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Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
12-11-2003, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,494
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: 2004 Mathews bow

Stoped in at the bow shop yeasterday. They had the specs for the "Outback" looks like an LX, 31", more paralel limbs, longer brace height, HP cam, 65%/80% letoff, new camo pattern, and some other...
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
11-25-2003, 07:27 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,388
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Shoulder or Double lung

Trophyhunter- a friend of mine just shot a buck this weekend. Hit him in the high lungs to start with. The buck stoped and he shot him in the neck. Down he went. Then when the hunter was getting...
Forum: Guns
11-07-2003, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: .223 For Encore

buck,

check out this site, it' s totaly T/C these guys can help you.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewforum.php?f=24


Depending on what you are going to use it for the...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-07-2003, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,835
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Bow Tech or Mathews ?????

Like Ford vs. Chevy

Can' t possibley tell you which brand is best for what.

Is your bud 6' 10" or 5' 2" ? Can he pull 80lbs or is 50lbs max?

I prefer Mathews at this point but maybe...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-30-2003, 07:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,015
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: which brand of rifle to buy?

Mainehunt,

If you have a 243 why are you purchasing a 308? Unless you have a larger cal gun like 30-06, 300, 7mm, why buy a mid cart gun?

JMO-
if you start with a 243, I would jump...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-30-2003, 07:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,766
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: New .243 wssm anyone have one?

I like the idea of the WSSM. I looked at a few, yep they are a little lighter, not by much. But the data on the new loads is just not that significantly better to justify a new less proven gun vs....
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
10-30-2003, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,314
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Muzzleloader, What' s the best kind?

I have a tompson Encore 209 x 50cal. It is the most versitile gun on the market. You can change barrels and you now will have a hot single shot rifle. The cleaning is an issue but that' s what it'...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-17-2003, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,154
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Bow Hunting Elk in Meeker, CO

I just got back from a trip that was good on paper, good for me, but not nessasarily good for everyone that went. But that' s hunting.

We stayed at a place that provided cabin, private land,...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-16-2003, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By Macdaddy

Asking for Permission - Tips

Hi Guys,

Here are some tips for getting permission to hunt on private land. Add some more that you use

#1 - Start early in the year.
#2 - Write a Halmark Card letter. I put in there...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-16-2003, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: arm guard idea

WILK,

That works great for me! I' ve used it many times. I understand what you' re getting at. With bulky clothing there is always the chance that your string will catch. The nylon works...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-16-2003, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Trespassers

A good friend of mine purchased 20 acres and built a nice house on it. He was sitting out on his porch one morning and some guy was putting up a stand about 100 yards away! My bud walked over and...
Forum: Guns
10-14-2003, 09:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Beretta vs. Bennelli

I would choose the Bennelli. It' s bombproof. You can adjust the stock to fit you easily. You can add a recoil reducer if you need to.

That said, I would rather shoot a 10 ga than a 3 1/2 inch...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-06-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,595
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: What to do with poacher?

You are right in turning in such activity.

These violators are the ones that cause laws to be changed NOT in our favor. They are the ones that give hunters a bad name. Some say that we...
Forum: Technical
10-03-2003, 07:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,016
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Mathews shooters Please reply

Same sound on my LX. After a few draws I don' t hear it any more. It does' nt really bother me much though. But I wondered if there was a solution.

Thank' s for the suggestions I will try the...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-02-2003, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,981
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: The Rompola Buck...

I like the controversy on this topic from what I have read this guy is a one odd duck! I checked with a taxidermist last year and he said that it would have cost a guy about $450 just in matierials...
Forum: Technical
09-29-2003, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By Macdaddy

Cabelas Fletching Jig

Anyone purchased one of these? Did it work well? any reviews?
Forum: Bowhunting
09-29-2003, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 965
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: dissapointed with trophy ridge

I have an older Trophy Ridge Flatliner. I used a little Loktight on all of my adjustment screws and mounting screws. Never any problems after that.

I just spent 7 days hunting thick oak brush...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-25-2003, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 706
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Bino Choices???

I use Nikon Action binios. 10x50. They are not the smallest or the lightest but at $139 they are the clearest and best warrenty for the money. I droped them and broke the lens, Nikon replaced the...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-24-2003, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: shot angle help

We got into a similar question out west last week.

Gravity only works on the horizontal plane of your shot. It does' nt matter if you are shooting up or down. If you range an animal at 30...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-23-2003, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 736
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Suggestions please

Looks like you are hitting a little low and left with your BHs. But the group looks great. Some suggestions-

1. move your sight and then resight in at many distances. IF OK don' t sweat it...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-10-2003, 03:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,508
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Getting the creeps.

The only time that walking in the dark got real heebie jeebie was when I hunted the Taylors Fork drainage in MT just south of Big Sky. For those that have been there the sign that reads "...
Forum: Midwest
09-10-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: N Dak bird hunting

JAF - Depends on where you are going but the stubble fields are murder on the bellies of your dogs. bring your vests for them. I suggest chaps or good hunting pants that are waterproof. Gortex...
Forum: Technical
09-10-2003, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 385
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: serving moving

Just had my LX redone after it creapt up. The guys at the shop hate the serving matieral that Zebra uses, My last restring on my jennings never moved in 2 years so I' m confidant that this one will...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-10-2003, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,813
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Lowering bow from stand

I have two straps on the bottom of my climber that I use most often. I just strap the bow to it and up I go. When I come down I just stick the bow into the strap and down I go. works like a charm. ...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-10-2003, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: The Hunt that Won' t Happen

Rockytop - just like in hunting you have to take' em when you can get em!

Thank' s bob - The problem is that we leave this Friday from WI. IF anyone would like to make an offer for the trip...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-10-2003, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By Macdaddy

The Hunt that Won' t Happen

Sad story for all you hunters out there.

