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Forum: Traditional Archery
01-01-2011, 04:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,085
Posted By towerrat164

Kinda quiet here, what gives?

Has the cold weather frozen everyone to their tree stands?
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-30-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,805
Posted By towerrat164

Feeling your pain with the cold fingers. As for...

Feeling your pain with the cold fingers. As for DART and TECHNO I thought they were out of buisness all together; back home we have an old system at a archery shop nearby but his system is showing...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-30-2010, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By towerrat164

Quick update: I'm still married, still live...

Quick update:

I'm still married, still live in Michigan, still have three great kids, my son now 14 filled his first archery whitetail tag this year (yes I was here, sucks but okay), I've been in...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-30-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By towerrat164

Will do. Doing fine just watching over a college...

Will do. Doing fine just watching over a college class I elected to teach while Im here.
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-30-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By towerrat164

Wow 8 years go by fast! Hello from Afghanistan.

Man did I lose track of time! I was browsing some of my old haunts and stumbled on my old nickname here. Last time I was here LBR was the moderator (I see he is still here) and my hair wasn't grey....
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-19-2005, 01:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,796
Posted By towerrat164

How would you rate a Dan Quillan bow???

Hello all, long time no post. I trust God has kept everyone healthy and wise? Well healthy anyhow;). I recently purchased a Dan Quillan takedown that is not the prettiest stick to behold but it...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-10-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Who here has filled their Tags???

Did well here in Michigan this year. I filled a tag with my recurve (nice large doe) and filled another with my muzzleloader (really large 8pt). I plan on filling my remaining antlerless tag for my...
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-29-2003, 04:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By towerrat164

Seasons blessed by GOD!

Hello all, it has been awhile since I stopped by and caught up on the site. This has been by far the most blessed of my 24 years of hunting. Since the opening of deer season on 1 October I have...
Forum: Traditional Archery
05-13-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 549
Posted By towerrat164

Hey CT I got a new bow!!

I just wasn' t comfortable with the Damon Howatt so I picked up a BEAR Super Kodiak and man is it a dream to shoot. 60lbs, 60" and shoots where I want. As for the kid bows my daughter is shooting...
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-04-2003, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By towerrat164

RE: arrow glue alternative?

Nope, no free trip to the desert as of yet, just a little work, lots of family time, and just plain fun shooting the bows. It has been a great time since returning home on 8 March. As you can tell...
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-02-2003, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By towerrat164

arrow glue alternative?

Hey all, I hope your spring is warmer than ours, brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! It is damned cold here. Anyhow the snow is gone and the turkeys are strutting in the backyard so warmer weather is not far away....
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-17-2003, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By towerrat164

Another funny story to retell

Today as the last of the snow melted off under the seventy degree plus sunshine a flock of turkeys came flying from across the creek to feed on the uncovered acorns in our yard. As I stood there...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-04-2003, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 389
Posted By towerrat164

Home and lovin every minute!!!!!

Hey friends I just want to let those of you who may have wondered where I have gone off to that I am now home in Michigan. My deployment ended last week and it has been a matter of becoming a father...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-22-2003, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By towerrat164

RE: By to a great forum

Brother I read your post as I was curious about what you had done to earn such a punishment. What I have to say is THANKS FOR YOUR OPPINION! All you did was stand up for your belief, it is only...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-22-2003, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,635
Posted By towerrat164

laminated arrows?

Hey all I was wondering if any of the forum friends had ever tried laminated wood arrows? If you have what type? And where can a guy find some? Doing my homwork before hand.
Thanks, your friend...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-16-2003, 03:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,841
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Politically correct to be a traditionalist ?

Alright, as I am snow bound and bored I will post another reply. All of us have presented our own views and oppinnions on this subject, each one valid. But the fact remains, unless you make your...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-16-2003, 10:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,841
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Politically correct to be a traditionalist ?

AMEN! I agree with your point of a great number of sportsman being to focused on " the book" . I believe that TROPHY HUNTING has led to many of the negative comments made towards the sport of...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-16-2003, 08:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,841
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Politically correct to be a traditionalist ?

Lets face it WE ARE NOT ALONE! Bowhunting has expanded beyond the imagination of Ishi and his relatives, even beyond the imagination of the Norman, Turkish, and Oriental archers of the past. Maybe...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-16-2003, 06:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,494
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Zwickey vs. Magnus

I am going to jump into another direction. Have you considered the Wensel Woodsmans? I have used Magnus in the past and they were okay, but I really like the look of the Wensels. The Wensel is a...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-16-2003, 06:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By towerrat164

RE: advice in arrow building

As I have only worked with aluminum and carbon arrows I am not sure what is the best method for sealing wood. In the past I have used Bohning products exclusively, they are pricey but very high...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-16-2003, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By towerrat164

Turkey lottery loser. AGAIN!

Well the Michigan turkey lottery list has been posted and once again I am a non-winner for the areas and hunts of my choice. BUMMER:(! Oh well, guess I will have to hunt in the late hunt. Can you...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-16-2003, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,969
Posted By towerrat164

RE: where can I purchase fuller plast?

Hey Bill,
I hope the Lord has blessed you with a wonderful Sunday, here in Washington D.C. we are getting a snow storm the likes of which I haven' t even seen back home in Michigan for...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-15-2003, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By towerrat164

RE: un-stringing your bow

From the archers bible you will find Ole Fred' s advice to unstring your bow when not in use.
Towerrat
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-13-2003, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By towerrat164

Fred Bear: Timeless sportsman

Ole Fred really knew what he was talking about when he produced his archers bible. I have been reading a first edition copy and I am astounded by the wealth of knowledge Fred passes on. This will...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-13-2003, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By towerrat164

RE: brush buttons

Don' t know if they help with noise but they are very helpful in the nasty stuff. I walk through some thick brush enroute to my stand and love how I don' t have to stop every few feet to unhook...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-13-2003, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By towerrat164

Ever use a shirt protector?

