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Forum: Crossbows
01-10-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Redtail565

Cocking box while in Summit Goliath

I just bought a Summit Goliath Sit and climb tree stand. I've been wanting a climber for a long time and the local pro shop had their stands on sale.

I will cock the bow the first time on the...
Forum: Crossbows
01-08-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,005
Posted By Redtail565

RE: using a tripod rest

Glad to see some of you guys are doing this. I'm thinking of getting a bogpod tripod. I can use it for muzzleloader season too.
Forum: Crossbows
12-22-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,005
Posted By Redtail565

using a tripod rest

I hunt mostly off the ground and frequently from a blind.

Anyone every use a bipod or tripod?
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
12-22-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,084
Posted By Redtail565

RE: homemade artificial treestand cover?

Were you standing up at the time? I found with ladder stands that I got busted everytime,when I was standing up. If I stay seated, then they never bust me.

Oh and watch those metal pieces. Any...
Forum: Crossbows
01-11-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Looking for calls

Wabi, that is perfect! That is exactly what I was looking for!!!!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!
Bruce
Forum: Crossbows
01-10-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Redtail565

Looking for calls

Does anyone have any audio files (MP3) of a predator call (rabbit in distress, mouse squeak)? If so, can I get a copy of it???, Please! If you do have one let me know!

Thanks!
Forum: Crossbows
01-10-2008, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Crossbow 3-D shoots?

In Ohio we are just now seeing x-bows being accepted into 3-d shoots. My club finally allows crossbows and most clubs and shoots are too. The 3d shoots are same as with vertical. shoot right along...
Forum: Crossbows
11-11-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Help choosing a climber

Lee,
How do you use a winch to install ladder stand? I have a really hard time getting the ladder upright. I often use a deer cart to haul it in on. It's not real quite getting it set up, but they...
Forum: Crossbows
11-11-2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Help choosing a climber

I haven't tried the attachment to the drill. I have thought about trying one. Even looked for them in the local stores, but they always seem to be out of stock…

I have brought out a cordless...
Forum: Crossbows
11-10-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Help choosing a climber

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm really thinking about that summit vipor. I don't see how I would get one of those box stands up?

I really don’t have a problem climbing a tree using steps,...
Forum: Crossbows
11-09-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Redtail565

RE: How long is it safe to leave a recurve cocked?

If it's a problem leaving it cocked all day then there's a problem. It is not uncommon to hunt dawn to dusk.

A friend of mine leaves his cocked all the time. I got on him about it, but to no...
Forum: Crossbows
11-09-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,356
Posted By Redtail565

Help choosing a climber

I have a really hard time hanging stands. It just takes me forever and wears me out. Really to the point where it is either find a better way to hunt out of tree, or quit hunting. Really is that bad....
Forum: Crossbows
11-08-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By Redtail565

Advice for 1st xbow

Hello all,

A co-worker just asked me about crossbows as her husband has requested one for Christmas. So I have a couple questions that I thought I would pose to the group for input. The basic...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-20-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,402
Posted By Redtail565

RE: If you had a choice....help me decide fellas.

One of my other hobbies is bird watching. For this hobby binoculars are everything. I have looked through and compared just about every pair out there from 100-2000 dollars. Personally, I do not like...
Forum: Crossbows
10-18-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,860
Posted By Redtail565

RE: The New TruGlo Illuminated Scope

kvjohndeere,
Aim exactly where you would if you were on level ground. The elevation will make very little difference in POI (Point Of Impact).

You hear about this mostly when shooting a...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-16-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,876
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Dontcha think it ought to be mandatory?

To answer your question, NO! I don't think it should be mandatory. I always field dress my deer, except the last one I got - last year. A friend was with me who always brags about how fast and good...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-16-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,569
Posted By Redtail565

RE: First buck.. update (pics)

Rookie,
I tried to PM you, but you have that feature turned off.

First let me say congrats. Awesome job, especially having to hold that long.

In Ohio, texting about deer movement to...
Forum: Crossbows
10-14-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,380
Posted By Redtail565

RE: first xbow kill!

Congrats!
Forum: Crossbows
10-08-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,173
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Range Finder mount, Looking cool!

where did you get the mount from?
Forum: Bowhunting
10-07-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,590
Posted By Redtail565

RE: In my tree, the hard question...

I think this is a really tough situation.

On the one hand you broke the law by making cuts on trees that you should not have and should take responsibility for this. This is one of the types of...
Forum: Bowhunting
10-07-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By Redtail565

RE: First Ohio Tag Filled, and on Film!

Awesome Hotburn! What did you use to mount the camera above the scope? I've searched for mounts but can’t find any. Did you make this yourself or is someone selling these mounts?
Forum: Crossbows
10-05-2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,223
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Cabela's E-Z Hang Treestands

I've got one that I have used for years. In one spot I left the bracket up and would just hang the stand each year. When I finally stopped hunting the spot the bracket was so tight I could not get it...
Forum: Crossbows
09-22-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,222
Posted By Redtail565

RE: laser sight

Put on a red dot. They are great, although after years of using one, I now have a scope. The red dot will give you about the same visual effect as a laser, but are legal!
Forum: Crossbows
09-22-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,179
Posted By Redtail565

RE: What Happens If A String Breaks?

How often do you need to change the string?

I thought mine looked rather ragged, but every time I went into a proshop, I was told it was fine. I went to several shops. I ended up changing it...
Forum: Crossbows
09-22-2007, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,302
Posted By Redtail565

RE: scopeless in south dakota

Hotburn is right on. I hunted with the Peep and Pin that came on my xbow for years, then switched to a red dot and finally last year put on a scope. The scope is really nice as it does allow for more...
Forum: Black Powder
12-20-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,102
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Hang fire with new Triple 7 primers

I'm glad some other have experienced the same problem. I wish I had had time to experiment with a few different combinations of stuff, but I did not...

