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Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by indianabrandon, Jul 6, 2010.

  1. indianabrandon

    indianabrandon Weekend Warrior

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    Well since I got out of the military and me and my family moved back home tims have been hard to say the leece. Last moth money got very short and need some extra cash to get caught up so my bow set-up had to go...I was truly heart broken and thats the first time i seen my wife cry since i got home from iraq, she was truly heart broken as well b/c she knows how hard i worked to get that bow. But there is light at the end of this nightmare. My wife started a new job (wich makes more money than me in the Ironworker union) and she said that the first thing we get after getting caught up is my bow back. But I hope everyone else is hanging in there b/c times are not getting any better I really hope this economey takes a turn for the better real soon.
     
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    stuntriders Weekend Warrior

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    I am sorry to hear this.

    I hope it gets better for you soon.
     
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    That does suck, but you did what you had to do to get by. Things will improve for ya, have faith man.
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    I have a 2004 Reflex Excursion set up right now if you want it. I know it is not the greatest but it is shooting well out to 30 yards. It is set at a 28 inch draw and I will even include Beman arrows with it with broadheads. The string is good, loop tie, Trophy Ridge vertical pin site, and a 360 Capture Rest. All you have to do is send it back to me after the season. It is hitting good and ready to kill. PM if you want it until January. I am not using it this season I am using another bow.

    Brett
     
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    Stay strong bro as faith starts with the family.
     
  6. Dickie Tunes

    Dickie Tunes Die Hard Bowhunter

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    If you are left handed i got a mathews for you bro all set up and ready to kill.... Let me know,
     
  7. bigbuckdown

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    bubba thats a sad part of life that we all come across sometime or another but you did the honorable thing by doing it. your family is 1st and foremost everything else is secondary! it makes you appreciate the ability to make sacrafices for your family. maybe instead of getting your old bow back you find you something cheaper just as good and save ya self some money so the next time you get in a pinch you got a little scratch to take care of it and dont have to sale your bow. i know its hard but in todays economy you have to be frugal to stay above water and its damn hard to part with ya bow! i wish you the best!
     
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    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

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    I'm sorry to hear about your troubles after your noble service to your country. Things will get better and I wish you the best. Maybe you can acquire some bow and we can be teammates again this year.

    Brett, very kind thing to do. Kudos to you!:tu:
     
  9. jmbuckhunter

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    I'll give you another choice. I've got a Bowtech Guardian I could throw a sight and rest on and it would be good to go. You could use it until you get another bow.

    It is a 60-70 lb bow currently set at 29" draw.

    Send me a pm if your interested.

    BTW, thanks for your service to our country. :rock:
     
  10. MGH_PA

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    That's too bad, man. Hopefully things will start looking up for you soon. John and Brett, super generous offers, guys. One of the many reasons this place is so great.
     
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    VA Bowbender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Great offers guys...good on all of you!
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    And who says bowhunters are heartless DEMONS!
     
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    Brandon, Thank you for the service to our country brother! Times will get better! You and your family are in my family"s prayers for sure. There are some stand up guys on this sight, thank you guys too for doing what is right for a brother!
     
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    It is amazing to see the generosity we have amongst us here:rock: Things will get better Brandon, until then keep your head up and thanks for defending our freedoms. I wish I could make the same offer but my backup is out on loan until a friend gets back on his feet.
     
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    rickmur Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Somw mighty fine folks here within I do say so.
    Hope it all works out for you brother.
     
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    I have a buddy who also is in the same boat and has sold every hunting thing he had but now I have him lined up to hunt again. If you need some stand to borrow I have a climber and a lock on sitting waiting to be used!
     
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    Sorry to hear about that bud. I don't think that us military vets should have to suffer in such a way like this. I know alot of people in your boat and they got through it all. It is awsome that there are so many people on here that are willing to help you to get out and hunt.Best of luck to you and your family! :tu:
     
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    glad to see so many are willing to help you out from here, i always knew that we had a great bunch of guys here. i can understand totally your situation and things aren't the best for me either. i also was offered some things to help me out.
    THIS IS WHAT AMERICA IS ABOUT! not all the other bs that's going on right now.
    good luck to you and your family... indianabrandon, and thanks for your service too!
     
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    I also have a LH bow all set up. 29" draw. If you want it let me know and we'll get it to you. I know what you are going through and have been through it myself.
     
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    Brandon,

    Thank you for your service!

    Let me know if any of the other offers here work out for you. Perhaps, I could help you out. Keep us posted.

    Best wishes to you and your family.

    C
     
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    Thank you for your service!! Sorry to hear about your hard time right now. Keep the faith! Things will get better!
     

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