sgtmike
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posted on July 29, 2000 11:40:36 AM new
fred
Varies depending on the various bows I shoot and respective setup.
On my Martin Pro-series Firecat, standard wheel w/ overdraw, I am shooting a 29" shaft (could go shorter but small mistakes are compounded), peak weight set at 66 lbs.
On my Martin Bengal, ultrasonic wheels, I am shooting 31" shaft, peak weight set at 65 lbs.
On my PSE Pacer (1975 model), standard bracketed wheels, I am shooting 31" shaft, peak weight is 53 lbs.
I have 3 recurves and one longbow, shooting (generally) 31" shafts. Bows are in the 45 lb. to 50 lb. range but I pull 3" past the 28" draw length.
Only fittings I consider necessary is how the grip and riser (grip) section fits your grip-style, and the peak weight you can comfortably handle.
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xardon
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posted on July 29, 2000 01:52:54 PM new
Sarge,
A language much more close to home, Spanish, also pronounces the X as an H. An inadvertent gaffe that only became apparent to me after I selected the name. I've already taken some ribbing over it in previous threads.
I did have the sci-fi alien invader thing in mind when I chose the name. I can live with it.
I'm going to keep the bows, Mike. I have three nephews and a boy of my own. If they ever become interested in archery, I'd like to pass them on. I'm a packrat and save everything. I have a camo MkII Parachute and custom pack tray and harness I used in the service. My rigger let me keep it. I'm pretty sure I'll never need that again but I hang on to it anyway.
I do miss the outdoor target courses. The local range closed down years ago. It was much more fun than golf, IMO. When the compound guys came along and started breaking nocks with them right out of the box, a lot of the enjoyment went out of the game for me.
Won't be posting much for the next week or so. Did 14 last night and I've only got another hour to get back.
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jt-2007
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posted on July 29, 2000 04:38:59 PM new
Did my husband spend a ton of money on bows-n-stuff for the likes of this chatter?
Did you dear? Or is it just a wall decoration and you keep accidentally stumbling in here?
(He is quiet isn't he? He might be good at actually shooting something.)
T
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ubiedaman
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posted on July 31, 2000 12:35:09 AM new
I ahve always been, and will always be faithful to the "old" Jenning's Model T compound...I had the priviledge of shooting one of the first "cantilevers" to hit the market,. and was VERY impressed, but the Jenning's "feels" right to me.
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
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sgtmike
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posted on July 31, 2000 03:01:16 AM new
ubiedaman
If you are referring to the older T-Star, that was known to be a rugged bow.
I still have my 1975 issue PSE Pacer (brackets on the limb). Probably 180 FPS on a good day, but did the job. Still an easy bow to shoot.
The old 45 pound recurves did and still do the job. My first (big) buck was culled with a 45lb American Cheeta 62" (3" OD made it about 51lb).
[ edited by sgtmike on Aug 1, 2000 01:22 AM ]
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reddeer
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posted on August 1, 2000 11:34:01 PM new
Sarge .... With all due respect, you've never seen a BIG buck unless you've hunted in Western Canada. 
First bow was a Bear Kodiak Hunter purchased from the old Bear factory in Grayling Mich.
In the 70's picked up a Jennings Arrowstar Hunter & cranked it up to 76lbs with 25% let off.
Shot a Bull Moose, a 6x6 Bull Elk & numerous other critters with the Jennings.
Gave it all up over 10 yrs ago.
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sgtmike
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posted on August 2, 2000 11:45:57 AM new
reddeer
Long time no read.
I can't stand braggers.
Probably a "road kill."
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reddeer
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posted on August 2, 2000 12:15:42 PM new
Who me, brag?
I also owned a Kleinguenther K-15 rifled to a Weatherby 270 Mag for the trips to the Mts, the rest of them critters can be found in less then an hours drive from my back door.
It was fun while it lasted.
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krs
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posted on August 2, 2000 12:38:47 PM new
By law, Canadians are required to kill animals so that the national macaroni and cheese supply won't be depleted by foraging critters.
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sgtmike
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posted on August 2, 2000 12:40:26 PM new
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reddeer
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posted on August 2, 2000 02:08:21 PM new
LMAO - 'Bout time you showed up Ken.
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krs
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posted on August 5, 2000 07:41:29 PM new
Archery is OK as a hobby, I guess, but.......
[ edited by krs on Aug 7, 2000 07:33 AM ]
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xardon
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posted on August 5, 2000 08:53:38 PM new
Nice one, Ken. What is it, 11 or 12 points?
Took down a nice 9 pointer once with the left front fender of my 66 Chrysler. No special modification, open sights, factory load.
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krs
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posted on August 5, 2000 09:46:56 PM new
Hi,
It's 12 points. I bought it today to sell. Nice mulie too that will appear tomorrow in listings. This one will take some figuring about shipping before I sell it online. It's BIG. That rifle is 43" in length and is in the picture to give scale.
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reddeer
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posted on August 6, 2000 10:26:59 AM new
Ken .... In Elk country that's considered a 6x6 aka Royal Elk. Do you need permits to buy & sell Wildlife parts in CA?
We do up here.
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stockticker
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posted on August 6, 2000 11:04:28 AM new
List it as a coat rack.
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krs
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posted on August 6, 2000 11:40:07 AM new
No permits; in fact, the ebay stipulations contain a pretty comprehensive deliniation of both CA and US regulation in the matter.
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reddeer
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posted on August 6, 2000 12:01:51 PM new
Ken .... Just a thought, but make sure you stipulate "U.S. Only" on those critters.
If Canada Customs was to inspect them, they would confiscate them. Canada is pretty sticky when it comes to the buying/selling of Wildlife parts. You need a permit to wipe yer nose up here.
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krs
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posted on August 6, 2000 12:41:18 PM new
From what I've seen in Alberta, the nose wipe permit fee must be pretty steep.
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reddeer
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posted on August 6, 2000 12:51:25 PM new
tisk-tisk.
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krs
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posted on August 6, 2000 12:56:41 PM new
Doesn't the Edmonton Philharmonic Orchestra have a section in woodwinds that are called snifflists?
[ edited by krs on Aug 7, 2000 07:34 AM ]
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reddeer
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posted on August 6, 2000 01:11:49 PM new
The taxidermy needs some airbrush work etc to bring it back to life, but all in all a nice bull. I'm sure some wannabe Elk hunter will pay some good coin for it. Prolly plenty of them in your area?
Check this site out for Mulie & Elk mounts & prices.
http://www.hottip.net/trophy.htm
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krs
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posted on August 6, 2000 01:29:21 PM new
It was coated with forty years of dust scum on all top surfaces. I vacuumed it, but didn't give it a bath. Some of the photo irregularity is because of having to fire the flash as I was in sunlight and couldn't even see theguy in the screen.
Those prices are HIGH! I paid very little for both the mule deer (now listed) and the Elk as a package.
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reddeer
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posted on August 6, 2000 04:18:58 PM new
Shhhhhh. I was trying to net a sucker for you. I hear they're in season, in CA?
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krs
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posted on August 6, 2000 04:50:05 PM new
Oh,...well, I think I've already bagged the limit anyway; but we really ought not take this talk about bucks much farther lest the moderator(s) lock this thread with a suggestion that it be reopened in the EO.
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reddeer
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posted on August 6, 2000 05:23:22 PM new
Ok, the buck stops here.
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