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Forum: Traditional Archery
08-22-2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,956
Posted By arrowsmit

We're all doin good here Chad, thanks. Tell Betsy...

We're all doin good here Chad, thanks. Tell Betsy we say HI! Bummer on the ankle buddy, sounds like that'd make chasing elk sorta tuff to do. Have you considered stand hunting over a good wallow...
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-16-2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,956
Posted By arrowsmit

Sounds like a great trip, best luck on the elk...

Sounds like a great trip, best luck on the elk Chad!
Forum: Traditional Archery
05-29-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,414
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Trad thief

Damn! That sucks Chad, sorry to hear. I hope you get your bow back soon & the lowlife gets what he deserves too. Man, I hate a thief.
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-19-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,005
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: PICS,How do ya get blood off of an arrow??

Congrats Guss, turkey w/a bow isn't easy - & w/out a blind, that's awesome dude!! Thanks for the pic too.
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-16-2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,583
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Hangin' It Up

Sorry to hear it Arthur, I know you've been battling this for quite some time & have given it one hellova go.I suppose it's bound to happen to all of us [archers] who arefortunateenough to reach that...
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-08-2006, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 823
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Magnus 2 blade

Great broadheads, & you sure can't beat the Magnus warranty!
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-06-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,306
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Is Black Widow Woth The Price ????

Naaaa, it sure ain't no dessert I'm smellin'...[:'(]
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-06-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,306
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Is Black Widow Woth The Price ????

BTW the PL is definitely their new design longbow, & the "X" suffixsignifies their exoticwood model. Handshock from a PL?? You're kiddin', right?[:-]
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-06-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,306
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Is Black Widow Woth The Price ????

Hmmm...I agree, must have been a double anomoly!;)
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-06-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,306
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Is Black Widow Woth The Price ????

Odd...I've owned 2 BW LAG's (the older model longbow), have shot prolly a dozen or so others, & there was no notable handshock in any of em. They weren't great performing bows, & the grip didn't fit...
Forum: Traditional Archery
04-04-2006, 06:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,306
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Is Black Widow Woth The Price ????

You better believe they're worth it, & then some.BW recurves are a benchmark of the industry, & for good reason; they're the absolute finest American made (wooden handled) hunting bow available. And...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-28-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: snuffer/woodsman/zwickey

My advice would be to simply learn how to sharpen the Zwickeys & use them. Both of the other brd-hds you mentioned are even harder for most ppl to get sharp, & the Zwickeys are certainly up to the...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-27-2006, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,030
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Grab the Wrong Bow !

Chad, that looks like a cottonmouth to me! I used to catch snakes when I was a kid too, but any venomous one I'd kill. I don't catch em anymore, but any venomous ones still get their head smushed or...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-21-2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,104
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Barta, is he with PETA or what.

Tred's not PETA, he's a completely different kind of idiot than that.
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-21-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Need to pick out arrows

Hey biggun, you didn't mention your draw length?
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-21-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,115
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Someone convince me that a longer bow is better...

IMO, if everything else is equal (bow design, arrow wt/draw wt, etc) a longer bow will always be more stable. But extra length may cost you in handiness, performance, etc...I've found that (usually)...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-14-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Gettin me a Martin savannah

CONGRATS! The Savannahs(well, most all the Martin "stickbows") I've seen have been well made,nice looking, & very snappy performers. I'll bet you'll be very happy w/yours!

Post some pics when ya...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-14-2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: don't laugh stupid question

True, wooden arrows are mostly spine tested on 26" centers, but that deflection reading usually correlates to adraw weight at 28". Several attributes of the bow & archer are needed to make a...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-14-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,147
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: I am about ready to quit

BTW,I'm currently shootingBeman ICS 400's w/100 gr pointout a55# @ 30", drawn to about 31". They fly great, butmay be a touch on the "stiff" side even w/my longish draw.

I know nothing about the...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-14-2006, 05:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,147
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: I am about ready to quit

Yep. That's my guess.
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-14-2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,147
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: I am about ready to quit

MTdrahthaar, what is your draw length? A Beman 400/100 gr head is what I shoot out of my mid-50# @ 30" hi performance recurves w/very good results. Sorry friend, but I've got a feeling that you were...
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-12-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: More Doc Ashby updates

Lots of folks (myself included) believe that KE is more useful for selling bows that for predicting penetration potential.:D
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-05-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 833
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: From the tree to the arrow????

Isn't cane tapered it's entirelength?
Forum: Traditional Archery
03-04-2006, 07:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 833
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: From the tree to the arrow????

Maybe yours is different there, but the cedar we have here in Ky won't make anything near a serviceable arrow due to lack of spine & knotted grain.

When it comes to arrow wood PO cedar is in a...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-21-2006, 04:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: What Bow(s) Is Everyone Shooting?

