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in reply to: Hello! #35963

Hi, Ed… welcome!

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in reply to: America's Vanishin Silent Spaces #35961

Reg Darling wrote: Here in the east, places beyond the sound of engines are precious and rare indeed. This is a value we all need to get serious about standing up for, because once that peace is gone, we’re not likely to live to see its return.

Reg.. I was hunting opening day of the regular deer season at World’s End State Park in 1990. And I’ll never forget the f-16 Fighter Jet that flew directkly over me, while I was in my stand! At extremely LOW Altitude! The Air Force – Air Guard out of Black Moshannon used to use the Loyalsock as there flight path! Talk about shattering a mirror of pristine beauty! 😯

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in reply to: Group sizes? #34869

kstout wrote: I started an NFAA league 3 weeks ago, 1st week shot a 250, 2nd week was 260, and last Tuesday was 266, shooting 66″ BW longbow 55# @28. 2018 XX75’s cut to 28 1/2 BOP. Usually average 12-15 points lower with wood arrows.

You are among the blessed FEW. Congratulations.

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in reply to: Sighting Question #34287

I am going to avoid the “Instinctive” Versus other Methods, only to say that over time, I and many others use components of all three methods, when it calls for it.

I would recommend two books:

Brian Sorrell’s – Begginer’s Guide to Traditional Archery.
Byron Ferguson’s – Become the Arrow.

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in reply to: Group sizes? #34282

S n S…. I agree with your philosophy and approach to shooting. Too much hang up on “groups” when only one arrow matters. I too think the PIE PLATE rule leaves an awful lot to be desired. That 8″ PIE leaves an awful lot of room to miss a vital area.

Having said all that. That is why I state every bowhunter needs to stay within there range of competency. If it’s 15 yards than so be it. Case in point, a PIE Plate is roughly the same diameter as the 4 Ring on an NFAA Target. Given a NFAA 300 round of 60 arrows, that would assume that at 20 yards every archer is at least inside the 4 Ring and scoring a minimum consistently of AT LEAST 240. Sorry, I don’t see many traditional archers that are capable of doing that.

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in reply to: back quiver pattern #33200

NYBUBBA… not to hijack your thread. Just hope everything goes well for you and you recover quickly.

Where in New York are you?

I’m from Dutchess County.

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in reply to: Walking with my Kustom King Black Forest #31934

Beautiful Bow! Sweet! All the Best with it, George!

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in reply to: Where is Steve Sr. #31393

Ayyy… Welcome Back! 8)

Was worried about you. Glad you are Alive & Kickin’!

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in reply to: Flemish strings #29839

For the same reasons Hiram pointed out. I like to use a jig.

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in reply to: A GREAT DOG STORY! #29083

Bert.. I received this from a friend. I too was deeply moved by it. AMEN TO THAT – GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

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in reply to: Swimming Reindeer Sculpture 13,000 years old #27011

That is awesome. And the craving is exquisite!8)

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in reply to: NEW TO ME – NORTHWIND FLATBOW #25426

Ah! Hi, Duncan.. I hear lot’s of good things about those Predator bows! Good luck and all the best with it! 8)

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in reply to: Hello from new member #25423

Welcome, Gents!

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in reply to: Hello from new member #24389

Welcome Tom! 8)

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in reply to: NEW TO ME – NORTHWIND FLATBOW #18906

Hi Patrick… a Flatbow is a longbow; however the limbs are slightly wider to compensate for the shorter length. Wider limbs provide the necessary flex, power, and strength required for the shorten length bow.

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