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in reply to: ignoring facts #52758
I have read large segments of the reports and believe there is a lot of merit in the findings. At the same time I also believe that shooting game which is deer sized you can have a lot of success without worrying about bone penetration and without EFOC, percentages, and that the primitive basics of archery are fundamentally capable as they have been proven time and time again. If I am approaching larger game such as elk or big bears I might consider using a different arrow and broadhead setup than I would for deer for example.
A lot of people may not be receptive to repurchasing all new sets of arrows and bows in response to the reports. Mostly because what they have now will work for most of their situations.
in reply to: Almost done #50426I don’t see the hand shock as an issue. It’s not very significant and some people might not notice it as much as I did. It was more of a critical remark than it was a functional problem.
in reply to: Which Broadhead ? #49684I shot a bear with a zwickey. They penetrate well.
in reply to: St.Charles Thunderbird ?? #49677I have two longbows which I got from Jay. He lives “down the road” about 25 minutes away. Jay makes a nice bow. I have never shot the Thunderbird but have held many in my hand over in his shop/barn where he makes them. He has shown me the production process several times and I believe it should be a good bow.
The Pacific Yew is a very lightweight material and is appealing to the eyes for certain. The yew wood used in the handle of my latest home made bow came from Jay’s stockpile.
in reply to: Almost done #49549Well I finally got around to it this morning.
It launches the arrows like intercontinental ballistic missiles. A tiny bit of hand shock on the shot but nothing more than some professionally crafted bows which I have shot.
I’d say it’s a success. I put it on my friends’ scale and it came out to exactly 67 lbs @ 28 inches.
in reply to: Almost done #47065I used Smooth On EA 40 on these pieces. However if I was not using osage and instead used something like IPE then I would certainly go with Nelson’s URAC 185. I think Smooth ON EA 40 tends to stick better to the oily woods like Osage.
This particular bow had no requirement for a band saw. The belt sander was much more useful.
Good luck on your project.
in reply to: Almost done #42990Got a string on it. Wow this thing is hard to string up. I feel like a sissy.
It’s done cosmetically. Next stop… The Range
in reply to: Opinions and advice on arrow setup #41229Whatever you choose … if you get a wolf down with that bow and some arrows I want to see.
in reply to: Ground Hunting Tips #40526Whitetails are sneaky critters. Damn quiet too.
I’d still hunt them and or try to ambush them traveling to and from food sources. I have yet to take a whitetail but I did get a shot off last year with my bow. Too far away.
I agree that you should wait until they are within your “will not miss” range. Then you’ll be set.
The hardest time will be when the ground is frozen and loud. I see no remedy for this problem.
in reply to: Elephant with a bow #40348Being capable of making the correct shot seems like something derived from the person and not the weapon. Unless of course you’re shooting something way beyond acceptable range.
in reply to: What do you like best about Bowhunting? #40278Time – spending time in the outdoors. Getting enough time to hunt a longer archery season where I live.
Space – Not much competition for archery seasons so there is plenty of space to roam without worrying about getting into someone else’s way.
Equipment – Raw gear that just works. Simple to use and instinctively applied. Nothing beats something you can build, repair and craft a solution to on your own if need be. There is also a high degree of nostalgic temptation and appeal to traditional archery. The returns are much more rewarding.
Comeraderie – Fellow archers usually have a positive attitude towards one another and seem to be easier to get along with than other groups.
in reply to: Tree Stand and Harness Advise #40271I’ve hunted from a treestand twice ever. I am not against using them again. I bought a Lone Wolf Assault treestand in case I ever need one again. I like the harness which arrived with the treestand.
There are a lot of ways to analyze a treestand and plenty of web documents to reference and get review results from.
In a nutshell the important pieces for me are:
Quiet – when I stand in it there is no creaking sound.
Small – A personal choice I do not want a lounge. 1 – It keeps me awake and 2- it is easier to put on my back and haul around. Including hike a mile or three.
Fold up and down seat with pad. – almost all of them come with this except for home made versions.Now as far as safety harnesses are concerned – I would want something comfortable and that might depend on how much you hang in the harness as well as what existing clothing is on your body. In short – if I am wearing clothes with padding a simple flat web harness will be good enough for me.
As far as climbing into the stand – I would use something to attach to the tree. Gorrilla Steps or something around the trunk of the tree itself.
A note on climbing treestands – not my thing. Probably don’t work well on trees with plenty of limbs below the 20 foot level unless you are willing to do some trimming. Also have to wonder how well they will operate on a tree trunk which has a drastic degree of diameter change while ascending and descending. Including safety in that situation.
You can take all that to the bank on my authoritative status of used them twice. 😆
in reply to: Elephant with a bow #40242I’m willing to bet it takes a lot less luck and research to kill an elephant with a single shot from a rifle than it does with a bow and single arrow. Supply right caliber, bullet and shot placement – done deal in one or two shots I bet.
Anyway – I think it’s right up there with hunting lions with longbows. It’s been done but word on the street where I live is both animals often turn into pincusions during the process. Not my cup of tea. I know some animals require multiple shots but I don’t personally believe it should be an accepted practice or approach (planning to take a volley of shots with my bow). Maybe the gun is more suitable if that is what is necessary. I would accept instances where it is a situational development instead. I aim for one shot and sometimes it turns into more but usually not more than three (in fact not yet ever). I am not preaching I am clearly stating what I view is acceptable practice and approach for me. Some guys might criticize me on my arrow setup but this is not much different.
On the same subject sort of – I wouldn’t archery hunt any critters where a guide would be required to stand behind me with firearms. I’d rather do it on my own or I’d rather not do it. That’s just a personal choice of mine. I don’t think any more or less of anyone who chooses otherwise.
in reply to: Curly Hickory Longbow #40057That’s a pretty bow. I have not made one from glass. I just don’t have the room for the setup. Wish I did because I would like to try it some time.
in reply to: Help with Overlays on nocks and risers #40051Tips are the hardest part of the bow making process for me.
Thanks for the tip on this subject. I have been using a different method but I like yours and might use it in the future.
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