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Forum: Technical
04-09-2003, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Release Suggestions?

I' ve got my choice of release narrowed down to two now, and I' m having a heck of a time deciding between them. One is the Truball Trail Boss with talon head.

...
Forum: Technical
04-07-2003, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By Jason McCurry

Release Suggestions?

First, a little background...

I' ve only been back into archery for about three months now, after not shooting since 1991. I' m doing better with my setup after that length of time than I ever...
Forum: Technical
04-02-2003, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: TrophyRidge Matrix ST and Mathews Legacy

I have a Micro Matrix 5-pin on my Legacy with TM Hunter prong rest and the sight is about halfway up to be sighted in correctly.
Forum: Technical
03-31-2003, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,309
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Correctly Adjusting Mathews Limbs?

Already got a call back from the voicemail I left for Mathews tech support a couple minutes ago. According to them, measuring tiller means nothing on single cam bows, only on round wheel or dual cam...
Forum: Technical
03-31-2003, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: no peep sight aid pro or con?

I' m using a No-Peep with a Micro Matrix on my Mathews Legacy. The combo works great.
Forum: Technical
03-31-2003, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,309
Posted By Jason McCurry

Correctly Adjusting Mathews Limbs?

I have a Mathews Legacy and am wondering which is the correct way to make sure the limbs are adjusted evenly. I got the bow at Christmas and the dealer adjusted the limbs out three turns from being...
Forum: Technical
03-25-2003, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,942
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: trophy ridge sights are they good or not

I just got the Micro Matrix 5-pin with the new metal .019" pins. I couldn' t be happier with it. I sighted in all the way to 60 yds with it and I' m shooting better than I ever have before. I...
Forum: Technical
03-25-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Changing arrows...

I ordered a dozen of Blackhawk Archery' s Carbon Vapor black shafts (4000 size) yesterday from Lancaster. When I get them, I' ll fletch them up and take ' em for a spin. Thanks for all the opinions.
Forum: Technical
03-22-2003, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By Jason McCurry

Changing arrows...

I' m down to only 8 arrows left and my local shop doesn' t carry my Beman ICS Hunters anymore, so I was talking with the owner today about different arrows. Here' s what I want in my ideal arrow. I...
Forum: Technical
03-15-2003, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: How to fletch helical for clearance with prongs?

Because I already have the TM Hunter prong rest and I' m not going to spend $50 on something to get me through one month when I have this rest that works just fine. I just need to make the vanes...
Forum: Technical
03-14-2003, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: How to fletch helical for clearance with prongs?

Anyone?

*listens to crickets*
Forum: Technical
03-13-2003, 02:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Binoculars for 3-D

Yep. Make sure they have a full warranty from Pentax, not the seller and that the seller has a good rating on one of the sites like Reseller Ratings (http://www.resellerratings.com) before you buy.
Forum: Technical
03-13-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
Posted By Jason McCurry

How to fletch helical for clearance with prongs?

Ok. I need some help, folks. I switched back to a prong rest (TM Hunter) from my Whisker Biscuit and I have to make this work until Muzzy actually starts shipping the Zero Effect rests for roller...
Forum: Technical
03-13-2003, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Binoculars for 3-D

Yep. That site is mainly aimed at birdwatchers but it has a ton of useful info on glass that can be used for hunting, too. Check out this page on that site for binocular info, particularly the Pentax...
Forum: Technical
03-12-2003, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Arrow offset jig/tool?

If you have the little manual pamphlet that comes with any recently sold Bitz jig, look on the back of it. The thing you' re talking about is shown on there.
Forum: Technical
03-12-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Binoculars for 3-D

We just had a big discussion about this subject last night at the range. Everyone had their binoculars and we compared them side-by-side with lots of different eyes, indoors shooting spots as well as...
Forum: Technical
03-03-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Thumbs up for stealthman

Just let me know if a cheaper solution to getting my hunter stabilizer camo dipped comes along. I' m not familiar with that camo film that' s been mentioned and I' m not about to put the camo bow...
Forum: Technical
03-03-2003, 11:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,162
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Beman or Carbon Express, which is best?

