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Thanks, gang. Good to see this place is still kickin’!
Pulled out a few different bows tonight, and was able to reach full draw on all of them, if only for a couple seconds, but that’s progress!
Another advantage to natural blinds – you can build several, strategically-placed in a particular area, and move from one to the other as conditions change, without having to undo noisy zippers, velcro, etc.
And, for a minimal amount of pre-season work, you’ll have a few hundred extra dollars in your pocket.
Been pretty busy lately, but I’ve been finding time in the evenings to shoot my bow and ride (trying to keep in shape for elk season, which starts in less than 3 mos!!):
Came across this fallen nest on a ride yesterday. I don’t recall ever finding a nest before where feathers were such a large part of the materials used in construction. Very cool, and I bet it was warm and cozy!
jpc wrote:
A guy that does not know that some bows are much more efficient than other… I have not met for 30 years . News are slow to reach some remote corners
There are also those who cannot acquire the very best and who console themselves ( and others ) by trying to make others believe that it does not exist
Results of the world championships are unavoidable
Many bowhunters around the world cannot all be wrong and only one archer in the depths of his country be alone to hold the truth
I do not make any pub for any bowmaker but I know that a good fly rod does not take more fish than a $ 50 one, but of high quality 10 or 20 times more expensive makes many things impossible with one at a small price
Since Border introduced the carbon in its hunting bows all bowmakers are trying to copy specially big US brands:):D
2000 years old citation but still up to date 😀
The ignorant says, The learned doubt, The wise reflects
A word of advice – it’s all well and good to have different opinions on this, or any other topic, and to express them constructively. But condescencion is completely unecessary. Not to mention, your contributions might be better received. It’s easy – just be nice.
1145 – an efficient #50 bow, paired with the right arrow (which I personally think is at least, if not more, important) will get the job done on an elk. There are so many excellent options to choose from these days that it’s hard to make a recommendation, but I would suggest looking at a deflex-reflex longbow that will generally have increased speed and efficiency over a straight-limbed longbow, and will usually also have less (if any) felt handshock, which can be tough on folks who already have shoulder problems. There are D/R longbows being made these days that have speeds approaching, if not equal to, recurves. Beyond that, it’s really going to be a matter of finding the bow that “feels” right for you, particularly in terms of grip, which is why it can be so hard to recommend a particular bow. But a good bow maker should be willing to work with you to deliver a bow that fits your hand and your needs.
A few examples of D/R bows that I have shot and been impressed with:
Toelke “Whip”
Big Jim’s “Buffalo Bow”
Jim Reynold’s “Thunderstick III”
Martin/Howatt “Savannah”
The Whip and the Buffalo are my “go to” bows these days, largely due to their speed, smoothness, and for lack of a better word, “pointability.” I hope that is at least somewhat helpful, and please ask more questions if you have them.
