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in reply to: Cedar shaft availibility #38849

You may want to try Dink’s feather shop. He’s in the classifieds in TBM. Personally, I don’t shoot cedar anymore but when I did I always got quality shafts from Dink. http://www.dinksfeathershop.com. Hope this helps.

Steve

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in reply to: troubled grizzly #54042

I use the same system Steve uses. With a little bit of practice the razor sharp system is the best I have found. The only problem is that you MUST be able to keep a consistent angle on the bevel. Practice with some old broadheads until you get confident. The last step in achieving a super sharp edge is using a leather strop I purchased from Joe at Tuffhead. I got my razor sharp system from Grizzly Woodworking Supply and I paid about 30$.

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in reply to: Sitka spruce and EFOC, failed experiment #40487

Dave, I know you stated you wanted to use 300 grain Tuffheads but just thought I’d give you the stats on some 11/32 teak shafts I got from Kevin at Forrester Shafts. 725 grains finished arrow, 4 3″ A&A fletching, 28 1/4″ BOP, 225 grain Tuffhead, 65# spine, 17% FOC. These are parallel shafts so I’m assuming if you got a heaver spine put a 10 – 12 ” taper down to 5/16 and used a 225 grain Tuffhead you could feasibly wind up with a finished arrow right around 700+ grains and because of the taper possibly pick up around 2% more FOC. I plan on using this arrow on whitetails this year shot out of my 1964 47# (at my draw length) Bear Grizzly. They fly great and I don’t notice any significant drop until about 22 + yards. I limit my shots to 15 yards at game so the drop doesn’t really matter in hunting situations. Just a thought.

Good Luck, Steve

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in reply to: Some people's thinkin' #19506

This attitude towards the game we pursue is all too common in the modern hunting world. I primarily hunt solo because of this very issue. People just don’t understand the respect that is due to the animals we hunt. As previously stated ” this topic gets my blood boiling”! I have been asked why don’t I hunt with so and so? They’re an archery hunter too…. I just can’t bring myself to be in the company of people who think launching an arrow from a mechanical device at long distances and wounding an animal is ok!!! This past spring I went on a bear hunt in Canada and there was a few other guys in camp (all wheelers except one other longbow shooter). It was disgusting to hear the stories being told about other hunts they had been on. One guy in particular ( who happens to be sponsored by a wheelie manufacturer) was bragging about the 112 yard shot he made on a dall sheep then went on to clarify– that was his second shot after he wounded it at 75 yards. And people think the antis are the problem? Hmmm! Needless to say if I wasn’t so far into the Canadian wilderness I would have left camp but boat or floatplane was the only way out so I had to endure a week of wishing I didn’t go on the hunt. First thing I told my brother when I got home was “well that’s the last hunt I go on without like minded traditional hunters”. It really makes me sad to think we are in the minority.

Steve

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in reply to: Broad head advice #54459

First, I agree about the TuffHead broadheads. I’ve had the exact same experience as Steve with EFOC very sharp single bevel broadheads. In over 25 years of bowhunting I’ve never seen animals expire so fast and travel such little distances-always down within sight!!!

I live in PA. I know it’s bizarre but the maximum length of a broadhead cannot exceed 3 inches. I’ve asked Game Commission Officers WHY? What’s the reasoning behind such a ridiculous regulation? Not only was each and every officer unaware of the regulation they could not give me a logical explanation. Since it is a regulation and not a LAW I was told that I could attend a Game Commission meeting that is open to the public and ask that changes to the regulation be considered. Not wanting to open a can of worms and approach this subject single-handed I’ve never pursued the idea. If there are any other PA hunters that would like to pursue this issue PM me and I will get a petition together to present to The Game Commission. With enough support I believe we could make this change happen. Btw- I actually grind the point and reshape the tanto tip on my TuffHeads to make them “LEGAL” and exactly 3 Inches.

Thanks, Steve

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in reply to: Att Dave Peterson #39714

JP,

Great questions. Obviously you have given this a lot of thought. Can’t wait to hear what Dave has to say! I am wondering the same thing and don’t want to purchase shafts until I have a good starting point. This year I’m hunting with a 47# 1964 Bear Grizzly at 27″ draw length and want to shoot wooden arrows. I already tuned some carbons (GT Ultralites) with 33% FOC, 600 grains but feel this bow deserves wooden arrows. I was planning on shooting tapered shafts so in the tuning process I was hoping to cut from the point end and re-taper point since cutting from nock end would shorten the 10″ taper. I know Dr. Ed’s results showed improved penetration with tapered arrows.

Steve

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in reply to: My first "harvest"… #52905

Alex,

Great find!!! Remember that spot because they will probably be back next year! I’ll bet they grow in the woods near your house although the season is coming to an end! I live about 45 minutes south of Allentown and go morel hunting locally every year-usually coincides with the start of spring gobbler season. When the birds aren’t cooperating I take advantage and look for morels. What a great way to spend a day in the spring woods. Didn’t find many this year but had some years when I found hundreds of them.

Steve

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in reply to: using test weights #52890

Troy,

I think you misunderstood. I think the test point he is talking about is a field point. I believe he was asking if it is ok to make the point 325 grains by adding 10 grains of brass washers. I could be wrong?

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in reply to: Question For Troy & Dr. ED? #49860

VERY interesting to say the least. Ron, I have found that small changes in point weight and arrow length(once I am very close to having perfect flight) did not effect bare-shaft flight as much for me as it has for others. Maybe my form, release and other factors are not as consistent as other shooters. Whatever the reason I totally agree that this not true with other arrow materials such as wood and aluminum. Carbon definitely makes things possible that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. Until I started experimenting myself I would have said there is no way 2″ fletching would stabilize an arrow with a 350+ grain broadhead. With that being said, further experimenting by Ashby followers I believe will reveal more and more interesting results that will be of great importance for anyone wanting to increase FOC and shoot a more lethal arrow!!!

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in reply to: FOC Evolution… #48605

I agree with Steve about all the good advice given on this topic. I guess when I suggested using 125 grain adapters I should have also stated that you may have to compensate by building out the shelf as Troy stated or using an aluminum footing to help stiffen the spine. I am by no means an expert on this FOC stuff but have been experimenting with different arrow configurations for several years. In my observations it’s harder to tune an UEFOC arrow with a bow cut past center shot. Building out the riser helped me tune easier.

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in reply to: FOC Evolution… #46931

[quote=Smithhammer]Thanks, Dave. I should have added that my “combined point weight” already includes 100gr. inserts and carbon collars.

If you went to a 125gr adapter you would increase FOC and be right around 650 gr total weight.

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in reply to: best fletching jig? #46301

I really like the Bearpaw jig. Very adjustable & works great for me using A&A feathers.

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in reply to: Making the bevel switch #41610

Good choice. I think you will be impressed with the performance of the Tuffheads. Personally I would go with the 100 grain adapters. If you go with the 75 grain adapters you may want to use the titanium. IMO the 75 grain steel are too short and that would be the weak spot in your set-up!

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in reply to: Question For Troy & Dr. ED? #39205

Just want to say THANKS to all of you guys!!! If I can’t be out hunting, experimenting with different arrow setups sure is fun and very educational. Hey Dave- I think the box is getting a little bigger-the other day at the local archery shoot I overheard some wheelie guys talking about hunting with heavy arrows and 2 blade cut on contact broadheads. If they only knew????

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in reply to: Question For Troy & Dr. ED? #34101

Joe, I couldn’t agree more about Dr. Ed’s hard work!!!!! Maybe more people will come out of the stone age and realize just how much they can benefit from all of his research. I got my order last Thursday.

Thanks

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