Bowhunting.com Forums http://forums.bowhunting.com/ A discussion forum for bowhunters, by bowhunters. Talk about deer hunting, technical archery and all things related to bowhunting. en Thu, 17 May 2012 02:09:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.bowhunting.com/images/misc/rss.png Bowhunting.com Forums http://forums.bowhunting.com/ Is it just me ... OR.... http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33721-Is-it-just-me-OR&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:06:34 GMT ... is Laurie Fine an idiot/psycho. What a piece of work. If,,,, by some miracle what she says is true..... she's still a psycho. Dang... if I were married to that I'd be looking at boys for comfort too. LOL WHACKO ]]> The Water Cooler davidmil http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33721-Is-it-just-me-OR Bowhunters Roundtable - Day 1 Update http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33720-Bowhunters-Roundtable-Day-1-Update&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:00:10 GMT Click to read the full article... (http://www.bowhunting.com/blog/post/Bowhunters-Roundtable-Day-1-Update.aspx) Click to read the full article... ]]> Bowhunting Talk Bowhunting.com Staff http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33720-Bowhunters-Roundtable-Day-1-Update New arrows, did I do well? http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33719-New-arrows-did-I-do-well&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:06:48 GMT So I decided I wanted to try this whole build my own arrows thing. Well, baby steps for me on this one. I wanted a decent FOC and an arrow spined... So I decided I wanted to try this whole build my own arrows thing. Well, baby steps for me on this one. I wanted a decent FOC and an arrow spined right for my bow. I chose Easton Flatlines D.O.A.'s due to they have decent weight for 3D and I could use them for hunting as well. Bow is an Element RKT set (for the time being and will go up after 3D is over) at 63lb and 29" draw. I went with a 340 spine considering how harsh the RKT cams are on arrows. Standard Easton inserts and nocks. I went with blazer vanes fletched normal. I usually shoot a 100gr point and broad head but, this time I went with a 125gr tip I wanted a really good FOC and added weight. My FOC is 12.67% now. My total weight is 385gr. It's not as heavy as I want for hunting but, they fly great!!

So how does this set up sound to everyone else on here?

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]]> Tech Talk Sticknstringarchery http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33719-New-arrows-did-I-do-well What would you do http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33718-What-would-you-do&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:55:53 GMT I wont have the chance to go hunting this year at all since they have moved my ship date back to august i wont leave basic till early november then i... I wont have the chance to go hunting this year at all since they have moved my ship date back to august i wont leave basic till early november then i have 10 days before i go to California and my recruiter already said those 10 days i need to be in the office going over my orders and trying to get 2 people to enlist so i can make more money. Then when i come home from California in January i am going to start training for the police academy and try to become a state trooper. How would you all react to the fact you cant get out this year? ]]> Bowhunting Talk Hoytultrasport http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33718-What-would-you-do Who were the last four Bands/Artists to play on your stereo/iPod? http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33717-Who-were-the-last-four-Bands-Artists-to-play-on-your-stereo-iPod&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:43:58 GMT Mine:

-John, Shelly & the Creatures
-Reckless Kelly
-Dave Matthews Band
-Trampled by Turtles


How about you? ]]> The Water Cooler Fitz http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33717-Who-were-the-last-four-Bands-Artists-to-play-on-your-stereo-iPod SKB Mathews Heli-M i-series bow case (SKB-3I-3614-MH-T) http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33716-SKB-Mathews-Heli-M-i-series-bow-case-(SKB-3I-3614-MH-T)&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:28:00 GMT Review of the new Mathews Heli-M i-series case by SKB.

I've had this case for a bit and I wanted to do a good review from my perspective. I don't like reading long reviews so I'm going to do a quick list of pros & cons then expand if needed.

