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by old fart jim
Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T GreyHawk Scalps Flat-top!
Replies: 24
Views: 4667

Re: O/T GreyHawk Scalps Flat-top!

way to go!!. makin smoke with real blk powder is special. I have 2 rock locks and and 1 percusion. wouldn't hunt any with any other type of gun. :D
by old fart jim
Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Well I got freaked out this morning!
Replies: 8
Views: 3583

Re: Well I got freaked out this morning!

OMG :shock: hope you got it in time. along with lyme disease they also carry a bactirea that causes the male reproductive organ to srivel and fall off :cry: wait till vixenmaster sees this. those of us that live in the MO Ozarks know all about them critters and just wait till you run into chiggers :...
by old fart jim
Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Rumor! (Vixen's)
Replies: 36
Views: 10400

Re: Rumor! (Vixen's)

not only is vixenmaster from Howell county :shock: he shoots a girly man bow :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: but that girly man bow shure gets the job done
by old fart jim
Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Happy Veteran's Day!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 3895

Re: Happy Veteran's Day!!!

two words come to mind, THANK YOU
by old fart jim
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow/Bolt Mass
Replies: 9
Views: 3849

Re: Arrow/Bolt Mass

that is just a general rule of thumb. a more accurate way is to determine kinetic energy for your set up. for example a 400grn arrow at 250 ft per second produces 55.53 ft.pounds of energy which is more than adequate for most game. the set up you mentioned 450grn arrow at 240fps = 57.57ftpds. by the...
by old fart jim
Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: while on stand
Replies: 8
Views: 2341

while on stand

while on stand the other day I witnessed and anti hunter carrying a sign fall into the river and go out of sight. I imediately notifyed emergency services. after waiting by the river for a almost 24 hrs they still hadn't showed up. guess my letter hasn't got there yet :roll:
by old fart jim
Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My Duck dog while away on a Blk Powder trip
Replies: 14
Views: 4559

Re: My Duck dog while away on a Blk Powder trip

Will Rogers said, "If there are no dogs in heaven then I don't want to go". hope your friend has a speedy recovery and a long and happy life.
by old fart jim
Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: broadheads, jsut an observation
Replies: 4
Views: 1748

broadheads, jsut an observation

I know this subject has been talked to death :roll: just adding my observations. have shot a mutitude of heads over the years but will stick to the ones I've used in a crossbow. rage 3 blades shoot great and have performed well on the 2 deer I've shot with them, both heads were re useable with a lit...
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: turkey
Replies: 10
Views: 2804

Re: turkey

Gary, the shot was at 19yds, was using the type of head that impeads penetration. the fletch was inside the bird with the rest of the arrow sticking out.
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: turkey
Replies: 10
Views: 2804

Re: turkey

well, 1 was pinned to the ground but got loose before I got to it and flew off, and the second one the arrow fell out just as it took flight. will take a look at the heads mentioned above. let's face it, I suck when it comes to turkey with a bow :oops: :)
by old fart jim
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: turkey
Replies: 10
Views: 2804

turkey

I am sick of loosing turkey. I've stuck 2 this year and lost both. :( they fly imediately on impact. hear them crash and after an extensive search can't find them. :shock: finaly got one with the flintlock smoothbore. I think I've take my last shot on one with a bow. both shots on the birds were und...
by old fart jim
Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Taking some weight off the bow.
Replies: 9
Views: 2738

Re: Taking some weight off the bow.

Dr. keeps telling me to take some weight off, but alas so far it hasn't happened :cry:
the dumpy old fart jim :cry:
by old fart jim
Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Human Nature
Replies: 16
Views: 4664

that member should be bared from the trading post
by old fart jim
Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Scrapes Reopened
Replies: 8
Views: 1675

I was out today, and found 6 scrapes, all fresh. got to take the crossbow and get back out there. also ml season opens in 2 weeks :wink:
by old fart jim
Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Poaching in Conservation Area in Hamilton
Replies: 7
Views: 2742

Re: Native Harvesting rights threatened?

Hi. I can completely understand the objections nearby residents have as the park use is for everyone (I am also from Hamilton)and that weaponry is being used in close proximity to where they live work and kids play. BUT, I am also a Native person. While not emphasized - " The man then showed t...