[Ralph]

in reply to: New Eyes #141407

I have a Vortex 10x monocular that I carry with me when I’m out stumping and whatnot. It is handy as all get out for satisfying my curiosity and to convince myself that I’m seeing what I think I’m seeing……or not..

I put a clip on the the little strap so I can hook it on a belt loop or a loop on my side quiver.

It’s way handier when just out and about than a binoc hanging around my neck.

R2

[Ralph]

in reply to: Arrow build help needed #141014

David I assume you’re shooting a longbow since you made a reference to the arrows used to shoot great out of your recurve?

And carbon arrows?

[Ralph]

in reply to: Just joined and wanted to say hello #140691

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle Drew.

Hopefully you enjoy and that we can be helpful.

Ralph

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in reply to: Grain scale ??? #140640

I would be way appreciative for some of that deposit also!!!!

[Ralph]

in reply to: Grain scale ??? #140622

Mine is made by US Balance.

I’ve had it forever.

I researched US Balance scales and found them to buy still at reasonable price.

I’ve never found any need for any kind of accessories. Don’t know why I’d want to complicate weighing an arrow or points or broadheads.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #140376

I just spent the weekend before last at Wellington, TX helping my friends at Sagebrush archery set up a 30 target 3D course, and more time doing so last Friday then spent Saturday and Sunday enjoying the shoot and the company of 250 or so trad folks.

Never heard a cross word, except for a child unhappy because she had to stop shooting her bow for the day :-)).

There are always those at 3D shoots that are dead serious about winning, but what I love is that there’s a way bunch more that are dead serious about having fun.

I can’t say though, that it’s much fun trying to find a misbehaving arrow in the shinnery, but that’s my fault it got there.

 

It was really hard to admit that the wind effect or an arrow with bad manners can misplace it’s self. Usually.

I refuse to always take the blame. :-))

By the way, there are those who know that there is much more to setting and putting on a tourney than just setting the targets. The setting is done when the weed eaters and tractors and tools are at rest.

Also, there are the folks who get the awards and prizes and food and water etc all organized and gathered up. It’s a group chore.

Gotta give thanks to all who helped.

 

[Ralph]

in reply to: I'm Back… #140351

Quite the walk about eh?

Glad y’all made it safe and seemed to have enjoyed and you and your son are still happily related:-))

Ready to see the “cave drawings” you guys made…………. I mean the pics the hairy ones took.

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #139272

David, I’m working real hard now to get her be proficient with the pooper scooper.

Can’t say that I’m doing to well at it tho.

 

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #139248

Something’s wrong here….

Little miss smarty britches, Mitzi, laid there and read my new mag whilst I was out back mowing in 96* heat.

Ummmm…..she be wanting one of my bows next :-))………….

Bet she cain’t start the mower though..

 

 

 

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #139219

Same from here folks and be grateful……….

There’s a reason…………

[Ralph]

in reply to: Smoking arrows ??? #139008

Enough quiet is enough….:-))

One thing about wood arrows, they be good source of kindling in a pinch.

That’d be smoke and fire eh!!!!

Aluminum-carbon….not so…..

[Ralph]

in reply to: String question; #138802

I’ve never been to a trad shoot where a multicolored sting was even a thought about being a problem. Everyone has them.

 

[Ralph]

in reply to: String question; #138787

 

You don’t have to buy or build a jig if’n you don’t wanna….

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/paleoplanet69529/making-a-flemish-twist-bowstring-t6234.html#.VL78JS4fWSo

 

Look this up.

This how I make my strings.. They work great, look good.

I’ve never had a complaint from anyone that I have given one to.

I’ve made a couple of jigs but they all seem to be oriented for the 4″ shorter string length that is basic for a recurve bow rather than the 3″ shorter for a longbow.

All the instructions that I’ve read always relate to an even numbered length string.

I could use some education perhaps??????????

Probably a way to figure it out but I’m happy with my method.

We already had a ‘my math ability’ discussion on another thread….  :-))

 

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #138772

OK……………..Now for the words of wit………………..What I lack of getting all of my shoulder pull into my bow doesn’t affect mine and Mitzi’s proficiency with Mr. Frisbee…. :-))

[Ralph]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #138770

Maybe?
I was trying to post and relate by lack a little shoulder pull with my bow effects not mine and Mitzi’s Frisbee perfection.

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