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Title: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: creekrocket on June 07, 2010, 02:59:26 PM
Any of y'all bow hunters? I'm about to try and get back into it, but wasnt sure where to start *wha*
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on June 07, 2010, 03:15:15 PM

... "yea man" - that ol' Oct 1st is a very special day 'round here ... 8) 8) 8)

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Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 07, 2010, 03:23:25 PM
Doug, wish I could go with ya man! Love you neck of the woods for bow hunting!

Mike
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Post by: ronmexico on June 07, 2010, 04:03:30 PM
doug, you need to get back into it.  you looking for a new bow, there are tons of great ones out there.
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Post by: Ghost Maker Calls on June 07, 2010, 05:04:52 PM
Illinois bowhunter here, have to be because gun season is so danged short *wha*
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: creekrocket on June 07, 2010, 06:17:12 PM
I think Ive found a good deal on bow :-\ Its a Hoyt Razertec for $150. Its a friend thats selling it to me so of course, he knocked it down a bit for me. It has everything on it, so I think all I need to do is buy a release and some arrows. What do y'all think. Mike, our rut starts around the first week or so of Oct. I was sitting in my stand last year with a cross bow, my harness, and my green bathin' suit *wha* hot hot hot
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: ronmexico on June 07, 2010, 06:18:46 PM
that hoyt will do just fine. 
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Post by: John from NY on June 07, 2010, 08:21:00 PM
Oh yes. My number one passion. Come on bow season!!!
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Post by: Porter on June 07, 2010, 09:46:25 PM
9/15 cannot get her fast enough... I'll be chasing some birds again :)  Forget the deer  *peep*  J/K... just not my cup of tea, but we have some big die hard bow hunters on here.  I love shooting my bow, that's for sure!
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: bowrebel on June 07, 2010, 10:02:15 PM
Hello, look at my name.  *aah*  *aah* Just kidding buddy. Love shooting my bow and it is an old one. Golden Eagle carbine. Here is a pic.
(http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/bowrebel/Picture047.jpg)
I will upgrade someday, but the way this one shoots will make it hard to do. I have it sighted in from 10 to 50 yards. I never plan on shooting at a deer at 50 yards, but it is a lot of fun practicing at that range.  *up* Come on deer season.

James
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: ronmexico on June 07, 2010, 10:30:29 PM
Hello, look at my name.  *aah*  *aah* Just kidding buddy. Love shooting my bow and it is an old one. Golden Eagle carbine. Here is a pic.
(http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/bowrebel/Picture047.jpg)
I will upgrade someday, but the way this one shoots will make it hard to do. I have it sighted in from 10 to 50 yards. I never plan on shooting at a deer at 50 yards, but it is a lot of fun practicing at that range.  *up* Come on deer season.

James

i'm sure at one point, that was a higher end bow and one that many people harvested animals with.  it had the killin' power back then, just as it does today.  i'd take a smooth, quiet, forgiving bow, over many of the speed bows out there today.
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: muddpuppi on June 07, 2010, 10:52:38 PM
i shoot a lil...
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/muddpuppi/turkeycall002.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/muddpuppi/turkeycall001.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/muddpuppi/turkeycall003.jpg)
 
im down to just 1 bow right now..still shootin my mathews switchback...thinkin bout upgradin again...just dont know if i want the hoyt carbon matrix or the new mathews...
Craig
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: ronmexico on June 07, 2010, 11:00:06 PM
i shoot a lil...
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/muddpuppi/turkeycall002.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/muddpuppi/turkeycall001.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l83/muddpuppi/turkeycall003.jpg)
 
im down to just 1 bow right now..still shootin my mathews switchback...thinkin bout upgradin again...just dont know if i want the hoyt carbon matrix or the new mathews...
Craig

i'f you upgrade, i'd hold on to that switchback, i think it's the best bow mathews has made.  i don't see the need for an upgrade, unless you are looking for more speed, which isn't needed.  just think how much money you'd be saving, if you opted not to get the carbon matrix.  
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: creekrocket on June 07, 2010, 11:05:10 PM
That Matrix looks sweet, but doesnt Mathews own the market as far as quiet bows go? Craig, you need to just get rid of that old ugly mathews and get the new Carbon. ROTFLMBO I know somebody that really would like that Mathews
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: muddpuppi on June 07, 2010, 11:06:21 PM
well the upgrade would depend on the price...i have a good friend that has a local archery shop and i used to shoot on his staff...just havnt had the time with all the kids...i was shootin the mathews apex 7 but got rid of it to get my other half a bow...but seein as our opener this yr falls on my weddin day i think she just might get me one for a weddin gift and just dont know yet...lol..but you are deff right that switchback isnt goin anywhere that is the only bow i have ever kept more than a yr