It is a fun gun to shoot!
Forum: Black Powder
12-19-2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,102
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Hang fire with new Triple 7 primers

Hey Guys,

I am using a CVA Wolf. The barrel was swabbed dry and I shot off 3 primers before loading. The breech plug was cleaned thoroughly.

The cap was definitely firing and a brief...
Forum: Black Powder
12-18-2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,102
Posted By Redtail565

Hang fire with new Triple 7 primers

I bought all new stuff this year. I got the triple 7 50/50 powder, 295 powerbelt bullets and the winchester triple7 209 primers for muzzleloaders. I was getting hang fires. About the first 6 shots...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-19-2006, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,078
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Aerial Photographs

www.mapquest.com

they're awesome
Forum: Bowhunting
11-18-2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,535
Posted By Redtail565

RE: GHILLE SUITS AND GROUND HUNTING?

I thought the TCS was very dark and the colors were pretty much the same. Anyone use one of these on the ground?


http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/Item/93/26/65/i932665sn02a.jpg

...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,250
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Busted AGAIN!!

I agree that the Doe pee is probably your problem. I too am a believer in the no scent approach.

The more I hunt the more I am convinced that the biggest give away is soaps, shampoos, and...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2006, 06:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,020
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Good Lord 342 lbs!!

Just to clarify. Ohio DNR considers all “vertical” bows longbows. No distinctions made between traditional equipment and compound.
Forum: Crossbows
11-10-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,704
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?

30 yards with archery equipment.
Forum: Crossbows
11-06-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,321
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Got my fingers crossed

Congrats on the deer! I'm glad you found him!

My hunting buddy was joking about likeing the gut shot. If you can get out of the woods without pushing the deer, then just come back the next...
Forum: Crossbows
11-06-2006, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,914
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Hunging off the ground

I spelled hunting wrong on the topic (I fixed it). I’m glad you guys figured out what I meant!

Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully some more people will add their input.

I like the idea...
Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
11-05-2006, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,102
Posted By Redtail565

RE: ASAT Camo

Ok, where can you even get this Asat?

Also, any thoughts on the Ghil-suits or leafy wear comparisons????
Forum: Crossbows
11-05-2006, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,914
Posted By Redtail565

Hunting off the ground

I’ve only been out a few times this year. I set up my Ameristep brickhouse in a blown down tree that gave it pretty good cover. I cut a few limbs and added to the brush in. The first time out with...
Forum: Crossbows
11-04-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Crosshairs or dots?

For years I had a red dot on my CB. This year I switched to a V-zone. Jury is still out. I do like the light gathering quality of the scope and I like the low magnifications. I started shooting...
Forum: Crossbows
11-04-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,321
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Got my fingers crossed

Good job backing out. That's the most critical thing on gut shot deer. He should be out for the count. Let us know the status tomorrow after you find him!
Forum: Crossbows
10-29-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,298
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Shoots Great out to 40.. then

I put a new string on this year and noticed the same thing. Some guy at the range said his will shoot crazy until he has 50 or so shot on a new string. I think he was right on, becauseafter I got...
Forum: Crossbows
10-26-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Vair-Zone is coming today....

I got one last week and put it on my older Horton CB. Even with the scope all the way forward, it was still too close. I stopped at a Proshop and picked up a cheap ($14) butt pad. Man it made all the...
Forum: Crossbows
10-26-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,778
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Think I can beat it?

No offense to me, and hopefully no offense to squirrelkilla!

Squirrel, sounds like you have a lot of fun!
Forum: Crossbows
10-25-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,778
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Think I can beat it?

I don't mean to get all serious with ya, and I’m sure you enjoy a little friendly rivalry with your dad, but hunters are an odd lot. Too many of us are too wrapped up getting that big buck. I’ve...
Forum: Crossbows
10-25-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 898
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Bolt question

Moeskeeter, I'm taking this to mean you shot the broadheads! That great. When I 1st started hunting, but buddy (long time bowhunter) kept telling me that I needed to shoot with broadheads because...
Forum: Crossbows
10-24-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,029
Posted By Redtail565

RE: hey guys...am I at fault...(same as in bowhunting forum)

Xbows are fun. I've hunted with both, but there are a lot of situations that a CB is just better. I'm pretty good hitting foam with my compound, but man it's a whole different world in a hunting...
Forum: Crossbows
10-24-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 967
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Newbie question?

CB’s don’t require a lot of maintenance. Of course there is always a possibility of something breaking, but for the most part you need to wax the string, lube the rail and maybe change the...
Forum: Crossbows
10-21-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,670
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Red Dot or Scope

If anyone is wondering...

I called Dan Miller. He was great to talk to. He was right on the fact that the rut is coming soon. The bow is all sighted in. He suggested I hunt with it and then send...
Forum: Crossbows
10-21-2006, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Slicks Part II

Can you explain run out.

Also, can we do that washer trick with any broadhead. I would think so. If anyone already knows the best washer size, please share!
Forum: Crossbows
10-21-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,670
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Red Dot or Scope

I bought it from Bowhunters Superstore. Talked to Mark from there this morning. He said ship it back and he'll get me a new one out right away. So, if I can get that done today I will. I'll call Dan...
Forum: Crossbows
10-20-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,670
Posted By Redtail565

RE: Red Dot or Scope

Well the scope is broken. Not sure if it was due to bad packaging when it was shipped to me or what... There is a piece of something in there and twice while shooting tonight it was blocking my view....
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