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by Rogue_wave
Wed Oct 10, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Where to shop???
Replies: 11
Views: 4071

Where to shop???

Hi to all. I would like to start by saying that I am all for supporting the little guy, our local small retailer. I do buy over 90% from my local bow shop retailer. I would like to know is that where do you by the rest of your supplies, the stuff he doesn't carry or is out of.Do you shop online or a...
by Rogue_wave
Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broadheads
Replies: 13
Views: 5189

Re: Broadheads

Hey to those who shoot the swhackers. What grains and with or without brass insets??? Thinking of giving them a try.

thanks

R/W
by Rogue_wave
Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: trail cam very unik
Replies: 5
Views: 2657

Re: trail cam very unik

Hi I've also seen a doe with only one front leg. This one however looked like it was born with out it as there didn't appear to be any sort of shoulder blade. It just looked smooth like htere was never anything there. Watched it with such curiosity that it walked within 15yds and then out to 80yds a...
by Rogue_wave
Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: nuts
Replies: 2
Views: 926

Re: nuts

Funny that you should mention this about the squirrle doing the planting. My buddy and I have been playing Johnny Appleseed for some time now. We take walnuts, acorns and chestnuts along when we float the river which we fish. We take a small gardening spade and will dig these in in areas which have ...
by Rogue_wave
Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:09 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: busy at the lathe - poll & contest
Replies: 70
Views: 18075

Re: busy at the lathe - poll & contest

I also think the red one is the best colour!!!!


cheers

R/W
by Rogue_wave
Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Five Months and One Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1434

Five Months and One Day

It's been five months and one day since my first of two surgeries to remove a tumor from my colon. One to take it out and a later one to reverse the iliostomy that I had while the original surgery healed. Doctor said I couldn't draw my vertical bow or cock the ex-cal for at least four to six months....
by Rogue_wave
Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How To Remove Inserts
Replies: 19
Views: 5349

Re: How To Remove Inserts

I normally use a field point screwed into the insert, with the point in a vise and then gently heat it up with either a lighter or a small butane torch. Heat very slowly and carefully!!! It will not take long or alot of heat. Keep pulling and twisting till it pops out. You will also have to clean ou...
by Rogue_wave
Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Made an arrow spinner and a free draw!
Replies: 43
Views: 10487

Re: Made an arrow spinner and a free draw!

Hi, I'm in too please!!! Great looking spinner for sure.

cheers

R/W
by Rogue_wave
Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Led turn signals question
Replies: 2
Views: 1335

Re: Led turn signals question

From what I know you may need the load resisters for two reasons. Led signal lamps require very little current to operate. This small amount of current may cause the lamp out light on your dash to come on as it's looking for a set amount of current. Any less current it thinks there is a lamp out, if...
by Rogue_wave
Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Safety Harness give away
Replies: 44
Views: 10736

Re: Safety Harness give away

Hi
Please add my name to the list for a chance at the harness. My son needs one!!!

cheers and thanks

R/W :D
by Rogue_wave
Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Just got off phone with MNR.
Replies: 18
Views: 5760

Re: Just got off phone with MNR.

Ha ha ha!!! This thread brings back memeories. Been bowfishing since 1984 and have had several run in's with the mis informed authorities. To the best of my knowledge if the township or city bylaws classify a bow or crossbow as a firearm, then it is illegal to discharge one with in the city limits. ...
by Rogue_wave
Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need a little help/advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1646

Re: Need a little help/advice

Hi Thanks to all for your kind words and thoughts. Thank you new guy, I will send you a PM after this post. This is such a great forum to meet people and to see the kindness offerred to complete strangers.

cheers & thanks :mrgreen:

R/W
by Rogue_wave
Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need a little help/advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1646

Need a little help/advice

Hi to all. I know that I do not post alot here on the forum, but I do visit every day. I have a couple of questions. I have just gotten out of the hospital after some major surgery. The outlook is good and am currently awaiting the biopsy results. I currently have about a 10 inch incision in my lowe...
by Rogue_wave
Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: GPS
Replies: 26
Views: 5490

Re: GPS

Hey flhtcuse

What do you want for your GPS ??? I may be interested. I have an old outdated garmin 12xl and I think it's time to upgrade. I mark everything, rubs, scrapes ,trails, beds, etc. It's a great help to set up ambush spots.

cheers

R/W
by Rogue_wave
Sun Jan 15, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunters Safety Program Suggestions- Cambridge/Kitchener Area
Replies: 6
Views: 1862

Re: Hunters Safety Program Suggestions- Cambridge/Kitchener

Hi There a couple places to take the course local. The Gun Centre ( Used to be Lovettes) offer both courses. Contact is Jim Salisbury. Shooters choice also offers both courses, but not sure who teaches it, possibly Dan Johnson. There is a third person who operates out of the Motorcycle training cent...