[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: 2013 hunting rigs #42707

Not entirely sure if this is what I’m going to go with, but this morning’s setup was:

400 gr. head (300gr. Werewolf & 100 gr. insert)

29% EFOC

695 gr. total

#53 Kanati

Need to shoot it some more. 10 more days…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Carbon arrow saw #42481

There was an article in the last issue (?) of TBM about making an arrow jig for use with a Dremel. Seemed like a nice and simple setup.

Also, here’s a link to a thread about cutting carbons with just a file. About as simple as it gets:

https://www.tradbow.com/members/cfmbb/messages.cfm?threadid=87557673-1422-1DE9-ED812C3F79412AEB

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Maps of Australia #41881

grumpy wrote: Thought deserts were well flat. Why would you need more than a compass? Why go there?

Yeah, Jim – quit trying to lure us to your godforsaken desert…:D

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Is 10 GPP enough for elk? #41518

Elk have certainly been taken with light arrows (and conversely, many haven’t…). But personally, I like to hedge my bets by creating as much momentum/penetration as possible within acceptable flight parameters. My elk arrows are 12gpp.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Bear Scouting Pics #40469

Found on today’s hike, at a rapidly drying up spring:

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Totems #39960

“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,

Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortals ever dared to dream before…”

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: 2013 hunting rigs #38995

Another beautiful piece of craftsmanship, Clay. May it serve you well in the coming season.

AlexBugnon wrote:

Above, I listed my new bow as my 2013 rig…. Well, after practicing again and again with it, I became pretty good with it. After all it is almost identical in form and specs as my Shrew CH. but i still had that annoying feeling of unease shooting it, so I went back to my shrew just out of curiosity, and man, what a difference!!!

Isn’t that so true? I mean, there are all the objective factors that can be identified, like grip style, shelf cut, weight, etc. that we can cite as reasons why we like one bow over another, but then it seems that there is often also that hard to define, other “something” that just clicks and makes us feel more confident and comfortable with a particular bow. And those psychological factors should never be underestimated in aiding our ability to shoot well.

Maybe that’s what we define as the “soul” of an object, whether it be a handmade bow or a musical instrument or…?

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Wild Voices #38861

sinawalli wrote: Last year at elk camp when I would get back at dark, there would be a pack of wolves howling nearby as I ate my super. Dinner and a symphony! Loved it!

Awesome. I had one run right be me while hunting a few years ago. I’ve been seeing plenty of recent wolf sign in my hunting area, and talking to my neighbor (who works for IDF&G), it sounds like they killed some chickens at a house up the road a few days ago. Someone else just down the road from us spotted several in their backyard. It definitely makes things more interesting.

paleoman wrote: I actually had a traumatic brain injury in my teens. So, all my shortcomings and stupid posts I blame on that:lol:

Ha. Wish I had that good of a reason!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #38173

sinawalli wrote:

Wow! Slabs are antler? Is the blade gun blued or just a real dark patina? How do you like the CPM3V? I hear its real tough stuff!

Yup – antler scales. And it has some patina going on, but its also just partially the lighting in the pic. As you probably know, 3V, while not a true stainless steel, is still a lot more stain resistant than something like A2 or 1095. And it’s fantastic at holding an edge, while not being brittle and still having a reasonable toughness of 58-60 Rockwell. I’m a big fan of A2 (and O1), but I have several 3V knives, and it is really impressive!

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Celebration #37882

My celebration comes in cooking a fine meal with whatever I’ve taken. I’m normally not that inspired of a cook (unlike my better half), but when it’s something I’ve shot or caught, I really enjoy making it as delicious as possible. That’s my way of honoring and celebrating.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: 2013 hunting rigs #37878

paleoman wrote:

I get all messed up when I have too many options. More than 1 or 2 bows I can’t process it:lol:

Tell me about it. My name is Smithhammer, and I’m a bowaholic….

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: 2013 hunting rigs #37693

Ugh – I fear I’m back to the drawing board. I’ve been enjoying shooting my hybrids so much lately, and how quiet and light they are, that I can’t make up my mind…

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #37506

sinawalli wrote:

Smithhammer, how about a few more pics of that knife? Looks very interesting!!

Here ya go:

7″ overall

3.2″ blade

CPM3V steel

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #36851

Nice work, Duncan and Bill! I tend to prefer clean and simple pouch sheaths as well.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

in reply to: Sacred Places #36845

Duncan wrote:

Traditional archery won’t die if we don’t let it. Studies have already shown that Gen Y is less interested in status and more interested in experiences. I think a renaissance of traditional archery is right around the corner and Gen Y will make it happen. All we have to do is plant the seeds. Show them there is a better experience to be had.

I too get caught up in the seemingly endless unbelievable things happening today but I have to remind myself that there is another way to look at it. Think in terms of good fortune and bad fortune, one follows the other and we have all experienced both. Like Yin and Yang one does not exist without the other. So don’t worry so much, nothing stays the same for very long. Feeling out of control makes us worry. All we can do is our best.

Great points, Duncan. I seriously doubt that there has ever been a period in human history in which most didn’t feel like society was going to hell in a handbasket, and that the younger generation (of whatever time period) was utterly lost and causing the irrevocable downfall of society. Yet, at least some of those same folks go on to comprise the new generation of…well, exactly what we all seem to respect and admire.

Are there many absurd and deplorable things happening today from which one could become extremely discouraged? Of course. Be glad you didn’t live in the 1700’s, or the 1200’s…or….

We must take heart, and encourage the next generation however we can, if only because the alternative would be a bleak proposition, indeed.

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