Jan - Me and my best friend book an elk hunt with a group of good guys. We put our money where our mouth is and plunk down some cash.
Feb - We take...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-10-2003, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,457
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Broadhead opinions wanted: Gator XP' s vs. WASP JAkhammer SST vs. Spitfires

I used 75gr Wasp JakHammers for years. They killed everything that I shot but my buds have had some trouble with them. I have went back to fixed blade Montec G5s and Muzzy 100s due to my elk...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-09-2003, 02:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,183
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Who all uses a Mathews bow and why?

Mathews LX vs. Others?

Tried out the Hoyts, AR, PSE, & Parker. It just felt better. I also play guitar a lot and I can tell you that each one sounds and " feels" different. I have never had...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-09-2003, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,693
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: New G5 Montec Broadheads

Just was shooting last night,
Hit a 3" dot with every shot from 20 - 60 with the G5' s. 4" helical feathers do the trick for me. out of the Whisker Busquit.

Looks like they will put a...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-08-2003, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,285
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Back from Colorado!!

Congrats! Hope I' m as lucky this next week!
Forum: Bowhunting
09-05-2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,841
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Not having a ' trophy' mounted- Is it Disrespect?

Against the rules : nope
Wrong : nope

Does it upset me. Yep because I' m jelous!!! ;) I apreciate the beauty of these animals and the memory alone just doesn' t cut it for me. I want the...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-05-2003, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By Macdaddy

LX Serv. problems

Just noticed that my LX was not holding the groups as tight as it should. I took it into the shop and the serving had sliped up just a touch. I just wanted to put this out there for anyone that has...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-04-2003, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Wisconsin Rut

The rut seems to pick up about oct 25 and run for about 2 weeks. But a quick cold snap is what you really need to look for. If there is some warm weather and then the next couple days are going to...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-04-2003, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,621
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Bowhunting Ethics

Here are some examples of Ethical questions and Moral questions.

Ethics apply to a situation for that person. Take the shooting distance question. If my ability is such that I cannot make a...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-03-2003, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,621
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Bowhunting Ethics

each hunter has to make his/her own desisions on ethical hunting.

Basically once you get past the " rules" set by the state that you hunt in the shot is up to you. What is considered ethical...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-03-2003, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,322
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Cost of the hunt. Would you pay it?

Take em if you have the chance. Some of the animals out there are doing some major damage to these farmers. Should we feel bad about ridding ourselves of these uncontroled animals? I don' t see...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-03-2003, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,251
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Pins @ 20-30-40 or 25-35-45

20 - 30 - 40.....

just been at the even distances so long that I would screw it up if I went to 05 distances. But use whatever works for you.
Forum: Bowhunting
08-29-2003, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 787
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Dinks, Dinks, and more Dinks

Rack - Your deer must have internet access. They are watching every post of yours and getting the the scoop on your fall plans.

It' s just that the dinks don' t yet get how to use the mouse!
Forum: Bowhunting
08-28-2003, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By Macdaddy

The Twins Humor

My cousin sent this to me the other day. :)

http://forum.hunting.net/asppg/upfiles/44608/Lj21533.jpg
Forum: Bowhunting
08-28-2003, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: I' m sick of all this bowhunting talk......

2 weeks or 14 days or 336 hours or 20160 min or 1209600 sec Till I' m in the truck on my way to elk hunting.

Oh yea baby,
20 yards,
Broadside,
looking away,
6x6,
ZIP, RIGHT...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2003, 12:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,727
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: A Trophy is Not a Trophy is Not a Trophy....

This sounds like the argument short people make. " We aren' t short we are vertically challanged" No matter what you call it short is short.

We have terms that quantify trophys for people. ...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-27-2003, 08:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,727
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: A Trophy is Not a Trophy is Not a Trophy....

When a hunter fills his/her tag and is proud enough to brag about it, show off the pictures, mount it on the wall: It' s a Trophy period.

When a Hunter fills someone elses tag with a buck or...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-25-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: TRADITIONAL VS QUALITY DEER

wimp, didn' t PA just pass a new antler restriction? someone told me this past weekend that they put a 4 points or better restriction. Any truth to that?
Forum: Bowhunting
08-22-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By Macdaddy

CWD You better be AFRAID

So a few years or so ago someone found the deer herd in southern Wisconsin had some animals with CWD. I belive that they found it in a captive deer or elk herd and then found it in the wild...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-22-2003, 01:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,380
Posted By Macdaddy

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

WI is messed up.

We have these T-Zones where you can take extra antlerless deer with firearms in the middle of archery season. Bonus Tags for antlerless and CWD eratication zones were you can...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-21-2003, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: How to find arrow??!!??

one word " Luminok"
Forum: Bowhunting
08-21-2003, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: 80% Letoff

Capt, check out the Conquest 3. You can get it with a 60% letoff " super soft" cam. I have not tried this bow but if it pulls smoother than my LX it would be a dream. Another one to check out is...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-20-2003, 02:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,105
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Bowhunters that have never killed a deer...

Bowdacious, How is Bowsafari for hunting? I have been looking into a Hog/Exotic hunt for next spring and my group would like to know more about them.

Good hunting? looks like good prices. ...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-20-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: Great tip!

I usually number them, then make out a grid on paper. spin test each one with field point and BH. give them a score 1, 2 or 3. Then target practice at 30 yards (that gives time for the arrow to do...
Forum: Bowhunting
08-20-2003, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Macdaddy

RE: LX and TR Matrix sight

I had the same problem on my LX. One of the guys that I shoot with mentioned that I may want to change my anchor point to a little bit lower on my jaw> I tried it and it seemed to work well. I was...
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