Can you tell me more about those inserts and knocks you mentioned, Pinwheel? I' m going to start fletching my own arrows soon, and I just got the same old Easton Supernocks for my ICS Hunter 340' s...
Forum: Technical
02-27-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 703
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: One eye or two?

I shoot right handed and am right eye dominant, so I shoot with both eyes open. Most folks who I have seen shoot with one eye closed that do it without thinking are closing their dominant eye. I...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-27-2003, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Help Me Pick A Sight

In a way, that' s my philosophy with my Legacy. I got the bow originally and decided to put what I had on it until I took the time to be sure exactly what items I wanted to make the bow my " perfect...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-26-2003, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Help Me Pick A Sight

CargoF16,

I' m not sure if I have one of the " new" No-Peeps or not, but my lens is pretty recessed back in there. I tried dribbling water into it like you said and I can' t make enough water...
Forum: Technical
02-26-2003, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,941
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: mathews vs. hoyt ?????

I just went through the hard decision of choosing a bow (my first in over a decade). I shot every bow I could get my hands on. After several rounds of indecision (there are some really good bows out...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-24-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Help Me Pick A Sight

Thanks, but I' ve gotten several offers of Trophy Ridge sights and I just don' t like the vertical pins all stacked together. I really like the horizontal pins a lot better.
Forum: Technical
02-22-2003, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 950
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Help Me Pick A Sight

Ok. I' ve narrowed it down to the Copper John Dead Nuts Hunter and the Impact Archery Collector sights. I' m thinking that the Collector will be brighter and the Dead Nuts Hunter might be a bit...
Forum: Technical
02-20-2003, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 950
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Help Me Pick A Sight

Got it and responded, Ausie-guy. Anyone else got any suggestions?
Forum: Bowhunting
02-20-2003, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Help Me Pick A Sight

I' m not expecting to get a good sight for $3. :)

I do like the design of the Spot Hoggs, but I don' t think they are worth the prices they want for them for the uses I intend. I am really...
Forum: Technical
02-20-2003, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 950
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Help Me Pick A Sight

I like the looks of that Collector sight, but we can' t hunt with any " electronic devices" on our bows here in WA state and I' m pretty sure that blue light would make it illegal.
Forum: Bowhunting
02-20-2003, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 881
Posted By Jason McCurry

Help Me Pick A Sight

I posted this question in the Technical forum because it seems to get a lot more traffic and the folks there are more " gadget oriented" but since I primarily bowhunt and only shoot spots and 3D to...
Forum: Technical
02-20-2003, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 950
Posted By Jason McCurry

Help Me Pick A Sight

I need a new sight to go on my Legacy. I' ve been shooting a while with my Cobra Brite-Eye sight (Wal-Mart clearance for $3) while I decide what I really want in a sight. I am primarily going to hunt...
Forum: Technical
02-14-2003, 04:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 482
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Second guessing myself

Got a 5-arrow Softloc and couldn' t be happier with it. I handled every quiver around and decided on the Softloc. It' s a great quiver.
Forum: Technical
02-13-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,031
Posted By Jason McCurry

One Release for Hunting, Spots, 3D?

I' m just now getting back into archery after eons without shooting and am trying to get one setup going for hunting, indoor spots, and possibly eventually 3D, too. The one that matters most to me is...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
02-12-2003, 10:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,290
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Do you Like the Software?

Love it, especially the speed. The biggest problem with this forum before was that it was so slow. If you can fix that, anything else that comes up will be minimal in comparison. :)

Thanks!...
Forum: Technical
02-10-2003, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Best and Easiest Single-Arrow Fletcher?

Thanks for the reply, Jim. Are you sure that I can get the helicals onto my carbon shafts easily? What brand vanes do you suggest for best consistency and ease to make stick to the shafts well? Which...
Forum: Technical
02-10-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Jason McCurry

Best and Easiest Single-Arrow Fletcher?

