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Custome Strings

Flintlock1776 — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:34:00 GMT

Got them on my Hoyt now. Back from the Pro Shop. Shoots in nice, likely will old up a lot better than thre FUSE strings it originally came with. Shooting tigt grips now

New recurve

JCP — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:32:00 GMT

I just picked up this Shafer Silvertip recurve.It's 58",54#@27".Tulipwood limbs and riser with antler limb bolts.Awesome shooting bow and one of the prettiest bows I've ever owned.This is actually the 4th Silvertip I bought this year(3 recurves and 1 longbow).Tom,you gotta try a Shafer!

I GOT DAMN LUCKY!!

BowBo — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:21:00 GMT

I put a new string and cable on my Switchy last weekend, with the help of Indyhunter and his bow press.

As most of you know, I shoot the Gold Tip X-Cutters (fat shafts) religiously. Well, Steve loaned me 4 of his GT XT Hunters (skinny shafts) to take home and shoot to see if I'll like them.

I started out shooting my fat shafts, and my bow seemed quieter than before the string change (also changed out the string suppressors)...... which is to be expected.

Then I pick up and shoot one of Steve's XT's....... my bow made a lot more noise upon release, and the bow provided more hand-shock than with my fat shaft arrows.

My arrows weigh around 470 grains, and Steve's at 364 (5575's).......... and I felt that his arrows were flexing too much coming out of my bow! As I was shooting in the yard, my wife noticed the difference in noise as well.

Well, I shot both mine, and Steve's arrows yesterday for about 8 rounds. Then today, I was on about my 4th round of shots........ I had one of the XT's knocked, released as normal, and BAM!! My bow made a LOUD noise, and as the arrow flew to the bag target, I knew something was seriously wrong with it! I immediately told my wife, "SOMETHING BAD IS WRONG WITH THAT ARROW!"

I go to pull the arrow, and can tell it is splintered before even touching it. I grab the arrow and pulled it out....... with no restriction at all. There is only 3/4 of the arrow there!! The other 1/4 of the arrow is still in the bag target. The arrow splintered/busted coming out of my bow, but still flew to the target (missing my mark by about 10" though). There are long splinters of carbon sticking out of the target, from the short piece that is inbedded into the bag.

I think I got VERY LUCKY that it didn't EXPLODE while in my bow, and causing damage to my arm and my bow!!!

Here are a couple pics of the arrow......

Remains still in the target...

Need advice

johns381 — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:11:03 GMT

I have shoot a bow a few years ago and really liked it. I think it was a matthews.

I'm looking at getting a bow with my "economic stimilus check" sometime this month.

What do you guys think would be a good bow for a beginner to start with? I should get around $600 for my check but I'd like to start cheaper and work my way up.

I'd appreciate any advice.

First time archery hunter

osma31 — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:43:30 GMT

Is it easy to archery hunt from a ground blind. I am afraid of heights and had a bad experience with a tree stand.

new to bow hunting

michael82873 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:02:33 GMT

i am new to bowhunting and just got a new pse nova oc. has anybody here ever used one of these bows.i just wanted something to get started without spending a ton of money till i learn what im doing

Favorite Bow Company?

peregordusmc — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:13:39 GMT

Whats y'alls favorite bow company. Who do you back the most?

Post Your Setup Here

Jason — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:36:50 GMT

My Vengeance

My X Force SS

My Wife's Rogue

Both the Rogue and an Allegiance on the bow hanger I built

Draw Weight Question

BowBo — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:30:06 GMT

As y'all know, we are in the market for a new bow, for my wife.

She shoots right at 40lbs right now with an older PSE with conventional limbs, and only 65% let-off.

I think with the technology of today's cams, parallel limbs, and the 80% let-off......... that she will automatically be able to shoot over 40lbs just because of the "ease factor". What do you think?? I know when I got my new Mathews, I was pulling 70lbs that felt like my OLD bow at only 63lbs! Romer and Gutter both were surprised at how easy 70lbs was to pull back and hold after upgrading to newer technology.

But anyhoo, what I'm getting at is.....................

Should we go with the 40-50lb limbs, expecting her to be able to pull a little more weight.... and run it to the lower end??

