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by old fart jim
Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First blood for VaPredHunter (almost a oops)
Replies: 19
Views: 4823

great looking buck and you told the story very well. congrats
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Team VA scores big.....20.25 inches worth
Replies: 25
Views: 5020

congratulations Rich, a real dandy and an excellent shot too
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: It's been a long time coming!!!!!! UPDATE:
Replies: 51
Views: 15484

Congrats Ray, tell us about the muzzleloader, that's another passion of mine
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: the slobber factor
Replies: 3
Views: 937

the slobber factor

stopped by the local bass pro shop today, went to the archery section and they had 3 models of Excaliburs on display. after standing there in a trance and starring I finally left with slobbers dripping off my chin. I may have to put that $250 check Obama is going to give us seniors towards one of th...
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Replies: 10
Views: 2500

wotts of wruck worried man. go get em
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: scouting
Replies: 2
Views: 705

scouting

my normal spot has been rather slow so I took the day off yesterday and went scouting on the property next door. wow have I been missing the boat. great sign and a line of scrapes 1/4 mile long down a ridge. needless to say I spent the rest of day getting a stand set up. letting it rest and will be ...
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Shot good buck(8pt 22inch) but... blood ran out
Replies: 34
Views: 7060

best of luck Farmer, I know the feeling and it sucks
by old fart jim
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: too soon to rattle in S Ontario ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2094

It is a little early but certainly wouldn't hurt to try. I just wouldn't get to agressive with it. they will either come or they won't
by old fart jim
Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: trophy hunting
Replies: 15
Views: 2368

trophy hunting

how many strictly trophy hunt. as for myself I always start out that way and the some stupid doe or yound buck stands broadside and my bow just goes off on its own. I've even used different bows and the same thing always happens. guess I just aint got no good will power
by old fart jim
Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Stripping vanes on carbon arrows?
Replies: 3
Views: 916

I have a cheap pocket knife that is always dull. work great for stripping vanes or feathers. something very sharp can nick carbon. also be sure and clean the shafts with acetone the wash with soap and water, I also srub them a little with a green scotch brite pad. never had an issue with the new van...
by old fart jim
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Are all Limbs created equal ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

don't know about excalibur but in making a traditional longbow or recurce you can use the same length and laminations but very the draw weight by reducing or increasing the width and thickness of the limbs. I'm sure excalibur has this down to a science
by old fart jim
Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: dedicated or dumb
Replies: 15
Views: 3448

Re: dedicated or dumb

Stash wrote:
old fart jim wrote:dedicated or just plain dumb?
I would suspect it's equal parts of both. 8)
I like this answer. the forecast was for scattered showers. well the weatherman definately wasn't where I was, because those showeres were a downpour that lasted all day :!:
by old fart jim
Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: dedicated or dumb
Replies: 15
Views: 3448

dedicated or dumb

sat in the rain for 5hrs today. didn't see a thing. would I do it again, probably. now what say ye, dedicated or just plain dumb? I already know the answer my wife gave, and it wasn't very complimentary :lol:
by old fart jim
Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 2" vanes Vs. 4" vanes
Replies: 18
Views: 6343

just switched to the 2" blazers a few days ago and I astounded how they perform. I now see no reason to use 4" again :!:
by old fart jim
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Should I or Shouldn't I?
Replies: 11
Views: 2203

I strickly trophy hunt, UNTILL THE FIRST ONE GIVES ME A BROADSIDE SHOT, then something happens and the bow just goes off on its own :roll: