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Forum: Technical
10-07-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Just chrono'ed my Extreme VFT

That sounds about right. See my specs below. I am shooting 278fps.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-20-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,574
Posted By utah300rum

RE: RAGE 3 blade mechanical broadhead

Idecided to try the 100gr 3 blade this year.

So far shooting at targets they have flown pretty good, dead on left and right with my fieldpointsbut about 2" low at 40 yards. I have 6 headsand...
Forum: Technical
08-23-2006, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,194
Posted By utah300rum

Release and anchor point ?

I used to shoot an older release I think it was a Winn free flight. It was not a caliper and it really tore up my serving and string. I got a new Stinger release that came with my bow. I am having a...
Forum: Technical
08-08-2006, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Extreme VFT owners rest ? need help

Well I finally got my bow back and it is shooting great again. They broke it down and started from scratch. Took the string off checked the cams etc. then reassembled it. They installed a new TT...
Forum: Technical
08-08-2006, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,060
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Diamond Victory or Bowtech Allegiance

Well I went and shot them both again today. I like the Allegiance a little better. I shot them both for about 15 minutes each and the Allegiance won me over. The good/bad thind is they got my bow...
Forum: Technical
08-07-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,060
Posted By utah300rum

Diamond Victory or Bowtech Allegiance

I have been having a heck of a time with my Extreme VFT. It is very very fast and when shooting good shoots great groups. Here is the big but

BUT

It seems to be very maintenance needy. I...
Forum: Technical
08-05-2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Extreme VFT owners rest ? need help

When I had on my TT rest and as long as everything was perfect it did shoot fantastic. Just everything had to be perfect to clear. I dont want the worry of having to have everything perfect all the...
Forum: Technical
08-04-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 991
Posted By utah300rum

RE: ? for trophy taker shaky hunter users

I only did that whenI was tired and could not draw smooth. IfI lowered my draweight I did not do it near as much. So in my case it was me, drawing too hard and fast instead of smooth. As I shot alot...
Forum: Technical
08-03-2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By utah300rum

Extreme VFT owners rest ? need help

I have a '04 Extreme VFT, so far the bow has beenok but have had trouble with rests. I shoot Gold Tip XT 7595 with 4" Duravanes on a right helical, so a drop away is a must.

I have tried the...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
07-13-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,788
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Leupold RX-2 range finder?????

I have also been looking at the leupold rangefinders. They are an excellent unit, that for sure, but they do seem to have too many bells and whistles for me. When I am looking at an animal I want to...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-06-2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By utah300rum

RE: G5 Striker

Sorry Buckhunter, I had abrain fart. [:-]

TheWacEm are sold under the G5 name, I got screwed up because that day I saw some Hoyt broadheads that someone said were just innerlock heads. I guess...
Forum: Technical
04-06-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By utah300rum

RE: ? For you arrow builders

Most wraps come in 2 sizes carbon and aluminum, but they will all overlap slightly. The carbon wraps are usually thinner for less overlap, 1/8" overlap should be fine.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
04-05-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,136
Posted By utah300rum

RE: G5 Striker

Why wait????
They are a WacEm Triton head sold under the (SORRY) G5name brand. The WacEm's have been out for a while now. They shoot great and are a pretty tough head.


www.wacemarchery.com
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
03-25-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,312
Posted By utah300rum

G5 Striker and Wac'Em

Anyone notice the new G5 Striker broadhead is identicle to the Wac'Em Triton:eek:

I really like my 100gr Wac'Em I havent had the chance to harvest any animals yet but the fly great and hold up...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
02-19-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,948
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Schaffer Generation II rest

Cougar Mag, I really appreciate the offer. I have some felt I can put under the prongs to help the click but I want to fix the clearance issue first.

I really think it is the covers. But why...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
02-19-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,948
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Schaffer Generation II rest

I bought the same rest as Cougar Mag and mounted it on My 04 Extreme VFT. It has the older prongs as he described. That was my only real complaint is that some times if I drew back quickly the arrow...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
02-17-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By utah300rum

RE: WACEM

I started shooting them last year, they fly very well. I have not had a chance to take an animal yet. I have seen em shot into a steel tube and not really have much damage. Replaced the blades but...
Forum: Technical
02-09-2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Bowtech Quiver?