Hiya Cob! Sooo, ya gotta new Ancient Spirits? KEWL! I've been reading a bunch of good stuff on em, & sounds like you're purty happy w/yours too. Gonna be great to see you at Cdale...if I'm real nice...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-19-2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,747
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: anyone with info about pig hunting

Good deal Chad, congrats on the piggy - WTG! Did you get to keep the meat? Wild hog is some mightyfine eating, especially those backstraps & tenderloin! YUMMMMM! How aboutposting a picture or two?
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-19-2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 882
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Tell me what you think, been realy practicing

Sounds like you're overthinking. RELAX!! HAVE FUN!! Lots of us have been at this for quite awhile now & are still continually working on refining our shot. As humans, perfection remains beyond our...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-17-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,204
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: NEW! TRAD GEAR CLASSIFIEDS!

I hope I'm not overstepping, but it looks like traffic has been a bit slow there...so how about a hot-link straight to the "trad" classifieds?:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tt.aspx?forumid=94
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-17-2006, 05:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 882
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Tell me what you think, been realy practicing

Flyers to the right can be caused by several things, but (for a RH shooter) collapsing is by far the most common. Relax your string hand more(during the entire shot sequence)& try to forget about...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-08-2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,152
Posted By arrowsmit

What Bow(s) Is Everyone Shooting?

It's been awhile since everyone listed their favorite(s), so what're y'all shooting these days?
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-05-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: 100 shaft weight variance?

Have you checked the spine on em?
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-23-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 899
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Target shooting confusion

I donno why, but I've noticed that some ppl seem to do better on a static target/distance,others do their best work while stump shooting, roving, or at 3D shoots, & still others really shine at...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-23-2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Busted

Dang Arthur, that really sux. Seems like you just got that bow & sounded like you really really liked it. I hope you find an even purtier one soon (in a longer version more compatible w/your...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-22-2006, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Got the Jones!

Thanks for your honest & concise answer Arthur. I think you're right & we've lost the battle. Ky commission has just recently voted em instarting next year, so yet another state has fallen.
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-21-2006, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Got the Jones!

Inidentally Arthur, you're the 1st person I know who shoots archery and enjoys crossbow too. Can I ask your unique thoughts on including the crossbow in archery only hunting seasons?
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-21-2006, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 628
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Got the Jones!

Yuk Arthur! I've gone thru periods (of injury) where I couldn't shoot & I feel your pain bro! It sux!! Hope ya get better soon.
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-03-2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: My experiance with self bows

I agree 110% - Pappy & rest of the Twin Oaks crew really know how to put on a shoot! From the food to the greathosts (they treat everyone like long-lost family),thefantastic target courses to...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-27-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,479
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Anti-trad bow

Yuk, that's ugly!

...I bet Mr. Bear would start lookingto see if there would be a market for it.
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-25-2005, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Merry Xmas

Merry Christmas & best wishes for the New Year to all my friends here at the Hunting.net "trad" forum. May God Bless.

Good luck on the remainder of the season Chad, dang deer can be tuff this...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-19-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,613
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Scored - Late Season 8 Point (Pic)

Nice buck Bob, CONGRATS!! I love hunting the late season too, but haven't been able to get out there much this year, so thanks very muchfor sharing it all with us!!
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-16-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: best suited broadhed?

BTW, I'm in no way "qualified" either. :D
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-16-2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: best suited broadhed?

Matt, I'm pretty sure thatmosthi performance recurveswill shoot an 8 gpp arrow right at 180 fps with a 28" draw, a 30"drawwill adda bit more zip.
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-16-2005, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,605
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Anyone use/used Pope and Young arrow fletch shape (pic)

Like already posted, they are verynoisey in flight. I think they lookreally great (esp for a longbow arrow[8D]), but haven't used em in a long time, prolly due to the noiseyness mostly.[:-]
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-16-2005, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,507
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: best suited broadhed?

newman1, just a guess but you're shootingjust a touch over8gpp @ 30" & most quality high performance recurves (like your Hoyt) will shoot in the hi 180's - low 190's w/that arrow weight/draw length....
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-14-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,759
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Grip is Key

Any of the "locator" style grips are more contoured to the human hand & will be easier to grab the same every time. As you've found, a consistent grip is vital to optimal accuracy. Going a step...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-14-2005, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,759
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Grip is Key

Guss, I have a longbow w/a flat grip too. I've hadmine for years & it's taken its share of animals, but I had to shoot it ALOT to keep my accuracy up to snuff. I still really like the feel of that...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-14-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,014
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: rest on recurve??

I'm not sure if the Whisker Biscuit will allow for the arrow paradox of finger shooting?
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-12-2005, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Start the Parade!

Congrats Guss, WTG! That'll be a great memory fromhere on out& I bet that'll be the best tasting grouse you've ever eaten!;)
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-06-2005, 03:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: Now I've Done It...

Congrats Art! Sounds like you have a really great bow as well as a pc of archery history there! The original strike plate & rug are very nice unexpected touches too! - Shweeeeeet!!:)

- Don't be...
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-25-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By arrowsmit

RE: 1st Buck with my Martin Hunter

recurver67,he says above thathe's shooting four-blade heads. Something odd is going on here...you should be getting passthrus w/55#. Hard to say w/out "being there"....
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