OR go with the 30-40lb limbs, and just MAX it out???

I'm thinking the 40-50lb limbs would have a better re-sale value, if it ever came to that one day.

What are your thoughts? Max out the weaker limbs, or turn down the stronger limbs?

C'mon you gurus!

Light affecting sight picture?

sarge19_8 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:54:16 GMT

Here's my problem. I've been noticing a significant point of impact of my arrows with what seems to be the same sight picture in different lighting conditions. I've been practicing all winter indoors in a warehouse with fair lighting. Now that the weather has warmed where I can drag my targets outdoors, the poi of my arrows moved horizontally 4-5" at 20 yds. Getting in a blind outdoors causes them to move even worse (still horizontally). I pay close attention to stance, anchor point and sight picture. When shooting from blind, I make sure my chair is turned to match how I blade my body standing.
I shoot a Mathews bow with a Trophy Ridge front sigt and a pretty large rear peep. Any ideas about what my problem might be?

Sarge

LADIES BOW...

BowBo — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:27:10 GMT

I'm wanting to get my wife into a parallel limb bow, with the full 80% let-off, and with the new technology of all the "smart cams" of today. She's currently shooting an older PSE that we got for her about 4 yrs ago. She only shoots target and 3-D's........ NO HUNTING.

Anyhoo, I went yesterday and looked at a couple for her (well, really for my curiosity first). She wasn't available to go at the time anyway.

I looked at the Bowtech Equalizer, and the Hoyt Kobalt. Now, as a hunter, I liked the Equalizer the best of the two. Also I thought the Kobalt looked a little too small (my wife is about 5' 7"). Also there was about a $150 difference between the two bows (at the place I went to).

I also showed her the Martin line, and she kind of likes the Leopard too. We've glanced (online) at the Elites, Mathews, Parker, Diamonds, Mission bows by Mathews.

Does anyone have any other bows that they would recommend in the parallel limb category?

I want to make sure I look into all of the choices. Then have her go and shoot as many as possible for her final decision.

First Group of 2008

BHShaman — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:27:27 GMT

Took the bow out for the first time in 6 months. TOO LONG.
Local range closed so no winter shooting. New one has opened this year.
Deep Winter meant I could not even shoot my lanes until today.

Took a couple pictures of it with the new riser dampeners and the MeanV CSS on it. Old Town Archery redid the timing and adjust the draw back to 66# draw. I'm going into me third year with OEM strings and they all checked out. I guess keeping them well waxed has helped keep them in good condition.

I'm shooting a tad bit high. Could be the adjust draw weight, the css, or just me. Not sure and not real worried about it right now.

The CSS makes the bow 'feel' better. It sort of 'thuds' on the shot and makes the bow feel a little more 'solid'. Not sure how to explain it. I got tired after about a couple dozen shots. Reminds me that now that it is a little warmer I need to get the kids out and running around, for MY benefit.

New Bow Picture

First Group in 6 months (20yds)

My DXT has landed

Squirrelhunter91 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:18:29 GMT

Well.. just got home a little while ago from Targeteers in New Jersey. I picked up a brand new 2008 Mathews DXT. She cost a pretty penny all said and done, but it'll be well worth it in a few weeks when spring turkey comes in. I already split some nocks at the shop! And those weren't even my arrows!!

Anyway.. here are a few snap shots of the bow.. These pics are kinda crappy because they were taken in the basement. I'll take better pics tomorrow in the sunlight and put them up on here.

I didn't get it in all black like I had originally planned, but after looking it over and over, I relaized the Lost Camo pattern was actually nicer than the black. So I stayed with the camo and he had one in my size in stock, still new in the box.

Here's the whole setup:

'08 Mathews DXT - 27"/70#
Sure-Loc QC 2 sight ( 5 .019" pins )
Mathews HDII Convertible Rest (I have it as a drop away)
6" Doinker Chubby Hunter w/ A-bomb
Sims Limbsavers & string leeches
G5 1/4" Meta Peep
Mathews T5 arrow quiver

This bow shoots like a dream and I love it. IMO, the grip is way better than the grip my Ross had. Not to mention the detachable quiver is nice.

So yes.. I have joined the darkside and I think I'm going to stay here for a while.