I used one of my practice heads and heated it up with a lighter than inserted it. This leaves a perfect spot for the head. I dont stick the hot head in completely, onlyabout 3/4 as far as I stick in...
Forum: Technical
02-05-2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Has anyone used or seen this dropaway rest?

Congrats Cugar Mag
It looks like we bothgot a great deal.:)hopefully the transaction goes smooth.
Forum: Technical
02-04-2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 992
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Can anyone recommend a sight?

I cant remember exactly how much they are but the PSE f-22 5 pin is a great sight. they have 2 versions they are both micro adjust and all aluminum. One has a 3rd axis adjustment but you will pay a...
Forum: Technical
02-03-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Paper Tuning ?

Thanks for the replies, it was just one of those stupid things you get stuck in your head and you cant stop thinking about.[:@]
Forum: Technical
02-03-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Has anyone used or seen this dropaway rest?

My pro shop highly recomends them, whenI set up my bow I really wanted one but it put me over my budget. I got a great deal on my trophy taker and it kept me under my budget. Probably 4 out of 5 guys...
Forum: Technical
02-03-2006, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By utah300rum

Paper Tuning ?

I just switched from Goldtip XT 5575 to XT 7595's. I have them fletched with4" duravanes on a right helical from a Bitz jig.

With my new arrows at about 5 feet its a good hole, 10 feet slight...
Forum: Technical
01-27-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By utah300rum

RE: WHAT TO GET FOR ARROWS

I really like Gold Tip XT's.

With your specs you may want to go to a 75/95. I have an 04 Extreme VFT at 27" @ 70# 100 grain heads they tuned ok butthe shafts were underspined when I used my old...
Forum: Technical
01-26-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By utah300rum

RE: update cams?

I heard a guy ask this question at my pro shop which is a huge Hoyt dealer. They said the answer is yes its possible BUT its probably not worth the money. I cant remember how much they said it would...
Forum: Technical
01-26-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By utah300rum

RE: what do your arrows look like

WOW Greg those look great!

but I'm afraid I would never find them after the shot.:)

A few years ago I got a deal on some camo shafts with brown and green fletchings they looked awsome. But...
Forum: Technical
01-26-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By utah300rum

Stupid Bitzenberg jig question

I have started to fletch my own arrows. I noticed after fletching my first six that there was small variances in where the flreth sat front to back on the shaft.

I figured it was just me when I...
Forum: Technical
01-26-2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By utah300rum

RE: what do your arrows look like

I use spray paint to crest, then fletch with a bitz jig. I am new at it and still have a lot to learn

http://www.hunt101.com/img/344487.JPG (http://www.hunt101.com/?p=344487&c=500&z=1)
Forum: Bowfishing
12-07-2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By utah300rum

Garr shootin' in Texas?

My company usually sends me to Fort Worth every May for training for about 2 days. I saw a thing on ebay about a guided alligator garr trip for about $125.00 a night. It included everything aguide,...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-21-2005, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 740
Posted By utah300rum

Arrow straightness

I got a new bow right before the season so I didnt have the $$ to get new arrows. I have been shooting my Gold Tip XT 5575. I had to back down to a 100gr head, the 125gr were way too heavy and did...
Forum: Technical
11-17-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Spray Cresting help

This is kinda addicting;)

I have refletched all my arrows except for 4 in my quiver, since I still have some days left to hunt I wont touch those, yet.

