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by tmattson
Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: All about arrows
Topic: Wood arrow spine
Replies: 2
Views: 503

Wood arrow spine

Based on below, what spine wood arrow to start with? Thunderchild 56 inch bow, 50 lbs. at 28 inch draw. My draw length about 28.5 Shoot split finger with glove Full length arrow (Douglas Fir) - about 31 inches from nock grove to back of point (125 grain point) Fast flight string Side plate (came wit...
by tmattson
Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:27 am
Forum: Product Review
Topic: Thumb Ring release
Replies: 3
Views: 1891

Re: Thumb Ring release

Historically yes, "horse bows", but have seen a few also using them for other type of trad bows.
Thinking of trying a horse bow, using the thumb style release, anyone got any suggestions on a starter one?
by tmattson
Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: Product Review
Topic: Thumb Ring release
Replies: 3
Views: 1891

Thumb Ring release

Thinking of trying a Thumb Ring Release - anyone tried or use one?
What is a good one to buy?
by tmattson
Wed Feb 05, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: Exotic and Dangerous Game
Topic: Black Bear rig's
Replies: 9
Views: 877

Black Bear rig's

For those that have gone after black Bears, do just use your normal deer set up, or do you have a preferred configuration?
Or just a different arrow combo?
by tmattson
Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Deer hunting tips and tactics
Topic: Heater body suits
Replies: 3
Views: 1190

Heater body suits

Hope I posted this in appropriate forum.
Who uses a type of heater body suit?
Are they as warm as I have heard? Thoughts and opinions please, there are several out there, pros and cons?
by tmattson
Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: Bookshelf
Topic: Traditional Bowhunter Magazine
Replies: 8
Views: 1827

Re: Traditional Bowhunter Magazine

Actually purchased my last two copies from a store, but joining here shortly.
Whats the latest edition?
by tmattson
Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: Campfire
Topic: First deer with trad tonight
Replies: 17
Views: 343

Re: First deer with trad tonight

Pic's
by tmattson
Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: Campfire
Topic: First deer with trad tonight
Replies: 17
Views: 343

Re: First deer with trad tonight

Here are picks. Think was my fourth or fifth sit in the Saddle, only second time from this spot on back side of property, wind was perfect. Shot deer at about maybe 7-8 yards from base of tree, sharp downward shot. Had to swing out away from tree a good ways to get the shot off. First shot dropped h...
by tmattson
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: Campfire
Topic: First deer with trad tonight
Replies: 17
Views: 343

First deer with trad tonight

First ever deer tonight using trad (longbow), shot it hanging from my new Mantis tree saddle.
Not huge (5 pointer), but a trophy to me!
by tmattson
Sat Oct 26, 2019 4:50 pm
Forum: Product Review
Topic: Shooting tab
Replies: 5
Views: 949

Shooting tab

Safari Tuff 3 finger under tab, anyone have or used one?
Whats your favorite three under tab.

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