[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Armguards #53066

Ben (Prairie Prowler) wrote: [quote=David Petersen]…my logic these days is that if I buy the best gear–that is, what I really want most–it will last “longer than I need it.”

We had an elderly neighbor when I was a kid who was fond of saying, “Save it up. Buy the best and cry once.”

Agreed.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: You've got to be kidding me!!! #53015

Is it wrong to hope there will be a significant number of backfires?

8)

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: "The Good Hunt" update #52679

*Bump*

😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: BHA of Idaho #52172

You bet. I’ll send up some smoke signals and see what I can find out, but so far I haven’t heard anything to substantiate it (other than the larger-picture proposal for the state to appropriate a significant portion of federal lands…). Hopefully it’s just hot air, of which there is no shortage in the Spud State.

If I hear anything solid I’ll definitely post an update.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: BHA of Idaho #51885

Wahoo –

Can you point me to a source where you heard this?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: fletching #51578

Anyone much better at math than me willing to calculate the surface area of 3 x 4″ vs. 4 x 3″? 😆

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: fletching #51571

dwcphoto wrote: Guys,

Check out the link of A Long Look at Fletching,

https://www.tradbow.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=C8EA4FBD-1422-1DE9-ED1A1C909376B7B6

It’s under the Tying the Threads Together that Troy assembled in the FOC forum. dwcphoto

Thanks for bumping that, D. I hadn’t read through that thread in a while, and there’s lots of great info in there.

Grumpy, if I understand your question correctly, my answer would be – the minimum amount of fletching that you need, after getting perfect flight with a bareshaft and the point weight you desire. I have yet to see much need for 5″ to 5-1/2″ fletching on arrows that fly well with no fletching at all. In fact, I think it can actually be a detriment. As the quoted thread above points out repeatedly, simply put – the more weight you have up front, the less need (or desire) there is for a large surface area of fletching at the rear of the arrow.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: New to the Forum #49478

Welcome, Randy!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Kansas legalized crossbows during archery season #49434

I have no issue with people using them either, as long as its in the proper season. They aren’t bows.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Moose (Not Chocolate)… #48714

Is it possible at that extremely close distance, that penetration was poor due to the arrow still recovering from paradox (or at least partly)?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Kansas legalized crossbows during archery season #48282

That sucks. We must remain vigilant in Idaho, or I fear the same.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous #46755

Glad you had a great time, Troy! I too am continually humbled by the many quality people I’ve met through BHA. The Rendezvous was truly inspirational for me, and I don’t throw that word around lightly.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Floorless Shelters #46259

No, I decided to hold off on the nest. May pick one up down the road, if it seems necessary. But I’ve spent a fair bit of time in floorless wall tents, etc. and haven’t found a huge need for one yet.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #45511

Prepping the essential ingredient in my wife’s ‘elk bourguignon:’

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Armguards #44144

I have one from RMS Gear that I really like. When you order from them, you can semi-customize what you want. It’s all an armguard needs to be, well-made and reasonable priced. And the RMS guys are top notch in customer service.

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