″ with 125 gr. point.

35-55 carbons from 47# bow and 45-50# – woods with 125 gr. point. I have some 50-55# woods, 28″, with 160 gr. points and they shoot like the 45-50# but are heavier of course, drop some but you can tell the diff in the “thunk” when they hit the same target. They don’t drop enough to bother me. If one shoots instinct, shoot’em for awhile then instinct takes over. Point gap and you gotta do some figuring.:wink:

I’m no expert on either but I’ve been shooting woodies a long time and I know what works for me, and if my arrow is flying straight and true to my eyeball, good nuff, science be damned.

Adding to this, my draw is actually about 27 1/2″ most of the time so I’m OK with 28″ arrows. I’ve noticed of late that since I’ve changed some things my draw has gained some and I can feel the back of the field point. Ummm. Means if I put broadheads on wood I’d better lengthen arrow a tad, probably increase spine and shoot a different broadhead. But then again a difference in feathers might affect that too. A little more feather??

Lots of little variables to play with. Trial and error!!!!:lol: Nothin fun if ya got all the answers…

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