I wrapped 2 arrows,laquered 2 arrows...
Forum: Technical
11-15-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Spray Cresting help

here are 2 I did one has a 7" crest the other an 8" I am going to try a fade effect on it.
http://www.hunt101.com/img/344487.JPG
Forum: Technical
11-14-2005, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Spray Cresting help

I painted 2 shafts today. I cleaned and sanded the shafts this time. Painted one with white enamel, and the other with the white laquer.I will let them cure for at least18 hours or so then fletch...
Forum: Technical
11-12-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Spray Cresting help

I just found some interesting info. I just weighed the arrow I sprayed with 4 coats of spray vs the wrapped arrow(no field points just arrow, fletchingsand nock)

wrapped arrow- 283.2 grs

...
Forum: Technical
11-12-2005, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Spray Cresting help

MQ1,

Thanks for the help. Please forgive me if my responses are sporatic. My wife had our baby last night and I have been at the hospital. I am planning on experimenting since I am taking a...
Forum: Technical
11-11-2005, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By utah300rum

Spray Cresting help

I removed my old fletchings off 3 old arrows to try a spray crest.
I picked up some Rustoleum spray Laquer.One arrow I cleaned with water.Two arrowsI cleaned with acetone. I sprayed one acetone and...
Forum: Technical
11-08-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By utah300rum

How "clean" does it need to be

I picked up a new Bitzenberg jig with a right helical clamp tonight. I started to strip off my old fletchings. I must say my pro shop did one hell of a job, these suckersare stuck on tight.

I...
Forum: Technical
11-05-2005, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,529
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Damaged Cam

TT,

The bad thing is you will need a bow press to replace the cam. I dont think its a real technically difficult thing to do, but without the right tools you should probably take it to a pro...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
10-04-2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,571
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Broadheads

I shoot the 100gr heads and really like them. They fly well and are a tough little head. I have shot an animal yet, but hopefully soon. I would call them a cut on contact head, but technically I dont...
Forum: Technical
10-04-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By utah300rum

RE: "WHACKEM" broadheads..

I am shooting the100 grain heads and so far have really likes them.They fly great and seem to be a tough little head. I have not shot an animal yet but hopefully soon. The guy at the local pro shop...
Forum: Technical
10-01-2005, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By utah300rum

RE: NEw bow questions

Ut,
If you live in Provo I would got to Cabelas and try out all you can, but before you buy I would run into Payson Sports they have Hoyt, Mathews,Diamond,Bowtech, and Reflex bows. I really respect...
Forum: Technical
09-30-2005, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By utah300rum

RE: NEw bow questions

UT hunter,
What area do you live in? There are a few good pro shops around. The new Cabelas is great because they have about every bow out there in stock. The bad is the two times I went in, no one...
Forum: Technical
09-30-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Gold Tip lock nocks

Get rid of them!
My arrows started to crack right in front of the nock. Changed out to the newer nock that are longer not another problem. The pro shop said they had a lot of problems with that...
Forum: Technical
09-28-2005, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Pressure Button(s)

You may be asking about a"Kisser button" which goes on your string to touch the corner of your mouth for a consistant anchor point.

I dont know if thatswhat you are asking, but thats the only...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-27-2005, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,824
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Bitz. Jig Question

I saw another Bitz today and it looked much better than the last. Night and day difference in quality, the last one must have been made ona Friday afternoon:D

Unfortunately it was a helical...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-27-2005, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Limbsaver S-Coil Odor...

Mine had a light smell for a little while, I havent noticed it lately. I usually spray down my bow, pack etc.with my scent killer and cover scent before each hunt. I just sniffed mine and cant smell...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-25-2005, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,824
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Bitz. Jig Question

Big bulls,

That was a concernI had about the graylinguntil I found a Bitz in another shop and was dissapointed at the quality of it. Maybe it was just the one I saw,I am hopeing it was just a...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-20-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,267
Posted By utah300rum

RE: Spray Paint crest vs. Arrow Wraps

IL,

What brand of wraps are you using?
All the ones around here locallyare very expensive $18-$22 a dozen for wraps.
I see alot on ebay for $6-$10 a dozen which sound alot more reasonable.
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-20-2005, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,824
Posted By utah300rum

Bitz. Jig Question

I have been looking into getting a jig it sounds like the overall favorite by far is the Bitzenberg.
I went to get one and they wereout of stock. They didhave a jig that looked exactly like it, but...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
09-19-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,267
Posted By utah300rum

Spray Paint crest vs. Arrow Wraps

I am trying to decide between a wrap or spray paint cresting.

The wraps look fairly easy but they seem to add 12-15 grains according to a website I saw that sold them. I have not calculated my...
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