[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Paper Tuning Results – 10/4/14 #56787

Today’s results were interesting. I started working on paper-tuning an arrow for my Primal Styk (#50@28″ shelf-cut 1/8″ past center)

Here are the results from the first arrow I tried (all shots taken @ 3 yds):

GT Trad 5575, cut to 28.5″

50gr. insert

200gr. point

3×4″ fletch

Clearly impacting nock right, indicating that the spine is too stiff. So I added 50gr, for a total point weight of 300gr. Here are the results:

Still nock right, still too stiff. So I added another 5ogr, for a total point wt. of 350gr (total arrow wt – 640gr.). This is where I was really surprised:

Somehow the tears are even more extreme than they were with the lighter point weight?!? Not sure how that happens, but I don’t want to increase the point weight any more than 350gr, so I think my next step is going to be to step down to 3555 shafts, and start over. I could also build out the shelf a little bit and see what that does…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Bison Gear "First Trip Explorer" Pack #55922

grumpy wrote: NO, Smith, your ass doesn’t look fat

Aww, shucks….

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Practicing the "Cold Shot" #55860

*thread bump*

Today’s cold shot truly was fairly cold – 33F, with about a 12-14mph crosswind.

Distance – 14 yds

Bow – Big Jim’s ‘Buffalo’

Arrow – GT Trad 5575, 600gr.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Kayak hunt fail.. #53552

I’d hardly call that a “fail” – it looks like a great trip! In fact, it seems like a great location for TBM Rendezvous 2016…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Lost Season, Maybe Worse #53418

Wow – I hadn’t seen that vid before. Ferguson never ceases to amaze.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Cross-Dominance and Instinctive #53409

Doc Nock wrote: Shooting other weapons, where it’s not instinctive but “aimed” I have to close my dominant left eye…sucks!

I’ve found the same thing, Doc (I’m l. eye dom, r-hand shooter). I shoot a shotgun with both eyes open no problem (and I can consistently shoot at least 20 out of 25 at clays), but when it comes to aiming with handguns, I have to close my left eye.

The ‘binocular vision’ thing has always made sense to me – it’s how and why we’ve evolved the way we have, and I don’t think there is any inherent hindrance in it.

two4hooking wrote: Where there is the will, your body and mind can overcome almost any obstacle. I am also cross eyed dominant but never had an issue.

That’s the interesting thing to me, Greg, is that I often hear it framed as “an obstacle” to be overcome, and that with practice some can achieve it. But is it really an obstacle, or is it just another one of those things that gets repeated so often that it gets taken as truth? I’ve never been convinced that there is truly an obstacle to shooting instinctively with both eyes open, if one is cross-dominant at all. I agree with Jeff – it truly makes no difference. And I think Jeff makes a really good point – the key to shooting effectively if one is cross-dominant is shooting instinctively. If one is using an aiming method, it’s a different deal. That has always made sense to me, but it’s nice to hear such an accomplished shooter say the same thing.

And I’d say that your recent shot on that deer wasn’t too bad, for being a “handicapped” cross-dominant shooter! 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: creeks and streams #53258

Are these creeks on public land? If so, I would start by contacting the land mgmt. agency responsible for administering those lands, and let them know your concerns. From past experience, that may, or may not, produce the desired result.

Or, is the grazing happening on private land bordering the creek? If so, that’s a different issue, and a trickier one. It will usually require convincing the landowner of the value of fencing off the creek. As others have said, approaching this carefully and constructively is key.

Is there a local watershed group, Trout Unlimited chapter, etc. in the area? I would also talk to them, and see if they are aware of what is happening. Sometimes, these groups have experience negotiating with landowners on these types of issues, and may have more info and background to help with producing the desired result.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: How many bucks? #52558

Generally one per year here, although there are some options to purchase a 2nd tag.

Our deer regs mystify me a bit. We have a short muley season (only 2 weeks) even though I see plenty of them around, all the time. And it’s in mid-Oct, early for typical deer seasons, and well before the rut, though it’s buck-only. Not sure what the thinking behind this is (well, I have some ideas…).

And I wish we had options for multiple whitetail in a given season – they’re spreading like wildfire around here, are non-native, and out-compete the muleys. Why not open it up?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Bison Gear "First Trip Explorer" Pack #50250

Wojo –

I haven’t had any problems using it with a side quiver at all. I don’t think it would work well with a back quiver, however.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: 2014 Hunting #50227

Well done, Alex!

And I have to say, that’s a good looking BW! 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Finally—back in the fold #49020

Good to hear from you again, Doc! And all the best with getting settled and up to sped again! 😉

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Lost Season, Maybe Worse #49017

Don – very sorry to hear the latest news. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you, and trusting there is still some hope of a good and full recovery. Keep us updated and don’t give up.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Southwest DIY Javelina Hunts? #49005

Looks like draw tags will get mailed out on Nov. 21st…:wink:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Unionsuits #48038

colmike wrote: I continue to be amazed at the insightful topics raised here and the intelligent discussions which follow.:shock::lol:

Here, here!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Feeling Weird #47947

I got out and rifle hunted a bit this fall after archery season ended, and took a deer. But it really held no excitement for me at all. Most of my friends who are hunters are all rifle hunters, and they think there is something wrong with me that all I want to do is hunt with a stickbow, even when I dont’t get anything. Hard thing to explain to those who haven’t done it.

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