I've read several other threads here about fletching jigs, but I want to get clear opinions about a few things before I order. Here is my situation and requirements for a fletching jig. First, I...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-06-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Need some advice on a quiver

I just bought the Alpine Softlock 5-arrow for my Legacy and couldn't be happier with it. I compared it to the Mathews quivers and the Quickee before buying (those were the three choices I was...
Forum: Technical
02-06-2003, 12:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,141
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Best pricing on a Mathews LX ?

It's illegal for various sellers of a particular product to actually enter into an agreement to fix prices above what the market would normally support, but it's not illegal for a manufacturer to say...
Forum: Technical
02-06-2003, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: indoor range insurance

I asked the owner of the range I shoot at about this last night, and he suggested joining the NFAA if you want insurance. It will cost you $900 plus a certain amount based on how much you do in...
Forum: Technical
02-06-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 674
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Disadvantages to shooting w/o stabilizer ???

I had the same dilemna with my Legacy. It balanced fairly well (was only slightly top-heavy) and didn't have any noticeable noise or hand shock, but I went ahead and got a 6" hunter model stab from...
Forum: Technical
02-06-2003, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,299
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Stabilizer/Quiver for Mathews LX

I actually just got the Softloc 5-arrow quiver and 6" Stealth hunter stab for my Legacy. Both work great and I'm very happy with them. I liked the Softloc much better than the Mathews quivers, and...
Forum: Technical
02-05-2003, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 629
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: whisker biscuit

I'm using the WB for aluminums with my Beman ICS Hunter 340 carbons and it works great for me. When I was originally looking around for a rest, all of the people I trust told me to get the aluminum...
Forum: Technical
02-05-2003, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Arrow repair/maintenance kits?

Yeah.. I just got some extra nocks, inserts, and field points and throw them in my little box, then use them as needed. I'm not set up for fletching my own arrows yet, but I can fix them by hand as...
Forum: Technical
02-04-2003, 11:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 590
Posted By Jason McCurry

Anyone seen the Muzzy ZE for Roller Guard Bows?

I've been patiently waiting and making do with this Whisker Biscuit rest ($14 Wally World Clearance) on my Legacy until I hear how the new ZE for the roller guard bows are working out and I still...
Forum: Technical
02-04-2003, 11:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,141
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Best pricing on a Mathews LX ?

When I priced my Legacy, I got prices ranging from $649 to the full MSRP $699 up here in WA. I checked around while I was down in Alabama and the most expensive place wanted around $599, I think. All...
Forum: Technical
01-27-2003, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: both eyes open when shooting?

Both eyes open for me. I'm right eye dominant and shoot right handed, so I've never really thought about shooting either a gun or bow with one eye closed.
Forum: Technical
01-26-2003, 11:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,089
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: MZE or Trophy Taker...Anything better at the ATA??

Overhyping of any product will lead to a bad impression in people's minds of the product regardless of whether they have seen it or not. It's called "oversaturation" in advertising theory. Most...
Forum: Technical
01-23-2003, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Need Suggestions

I'm shooting a Legacy with those same Beman ICS Hunter 340 arrows, and am wondering about your choice of arrows and 100-grain points. I'm betting the FOC is going to be pretty low on them. The...
Forum: Technical
01-14-2003, 11:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,025
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: legacy or bowtech vft

Ok.. so more shock through the bow and more of a chance of limb failure. Anyone know Legacy limb failure rate versus other non-rollerguard Mathews bows? I can't help but think that the limbs are...
Forum: Technical
01-14-2003, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,025
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: legacy or bowtech vft

Pinwheel, can you explain to me exactly where the extra stress is being applied and what it's doing? I'm not familiar with the term prestress, so I'm not really clear on why it's bad. As you may...
Forum: Technical
01-09-2003, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Release aid question.

Anyone seen the new H.O.T version of the Hurricane? My current release is annoying when it's sticking up in the way clanking off of stuff. I like the fold back ability of the H.O.T. releases.
Forum: Bowhunting
01-08-2003, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,209
Posted By Jason McCurry

RE: Bottlenecks?

That might be true with a rifle, but I'd go with a funnel/bottleneck for #1 with a bow.
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