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Forum: Bowhunting
09-15-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,563
Posted By temphank

I think the best of both worlds is the two pin...

I think the best of both worlds is the two pin setup. One at 20 yards and the other at your personal max hunting distance. I get a good clear uncluttered sight picture and can easily ( through...
Forum: Bowhunting
06-21-2015, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 901
Posted By temphank

New Strings

I did a stupid thing last year. I was concentrating heavily on correcting my sons form during a practice session. After he released a great shot I drew my bow and fired off an arrow. Well,...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-25-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,489
Posted By temphank

Money

If money is an issue or even if it isn't I think this basic Trophy Ridge Punisher is great. 24 bucks at Amazon.
...
Forum: Technical
09-19-2014, 02:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,761
Posted By temphank

Thanks Nomercy I have the limb bolts screwed...

Thanks Nomercy

I have the limb bolts screwed all the way in ( -1/4 ). Are you saying to unscrew the top bolt a little more than the bottom to achieve a better balance?

I wonder if this is why...
Forum: Technical
09-17-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,761
Posted By temphank

Thank you all for helping me. The bow doesn't...

Thank you all for helping me. The bow doesn't rock at all during the draw. I think this is one of those cases where I am trying to fix something that isn't a problem.
Forum: Technical
09-17-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,090
Posted By temphank

I thought I was supposed to unlock the bow arm...

I thought I was supposed to unlock the bow arm just a little? I will try to unlock it outward instead of downward. I basically lock it first and then unlock just a little.
Forum: Technical
09-15-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,761
Posted By temphank

Talking Well, whether or not it rocks back during or...

Well, whether or not it rocks back during or after is the big question that I had. The degree of rock is similar to the forward rock of a competitive bow shooter that has a long stabilizer. I wish...
Forum: Technical
09-15-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,761
Posted By temphank

Question Stabilizers on my hunting bow: Am I missing something?

This post is mostly to provide a review of my experience with a new stabilizer and ask if I am missing something essential about stabilizers. I would appreciate anyone with more knowledge chiming...
Forum: Technical
09-11-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,090
Posted By temphank

Thanks

Great advice! I lowered my draw length 1/2 inches and it feels a lot better. I am also trying not to lean back. I tried a full inch decrease and it felt a bit constricting.
Forum: Black Powder
08-24-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,139
Posted By temphank

Another vote for CVA

I love my CVA Accura V2. I did get the Western Powders breech plug for Blackhorn 209 powder. Another trick I learned here was to use Winchester W209 primers. They have a nice fit in the...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-23-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,703
Posted By temphank

Since I only have one deer gun, I chose a Muzzle...

Since I only have one deer gun, I chose a Muzzle Loader so that I get a longer season. Here in Southern Michigan its an extra 16 days of hunting in December.

I love my CVA Accura V2 with the...
Forum: Technical
08-23-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,090
Posted By temphank

OK, I guess my actual question then is how to...

OK, I guess my actual question then is how to lower my elbow. There are two ways to do it.

1. Simply lower the elbow without pulling back farther on release. This requires the elbow to angle...
Forum: Technical
08-23-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,090
Posted By temphank

Question Critique my form please

Does my elbow need to be lowered so that it is in line with my release and my arrow shaft? To do that I would have to increase my draw length and raise my kisser button and peep. I think.
Forum: Black Powder
11-23-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By temphank

I already own one and was just looking for...

I already own one and was just looking for another. It performs well right up to the end of legal hunting in Michigan. 30 minutes after sunset, 30 before sunrise. Except maybe on the cloudiest of...
Forum: Black Powder
11-22-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By temphank

Wow, I didn't think of checking there. Cool. On...

Wow, I didn't think of checking there. Cool. On sale as well!

Thanks
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-22-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,753
Posted By temphank

Anyone hunt Allegan State Game area in Michigan?

I'm not seeing anything this year. I imagine its mostly from last years EHD plague.

