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in reply to: SBD bowstrings? #19119

Ok, I couldn’t ignore all the positive feedback I’ve been hearing about SBDs any longer. I ordered one for my Mamba today.

Dave – how are you liking yours?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Opinons on Misses While Hunting #18686

Steeper-angle uphill shots are always a tough one for me.

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in reply to: Mechanical Broadheads #18674

I’ve never heard a single persuasive argument for using mechanicals that wasn’t marketing hype (especially when weighed against the added complications/disadvantages).

As with most any outdoor equipment, if you want it to be reliable, keep it solid and simple.

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in reply to: A long look at fletching and EFOC #18673

Steve Sr. wrote:

Sorry. I was giving my two cents concerning the above statement “what I want is a 29″-29.5″ arrow that has a finished wieght of 550 grains with 20% FOC.” and suggesting maybe not using the total weight of the arrow as a limitation building a higher FOC arrow for trial.

While only my opinion, limitations on arrow weight will reduce some of the advantage OF higher FOC, even if buildable, at least for hunting/penetration sake and was hoping to add that as food for thought for the person asking about his arrows.

Gotcha. And agreed.

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in reply to: A long look at fletching and EFOC #18488

With all due respect, Steve – I guess I’m a little confused on what it actually is that you’re trying to say here. Simply that it’s important to test whatever you’re going to shoot extenisively, at various ranges, before hunting with it? If so, I doubt anyone would disagree. Not trying to be a jerk here – I think you have good points to make, based on a lot of experience, I’m just trying to decipher your point above.

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in reply to: Trad bow in National Parks #17934

Well done. Good luck with the hunt!

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in reply to: Dec/Jan issue #17744

Funny thing is, I initially started getting the digital version because the nearest place that carried TBM was over an hour away. Now that my local market carries it, I end up downloading the digital version, and then once it appears on the stands, I can’t resist buying the print version as well…

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in reply to: Redwing Boots #16741

Certainly, Red Wing quality is renowned. But I find that different manufacturers will fit individuals differently. They may be the most well-built boot in the world, but if they don’t fit your particular foot right, it doesn’t matter.

Visiting their website, I get the impression that Red Wing has moved their hunting line entirely over to their subsidiary (made abroad) brand, Irish Setter, and that RW is focused on work boots and very high end, “classic” footwear. At least that’s what it takes you to if you click “hunting boots” on the RW site. While I don’t own any of their big game hunting boots, I do own a pair of their “Wingshooters,” and they have been my favorite bird hunting boot ever. Very comfortable and durable.

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in reply to: Dec/Jan issue #16724

Thus, the iPad…

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in reply to: A long look at fletching and EFOC #16600

5575.

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in reply to: A long look at fletching and EFOC #16485

Two rivers wrote: can any one help me with this? I am shooting a 55# r/d longbow (cut to center I believe) @ 28″ draw. what I want is a 29″-29.5″ arrow that has a finished wieght of 550 grains with 20% FOC. I have tried this with a cupel different arrows and ether end up being way to heavy or not the FOC that I want by the time I am all tuned in. I was looking at the new grizzly sticks and thinking about trying them but they dont have the charts for them like the others and they dont say how much more FOC they add over the old ones. has anyone ever built a arrow that is 10gr per inch for 55lbs that has a FOC of 20%?

I have a r/d 55# longbow (Savannah). I was able to get just over 23% FOC with a 28.5 GT Traditional (9.3 gpi), 100 gr. brass insert and a 170 gr head. I know that’s not exactly what you’re looking for, but it’s close. It shoots very well wih that setup. Hope that helps.

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in reply to: Dec/Jan issue #16458

Jeremy Holden wrote:

Still waiting on my issue. Ran to the mail box two days in a row now…

-Jeremy

Get the digital version!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Upgrades on the Site #13480

Liking the upgrades – thanks!

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in reply to: A trophy "dear". My first! #62063

That’s awesome. Congrats, Steve!

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in reply to: My first deer…..EVER!!! #61612

Well done, JayT!!! She sure looks tasty…

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