Little Tease?

NerdHick — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:23:40 GMT

Wanna see my new toy?

NY911Bowhunter — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:24:29 GMT

I brought home my Bowtech shooter bow the other day, a Sinister Black 101st Airborne....this thing is bad as bad can be!!

60 pounds, 29 inch draw - a 302 grain Easton Lightspeed with 3 black Mini-Blazers...a consistant 321 fps!

I like it alot so far...a pleasure to shoot...the bow holds rock solid! It almost holds itself!

I am not too keen on the ShortStop thing....time will tell if it stays, but most likely will get yanked and replaced by an aftermarket stopper.

It is set up with a Trophy Ridge Rhino QD sight (discontinued), a Trophy Ridge Drop Zone rest, Limbsaver Ultras, and a 11 ounce B-Stinger stabilizer. It will have a Trophy Ridge 6-Shooter quiver on in the turkey blind. The quiver and the B-Stinger I painted with flat black rattle cans...and I am pleased at how the finish is...

Rumor Mill

Jason — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:26:44 GMT

I picked this up from other forums...believe it if you wish...

Ross Archery is in bad financial shape, they owe IRS and G5. G5 has taken Ross to court about it and has pull their products they make for Ross to make their own bow line called the Quest. Bowtech/Savage has stepped in and purchased Ross Archery and will still do business as Ross Archery.

Here it is

crump — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:43:45 GMT

O.K. here's the bow I was asking advice on in Jason's

Rumor Mill thread. Any advice about sites on anything

else to get it back in shape will really be appreciated.

Low-Down:

PSE Precision Edge Series

Model 1000C

Set D.L. 29

Peak Weight 60-70

Let-Off % 65

Can't remember the exact draw weight because it's been

7 -8 years since I've done anything with it.

Thanks guys.

Thanks for the help Chasity!

Shot a new bow tonight - Limbsaver DeadZone

NerdHick — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:51:35 GMT

Pretty smooth shooting bow...anyone else shoot it?

http://ndarchery.com/Limbsaver.htm

Big News is Brewing!

NerdHick — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:14:05 GMT

http://www.ndarchery.com

Exercises for Bowhunting

NYBowhunter71 — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:32:40 GMT

What type of exercises have you found, helps you with shooting?

It is a given that the best way to build up strength for shooting is to shoot. I am looking for other exercises that works on other aspects of shooting.

can some one help me

danielfrancisco — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:04:10 GMT

I just got the 4 inch turkey guillotine, my problem is that my sight is in the way. So what I want to know is if I use a 32 inch arrow on my 28 to 29 draw back on my bow will this screw up my arrow flight.

New Bow!

NerdHick — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:06:47 GMT

99% Sure its gonna be

Mathews DLD 29"/60# Lost Camo (Black Strings)

Target Arrows:
Easton LightSpeed 400s 28" (4" Black Vanes)
Hunting Arrows:
Gold Tip 5575

SpottHogg Hunter HOGG-IT (Black)
Trophy Ridge DropZone Hunter (Black)
Doinker A-Bomb or Simms Stab (Black)
STS (Black)

Release 1
TruBall Pinky Boss
Release 2
Carter Evo +

My 82nd has landed!!

Hilltophunter — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:56:53 GMT

It took a while but I believe it was worth the wait. I cannot thank the shop owner enough for allowing me a chance to shoot for him. He took the time to make sure everything was spot on and it showed. After fine tuning for a few minutes I learned quickly why so many people have nothing but good to say!!! A few pics I took quickly last night.
60Lbs
26.5 DL
26" GT ultralight entrada
Limbdriver
Sword Twilight Hunter
301 FPS!!!!

Sword Twilight Hunter

First RobinHood with it.

Buck Nasty Strings

BowBo — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:08:20 GMT

I know there are a couple guys on here that have used Buck Nasty strings before............ what is your feedback on them, now that you've used them for a good while?

Do you still have them? Would you buy them again? Do you recommend something else, that is in a comparable price range?