Anyone want to share a decent spot in that area? I have mainly tried just West of the town of Allegan and...
Forum: Black Powder
11-22-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By temphank

I need a scope recommendation like Nikon Omega

I really like my Nikon Omega scope. I generally will not have shots over 100 yards so the low power 1.65 to 5 works great. I love the nikoplex reticle and don't want a BDC. It appears that they...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-25-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,879
Posted By temphank

Instead of looking at just bow quality I would...

Instead of looking at just bow quality I would think about it form this angle: I'd get something that is way less of a bow than what you plan on getting them at Christmas. You don't want an awesome...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-06-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,541
Posted By temphank

How much is too much wind

I am a relatively new hunter. I've heard that it is useless to hunt when the wind is up from a stand because the deer just hunker down somewhere. Is this true? How much wind is too much?
...
Forum: Black Powder
09-09-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,064
Posted By temphank

I love my Nikon Omega for hunting in wooded...

I love my Nikon Omega for hunting in wooded areas. 1.6x to 5x. The 1.6 is great for low light conditions just has legal hunting begins and ends and the 5x is nice for slightly longer shots when...
Forum: Black Powder
09-01-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,139
Posted By temphank

Question How do I fit new Blackhorn Plug to CVA Accura?

I just received my new Blackhorn209-able breech plug from Western Powders for my CVA Acurra. It comes with a "Breech Plug Wrench - required for initial tightening and fitting" but no instructions. ...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-01-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,662
Posted By temphank

I used to hate pulling that jumble of straps out...

I used to hate pulling that jumble of straps out of the bag and trying to figure out which end was up. I just bought the Hunter Safety System Ultra lite ( the one without the pockets ). I love...
Forum: Black Powder
08-28-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By temphank

Got it.

Thanks to many of you on this site I already knew about the CVA breech plug issue and I ordered one from Western Powders. It should be on my doorstep when I get home!

In fact I have two. I...
Forum: Black Powder
08-25-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,888
Posted By temphank

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll post results...

Thanks for the info everyone. I'll post results when we get out and shoot. I wanted to try the 230grain just to see how soft shooting I could make the gun for my youngest.
Forum: Black Powder
08-24-2012, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,888
Posted By temphank

Thank you Cayugad! Hopefully my Wester Powders...

Thank you Cayugad! Hopefully my Wester Powders Blackhorn209 Breech plug will be here soon and I can start sighting in.

Are the rings around the circumference of the first bullet something to do...
Forum: Black Powder
08-22-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,888
Posted By temphank

Question Did I get the right XTP bullets?

I decided to branch out from the expensive and easy PowerBelts. I ordered two boxes of Hornady 45 Cal bullets to load in Harvester Black crush rib sabots.

The one box label reads: 45 CAL .452...
Forum: Black Powder
08-19-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,749
Posted By temphank

Thanks 16 year old shoots the hawken and...

Thanks

16 year old shoots the hawken and loves all forms of recoil, no problem there! Was looking for min acceptable load for 13 year old boy with the wolf or similar open sight gun. He isn't...
Forum: Black Powder
08-19-2012, 05:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,749
Posted By temphank

I can see how it reads that way. Thanks, I...

I can see how it reads that way. Thanks, I fixed it.
Forum: Black Powder
08-19-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By temphank

Thank you nchawkeye, I will take a look at those...

Thank you nchawkeye, I will take a look at those selections.
Forum: Black Powder
08-19-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,749
Posted By temphank

Question Bullet and load recommendation for a deer hunting 13 year old.

My 16 year old just pointed out that when his brother hunts with us this year we will be one gun short. I usually talk myself up in gun a bit and have an AccuraV2 ( I said a bit :) ). 16 year...
Forum: Black Powder
08-18-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,590
Posted By temphank

Need help with Bullet and Sabot confusion

I usually buy packages that have both bullets and sabots. I am confused about what will work together if I buy them separately. I have a 50cal CVA Accura.

From reading here, I think that guys...
Forum: Black Powder
08-17-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By temphank

Thanks everyone! All of the measures that I see...

Thanks everyone! All of the measures that I see appear to look the same. Is there a brand that stands out as having higher quality or unique features?
Forum: Black Powder
08-17-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By temphank

Thanks for the advice. I just went to...

