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Forum: Traditional Archery
03-23-2008, 05:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 807
Posted By PAstew

RE: PA TRADITIONAL

Every Thursday night at our store. There are a lot of trad shoots in western PA. Strictly Sticks in June, Beaver Valley Archers, Denton Hill in July, the Bowyers Journal Expo in April. Presq Isle in...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-18-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 946
Posted By PAstew

RE: Hello / Newbie

Welcome. No, nothing wrong with you that isn't wrong with the rest of us.
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-18-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,658
Posted By PAstew

RE: New long bow (pics included)

The limbs are stained action boo under clear glass. The bow design has been in use for close to 20 years now. Developed by Bill Kerner ofAllegheny Mountain Bows. She'll rocket and arrow for years to...
Forum: Traditional Archery
02-10-2008, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By PAstew

RE: Help with selecting a hunting weight recurve.

Where are you located?? The PBS Banquet is March 27 to the 30th here in Pittsburgh. We'll have a vendor booth there along with 20 other bowyers. The Bowyers Journal Eastern Traditional Expo is April...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-21-2008, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By PAstew

RE: Recurve options

Between the two, I would say a Widow. IMO,Smoother, faster and more quiet. Take down, if you travel alot, or if you want to get extra limbs in a different weight. For the amount of money for either...
Forum: Traditional Archery
01-18-2008, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,272
Posted By PAstew

RE: My Grandfathers long bow ....

To a collector, a lot! To you... the most valuable piece of wood in the world!
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-24-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By PAstew

RE: brace hight on bear Grizzly

If you draw less than 27 start at 7 1/2 - over 27 7 3/4 to 8 1/2".
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-20-2007, 06:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,038
Posted By PAstew

RE: 1st kill with the recurve

FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations on your success! I hoe you have many, many more.
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-17-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,672
Posted By PAstew

RE: Moving In

Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride. Trad is so much fun because of the new experiences associated with it.
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-17-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,361
Posted By PAstew

RE: Bow Backing question

Bamboo!
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-17-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By PAstew

RE: Groves Limbs???

Groves are no longer made. The bowyer that took over after Mr Groves passed was bitten by a poisonous spider a few years ago. It affected his nervous system so bad that he was unable to continue...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-16-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,387
Posted By PAstew

RE: Which bow quiver do you perfer?

For a take down, The Eagle Flight limb bolt quiver is hard to beat. Very good quality, small, light weight and 4 arrow size.
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-12-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By PAstew

RE: What is my apropriate bow length

For a recurve, you could go 56". A longbow, 58" min. Even with a shorter draw length, a slightly longer bow will be much smoother to draw. If you're just starting out and are buying your first bow,...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-12-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,140
Posted By PAstew

RE: Nock placement ?

The arrow for a bow is rarely perpindicular to the string. A proper nock placement for every bow is slightly different. I usually start at 1/2" above the shelf and adjust according to arrow flight....
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-09-2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,997
Posted By PAstew

RE: Which one? Bob Lee bow or Predator

How far are you from Kalamazoo, MI? The Kalamazoo traditional expo is coming up in mid Jan. That would be a great place to start. There will be plenty of custom bowyers there. You can spend all day...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-09-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,808
Posted By PAstew

RE: Selfbows

Beautiful work, Jason. Love a snakey osage. I'm not a selfbow guy. Love a nice one, but not much into shooting them. My business parnter is. He and a lot of my customers make very nice bows that...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-08-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By PAstew

RE: Son's "new" recurve

One from Glenn St. Charles... His 96th birthday is coming up on Dec 15th. A lot of trad guy's are sending birthday/holiday cards to Glenn. Let him know how much we appreciate all he's done for our...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-08-2007, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,997
Posted By PAstew

RE: Which one? Bob Lee bow or Predator

IMHO, none of the above. For a little more money, a custom take down Thunderhawk recurve from Ancient Spirits. By far the best value for the bow you get. A few examples of the wood work.

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Forum: Traditional Archery
12-08-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By PAstew

RE: Starting my frist bow

I'm in complete agreement with Arthur. Oak bows will have o very long to accomidate your long draw. 70 to 72" would be a much safer bet than 66". Why Oak and not osage?
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-06-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By PAstew

RE: Son's "new" recurve

That is a wonderful thing your friend did. That arrow is one heck of a collectors item. Post some pics of your son flinging some wood down range.
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-05-2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By PAstew

RE: Young'n wantin a recurve

Check out ebay and find one in the 40 to 45 # range. You should have no problem finding one. Stay with a lower weight for practice. Starting out heavier usually leads to bad form and never being able...
Forum: Traditional Archery
12-02-2007, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 681
Posted By PAstew

RE: Need RECURVE advice.....

Can you provide a little more info? Draw weight, draw length... Hunting with a recurve is the same as any other hunting. The only main differences is getting closer to you game. Pick a spot where you...
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-27-2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By PAstew

RE: Fletching tape

Yep. works great. Just keep a sharp exacto knife to peel the backing off. A drop of glue on the ends and your done.
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-26-2007, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By PAstew

RE: Has anyone SEEN this video B4?

Try Stoney Wolf Productions. I think they are the ones that produced most of the videos back then.
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-26-2007, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By PAstew

RE: Has anyone SEEN this video B4?

