[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: "Don't look back – something might be gaining on you." #17256

3-1/2 pages of trad gear is pretty significant, compared to how much was space was dedicated to it in the past.

Unfortunately, so is 12 pages of crossbows.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Is camo necessary? #16835

vajd wrote: I would have loved to have camo boxers that hot October day, I had stripped of my shirt, and felt better so I slipped of my pants but the boxers were white. So I took them off also.

Well about thrity minutes later I see movement and here comes a game warden!! I be he still tells the story the the crazy naked guy with a long bow up in a tree!

I guess that answers the initial question!!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Looking for a Take-Down Longbow/Hybrid… #16759

Well, congrats on the new order! Be sure to post pics when it arrives!

I would think a strap-on Kwikee would work fine with it. They seem pretty adaptable to just about any bow.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Geist vrs Lee Rue III on Bergmann's rule… #16737

Given all the glaring exceptions to Bergmann’s “rule,” I’d say there is probably a lesson in there somewhere about expecting nature to adhere to our rules. We sure put a lot of energy into trying to make it all neat and orderly, don’t we?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Looking for a Take-Down Longbow/Hybrid… #16731

FYI – RMSG currently has two Boss 3-piece longbows in the poundage you are looking for, and in your price range. While I’ve never shot a Boss, I’ve heard good things about them.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: New Shrew #16046

David Petersen wrote: Steve, do you have a link for Eagle Flight, and does their online catalog show the flat quiver you speak of?

Dave –

Here’s the link for Eagle’s Flight but I don’t see the new quiver that Steve mentions on there yet:

http://www.eaglesflightarchery.com/efa/index.html

But I would also throw in another vote for the EFA. I have two of them, and couldn’t be more pleased. They are very simple and light and stay put when strapped on.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Kudos to Don Thomas for reverse crowdsourcing #14845

I suppose “the thinking man’s Ted Nugent” is just too much of an oxymoron. The best ambassadors are usually those that would probably never describe themselves as such and simply go about what they do with high standards. Well done again, Don.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Newbie looking for first longbow #13971

Thirded. I bought a used bow from RMSG a while back too, and they were great to deal with.

On another occasion, they mistakenly sent me the wrong feathers. We had a laugh about it on the phone, and I assured them it was no big deal. Even so – they sent me out the correct feathers, along with a nice custom leather armguard. I was floored.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: New Shrew #13716

Congrats on the new bow – pics please!

What were you shooting before?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Looking for a Take-Down Longbow/Hybrid… #12322

lyagooshka wrote:

I am looking for something comparable to the Robertson Stykbow Raven Styk Take-Down Hybrid but for about half the price.

Alex – I don’t want this to sound discouraging, and I’m clearly biased here, but I don’t think you will find anything remotely comparable to a Robertson for half the price. I have a Robertson, and there are many other bows that cost just as much (or more) that don’t compare to it. Dick makes some of the finest bows available anywhere, period.

Unfortunately, there is a real gap in the mid-range (+-$500) availability of good take-downs in my experience. There are a variety of reasons for this, but the bottom line is that a good take-down usually takes a little more work to build, and requires more hardware, than a one-piece. For the most part, there are the cheap ones, like the Samicks, and there are the expensive ones. But if you’re willing to go with a well-kept pre-owned bow, I would look at Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. They often have an impressive selection of nice pre-owned bows, and many of them are take-downs. It’s probably your best bet for a good bow at that price range. I’ve dealt with RMSG on numerous occasions, and they are excellent to deal with, and stand by everything they sell. I would highly recommend them.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Hunting Help!?!?!?!? #11107

Alex –

There will be a trad archery rendezvous in your state next month, the Eastern Traditional Archery Festival:

http://www.archeryfestivals.com/

I’d highly recommend checking it out, if you can. Could be a great opportunity to try out a lot of different bows and talk to knowledgeable people.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Steel Force Traditional Heads? #10611

Shot ’em for the first time tonight, at a variety of distances and angles, from 10 – 20 yards. Penetration into a foam block was impressive. And I know every marketing machine out there loves to say “they fly just like field points!” but in this case it’s true. I put them on, shot them, and they flew perfectly. No additional tuning necessary. And after a little time on the KME they’re gonna be wicked sharp. Again.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Is camo necessary? #10507

When “expensive” camo is referred to, it’s usually not the pattern itself that results in higher cost – it’s higher quality construction and better-performing fabrics.

While I don’t have a great deal of disposable income, I also don’t have qualms at all about paying for good quality hunting clothing. It’s more than just the benefit of camo – it’s equipment that I truly depend on when I’m miles from a road in any and all weather conditions, just like my pack and everything in it. It needs to not just help me blend in – it needs to breathe, insulate, block rain and wind, and maybe even save me on a night out. Most cheap hunting clothing from the big box stores is most definitely a case of getting what you pay for. And if you only hunt in mild, dry conditions, maybe you can get away with that. But if you hunt in anything else, buying good quality stuff pays for itself. And if it comes with a good, break-up pattern (not that MOBU stuff), it’s icing on the cake, as far as I’m concerned.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Recurve or Longbow… #10195

Alex –

Despite what you’ve apparently heard, you can ‘cant’ any style of traditional bow – recurve, traditional longbow or hybrid. Or shoot them all vertically. In fact, practicing shooting any of these bows in a variety of canted positions is great practice for real-world hunting.

As far as the ‘advantage’ of hybrid limbs over recurve limbs, it really comes down to opinion and preference. Both obviously get the job done on a regular basis. Hybrids, because of narrower limbs, and (sometimes) more slender risers as well, tend to be lighter.

And there are a whole different set of opinions and preferences when it comes to ‘advantages’ of lighter bows vs heavier (in terms of overall bow weight, not draw weight). Some people love a bow that feels really light in the hand, others prefer heavier mass which some feel adds stability. I could go on, but that’s probably enough!….

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Recurve or Longbow… #10118

lyagooshka wrote: Thanks for the reply. I was seriously considering a hybrid, but the one thing that keeps me leaning the way of the recurve versus the longbow is the increased technicality.

Alex – not sure what you mean by “increased technicality?”

I (probably more from simple paranoia more than any real-world event) just see myself forgetting arrows for my longbow on that once in a lifetime hunt and not be able to find any in the correct spine to match my bow. Recurves are easier to find arrows for as they can take a wider range of arrow spines.

Forgetting your arrows on a once-in-a-lifetime hunt? Really?!? 😆

Seriously, though, there are many hybrid designs out there that are center shelf-cut, making them just as tolerant as center-cut recurves when it comes to spine variation. I shoot the same spined arrows out of my #53 hybrid as I do my #57 recurve. So the spine thing really shouldn’t dissuade you.

[Author]

Posts