It's time for me to change mine out, and am going to make a purchase real soon. Just looking for some truthful honest feedback! Thanks

Finally went to a short ATA

bowtech — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:51:09 GMT

Listed Specifications :

IBO Speed - 270 fps

Axle to Axle - 28"

Mass Weight - 3.1 lbs

Weight Range - 20 - 60 lbs

Cam - Cam & 1/2 Plus

Brace Height - 7"

Draw Range - 21.5" - 28"

Phase one :

#1: Removed Hoyt string/cables replaced w/18 stand winners choice.

#2: 250 Maxima w/ 100 gr. head = 318 grains

end result = 280 f.p.s.

Phase two :

#1: Saunders Hyper Slide

#2: reduce point weight to 75gr. = 293 gr.

#3: find speed nock location.

The information pertaining to specification on this bow seems to have a wide divergence (20fps) depending on where you see it listed.

The above specifications were off a dealer site and IMO are the true specs as shipped.

The bow shoots far better than my reflex as to hand position.

On the Kobalt I can fidget around and keep arrows in a 3" area at 30 yards.

Keeping hand position in any one place offers scary consistency for such a small bow.

This is a light bow....very light.

Both my sons picked it up and commented repeatedly how light it was and how could it possibly be that light.

There is no rear stabilizer insert on the Kobalt.

Recoil is nothing more than a tap that has to be looked for to be noticed.

The Kobalt is dead in the hand and requires no wrist sling so far.

With an open grip , two fingers laid lightly on the forward of the riser , the Kobalt stays in the hand every time on the shot.

Noise is IMO low and I have no desire to add anything aftermarket in the attempt to further reduce what little there is.

Balance is perfect and there is no need for any forward or rearward weight IMO.

Perhaps a 3oz. doinker on a 6" glass rod? ( to supply a good forward drop) ..... really not needed IMO but thats what I would do if I wanted it.

Timing is a snap....if you have a press that will handle a 28" bow

I used the Bowmaster press and it worked great.

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Switched to a drop away

Squirrelhunter91 — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:54:11 GMT

After my bow doing some funky things and shooting all over the place without me changing anything in the setup, I went down to Targeteers last night in jersey and had them install a Trophy Ridge Drop Zone on it. Now she spits arrows out like darts. I only shot 3 at 10 yards, but all 3 were within a quarter, touching eachother. Needless to say, I'm impressed. After looking at the rest I had on there, an NAP Quiktune 1000, it seems that the right fork had gotten itself lower than the left somehow and it was wearing away with vane contact, thus sending my arrows flying all over the place. Now I just have to re-sight the pins and then shoot BH's. Can't wait for the Texas trip.

Recurve/Traditional Hunting

john2245 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:54:15 GMT

Im looking at getting into Traditional hunting, but have no clue about it. I have been bowhunting for about 10 years and am ready for a new challenge. Im looking at a few recurves but do not want to break the bank on my "learner" bow. However I would like to hunt with it. Does anyone have any advice on #age for hunting, types of bows, or anything relevent to help me in this new adventure. Thanks

how many trad archers

ky_longbow — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:40:51 GMT

how many trad archers lurk here ?

VINTAGE BROADHEAD sold for...

BowBo — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:23:13 GMT

One single arrow with an 'Art Young' Signature Broadhead on it just sold for an amazing............. $695!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ART-YOUNG-SIGNATURE-BROADHEAD-ON-ARROW_W0QQitemZ330215583444QQihZ014QQcategoryZ36096QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Question about an old bow...

xOZx — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:57:47 GMT

The background:

I have observed over the past few years the Chinese Carp numbers escalate in the river (sorry, the Mississippi River, that other junk out there is streams and creeks to me ). I am certain many of you have seen the video of these giant things flying up out of the water near boats, landing in the boats and occasionally taking a boater out. You have probably also seen adventurous fellows taing bow in hand and whacking said carp with bowfishing arrows in mid air. this is my quest! I will take one in mid air! And RiverRat is gonna help me!

So, while looking for a cheap bow to abuse with such activities, my FIL reminds me he has an old Bear Whitetail in the rafters. "BRILLIANT!" I say. The deal should work but i am going to need to put a roller rest on there and there isn't hole. It's got a basic old "Stick-on" rest there. On the opposite side is an indention...you reckon that is a piolt of drilling a hole? I'm gonna do it, but I was just seeing what you all might do to refurbish this old bow enough to use for this activity. The string is mainly made up of cable with just a short piece of actual bow string attached between the two pulleys. You reckon I need to replace that piece? Don't look too bad, but it is old... The deal only pulls around 40 - 50 lbs.

