How is everyone doing?
Contributors to this thread:Connecticut
From: Hunterrif
18-Mar-17
just did some scouting today with buckdown and I just got to thinking about deer season and you guys. just wondering how you guys are doing.
From: soapdish
18-Mar-17
Doing good
From: soapdish
18-Mar-17
soapdish's Link
From: soapdish
18-Mar-17
Sorry, don't open the last link. Nothing there. I was trying to get a you tube video of a South Park stint off of you tube. My bad.
From: >>---CTCrow--->
18-Mar-17
Did you find any good trails?
From: GF
18-Mar-17
I had a damn good day today. Got a new-to-me longbow in a trade for my Commander. Strung it up and took it out back. This is what happened the first time I drew it. 3 fingers low and 2 to the left.
I had a damn good day today. Got a new-to-me longbow in a trade for my Commander. Strung it up and took it out back. This is what happened the first time I drew it. 3 fingers low and 2 to the left.
2nd shot - aiming at that pink plastic tag that you can see in the first pic. I was off to the side and not shooting through the stake to get it it.
Keeper!
2nd shot - aiming at that pink plastic tag that you can see in the first pic. I was off to the side and not shooting through the stake to get it it.
Keeper!
From: notme
19-Mar-17
Had a Colonoscopy and a tooth pulled..happy I didn't wake up with a dollar in my hand...
From: steve
19-Mar-17
Had breakfast with crow buckdown and Silverado and buckbowns dad had great time !!!
From: Smoothdraw
19-Mar-17
That shooting backstop (Block?) looks like a hornet's nest! I'm ready to start shooting again. Will hit up CT Archery soon to get a new string. I'm glad it was a mild winter because this crusty snow must be hindering the deer a bit.
From: bigbuckbob
19-Mar-17
Picked up my bow from Newbury yesterday and just got back from the club sighting it in. New string, peep, and loop - shoots great, nice tune. Felt good to be shooting again. Retiring at the end of the year so things will be very different. All the best guys.
From: nehunter
19-Mar-17
I'm leaving in 45 minutes for a business trip to Latrobe PA. for 6 days. Should see some dead Deer on the way out.
From: Meat Hunter
19-Mar-17
Gave away two of my four remaining backstrap streaks last night as a host dinner gift. Thinking about private properties to prospect for the upcoming season.
From: N8tureBoy
19-Mar-17
NotMe - I'm no expert, but it seems to me that there are more direct routes to get to the teeth than going through the colon. May be time to look for a new dentist ; )
From: notme
19-Mar-17
Ya I know N8,but ling ling said they run two firs in her country all the time...not the happy ending I was looking for...least I don't think so ..lol
From: N8tureBoy
19-Mar-17
HaHa! I had an endoscopy in December and because we had already hit our deductible, I asked if we could do a "double dip" since I will be 50 in a year and need a colonoscopy anyway. Figured I would try and save a buck. Insurance company did not like the idea though. They are apparently counting on the fact that I might switch insurance companies or die before that time rolls around.
From: illibowhunter
19-Mar-17
Just had back surgey last week. They cut one of my herniated disk to get it off my nerves so I could walk again. Laying low for a few weeks now. Trying to figure out a trail camer that sends pics to my phone and just found a guy to do our plots in Illinois. Can't wait for spring and to get out to turkey hunt and do some fishing with my family.
From: Bloodtrail
19-Mar-17
Just fletched up a bunch of arrows. Been shooting in my basement for the last two weeks. Waiting for this snow to melt so I can get outside to shoot and hike.
From: bigbuckbob
19-Mar-17
illi - hope you heal quickly and completely. Back surgery is pretty aggressive and not to be taken lightly, but I'm sure you know more about that than me.
Bloodtrail - I was just considering getting a fletching jig and I'm wondering what you use.
From: Bloodtrail
19-Mar-17
I did these last year.
I did these last year.
Bitzenburger. Puts a great helical on. Easy to use and timeless.
From: GF
20-Mar-17
Shoot & hike sounds damn good to me!
Anybody know where the woodchucks are??
From: bigbuckbob
20-Mar-17
Bloodtrail - thanks. I was looking at the Bitzenburger, seems to be the "standard" for good quality out there. I'll pick one up and repair some of my damaged vanes.
From: illibowhunter
20-Mar-17
Thanks bigbuck I appreciate that. Wish I could help you with some jig advise but that's not me. Thanks again shoot straight.
From: Wild Bill
20-Mar-17
Bloodtrail,
Right helical? Are you a lefty?
From: steve
20-Mar-17
The theory is the spin on the arrow tightens the insert as it spins, I don't think it makes a difference .That is the best jig there .Steve
From: Bloodtrail
20-Mar-17
Steve nailed it. It doesn't matter what helical you use. As long you have one on there you will stabilize the arrow much better than straight or offset and you will have the best consistency.
From: Toonces
20-Mar-17
Bloodtrail,
That is the neatest desk I have ever seen. Mine has spilled glue, mangled arrows and fletching, nocks, flying tying materials, fishing reels, gun oil, guns to be cleaned, etc.
From: GF
21-Mar-17
The BearPaw jig looks pretty promising as well, and costs a bunch less.
I swapped a bi-pod for a Jo-Jan multi. Limited use so far, but I can put fletchings on arrows.
BTW -
Right helical for right-wing feathers Left helical for left-wing feathers
I guess vanes don't matter unless thy have those little kickers on 'em.
But just so you're aware, left-wing helical tends to loosen my screw-in points. Damned nuisance.
From: bigbuckbob
21-Mar-17
Loctite :)