Pros:
Heavy Duty - not afraid to fly with this case (I'd even take it on Delta) or throw out of a moving vehicle
4 Lock Spots - next to each heavy duty clasp is a spot for combo or key lock (essential when traveling)
Airtight and Waterproof - a great feature because I throw this case into the back of my truck or Mule while out.
Wheels - the wheels are great for walking through an airport or wheeling into basement, house, etc
Holds a Dozen Arrows - because we all have lost, broke, or ruined a spine
2 Straps to Secure the Bow - the Heli-M fits like a glove but the straps are great to know my bow wont get loose
Not Heavy - notice I didn't say 'light'; this case is heavy duty so it feels like it but it isn't so heavy I'm leaning over when carrying
Slim - this case is not fat; unlike SKB predecessors this case is slim and isn't bulky


Cons:
Price - expensive case but I want to protect an expensive investment
Width - above I said slim is great BUT I can not have my quiver attached to my bow inside the case.
Limited Front Room - with this I mean the stabilizer I have has to be folded up (I use a Cobra knuckle *review to come*)
Short - the case is short from end to end BUT this only matters when wheeling it; I'm 6'1" and I cant roll the case while in a natural walking position. For anyone shorter I think the case will roll nicely behind you without hitting your heels.
Cutout - this is a personal con; I would like 1 or 2 cutouts of foam in the corners to hold my release, small broadhead box, etc.

Overall:
This is a great, sharp looking, and heavy duty case. When I spend a lot of money on a bow and tackle I want to know that some lousy baggage thrower isn't going to damage my gear while on a trip. This case shows that SKB put some time and thought (along with Mathews) into developing a product purely for the Heli-M. I would recommend this case because (to me) the pro's outweight the cons.

Hope you enjoyed my review.
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]]> Equipment Reviews KS_archer http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33716-SKB-Mathews-Heli-M-i-series-bow-case-(SKB-3I-3614-MH-T) fletching my own arrow for the first time...help http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33715-fletching-my-own-arrow-for-the-first-time-help&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:55:31 GMT ok so i really wanted to get into my own fletching and customizing without paying a crazy amount of having my local pro shop doing it. i was looking... ok so i really wanted to get into my own fletching and customizing without paying a crazy amount of having my local pro shop doing it. i was looking at the arizonia EZ fletch and i wanna use blazers. what is the difference between a straigt with an offset and a right helical?? cause i do wanna put a slight or half helical on my arrow to give it a little more accuracy with the trade off off a few fps. my bow shoots about 313 ish so id rather get a little more help down range. so just wondering what i will all need just blazers the glue wraps and the EZ fletch? and what is better between the offset and helical? those r my 2 main ?'s ]]> Bowhunting Talk leVi56 http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33715-fletching-my-own-arrow-for-the-first-time-help Fear Factor: To and from stands in the dark. http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33714-Fear-Factor-To-and-from-stands-in-the-dark&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:48:45 GMT How important is it to not use any artificial light when stalking into and out of the woods? As a recent post pointed out someone almost ended up... How important is it to not use any artificial light when stalking into and out of the woods?
As a recent post pointed out someone almost ended up mounted on a bucks living room wall because he didn't use his flash light:) but then might not have put down a huge buck because he went in undetected.

I'm trying not to use my flash light or green LED hat light but going in but on a new moons, like this weekend it gets a little hairy. Just wondering who uses flashlights and if I need to really man-up and get to and from my stands using braille. Did i mention spider webs?:eek: ]]> Bowhunting Talk Afflicted http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33714-Fear-Factor-To-and-from-stands-in-the-dark <![CDATA[heli'M draws blood.............]]> http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33713-heli-M-draws-blood&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 18:21:19 GMT been stalking these dudes all morning ! Image: http://i45.tinypic.com/vo61vm.jpg who needs a magnus bullhead ?????? Image:... been stalking these dudes all morning !



who needs a magnus bullhead ??????


