Archery

Here's my "non-traditonal" traditional bow... A Hoyt Gold Medalist, camo'd up for hunting use:

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I also shoot vintage Bear Polar and Alaskan recurves, and Mathews Q2 and Alpine MR compound bows.


Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
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And I don't think it's entry level at all. In fact, I've got a Martin and Bear longbows, and the Grizzly recurve is my first choice for accuracy every time. I think the Grizzly is the best bang-for-the-buck bow out there. The next step up for me would be a custom, as I really need something that maxes out at about 26-27" draw rather than 28".

I'm hunting with it for the first time this year, turkey and deer. Wish me luck, and best of luck to you guys too!

Professor.
 
Sorry, no pics from my present location, but I've been hunting with a Pearson 46lb recurve (given to me by my grandpa) for years. Taken small game, upland birds, white tail and black bear with it. For the blackies I was backed up by my .44, but haven't needed it yet. I have targets set up in my stepped back yard, varying distances and angles. Neighbors (all retired military so no hassles) like to harass me about possibly getting confused one day and hitting the red foxes and mulies that like to wander through. Traditional archery requires simple gear, lots of practice, and solid hunting skills... can't think of a better way to enjoy the outdoors.
 
Love it, archery that is.
I hunt with a 70 lb Bowtech guardian and also target with a 40 lb recurve.
 
My favorite form of hunting!

Bowtech Allegiance at 68lbs & Slick Tricks.

Next year I am going to try traditional:thumbup:.
 
Some sweet looking bows you guys got going on ! Alot of old school stuff but some cool stuff ! I have never shot a trad. bow but I will if I ever get the chance to own one :D I know there are some more bows w/ "training wheels" out there...lets see'em guys ! My first 2 bows I never used sights or fancy rests & I done good but then I got into sight pins & better rests & here I am now !
 
Well my brother & me went shopping for him a new bow today & he came home with this - http://www.martinarchery.com/moab.php
His is done in the Next Camo pattern ! I dropped mine off at my local archery shop for a complete tune-up (new string & take the cams off & clean & re-lube the bearings & remove the axel to polish & lube it to & whatever else it might need) should be out of the shop by the end of the week ! I'll try to get some pics of both bows then !
 
I shoot a Parker Safari Magnum crossbow. Used to shoot a PSE 80# compound until my shoulder gave out on me. Archery hunting is the most exciting hunting that you can do IMO. Up close and personal. Your skills really come into play.
 
Heres a few...

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Though Ive not been able to do any hunting for a few years, Ive always wanted to snag a primitive kit only deer. Everything lovingly and respectfully fashioned with my own two hands. Got alot of work yet to make that happen.
 
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I've been working on becoming an archer. I can't yet call myself an archer because I had never even shot a bow before I made mine(67" osage flatbow). I'm getting better, though. I'm working on another osage stave now, not sure what the design is gonna be. Yesterday, I just split a couple ash logs and got 5 good staves. I haven't yet gotten into string-making or fletching yet, but I would like to(eventually) take a turkey and use the feathers on my own arrows.

There are some nice looking bows in this thread. A traditional bow is SO much sweeter than one of those "machines". :barf: Cams and wheels and cables and screws. :thumbdn:
 
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Hee hee! I have a side of a shed full of holes as well......
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Hey! You weren't supposed to notice that!


Sometimes I like to shoot from W-A-Y back, and have been known to miss the target. ;) I was going to make a big 4'x8' backstop with a sandwich of a 2" insulating foam sheet between two pieces of plywood. With the price of foam sheeting and plywood, it turns out it's cheaper to use the old doghouse as a backstop!

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
I don't know how to do pictures guys but I wanted to keep this thread alive.I have 8 trad bows,everything from ILF target to bamboo backed osage selfbows.I love traditional archery and think that selfbows and self arrows go especially well with wilderness survival.

When I learn about pictures I'm going to post a how to, about building a bow and arrows in the woods with nothing to work with but a machete or hatchet. So far a string is the hardest part to learn to build from primitive materials.
 
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I don't know how to do pictures guys but I wanted to keep this thread alive.I have 8 trad bows,everything from ILF target to bamboo backed osage selfbows.I love traditional archery and think that selfbows and self arrows go especially well with wilderness survival.

When I learn about pictures I'm going to post a how to, about building a bow and arrows in the woods with nothing to work with but a machete or hatchet. So far a string is the hardest part to learn to build from primitive materials.
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Very Cool! I look forward to it.:thumbup:
 
It's official! My Bear Grizzly (RH/55#) bow and Great Northern bow quiver are on their way. I ordered a tab as well since I can't stand gloves. This will be my first time shooting with fingers covered since I have always shot bare finger. Fingers are getting a little old to do it any more.
 
I've gone hunting once with a rifle year for the first time, but my brother has been talking of bow hunting this year and has two bows. I think it'd be pretty fun. I'd have to practice though, those things are hard to pull back, I'd think because they are meant for launching some odd yards, but damn...holding that thing for even a few seconds hurt. If I practiced and got into it a little more I could see my self bow hunting, certainley cheaper than firing precious brass. cool bows you guys have though.
 
One I'm just finishing up.
 

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