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Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
02-05-2004, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 447
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: RU,TRAD. HUNTER,AND MTRAD. QUESTIONAIRE

Every year some group will invariably call for new rule changes because they aren't doing so well with the existing rules. We want to exclude people who don't shoot wooden arrows.... we want to...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
09-12-2003, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By Robert Williams

8X binocular limitation. Is that changing?

I heard through the rumor mill that the 8X binocular limitation was going to be eliminated as it is in ASA. I' d like to know if that' s the case since I' m planning on putting out the dough for...
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-27-2003, 12:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 986
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Carbon arrows?

Carbon arrows aren' t necessarily premium priced shafts, anymore. I' ve been buying Bemans off Ebay for less than 50.00 a dozen including shipping. They come out to about 400 grains finished off...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-26-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

23 entries in the HR class and 22 in the RU class. 45 total. Being right can really suck. There were more entries in the cub class than either of the recurve classes.

A quick look at 2002...
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-22-2003, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 986
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Carbon arrows?

I' ve got a friend in Marylyand who shoots camoflaged Carbon Express arrows from his long bow. I can' t remember which ones exactly, but let me tell you he can sure stack ' em where they belong all...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-22-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,382
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: how many deer can you tag in ur state this year?

Here in CT, you get 4 tags free with your $16.00 archery license. Two antlerless tags and two of either sex. If hunting regions 11 or 12, you can get unlimited replacement doe tags if you take the...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-22-2003, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

Wayne, I disagreed with the decision to split the class then. I disagree with it now. I think it was a mistake and I think both the remaining recurve classes will suffer because of it.

If you...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-21-2003, 05:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,416
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: GETTING RID OF THE BOWTECH!!!!!!!!

Here' s a solution that will work out great. Get yourself a longbow and some heavy wooden arrows. Shoot softball arcs at 20-30 yards for about six months until you' re proficient with it. After...
Forum: Technical
08-21-2003, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,119
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: How far is too far?

Dan, I didn' t miss the point. You missed the big grin.
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-21-2003, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,069
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: 24 strand Dyna ' 97--Carumba!

Give me a shout then, CT! I' d love to hear how it went for you!
Forum: Technical
08-21-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Now I' m curious

.019 halo is thin and very slick. I think it would probably work so well that you wouldn' t need a cable slide at all and could just keep the cables directly against the guard, which was pretty...
Forum: Technical
08-21-2003, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,648
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Thunder Head 125 broadheads

I' ve used them. I' ve killed deer with them. I' ve never had them fail. I like ' em. But there are a lot of great broadheads available these days. I' ll probably use my Muzzy 4 blades this year.
Forum: Technical
08-21-2003, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,119
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: How far is too far?

If you have to take a hunting shot at more than 15 or 20 yards then you' re not hunting close enough to your feeder or bait pile. :D
Forum: Bowhunting
08-21-2003, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Hunting NON ideal conditions?

I don' t bowhunt when the temperature hits the teens because it' s just not fun anymore and besides, I' ve usually tagged out by then, anyway.

I also don' t hunt in the rain. The only deer I...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-21-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Snowshoe considerations

For all intents and purposes, Bob it was really determined by 20 targets and not 30.... At least that' s true if you look at it from the perspective of the 98% of all shooters who could have packed...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-21-2003, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

Steve, we might be in the same camp, after all. For my hunting setup, I use a 4" stabilizer just to minimize noise and give the bow a balance I like. I use a springy rest because I like the arrow...
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-21-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,069
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: 24 strand Dyna ' 97--Carumba!

12 strands of 450+ would have been plenty and you wouldn' t have to use a hydraulic press to get the nocks onto the string. @175 pounds per strand, you' d be 12 x the bow weight and that' s always...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-21-2003, 08:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

Lots of talented bowyers out there, Steve. They have to make what' s in fashion in order to make a living, though. You ever wonder why almost all the guys who think shooting off the shelf is the...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-21-2003, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Get a Freakin Grip!

Sounds like a reality check is in order here. We' ve got troops in Iraq so nothing should be a problem. Did I hear that right? Huh? World Championship was a fiasco. What to do? Shut up and...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-21-2003, 04:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

Bill, I heard a LOT of people wanting to split out a class like the HR class. I did hear a lot of people not wanting stringwalkers or facewalkers in the class, either. My opinion is that we needed...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 652
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Wouldn' t life be great...

Amen, fassfletch. Things are only as good as we make them. Observing that we didn' t make some things as well as we should have really shouldn' t be considered such a bad thing. If you can' t...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,923
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Overall Responce

I agree. I think that' s why so many people are surprised the IBO didn' t.
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 10:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,923
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Overall Responce

Boy, you said a mouthful there, Chris! That' s why most businesses that want to stay in business don' t take a cavalier attitude toward disappointing their customers.
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 10:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,649
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Hunter Class under fire!