Thanks for the advice.

I just went to order the one from Western Powders and with shipping it is $45. I think I'll wait and try and buy one with some other items so I get more shipping bang for...
Forum: Black Powder
08-16-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By temphank

What items do I need to use loose powder?

So far, I have only used 777 Pellets. I want to try Blackhorn209 in my CVA Accura. I'm looking for specific "make and model" recommendations for the items I'll need. I think it may be as simple...
Forum: Black Powder
08-16-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By temphank

CVA blackhorn QRBP?? Has anyone tried it?

Last year I was following a thread about someone waiting for a CVA blackhorn QRBP. The thread was all about the anticipation of this new plug but the thread ended before they actually received and...
Forum: Technical
10-14-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,637
Posted By temphank

Question Trying to "become the arrow"

My son and I shoot recurves. We read a great book called "Become the Arrow" and are trying to "Become the Arrow" We don't use sights and are trying to shoot instinctually. I think the idea is...
Forum: Black Powder
09-27-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,781
Posted By temphank

How did the new plug work out with Blackhorn209?

How did the new plug work out with Blackhorn209?
Forum: Trail Cameras
07-21-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,177
Posted By temphank

They call a couple different cameras blackout. I...

They call a couple different cameras blackout. I mean this newest one:
Forum: Trail Cameras
07-20-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,177
Posted By temphank

Anybody have the new Primos Blackout?

I can't find a single review on this new camera. Anyone have one yet?
Forum: Black Powder
07-19-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,781
Posted By temphank

Well?

Did you get it yet?
Forum: Black Powder
05-30-2011, 06:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,278
Posted By temphank

Rates of twist and bullet choice?

Thanks. We are taking a look at some of those mentioned. So far he is still drooling over the Maple Stock RM Hawken at Cabelas. Although, he has always been one to change his mind and it will be...
Forum: Black Powder
05-29-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,278
Posted By temphank

Question I need school'in on Rocky Mountain Hawken

My son, who is an ipod wearing - video gaming typical teenager in many ways has a side to his personality that loves the beauty of the past. His recurve bow was too advanced to hunt with and he has...
Forum: Black Powder
05-08-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 850
Posted By temphank

My kids and I listened to Paulsen's "Hatchet" on...

My kids and I listened to Paulsen's "Hatchet" on our long car ride to our last camping trip. Great book!
Forum: Black Powder
04-19-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By temphank

Ram Rod marking ideas?

I haven't marked my ram rod yet for loaded or unloaded. Anyone have ideas better than electrical tape? Pics would be great if you have them.
Forum: Black Powder
03-28-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,657
Posted By temphank

Last season I bought a Nikon Omega with the...

Last season I bought a Nikon Omega with the Nikoplex reticle and I love it. I mostly hunt in moderately wooded areas therefore I prefer the uncluttered crosshairs. For this same reason I chose...
Forum: Black Powder
03-28-2011, 04:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,534
Posted By temphank

I agree, but I also hunt in moderately wooded...

I agree, but I also hunt in moderately wooded areas. Perhaps a ballistic reticle would be ok out in the open.
Forum: Black Powder
03-11-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,451
Posted By temphank

Round ball in an Acurra V2?

I am new to muzzle loading this year. I have been using powerbelts and 777. Can I make my own round lead bullets and shoot them with a patch like folks used to do with the traditional...
Forum: Black Powder
12-12-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,177
Posted By temphank

Thanks. Is there a brand of primers that is...

Thanks. Is there a brand of primers that is long enough to start with?
Forum: Black Powder
12-12-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,177
Posted By temphank

Wow, my V2 never looks that clean even after...

Wow, my V2 never looks that clean even after cleaning. I am using 777 and Remington Premier STS primers. What am I doing wrong? This is after cleaning:
Forum: Black Powder
12-11-2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By temphank

I thought the Powerbelt used the plastic base as...

I thought the Powerbelt used the plastic base as a "slipper" and the bullet didn't make contact with the bore rifling. Is that wrong? Do the other conicals then sort of mash a little ( very...
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