Hey, Ole Fred Bears archers bible has given me an idea so I thought I would ask the forum what they thought. The book lists an item called a shirt/blouse protector for holding loose clothing away...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-13-2003, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Fred Bear archers bible: When...

I guess you could say I lucked out, I paid $3.00 plus shipping. It is a first edition 1968, in pretty good condition. I was amazed to find out that much of the information is just as valid today as...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-12-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 736
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Feather Brand, Type and Size????

Hey CT, what are you prepping the shafts with? I usually wipe my aluminums and gold tips down with fletch-lac thinner before applying the vanes or feathers.
Towerrat
Hunt hard, and pray harder,...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-11-2003, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,169
Posted By towerrat164

Fred Bear archers bible: When...

Hey friends I picked up a Fred Bears archers bible and think it is one of the first run editions. Do any of you know what year was the first run?
Thanks for any help.
Towerrat164
Hunt hard, pray...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-08-2003, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 633
Posted By towerrat164

February: only 8 months to archery season

Is it me or has cabin fever set in early this year? Maybe it is because I am cooped up in these blankety blank barracks waitin to go home. Anyway, eight months till the Michigan archery opener, one...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-08-2003, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Arrow rotation

I am not sure what you are driving at but to me it sounds like you want to know if your arrows should all consistently impact the target with the fletch being simular from one arrow to another. ...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-08-2003, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Shot my new Selway II Lil Shooter today!!!!!

Sounds like a winner CT. I just earmarked a Selway on ebay. The wife liked the way my Howatt turned out so much that I am hunting for a bow for her. Isn't it funny how I found a way to buy another...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-04-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Need some advice

Shawn,
your desire to make as humane a kill as possible is exactly what every hunter should strive to accomplish, but remember this, no matter what type of equipment or weapon you use, you...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-02-2003, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Off topic request: lets pray for the families of

No thanks are needed I only put the thoughts in writing. I am honored to be a member of such a fine community. All praises to the Lord, through him all things are possible.
Thank you friends.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-01-2003, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By towerrat164

Off topic request: lets pray for the families of

LBR I know this is not a topic regarding bowhunting but I feel we can be of help for others in this terrible time. Let us a a community offer our prayers to the families of Columbia's astronauts. ...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-01-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By towerrat164

RE: stringing a takedown

Wulff, as a rule of thumb always use a stringer. It doesn't matter what type of recurve or long bow your using it is easier on the bow and safer for you to use a stringer.
Towerrat
Hunt hard, and...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-01-2003, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 494
Posted By towerrat164

Want to organize a 3-D shoot for charity

This is a request for any helpful tips, hints, or information on how best to organize a 3-D shoot for charity. The charity I have in mind is St. Judes children's hospital, I have been listening to a...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-30-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 796
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Just Wanted to Apologize......

LBR appologies are not needed, as friends we can all understand being busy and all that the phrase entails. I have got to know one thing though, did you recieve the inserts?
Keep in touch when...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-29-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By towerrat164

RE: another turkey question

Wulff, I touched on string trackers in the other turkey question too. I do not like them personnally, I have had some bad experiences with them, but that is me, many of the other archers I know use...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-29-2003, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By towerrat164

RE: turkey hunting question

You are correct on the hemmoraging (sp?) but the energy transfer I mentioned stuns the birds nervous system (in theory) to the point they don't fly away or not as far away. Turkeys can fly a long...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-29-2003, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By towerrat164

Caribou hunt: any information?

Been dreamin' again and thought I would ask the community of archers about caribou hunting. I just read Chuck Adams article about hunting central Canadian caribou, he stated they are the most...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-29-2003, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By towerrat164

RE: turkey hunting question

It is not so much you don't want a pass through as you want to deliver as much of arrows energy into the turkey. In the unarmed self-defense field we call it "fluid shockwave"- time on contact +...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-28-2003, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By towerrat164

RE: turkey hunting question

I also use the same broadheads for turkey as deer. To limit penetration I place a judo spring add on unit behind the broadhead.
Towerrat164
hunt hard, pray harder.
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-28-2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Newbie questions

I'm at a loss as for wooden arrows, I shoot the aluminums. As for broadheads take a look at the magnus II's and Wensel woodsmans as well as the Zwikees. Good luck and keep it fun.
Towerrat164
All...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-28-2003, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Howdy Ya'll

Welcome! It doesn't get too deep in here (the bullshevik) but it is a fun and educational site.
Towerrat164
Homeward bound, and heaven bent.
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-26-2003, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Howatt hunter project bow

Thanks Gimpy, I have finished with OOOO steel wool but have been told that the oils used to prevent rusting of the wool may effect the finish so I will pick up some super fine paper and give it a...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-26-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By towerrat164

RE: towerrat

Thanks for the consideration, yes it is okay as I would really like to take a look at them. My address should be on the profile, if not let me know and I will update it.
Vern Pratt
hunt hard and...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-26-2003, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By towerrat164

How do you prevent wood from....

Help! I have sanded my project bow down and I am waiting for the delivery from 3 rivers to finish it. Problems is the wood seems to be drying out. How can I slow this process till the finish is...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-26-2003, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By towerrat164

Howatt hunter project bow

Well the bow arrived and I have been sanding, and sanding, and sanding some more. Last night I ordered some poly urethane from 3Rivers for the finish. What I need now is ideas on how to apply the...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-26-2003, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
Posted By towerrat164

RE: Endless loop or flemish strings ?

It appears to be a personal prefference issue. I have yet to learn how to make either type but have plans on learning the endless loop first. I think the key is stick to what you are comfortable...
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