]]> Bowhunting Talk ky_longbow http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33713-heli-M-draws-blood Can you help me?? http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33712-Can-you-help-me&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:56:41 GMT Hello, Im 15 and i have been bowhunting for a year now but i havent got to shoot a deer yet with my bow. im shooting a parker bow at 57# and a 28" draw. When i go bowhunting this year will it be enough to kill deer??
thanks ]]> Bowhunting Talk colton96 http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33712-Can-you-help-me Therma-Cell is awesome!!! http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33711-Therma-Cell-is-awesome!!!&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:47 GMT Okay I knew this already, but I went catfishing last night. My niece is graduating High School and her Uncle Geoff (me) is the headline cook for his... Okay I knew this already, but I went catfishing last night. My niece is graduating High School and her Uncle Geoff (me) is the headline cook for his famous fried catfish and Fried Sweet Pickles in Bowling Green KY. Anyway, I lit my Therma-cell about 20 minutes before dark... no bugs on me. An hour after dark, they were nearly toting me off, I am talking SWARMING. It seems my butane bottle was empty and the flame went out. Stupid me, I didn't check it first. Anyway, mosquitoes were everywhere. I quickly changed the bottle and put in a new card and re-lit it and within ten minutes there were zero mosquitoes again. I use it all the time but that was the most definite proof of its effectiveness I have seen. Great product if you don't currently use one, I, for one, can highly recommend it. ]]> The Water Cooler Muzzy Man http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33711-Therma-Cell-is-awesome!!! 2012 IL. Bowfishers Team and Bowfisher of the Year http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33710-2012-IL-Bowfishers-Team-and-Bowfisher-of-the-Year&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:15 GMT Don't forget that this contest runs all season... Make sure you get your points into me within 45 days of earning them or I can't count em' ...

Send your points to me at KSharp@outdoorsexperience.com

So far there is only one person that has turned points in!...

REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO HAVE YOUR DUES PAID BEFORE YOU CAN CLAIM POINTS

Dont forget to get into and pay for your IB12C also!!!! ]]> Illinois Bowfishers Club deer_predator http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33710-2012-IL-Bowfishers-Team-and-Bowfisher-of-the-Year Looking For A Bow Sling http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33709-Looking-For-A-Bow-Sling&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:25:12 GMT My wife and I took our first night's class in Bow Hunter's Ed last night and our instructor was talking about some equipment that has made his hunts easier. He had a sling on his bow that he carries it with that had a couple pouches on it and doubled as a fanny pack of sorts. Does anyone know what this is and who makes it? I'm searching the internet but haven't found anything yet and the Instructor, who also owns a local Pro-Shop, won't be in for quite a while!!
If anyone knows what this is, please let me know or point me in the direction of something similar!! ]]> Equipment Reviews ecorrigan http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33709-Looking-For-A-Bow-Sling New Whitetails, Inc. Web Show – Walk Until Dead http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33708-New-Whitetails-Inc-Web-Show-–-Walk-Until-Dead&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:37:03 GMT We just launched a brand new episode of the Whitetails, Inc. Web Show called “Walk Until Dead”. Shed hunting season 2012, what can I say – it... We just launched a brand new episode of the Whitetails, Inc. Web Show called “Walk Until Dead”. Shed hunting season 2012, what can I say – it started off with a bang! In part 1 you will see me recover one of Barry Sanders sides, and also find an incredible dead buck on my property. Highs and lows no-doubt; enjoy my pain! Check it out at www.whitetailsinc.com ]]> Bowhunting Talk WKPTodd http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33708-New-Whitetails-Inc-Web-Show-–-Walk-Until-Dead <![CDATA[Ulmer's Edge anybody?]]> http://forums.bowhunting.com/showthread.php?33707-Ulmer-s-Edge-anybody&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:31 GMT Was talking to a friend the other day and he showed me the new pack of his "Ulmer's Edge" heads. They looked neat, cool idea with the set screw for practice. I won't be shooting them, but if I were a mechanical shooter, it's one I'd consider.

http://www.trophytaker.com/images/pr..._broadhead.jpg

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