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Forum: Technical
03-27-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,381
Posted By jdbowhunter

I want to thank all of you who responded to my...

I want to thank all of you who responded to my question. I believe I will try the QAD HD Pro. I have read reviews on all of the rests recommended and it seems to have good feedback and looks good...
Forum: Technical
03-26-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,381
Posted By jdbowhunter

Best Rest for Mathews Z7

I just received my new Z7. I set it up with a Whisker Biscuit and I love everything about the bow but the rest. With the reverse assist cable guard I don't know what rest would work. I would like...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-06-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,108
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Bear Hunting in Alberta?

My wife and I have hunted with Alberta Bear Busters the past two years, both times in early and mid-May. Our hunt was near High Level, Alberta which is about 500 miles north of Edmonton. It is...
Forum: West
08-06-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,106
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: High Elevation Archery Elk Hunting

I live in Phoenix (less than 1500' elevation) and hunt in northern Arizona (around 7000-8000' elevation). There is a difference in point of impact in the change of elevation but it isn't more that a...
Forum: Bowhunting
06-02-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,100
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Is there an argument for banning carbons for hunting?

I don't mean to stir the pot, Paul. But, you are not exactly correct in your statement regarding the aluminum arrow being heavercausing it to have more energy and hit harder than a carbon arrow. When...
Forum: West
05-06-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: hunting southern utah

It has been a few years since I have hunted Utah so I am a little uncertain about the boundaries of the Southern Utah Hunt Unit. However, if Monticello is in the Southern Unit, there is some great...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-06-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,566
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Arrow weight / kinetic energy question??

For what it is worth, your main concerns should be accuracy and kinetic energy. If the 360 grain arrow is spined properly and is very accurate, you will have enough kinetic energy to kill anything...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-10-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Rangefinders for Bowhunting

Thanks for the feedback, Kodiak. I probably will send it back. Since I have a Leica that works great, I just have not used the RXIII. I sort of assumed they all ate batteries. Thanks again. I know...
Forum: Bowhunting
04-10-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,841
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Anyone shoot a 27" draw or shorter??

I am a 27 inch draw which has always concerned me with getting enough kinetic energy for Elk. I currently have a 60 lb 82nd Airborne which supposedly shot 336 fps at 29 inch. I have a good...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-09-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Rangefinders for Bowhunting

I think you did well. My wife uses a Bushnell Scout and I can't get her to use anything else. For what it is worth, her Scout is not hard on batteries.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-09-2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,636
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: 82nd question?

I have owned 2 Allegiances, 2 Guardians, and now I own 2 82nd Airbornes. I loved my Allegiances and took several animals with them. I still have a Guardian that I shoot for 3D and indoor league. I...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-09-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Rangefinders for Bowhunting

Hey, Roscoe. I have had several rangefinders over the years from Busnell to Leica to Leupold. All of them have worked very well. However, I have had a couple that would read a yard +/- different than...
Forum: West
04-09-2008, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,359
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Drew AZ Cow Elk Tag

Congrats on you Cow Tag. I have never hunted 6B but I was lucky enough to draw a 5BS Bull Tag (archery) this year. It is the first tag I have had in 7 years. I plan to hunt deer in my unit in August...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-09-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,402
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Im glad I dont shoot a Mathews!

As you will see in my signature I am now a BowTech believer. However, I was a sponsored shooter for Mathews for three years not long after they became the rage in our sport. They made a great bow...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-09-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 838
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: 82 for hunting?

Hey, bohunter. I have shot both the 82nd and the 101st and purchased the 82nd. I couldn't tell any difference due to the BH. However, I am only a 27 inch draw length. My original concern with the...
Forum: Black Powder
02-28-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,900
Posted By jdbowhunter

JIM SHOCKEY GOLD POWDER

This is the first time I have posted a question on the Black Powder Forum. I am relatively sure my question has beenasked here before but here goes. I have 2 muzzleloaders, a Thompson Encore that I...
Forum: Hunts/Outfitters
10-18-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,220
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Can anyone recommend a Newfoundland Moose Outfitter?

Two of us hunted Moose in Newfoundland with Owlsnest Lodge. Unfortunately, when we arrived in camp our guides told us that the area where we were had some good caribou but had been overhunted for...
Forum: Archery Gear
10-18-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,080
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: LOOKING FOR "THE ANSWER" ARCHERY RELEASE

Hey, WW. I think you are correct about Golden/Key being the original maker of "The Answer" but someone told me that Spott Hogg picked it up when they stopped making it. Regardless, if you have one in...
Forum: Archery Gear
10-17-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,080
Posted By jdbowhunter

LOOKING FOR "THE ANSWER" ARCHERY RELEASE

I believe Spott Hogg sold a release called "The Answer" that locked up if you punched the trigger. I also believe they no longer make or sell them. Does anyone have one they would like to sell? My...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-31-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,544
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Rage Broadheads ~ scared to use!

My wife and I shot 4 black bears in Alberta with Rage Broadheads last May. All kills were clean pass throughs with incredible entry and exit holes. She was shooting 55 pounds and I was shooting 70...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-31-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: new bow recommendations

There are a lot of good bows out there today. Iwould recommend that you check our the BowTech Guardian, Commander, or Allegiance - Mathews Drenalin - Hoyt Vectrix. They are not the only good ones but...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-30-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Choices - need help

I was just about to give you my 2 cents worth and recommend the Justice, but you beat me to the punch. You will love the new bow andit's goodto have you back in the game.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-30-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,549
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Bowtech Guardian

I have two Guardians, one for 3-D and one for hunting. They are probably the best bows I have ever owned and I also have an Allegiance that I dearly love. One thing you might be advised of is that...
Forum: West
08-30-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,324
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: who is from AZ

Man, you're in antelope country. Although, the biggest deer I ever laid eyes on was on the backside of Mingus Mountain about 10 years ago. I took a turkey in 3C several years ago but I never have...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-30-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,340
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Anyone ever have this problem with Maxima arrows?

