[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…

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #44258

I came across this this morning and I thought cool, in reference to our previous discussion about lightning.

Scroll down a ways and there’s a video.

Safety first during t-storms.

http://www.grindtv.com/random/explosive-lightning-bolt-captured-by-police-das

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #42156

drew4fur wrote: [quote=R2]Drew, you been around enough you don’t need to practice gettin rescued uh!!:D

I had to swim out of my toyota 4runner in a creek in the MO Ozarks in 2009, now my address is on top of the Llano, as you know R2 it’s rare you need to even wade out of anything up there.

When I refer to playa lakes:

http://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/habitats/high_plains/wetlands/playa.phtml

From past experience Drew, not involved myself but from the experience of having been there at the time when reconstructing the power grid in Lubbock after the 1970 tornado and having worked in the Lubbock area off and on for years, don’t get caught in the underpasses during downpours or in the playa lake areas around the south loop. A bunch of rain can fall in a hurry and nowhere for water to run off to. 😀

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #41061

Drew, you been around enough you don’t need to practice gettin rescued uh!!:D

[Ralph]

in reply to: Possibles bag #38864

You might try this tactic, just delete b:

😀

1poke

noun ?p?k

Definition of POKE

1

chiefly Southern & Midland : bag, sack

2

a : wallet

b : purse

It’s a good idea not to buy a pig in that poke though.:lol:

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #35899

Bet that was cool to see Bruce, from a very respectable distance.

Dave, from an old lineman/substation electricians experience, no outside for me when lightning if I can avoid it.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #35876

We good.

Everyone knows where the flooding areas are so they can go drive into them and get rescued out of them:roll::roll:

Farmers grumpin’ cause it’s too wet to plant, they were grumpin’ cause too dry to plant. Heck, on perfect days when they’re in the coffee shop they’re grumpin’ about the ……:lol:coffee.

No shootin for awhile today methinks. Me no likey lightning!!!!

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #35850

Little bit different view to the north of my house than what I’ve posted in years past.

Playa lakes all getting full, other lakes are rising, people driving into flooded ares, etc….

Then

[Ralph]

in reply to: Ausjim sitrep #34934

Good to hear from ya Jim!! Sorry to hear about the knee.

You’re tough, you’ll be fine.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Possibles bag #31588

A good shower greens things up quick around here. 😀

Yep older pic, there was snow drifted against the fence.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Possibles bag #31453

Here’s my G Fred wool bag

It has two main pockets and a couple of smaller ones, like easy access for phone and specks.

As with all of my goodies I sling over my shoulder, I revise the strap with a quick disconnect of some sort so I can unhook and slip off without a bunch of movement taking the strap over my head.

I have fire starters, rope, knife, little bit of first aid, emergency blanket, paracord, etc. I can tie my jacket onto it if needed. I still have room for water and some munchies.

[Ralph]

in reply to: Where is your anchor? #31390

Hey!:D

[Ralph]

in reply to: Possibles bag #30665

I’ll try and get pics in the next day or two of my G Fred wool haversack. It works great for me in my hunting and stumping world.

I use this old muzzleloading bag a lot when just stumping and at 3D shoots. Holds a few goodies and doesn’t weigh me down;

It wasn’t as warm as I look when this was taken.:D

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #30334

Steve seems like all that other stuff I take besides the bow and arrows and don’t use either, that takes some figgerin on ahead of time too.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin? #30292

Sure was a fine day here in Amarillo yesterday.

Green grass, partly cloudy, mid 70’s, light winds and a traditional 3D shoot with a dozen or so friends.

Cain’t complain bout nothing and see no reason to.

Gripin and grumpin only ruins one’s day and that of those around. 😀

Would rather smell the “roses” 🙂

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