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in reply to: My first ever shot at a deer…second even… #36785

I learned that preparation is key. If I had gotten out there earlier, I would have noticed the flaw in where I was sitting, rather than settling with where I was to avoid spooking anything. I chose not to go out tonight so that I can get the animals a little breathing room. Tomorrow I am going to hop out there and see how it goes. I plan on getting there much earlier and in hopefully surprise her next time.

Good luck hunting guys and enjoy.

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in reply to: Looking for a PA bow maker. #57506

The guy u were looking for is gibow.com

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in reply to: Hoyt Dorado #34183

I do not own either type of bow, but if I were to think of quality, I would imagine a bow made from scratch would be much better and shoot much better than a bow made off of a machine. Although I say this, I don’t think Fred would endorse a company he didn’t feel comfortable with. Secondly the Dorado I believe is fashioned after Hoyt’s Olympic recurve bows. That should stand for something.
Hope this helps,
-Andrew

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in reply to: hoyt buffalo bow #24117

I would love to purchase one myself but I can’t afford one but I did purchase his arrow setup
– Andrew

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in reply to: Goose (Big Game ?) #8216

Looks as if the dog claims the kill as its own.:)

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in reply to: first game kill #7740

Here is a picture I didn’t think I could send deron my phone but my fiance took it when I got back to her house.

-Andrew

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in reply to: carbon arrows #57880

Ok guys, I answered my own question when I was able to do some research. The older carbon fiber arrows that a lot of people use are roughly if I found the right information about 5X stronger than steel. In comparison, carbon nanotubes (which I find very interesting and have met the man who discovered them) are 182X stronger than steel. This is a tremendous difference. I compared the gpi for the arrows as well and noticed that they are about the same but the nanotubes have thicker walls. Easton as of right now are the only company that use this newer technology with their Axis line.

-Andrew

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in reply to: Its over… #20452

I am heading out for possibly the last day of my hunting (for deer) for the season tomorrow. I have not killed one yet with my bow this year, but the way I look at it now is I am hunting and if I don’t kill something that is fine. If I wanted to go killing, I would use a rifle. Am I right or am I right. 😉

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in reply to: Let's build a selfbow #19899

I will definitely need to study quite a bit before I feel comfortable enough to be able to make my own bow. I must say though, I am about to start making arrows I think and see how that turns out.

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in reply to: How do you get these amazing hunts #19350

I am only 22 and have always dreamed this is certain. I must say though I believe it can be a reality because I am working, finishing college, and have a wonderful fiance whom I am trying to lure into the love of shooting bows. I believe we can live a dream life if we both work hard and fight for what we love.

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in reply to: Recurve or longbow your choice and why? #18941

Since the topic of bows is in question. What do ya’ll think of the Shrew? I have seen them online, and honestly I would love to have one, but they do look different than any longbow I have ever seen and makes me curious on how they shoot.

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in reply to: New to the Trad Scene #18272

Thanks for all the continuous help that I have received thus far. It is amazing that I have been a member for only one day, and already have had more info given than I ever expected and so quickly as well. Thanks again.

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in reply to: New to the Trad Scene #18153

I have some Bear Chisel Tips, but they are screw in and not glue on broadheads.:(

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in reply to: New to the Trad Scene #18137

I most certainly have much to learn about the ways of the trad. I truly appreciate your guidance on the broadheads. I will look around for the Bear although like u said they may be hard to find. I will also look into the Ace Hex Heads. Thanks again.

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in reply to: ARE LONG SHOTS PUZZLING TO ALL?? #17875

Although I have had very little experience with shooting any form of bow, I must say that practice does not make perfect, but perfect practice makes perfect. I have played baseball all my life, and learned just how to throw a ball no matter the distance, I was able to put the ball on its mark up to my physical ability to do so. I believe it the same with a bow. Once you find your limit on a flat trajectory, your body will do the math for you through memorization. This is why I plan to shoot my bow as often as I played baseball.

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