Any other advice? Any bowfisherman ot there?

This is gonna be a hoot! Hope I don't get hurt!

Kinetic Energy

hartlein88 — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:43:53 GMT

I just started bow hunting this past year and i'm trying to learn as much as i can about all the terms and stuff. I hear people talking about kinetic energy a lot. How can i figure out how much kinetic energy my bow has? Once i have the kinetic energy figure, is there a scale that can tell me if that number is low, average or high?

I shoot a Hoyt Vectrix XL with a 30 in draw. Any help is very much appreciated.

FOB-NATION

crafty — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:38:38 GMT

Hey all, if any of you are curious about the Starrflight FOB, Have any questions, concerns, anything at all.. Or you just want some PROOF that they work and work well. Check out Pauls new site..

http://fob-nation.com/SMF/index.php?referredby=70

He has all kinds of info on there about history of how the FOB came about and all kinds of rests. Also how to set them up to work with FOB's..

Enjoy..

Homemade Bow rack...........

hutchies — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:20:15 GMT

I made me a homemade bow rack. What do you think? I still need to paint the screws.

X-FORCE is in

WhitetailFanatic — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:24:15 GMT

I had to change it up this year. I went from a mathews switchback XT and bought the PSE X-Force. Its all they said it was going to be. The only down fall is it has a slight kick but thats just all power behind the limbs. What rocks about it is i only have two pins. One up to 40yrds and the other is at 60yrds. only drops 3 inchs from 40 to 60 and is flat from 10 to 40.

70lbs, 29 inch draw and a stomping 336fps with a 345 grain easton st axis arrow tipped with a 2 blade rage.

I Need Help!

Ghillie — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:11:20 GMT

I am lookin' into buyin' my first bow and honestly I know very little 'bout what I should look at. I don't wanna spend a ton so I am thinking I am gonna go the used route. I am getting it for hunting so...

my question is... What bows should I look for and what do I need to look for? Help please

Its here ITs HERE!!!!!!!!

Hilltophunter — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:09:22 GMT

Yup that was the dream I had AGAIN last night

Hopefully it comes in on Tuesday I shoot it for 3 days then use it at Springfield. Hmmmm not a chance

Summer Hog hunt invite

bowtech — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:44:17 GMT

http://btreviews.proboards57.com/index.cgi?board=nontypical&action=display&thread=1202356389&page=1

Above is some information on it.
The Location is in Homer NY which makes it an easy ride from central/southern NY , NJ and western PA.
We went here last summer and it was a great place...really.

Mathews

NYBUCK — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:23:22 GMT

Last night finally made it to the Bow shop and shot three different bows.

Drenalin

LD

S2

By far I liked the Drenalin way better. Just felt really good in my hand. I will probably have one by the end of the month.

When we go to Harrisburg for the show this week-end I am goung to concentrate my looking on sights and rest.

Give me your favorites and why. They are trying to steer me to the biscut but I don't know. I have shot a muzzy fall-away for so long but don't have a problem if there is something better.

FOB's : anyone use them

Hilltophunter — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:20:39 GMT

I received my order for FOBs. I was quite skeptical on them. At first glance I was thinking no way. I used them with my fieldpoints for a few shots just to see what would happen. I didnt need to move my sights at all!! Just for laughs I put a Bear Super Razor Head on a Goldtip arrow with 4" vanes, then went ahead and put a FOB on a Goldtip with the same broadhead to see how they would fly. The fletched arrow I shot just barely caught the target then I sent the FOB down range.... I was stunned it was 5" from the center. Needless to say they will be on my arrows from now on.

Broadheads for MOOSE

tommygun — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:45:10 GMT

I recently bought a Desert Stryker crossbow, and shot two deer with it this past season, including a 10pt buck. This September I am going moose hunting in northern Ontario, and am looking for any recommendations on broadheads. I have shot several deer witharchery equipment, and I have shot a 55'' Bull moose with a rifle, and it is clear that they are different animals. Any info will be appreciated, thank you.