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in reply to: More on Fletching #47670

TomBow wrote: I would guess that you may have arrow tuning issues if you are getting consistent damage to feathers. Have you paper or bare shaft tuned? Just saying, if the feathers are hitting the bow on each shot then something in the arrow paradox is incorrect. ARe you having feather damage issues with field points also or just broadheads? And where is the damage on the feathers themselves, leading edge of the quill?

the ‘damage’ is done to the outer edge of the lower feather as it passes over the shelf. Basically, just fraying the heck out of the tips of the feather fibers.

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in reply to: More on Fletching #43842

I tried shooting with the cock feeather in yesterday before the storms rolled through. Result- erratic flight immediately off the bow. Nock end squirreling all over the place, point of impact way off and wherever the arrow wanted to go. safe to assume my bow did not like this method. I shoot 5″ parabolics.

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in reply to: Indian Mohawk 55# bow #43836

Wexbow wrote: Ah the joy of a new bow and all the tuning that goes with it… 8) Enjoy RW!

Ohyeah!!:wink:

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in reply to: Indian Mohawk 55# bow #42251

Looks like I’m going to have to convince my beloved wife that I need new arrows.. The 2016’s seem to be way to soft for this bow- even my GT 55-75 Carbons don’t play well. I tried reducing point weight from 145 to 125, then to 100 grains and even though the high and right point of impact was reduced, it still needs a set of it’s own arrows to be spot on.

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in reply to: More on Fletching #42248

Thanks. I’ve been thinking to do so.

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in reply to: Ticks #42242

Tried every “OFF” I could find and the new “OFF DRY” is the absolute best for the ticks in my midwest. I wore this over this past weekend nad had not a single tick on me or in the truck. 😛

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in reply to: A whole new take on ethics #42237

I LOVE THIS BAR!!

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in reply to: Indian Mohawk 55# bow #40570

Good advice TomBow. Thanks!

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in reply to: HOW MANY HAD TAG SOUP AFTER TURKEY SEASON/ #40568

I like the sound of that recipe so much, I think I may give it a whirl! Season’s over this Thursday and I doubt I’ll be able to get back out before then. I had a good time sitting in the spring time woods, besides the ticks, but it was worth being out there.

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in reply to: new to archery too #37847

Smithhammer wrote: Good eye, Tony. I didn’t even occur to me to take a close look at fletching. For “off the shelf” shooting as you are Gblue86, feathers are the only way to go.

The vanes may be the culprit. The high elbow has a lot to do with form, but if your form is consistent and you can bring the elbow down level, you got it. I hate to ask but couldn’t help notice; what is your anchor reference? It looks like you may use your index finger as a guide, but in the first picture, it seems it may just be resting on your lower jaw. If your anchor is inconsistent, so shall your point of impact.

Above all of the excellent advice already offered, I would first look into getting some feathers on your shafts. Plastic vanes, while durable, do not “give” as they pass over the shelf as feathers do, and therefore the arrows flight is crudely altered when the arrow is released and the vane hits the shelf, typically causing the nock end to kick high, resulting in an erratic flight and miss.

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in reply to: HOW MANY HAD TAG SOUP AFTER TURKEY SEASON/ #35553

I’ve got one weekend left and 1/2 a mind to spend the night with the birds! I’ve taken two shots on birds and missed like a pro! I hope to at least stir in some turkey breast meat with my tag soup before it’s done, but if not I’ve still got some venison in the freezer:wink:….

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in reply to: Indian Mohawk 55# bow #35329

So I finally got off my keister and made the short drive to pick this bow up Monday. I am surprised at the condition and shootability of it given its age. It still has the original Indian Head leather riser plate on it. I re-served the center serving and have only shot it in the near dark, but will have to get it out this evening to check arrow flight. At 52″ I think it would be ideal for slipping around in the woods. I initially thought being such a short bow, it may be a finger picher, but so far no worries. I’m kind of excited to have it. Any recommendations on a new string? I’m thinking 48″… flemish, dacron, B50, etc?

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in reply to: More on Fletching #35232

I’m only shooting broadheads in the field (if a shot arises) at this point and shoot 150 grain 3 blade double bevel woodsmans. Most of my shooting is practice with target points. I read in trad bow on Rick Welch’s school about leaving a small gap between the inward facing edge of the rug and the riser to allow more clearance of the lower feather. Anybody doing this? Results?

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in reply to: Fletching tips #29391

Maybe this is what separates the good fletchers from the rookies. I’ve been using rubbing alcohol. Better get myself to the hardware store.:idea:

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in reply to: Fletching tips #26273

Any recommendations on adhesives for fletching aluminums? I currently use Fletch Tite, but find that after a few weeks of shooting, at least one feather of six arrows decides it needs to pop off, leaving no residue behind. Like skifrk, I add a drop at the notch of all of my feathers to keep them from snagging on anything.

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