Craig
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: muddpuppi on June 07, 2010, 11:07:51 PM
That Matrix looks sweet, but doesnt Mathews own the market as far as quiet bows go? Craig, you need to just get rid of that old ugly mathews and get the new Carbon. ROTFLMBO I know somebody that really would like that Mathews

im stil waitin on my wingbone...lol.... *bannana*
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: ronmexico on June 07, 2010, 11:08:01 PM
that switchback isnt goin anywhere that is the only bow i have ever kept more than a yr

Craig

good to hear.
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: muddpuppi on June 07, 2010, 11:10:48 PM
that switchback isnt goin anywhere that is the only bow i have ever kept more than a yr

Craig

good to hear.

i shot my fist ever asa pro am with that bow and placed 32nd outa 190 somthin...i just want another bow to get back into 3d comp again

Craig
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: Shadetree Callers on June 07, 2010, 11:14:54 PM
 I love bowhunting. Took my first doe with a bow at age twelve if I recall. If you want to find me in October or November, You better look UP !  *up*
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: ronmexico on June 07, 2010, 11:16:12 PM
bow season in georgia is miserable. 
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Post by: HelsbysCustomCalls on June 08, 2010, 05:20:35 AM
Yep!! Hoyt makes a goodun! I have an Ultratec... nice bow! Shot comps for years!
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Post by: 3CB on June 08, 2010, 06:18:53 AM
Forget buying one! Build your own! LOL. I built a perry reflex several years ago and man is she sweet. She is made from hickory and has a sinew backing with wax coating to keep her dry. 50 pounds at 26 inches.
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: creekrocket on June 08, 2010, 07:59:15 AM
bow season in georgia is miserable. 
Roger that! I tell myself ever year, 'I aint gonna do this again'!  ;D
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: Shadowturkeycaller on June 08, 2010, 11:23:51 AM
OHHH yeah!   I live for it!   *up* *up* *up*
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: Shadowturkeycaller on June 08, 2010, 01:50:35 PM
bow season in georgia is miserable. 

Blake

I saw what you shot last year!...looks pretty good to me! *up* *up* *up* *up*


Gregg
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: letinmfly on June 08, 2010, 01:52:35 PM
I really enjoy my bowhunting...just a little disappointed in the fact that I can't make it out to IL again this fall.  Dang economy is a killer!!  :-\  >!!
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: ronmexico on June 08, 2010, 01:58:07 PM
bow season in georgia is miserable. 

Blake

I saw what you shot last year!...looks pretty good to me! *up* *up* *up* *up*


Gregg

thanks gregg, but i shot him in january and didn't have to worry about the heat, gnats, skeeters etc.  early bow season is rough.  and although many swear that deer don't spook from the smell that a thermacell puts off, but if i can smell it, a deer can smell it.  it certainly isn't a smell that deer are used to.
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on June 08, 2010, 02:38:44 PM

    ... and although many swear that deer don't spook from the smell that a thermacell puts off, but if i can smell it, a deer can smell it.  it certainly isn't a smell that deer are used to.


I agree - & sometimes we can utilize wind direction, height, & thermal drafts to work in our favor - but, all-in-all the hot season can be rough ... :-\

Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: KansasGobbler on June 10, 2010, 01:08:17 PM
THWACK!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: John from NY on June 10, 2010, 02:25:33 PM
This guy fell to the bow. ;D
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m154/tomsoph/Picture.jpg)
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on June 10, 2010, 02:58:10 PM

... WOW - what a great bow buck John - real fine 8 Pt. right there & gotta' love "the trash" - big congrats on a great accomplishment with the bow ... 8)  RkLu RkLu

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Post by: ronmexico on June 10, 2010, 03:02:04 PM
i agree, that is a cool buck.  i love the character that deer has.
Title: Re: Where the bow hunters at?
Post by: creekrocket on June 10, 2010, 03:37:23 PM
Super nice buck man RkLu