That may be from the video's made by Paul Bruiner. He was about the only trad guy making hunting videos back then. Unfortunately, I can't remember what the series is called.
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-15-2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,040
Posted By PAstew

RE: What do you think of hickory bows

A plain Hickory selfbow is not the best for performance. The limbs have to be kept very wide in order to minumize string follow. They will shoot, but slow. If you back with bamboo and steam then form...
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-06-2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,263
Posted By PAstew

RE: ARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!

That's what happens at times, Woods. Sucks when it happens, but remember how fun it was getting so close.
Forum: Traditional Archery
11-03-2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By PAstew

RE: Averege cost of a decent youth bow?????

I would have to respectfully disagree with you on that, Schultzy.

Ancient Spirits sells a beautiful youth Kadiak recurve or a youth longbow for $150.00. They are great bows that you will be able...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-26-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By PAstew

RE: this "spine" predicament is getting me frazzled..

The 250's at 30" are over spined....

150's at 30" may work. You would be better off going with a 2018 at 30" or a 35/55 at 30". Carbon arrow charts are pretty much worthless for trad bows. They...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-25-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,730
Posted By PAstew

RE: Is my set up adequate for whitetail?

Unfortunately the guy that sold you those arrows is not familiar with traditional archery. 212 grain arrows out of a 55# bow is only giving you less than 4 grains per pound of draw weight. Not even...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-20-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,137
Posted By PAstew

RE: Feather and fur on shelf taking a beating ?

Yep, Arthurs' the man. That is one of the best videos I have seen that describes archers paradox. I use it in the store to show customers why it is important to have a properly spined arrow.

An...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-20-2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By PAstew

RE: Changing Shafts

1st, and not to sound like a shmuck but, what shafts are you shooting that are getting harder to find? 2nd, whats your draw length and the bows draw weight?
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-19-2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,137
Posted By PAstew

RE: Feather and fur on shelf taking a beating ?

Arthur is right on the money.

If you have to raise your nock point higher than you usually do, and you are getting wear on the shelf plate, your arrows are over spined. Idally, the fletchings...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-18-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By PAstew

RE: Question???

1st thing is to check the bows brace height then nock height. Nock kicking up usually indicates high nocking point. But, if it is too low the fletchings will bounce off the shelf and kick high. A...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-17-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,817
Posted By PAstew

RE: Backing a bow?

Hide and sinew will increase the bow weight. Actually, they have both been known to constantly increase a bows draw weight over time. Silk will help strengthen the wood on the back of the bow by...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-11-2007, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,341
Posted By PAstew

RE: string hitting wrist

Hyper extending your bow arm, low brace hieght or trying to over draw the bow.
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-10-2007, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By PAstew

RE: number of nocks served

Only one for me.
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-10-2007, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By PAstew

RE: Help Please

50#'s is a great bow weight. Arrows, what ever you prefer. I love Chundoo shafts. Their strong, straight and have a good grain weight, I shoot 55@27 with 615 grain arrows. If you go wood, then Ace...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-10-2007, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By PAstew

RE: Traditional Archery store

Our trad shop has been open since Jan of 07. It's doing well but, 1500 a month rent is way to steep in my opinion. If you are not able to sustain the business expenses for 1 year without making a...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-08-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,855
Posted By PAstew

RE: Bare Shaft Tuning

I would have to say that 3 yard bareshafting is not enough distance for any bow. A 2020 should be good for your recurve.
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-08-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,344
Posted By PAstew

RE: What if I use overspined arrows?

I'm not sure why trad shooters you know would use over spined arrows? Shooting an over spined arrow will cause the arrow to drift left (for righties). As well as porpose while in flight. Using one...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-08-2007, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By PAstew

RE: I want to get serious about Tad-bowhunting.

Yes, on the ground. The purpose of this is to learn how to instinctively shoot a small object at an unkown distance. You can think about it this way, How do you aim when you throw a rock? Answer, you...
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-07-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,788
Posted By PAstew

RE: Why? Arrows and Recurve

EXACTLY!

You also have to consider what string material is used. B50-fast flight etc.
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-01-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By PAstew

RE: Sneak'in around

A cheep wax toilet ring. Pick one up for 2 bucks at your local hardware store. Melt it and apply a thin coat to the leather. Works great and no smell.
Forum: Traditional Archery
10-01-2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By PAstew

RE: Sneak'in around

I stalk using moccassins made by footskins. Knee high, very soft and quiet. Sometimes I have success, other times I get busted. I mostly stalk when there is a steady wind. Alway's when it is raining...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-30-2007, 07:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,453
Posted By PAstew

RE: broadheads

I'd have to say those arrows are way over spined for your bow.

Tuning isn't as hard as you may think, strip the feathers off one of the arrows. Shoot it bare saft with the 125 grain field point...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-29-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,881
Posted By PAstew

RE: Beman HIT insert question

Seems as though the glue dryed un-evenly. Reheat and turn them.
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-29-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,913
Posted By PAstew

RE: Draw Length Question - longbow vs compound

Yes, they are shorter. One, because the riser on a compound is much larger than most traditional bows. Second, drawing a trad bow has no let off so most people starting out don't extend their bow arm...
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-28-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 559
Posted By PAstew

RE: Right Set-Up

With 140 up front + the 12 grain insert, the 2016's at 30" should work well.
Forum: Traditional Archery
09-28-2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 559
Posted By PAstew

RE: Right Set-Up

You don't. Unfortunately your arrows are way over spined for that bow. You will need a 1916 at 30" with 125 tip. You would have to add another 250+ grains up front for those arrows to fly. Your bow...
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