[Troy Warner]

in reply to: Wisconsin Albinos #29881

Defect or not, they are beautiful to look at. I really like the Bucks in white velvet.

Thanks Dave for the link.

[Troy Warner]

in reply to: Elk Arrow Spine Suggestions #26849

Carey,

I have tuned an easton traditional 400 (equivalant to FMJ 400 spine per 3 Rivers Archery)with 200 grain target head out of a lond bow with a shelf cut close to center drawing 51.5# @26″ the arrow ended up 29 and 1/4″ back of point to valley of nock. I put a 250 grain target head on and according to how that one flew I could cut the arrow down another 1/4″.

so I would think that a 58# bow at 26″ with a 225 gr head, depending on how long you want your arrows if shorter than 29″ I think the 400 should work if you like 29″ or longer you may want to think about the 340. You can get brass HIT inserts if they are still just a little to stiff to help with the final tuning to your bow.

before you buy a dozen of either i recomend you see if you can find one of each 400 and 340 FMJ to try out and pick the one that shoots best from your bow.

whatever you decide on good luck.

[Troy Warner]

in reply to: Elk Arrow Spine Suggestions #23489

I believe that Three Rivers Archery has a FMJ test kit. If they don’t they will be able to help you narrow down the choices with the info you have given. Custom King has also been a good source of spine help for me in the past. They will need to know what arrow you are shooting now. A FMJ 340,400 or….

Good luck.

[Troy Warner]

in reply to: Boots for CO Elk Season #14680

Clay,

I have a pair of schnee uninsulated boots with the airbob sole. you can still feel the ground with them but not as well as with the bean main hunting shoe with the tire chain tread. I use mine back pack hunting in the mountains and pheasant hunting here in SD since they give me more ankle support than the beans. If I am hunting out of a base camp for elk or sneaking through the shelter belts after whitetails I use the bean shoes. Both give me good arch support but if you have bad ankles from previous breaks the schnee’s will support the ankle better. It is all just a matter of preferance.

Good luck with your choice.

Troy

[Troy Warner]

in reply to: Merino wool pants #53000

Dave,

I’m not as versed in wool as a lot of folks here but after a wool shirt I had shrank after dry cleaning only 3 times, per the instructions, I began useing a light brisled brush and light steaming in only the dirty spots to clean, then placing in a carbon mat lined box to remove any unwanted stink. I have had a pair of sleepping indian pants and shirt for 6 years doing the cleaning this way and they still fit well. I have only had them dry cleaned once when I slipped on an slippery hill and fell into the gut pile.

Bad thign about slepping indian wool is that for the price they should last a lifetime.

forgive my rough spelling

Troy

[Troy Warner]

in reply to: Merino base layer #47611

Thanks for posting this thread, and the website. I haven’t seen prices that low for merino wool long johns unless they were seconds/flawed.

[Troy Warner]

in reply to: Draw Weight #34707

I watched a freind put an arrow into a cow elk at 20-25 yrds and the elk went down with in 50 yrds. he was shooting a 40# bow at 27″ 125 grn braod head. if your placement is right and the arrow matched to the bow, 45#’s will be enough for elk, deer, turkey, and what ever else you want to hunt in the USA.

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