What mobowhunter said!! Anytime I shoot carbon arrows and have two slap together or hit in a group, I flex both arrows after I pull them. Usually, you can hear a little popping sound if one is...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-30-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,503
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Wild Outdoors Jay Gregory

I have always enjoyed his show. However, I have been stewing on one I watched a few weeks ago. He had his son shoot two deer with his bow and later in the show said he was shooting 30 pounds. I am...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-28-2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: arrow problems

Believe it or not Randy Ulmer told me about numbering arrows at Ben Avery Archery Range about twelve years ago. I was at the practice butts and consistently had one flyer every group I shot. He told...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-28-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 320
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: 3 sleeps and counting

I have taken two Cow Elk in Utah in the past. You are going to a great state to hunt for Elk. I also have 8 bonus points now for a trophy hunt up there. I am going to draw it one of these days and...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-28-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: arrow problems

If you are shooting fairly consistent groups except for a couple of arrows, then you could have an arrow problem. I always take a marking pen and number my arrows. If you check the arrows that are...
Forum: West
08-28-2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,324
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: who is from AZ

Morning, Catchemrob. I love my cabin in the mountains. A lot of people don't realize that there are beautiful mountains in Arizona. Unfortunately, my nearest neighbor just sold his cabin and moved to...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: warm weather...

Sometimes here in West it is pretty warm during the early archey season. You need to prepare for getting you animal skinned out and cooled down as soon as possible. Getting the hide off quickly is...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,406
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Alaska Caribou Hunt

Cudos, Man!! That is Memory that will last both you and your son for the rest of your life. And, that is what it is all about.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,943
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: thinkin

I take my hat off to GRASSHOPPER AND ARTHUR P. Outstanding!!! You guys are a credit to all of us.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Dual stabilizers

It sounds like you are looking for a V-Bar setup. I shot with V-Bars when I was shooting a lot of 3-D competitions but I never hunted with them. A V-Bar bracket attaches to your stabilizer hole and...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Heading out west for first time. help needed

Congratulations qqwash21 on your upcoming Elk Hunt. Do a search on this subject and you will find some real good suggestions on what to pack. Greg/Mo had one a couple of weeks ago that was excellent....
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 449
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Shooting ???

Yes, even sitting down you should bend at the waist when shooting out of an elevated stand. If you don't, you will not get the same draw and back tension as on level ground and therefore, you will...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: new member with ?s

I know a guy who makes custom bows. He moved to Kingman, Az. from Phoenix a couple of years ago. He made single cam bows out of several dual cam bows in past. However, I am sure he would tell you...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,049
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: 3-D Tournaments

I have done everything Rob/Pa Bowyer said and agree with it and then some. I got into 3-D probably like everyone else, to improve my shooting and hunting ability. Pretty soon you get caught up in the...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-27-2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,295
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: New bow

Take the advice on the BowTech Equalizer. I have 2 Guardians that I love (I am a 27" draw length)but they do lose more speed for short draw shooters that the Equalizer or Allegiance. It appears that...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2007, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Ethical question....

I know a man who let his teenage daughter hunt with a 32 pound bow a few years ago (the law in Arizona is 40 pounds minimum) and she took a couple of javelina. You have to deal with the legality of...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-24-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,453
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: White People

Befus, why did you go and post and Avatar like that? I forgot the question.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-24-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,134
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: What would a decent hunter do?

Let me tell you a true story.Two friends of mine had an Elk Tags here in Arizona several years ago. We built a ground blind for one of them and the other one planned on using a solid but homemade...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-23-2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,409
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Shooting tips.

All of the comments and tips are excellent. The one thing I would add is that you need to learn to relax. One of the hardest things to do in Archery is to relax. You are in a stressful situation,...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-23-2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,468
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: lumenok

From testing differentarrows, fletchings, and broadheads in the past, I can tell you that this small amount of additional weight will not be noticable until you approach 40 yards and more. Even then,...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-23-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,686
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Recovery, What to do After the Shot.

Hey, Rob! I am fairly new to the forum but I would like to commend you on several of your posts. Even though I have been hunting since I was 7 years old, I always want to learn. I am a firm believer...
Forum: West
08-23-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 731
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Kaibab Plateau!

I have hunted North Kaibab for several years. I took a 5 X 5 Muley there in 1993 that scored 184 1/8 with my bow. I think you will find deer location is determined by water and feed. I have seen...
Forum: West
08-23-2007, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,324
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: who is from AZ

Hey guys! I work in Phoenix and have a Cabin near Blue Ridge Reservoir. Usually, I got the North Kaibab for Archery Deer but can't this year due to a Moose hunt in Alaska. My wife does have an...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-23-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,262
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: ethical shots

Mr. Longbeard. You are rapidly becoming my favorite repsondent. However, this will be my last post regarding this thread. Your statement about the deer taking a step which could cause a paunch shot...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-23-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,479
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: Releases

Carter Ember 1 and Carter 2.5 Solution.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-23-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,262
Posted By jdbowhunter

RE: ethical shots

I am not quite sure what you are saying Valor10. Do you think the blood trail would be any less on a clean pass through at long distance than it would be up close. On my three long kills the longest...
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