Outside looking in, I agree that the hunter classes should be for trophies only. No cash prizes or gift certificates (same as cash, in my opinion). That would leave the class to those who really...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,923
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Overall Responce

I think the general sense of disappointment is because many people would expect more out of a self-proclaimed world championship. Had this happened at a smaller shoot... one less expensive.... less...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 09:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

WFL, I couldn' t agree more. There was much too much hubub about the equipment in the RU class because the better shooters can shoot just about anything. Francisco shot a bow very much like my...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 05:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

Most people who quit going to major events do it because it' s (a) not worth it or (b) know they don' t stand a chance, anyway. I' ve got plenty positive to say when positive things are happening. ...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-20-2003, 04:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

I was pissed off before last year' s shoot after hearing all the squawking from crybabies wanting to divide the class. Hell, for the sake of a damned 12 inch stabilizer, you guys said to go ahead...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-19-2003, 02:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

You might be onto something, JRW. Where is Cloverdale? Hopefully not too much farther than the 11 hour drive to Snowshoe! It would be nice to attend a " big" shoot with more than a token...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-19-2003, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

WFL, I' ve been doing all I can but the numbers seem to drop every year. The way I figured it, people who wanted to shoot off a shelf had the MTRD class to shoot. Now for recurves, it seems there'...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-19-2003, 01:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

Good. The more; the merrier. :D
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-19-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

p.s., Bill.... Don' t be surprised to see some really high-tech HR setups showing up next year. Hoyt / Samick / PSE / risers with carbon/foam limbs tricked out to shoot off a legal shelf with...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-19-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

It' s not tearing everyone down, Bill. I' ll admit I' m pretty negative, though, watching the recurve unaided class go down the tubes like this, though. 90+ in 2001, 65 in 2002 and with the...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
08-19-2003, 09:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By Robert Williams

Has IBO finally destroyed the RU class?

In last year' s meeting, I voiced my dissent against the ruling to divide the already miniscule RU class even farther into RU and HR. My concerns were validated during the 2003 World Championship...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
07-23-2003, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Hunter Recurve Class

I thought 30 yards was a good compromise. The Triple Crown and Worlds are supposed to be challenging and, frankly, 25 yards for a COMPETITIVE recurve shooter is just not challenging enough. Moving...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
07-23-2003, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 750
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Scoring Idea' s other than 11 ring

I' ve got a suggestion. Keep the scoring rings where they are and at the present value minus 1 point per minute spent at the stake glassing, settting sights, glassing again, setting sights again,...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
07-17-2003, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: binocular ruling

I thought the same thing about binocular restrictions until I came to read that higher magnification binoculars can be used as rangefinders to a fairly accurate degree based on the turns of the dial...
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
07-17-2003, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: binocular ruling

this question is mainly in regard to the World Championships at Snowshoe Mtn. I' ve seen binoculars checked there and want to make sure mine can check OK.
Forum: Official IBO.Net Forum - 3-D Shooting
07-16-2003, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Robert Williams

binocular ruling

I' ve got a pair of Tasco Rare Bird Falcons, which are 8x40 and are damned good glasses for the money. I ordered them based on some recommendations I got and they turned out to be great. I was...
Forum: Bowhunting
07-09-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,714
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Smoking while in the tree stand?

I' m an ex-smoker and I' ve smoked in my stand a lot. And I never had any problems tagging out even on state land, which s where I usually hunt. I' ve put cigarettes out in order to draw the bow. ...
Forum: Traditional Archery
07-09-2003, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,619
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Long bow or recurve

Floxter, that' s all part of the design of a recurve - heavier mass weight, more center cut, more forgiving handle design, etc. When comparing short recurves to longbows, the argument in favor of...
Forum: Traditional Archery
07-09-2003, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,280
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Ben Pearson Bows

Pearson Golden Sovereigns are the most valuable of the Pearson line with some being more valuable than others. In my opinion, Pearsons are the real bargain in the used bow market. They don' t have...
Forum: Traditional Archery
07-09-2003, 07:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,619
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Long bow or recurve

Serious competition shooters in FITA invariably shoot recurves. If longbows were as inherently forgiving and accurate as recurve designs, I' d think over the years you' d have seen a few winning in...
Forum: Traditional Archery
07-08-2003, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,619
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Long bow or recurve

As far as I' m concerned, the longbow has only two things going for it. It' s a little bit quieter than a recurve, typically and more importantly to most, it' s more " traditional" . Since I don' t...
Forum: Technical
07-08-2003, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,153
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Mechanical Broadhead Users...

To each their own but when shooting a compound bow with sights (as opposed to a stickbow without sights), if the broadheads fly EXACTLY like the field points - and Rocky Revolution 100' s did for me,...
Forum: Bowhunting
06-17-2003, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 755
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: SAY IT ISN' T SO!

P&Y won' t disqualify you for using an overdraw because of the reasons mentioned by the other astute contributors. However, I' d recommend you toss the darned thing, anyway. At one time, the only...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-16-2003, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,051
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Nice Shot!

MAKO, read between the lines just a little bit. I was just poking a little fun at the ethics gestapo and their tendency to flame anyone that exceeds whatever absurd line-in-the-sand they draw -...
Forum: Bowhunting
06-16-2003, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,536
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: How Bad Am I?

When it comes to bowhunting, every person I' ve ever seen pick up a bow is plenty adequate as far as accuracy goes. The problem is when those people hunt outside the range at which they' re deadly...
Forum: Bowhunting
06-16-2003, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: bowhunting ethical product?

If you use a big old expandable blade broadhead with a cutting diameter of over 2 inches, you don' t have to worry about where they' re going. They always drop in sight. It' s those cheap old fixed...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-16-2003, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,051
Posted By Robert Williams

RE: Nice Shot!

Nothing like stories about outstanding shots. Of course, if anyone was stupid enough to actually POST their story about an outstanding shot, they' d be sentenced to bowhunting hell for being...
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