Archery.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #90 on:** March 12, 2015, 01:36:48 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 11, 2015, 10:07:54 PM

I'm always open to offers.....

Def

I got some pics of me naked.

ducttapetech · **Reply #91 on:** March 12, 2015, 02:50:27 PM

Sounds like a bad offer......

Nate

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #92 on:** March 12, 2015, 03:56:10 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on March 12, 2015, 01:36:48 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 11, 2015, 10:07:54 PM
I'm always open to offers.....

Def

I got some pics of me naked.

So do I.

Def

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #93 on:** March 12, 2015, 05:19:34 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on March 12, 2015, 02:50:27 PM

Sounds like a bad offer......

Nate

How will you know if you do not look.

You have a PM.

ducttapetech · **Reply #94 on:** March 12, 2015, 05:21:18 PM

LOL!

Nate

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #95 on:** March 12, 2015, 05:26:46 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 12, 2015, 03:56:10 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on March 12, 2015, 01:36:48 PM
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 11, 2015, 10:07:54 PM
I'm always open to offers.....

Def

I got some pics of me naked.

So do I.

Def

Don't feel like your so special I will pretty much send them to anyone.

Singh · **Reply #96 on:** March 16, 2015, 12:28:37 PM

Quote from: Gareth on March 10, 2015, 04:01:25 PM

I was just about too, honest. Actually I think you can have just about as much fun with a low poundage bow as with something stronger. Lower your expectations on range and hitting power and take pleasure in being accurate and it's every bit as good as anything else.

Megan · **Reply #97 on:** March 16, 2015, 03:06:04 PM

Quote from: shamus on March 16, 2015, 12:28:37 PM

Quote from: Gareth on March 10, 2015, 04:01:25 PM
I was just about too, honest. Actually I think you can have just about as much fun with a low poundage bow as with something stronger. Lower your expectations on range and hitting power and take pleasure in being accurate and it's every bit as good as anything else.

Totally agreed. It is so much fun just to go out and shoot without any pressure.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #98 on:** April 04, 2015, 10:08:26 PM

Grathr · **Reply #99 on:** April 04, 2015, 11:54:37 PM

Nice looking bow

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HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #100 on:** April 05, 2015, 02:15:01 AM

Quote from: Grathr on April 04, 2015, 11:54:37 PM

Nice looking bow

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Thanks, not to expensive either like $460 with rekease and a dozen arrows.

Megan · **Reply #101 on:** April 25, 2015, 09:42:15 PM

We went out target shooting this afternoon!

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #102 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:13:39 PM

Such fun, but with long hair I'd be so worried! OUCH! lol
JR

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #103 on:** April 26, 2015, 01:54:25 AM

If you think she's a good shot with one eye, you should see her with the hair out of the way of the other one too!

Def

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #104 on:** April 26, 2015, 02:14:00 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on April 26, 2015, 01:54:25 AM

If you think she's a good shot with one eye, you should see her with the hair out of the way of the other one too!

Def

It's not having only one eye to focus, but the fact that the string could pull the hair! Ouch!!
JR

NKlamerus · **Reply #105 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:34:39 PM

Quote from: MadPlumbarian on April 26, 2015, 02:14:00 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on April 26, 2015, 01:54:25 AM
If you think she's a good shot with one eye, you should see her with the hair out of the way of the other one too!

Def
It's not having only one eye to focus, but the fact that the string could pull the hair! Ouch!!
JR

Reminds me of my one demise; glasses.

I usually have to bow hunt with contacts but before I knew I needed to, I took a shot at a 4 point and as soon as I pulled the trigger release I knew something was wrong.

The string grabbed the corner, pulled them off, and sent them like a Frisbee 25' down to the bottom of the treestand...................

And I didn't even get the deer?!?!

Hair would probably hurt more. But blind climbing out of a treestand wasn't fun either!!

Megan · **Reply #106 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:37:44 PM

I've had a snap to my ear. My earing.
My hair doesn't tend to get caught. Wearing a ponytail gives me a bit of a headache so I tend to always have my hair down.

Chako · **Reply #107 on:** April 27, 2015, 01:45:39 AM

I tend to anchor at the corner of my mouth, holding my draw hand under my chin just so for consistency. If you are taking eyeglasses off, or hitting your ear, me thinks your draw length may be too long.

Megan · **Reply #108 on:** April 27, 2015, 11:02:31 AM

There are more anchors than your mouth.
When there isn't a camera on my face I hug my cheek as my anchor.
I do not have issues getting my hair caught. I prefer right under my cheek bone. I have since I used to compete with a recurve years ago.

It isn't weird for a release to snap back at your ear if that's your anchor point.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #109 on:** April 27, 2015, 06:43:53 PM

I am getting back into archery after many many years away.

Still trying to sort out a consistent anchor point with my compound bow and tru ball wrist strap release.

Anyone have any suggestions or places I could read up on this?

Chako · **Reply #110 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:06:20 AM

The trick is to find a consistent but natural/comfortable spot to anchor. Plenty of folks used to use a kisser button, a round disk attached to the string that you would put at the corner of your mouth as an aid. They still make them I am sure. Others might use a nock set or a bit of serving. But as Megan has mentioned, anchor points are different for each archer. Harley, you just have to find your own that feels right to you.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #111 on:** April 28, 2015, 06:28:01 AM

Ok sounds good, thanks.

Megan · **Reply #112 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:07:52 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on April 28, 2015, 06:28:01 AM

Ok sounds good, thanks.

With a peep sight and a release most folks anchor right below jawline.

SAK Guy · **Reply #113 on:** April 28, 2015, 04:52:08 PM

Back in the old days when all we used was a bowstring and a glove, I anchored on the corner of my mouth.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #114 on:** April 29, 2015, 04:49:40 AM

Quote from: Megan on April 28, 2015, 12:07:52 PM

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on April 28, 2015, 06:28:01 AM
Ok sounds good, thanks.

With a peep sight and a release most folks anchor right below jawline.

But what is touching the jawline? Part of the thumb or a knuckle?

Chako · **Reply #115 on:** April 29, 2015, 05:39:42 AM

Read this. It might help.

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=460840

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #116 on:** April 29, 2015, 07:24:34 AM

Good post, a lot to digest.

Thanks.

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #117 on:** May 06, 2015, 09:52:43 PM

So I finally got out with my new now. PST Stinger X for those of you new to the party.

Have not shot a bow since 1990 or so but did a ton of research while I was over in Afghanistan. Here is a picture of the bow at the Fort Hood archery range.

Bought the bow from a place in Iowa called Double Lung archery. Great price and customer service. Can't say enough about how good Steve and DLA is. Now came paper tuned and top pin set for 20 yards. This is my best target of the day.

Well the good news is the group is great and just off the target at 20 yards. Bad news is I was aiming at the spot way over on the right lol. Not all my groups were this good but they were consistent in the same area and not to far off this one in size.

All in all a great way to spend the lunch hour. Forgot to say the range is about two minutes from my work.

Megan · **Reply #118 on:** May 07, 2015, 11:27:41 AM

As long as you had a good group! That's a great start.
Now you can start adjusting that sight!

Chako · **Reply #119 on:** May 07, 2015, 12:30:15 PM

Looking good Harley.

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