I killed one doe with it the first year I had it. It will probably make its way into the woods this year.
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I killed one doe with it the first year I had it. It will probably make its way into the woods this year.
For anybody who has shot Bear Weather Rests, how long do they last for you? Mine was showing some wear so I replaced it a few days ago. Arrows didn't seem to be drawing across it real smoothly lately and it had worn more than I realized. It's been on there less than a year but I do shoot basically every day.
Cold shot after replacement.
Cold shot after replacement.
For anybody who has shot Bear Weather Rests, how long do they last for you? Mine was showing some wear so I replaced it a few days ago. Arrows didn't seem to be drawing across it real smoothly lately and it had worn more than I realized. It's been on there less than a year but I do shoot basically every day.
Cold shot after replacement.
Back in the day when I shot fingers you usually only got one season or less out of them. We used the NAP Flipper Rest II for many years and they lasted a long long time. Looks like they're still made.
NAP Flipper Rest II
The Flipper Rest II was the first arrow rest to use a folding arm with return spring to provide optimal fletching clearance.
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shooting off of the shelf completely eliminates this problem.For anybody who has shot Bear Weather Rests, how long do they last for you? Mine was showing some wear so I replaced it a few days ago. Arrows didn't seem to be drawing across it real smoothly lately and it had worn more than I realized. It's been on there less than a year but I do shoot basically every day.
Cold shot after replacement.
shooting off of the shelf completely eliminates this problem.
I need all of the forgiveness I can get from that stick.
I had been having an issue with that Solid Grip Trigger "migrating" on my handle, and I think it was messing with my head. It would slowly slide around the handle during a shooting session. I got fed up yesterday, my shooting had been inconsistent for a few days and that trigger was messing with me. I removed it and stuck it to some wax paper, and into the archery drawer it went. I wanted a change of "scenery" so I strung up the Stalker.
Damn you, South Cox.
Damn you, South Cox.
I'm feeling plenty dangerous. Just need to find a deer. Cold shot last night from 23ish.
I finally decided to try a bow mounted quiver. The old tube style quiver I strap to my pack has good attributes, but it catches on every damn limb and branch as I walk through the woods. I ordered a cheap Thunderhorn Boa and stealth-stripped it. Cold shot at dawn this morning from 17 or so.
I put a zip tie through the top of the hood so I can still hang my bow on my hook strap on the left side of the tree (as I face the tree) and not have the quiver interfere. This is hanging it on the bow hook off our deck.
I finally decided to try a bow mounted quiver. The old tube style quiver I strap to my pack has good attributes, but it catches on every damn limb and branch as I walk through the woods. I ordered a cheap Thunderhorn Boa and stealth-stripped it. Cold shot at dawn this morning from 17 or so.
I put a zip tie through the top of the hood so I can still hang my bow on my hook strap on the left side of the tree (as I face the tree) and not have the quiver interfere. This is hanging it on the bow hook off our deck.
Bowhunter57
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I've been doing a "cold shot" before I get down from my tree stand each morning. Anywhere from 8 to 20 yards, I pick a leaf and see how close I can get, if not hitting it. 
This morning's shot was 18 yards at a lite yellow leaf. 
This morning's shot was 18 yards at a lite yellow leaf.
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If you want to talk about target panic...
Bowhunter57
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NOT my truck!
I'd make the bet for $20, long distance, with the sight removed, hell...I'd show up in church nekkid, but not my truck.
I did something I don't do...I took time away from the bow. During gun season, I unstrung the recurve and stayed away from it for the week. Today's cold shot from 16 was not too bad, considering I don't usually take time away.
The first half dozen or so arrows I was all around the worn out section. One shot a little left, then a little low, right, up...the last dozen or so I piped in there pretty well. My shot felt pretty good.
The first half dozen or so arrows I was all around the worn out section. One shot a little left, then a little low, right, up...the last dozen or so I piped in there pretty well. My shot felt pretty good.
Getting back into the swing today. Cold shot from 17-18:
Time to rotate the block or pick a new spot.
Time to rotate the block or pick a new spot.
From a work perspective, yesterday sucked. In the building well before daylight. Home well after dark. But I went out on the patio and took one shot from close range. Felt good.
I shot outside in short sleeves a few minutes ago. Probably won't be doing that tomorrow.
For having not shot the Sage in a few months, I shot it well. The cold shot was tugged very slightly. Then I sent 5 or so into the soft spot and called it a day.
For having not shot the Sage in a few months, I shot it well. The cold shot was tugged very slightly. Then I sent 5 or so into the soft spot and called it a day.
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I have not been shooting much lately. In the last few days I’ve blown the dust off a little. Mason has too. A buddy recently left his late father’s Assenheimer here, intentionally, knowing it would be put to use. Mason has taken to that classic bow like a duck to water. Last night or the night before we sent a few. We will both be looking for a controlled hunt late season deer or two the first week of January. I know I’ll be using a single string bow. Pretty sure Mason will too.
