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by stickslinger
Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: DVD recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 1572

Re: DVD recommendations

Hey Jase,
PM me your details and i'll send you a few good ones.

Aaron.
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Hows this one?
Replies: 15
Views: 2206

Re: Hows this one?

Nice looking Bow, I want one!! :biggrin:
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'
Replies: 93
Views: 48847

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'

what a relief...i was afriad it had gotten lost in postage.
I guess thats why were called WA (wait awhile) :razz:
good to hear you've got it, enjoy!
by stickslinger
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Samick Sage review.
Replies: 7
Views: 2010

Re: Samick Sage review.

Yeah the limb bolts can be changed. you could quite easily make flush mounted bolts & companys like 3 rivers sell some pretty flash "antler bolts" that funtion the same but have whitetail antler accents instead of a bolt head. The reason for the extended bolts is so you can hand tighte...
by stickslinger
Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Samick Sage review.
Replies: 7
Views: 2010

Samick Sage review.

I bought a Samick Sage about a Month ago based off a lot of good reports. I had to admit that i was a bit skeptical (complete bow was only $130.00) I tend to base a lot of my online purchases on "customer reviews" and the "3 rivers" site had plenty good to say about this little b...
by stickslinger
Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: A quick Rant...
Replies: 12
Views: 2093

Re: A quick Rant...

I’m going to have another chat to this guy this weekend. In his case, I think “ignorance” had a big part to play. I do accept that a minority are out there deliberately doing the wrong thing. But the fact that “information” and “hunting” experience are so hard to come by over here, I think people ar...
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: A quick Rant...
Replies: 12
Views: 2093

Re: A quick Rant...

Thanks all for your comments.

I left the club feeling sick after that conversation at the weekend.
It's good to know i'm not alone in my thinking.
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: A quick Rant...
Replies: 12
Views: 2093

Re: A quick Rant...

NSW already has a game licence before one can hunt and the applicant has to pass certain requirements before it is issued. also they have a very active game council which liaises with Government desk jockies to hopefully protect our rights. That state is well ahead of others. ABA as an archery body...
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: A quick Rant...
Replies: 12
Views: 2093

Re: A quick Rant...

I grew up in Minnesota, which was very hunter friendly. I started Deer hunting at twelve. A major part in getting to do this, was the education we went through. both on ethics and marksmanship. We do have more restricions over there, Hunting has a "Season", weapons have to be registered, a...
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: A quick Rant...
Replies: 12
Views: 2093

A quick Rant...

I was at the archery club (target) the other day and talking with a few guys who are just starting out, We got to talking about bows and one guy was very keen to hear about my hunting bow. We got to talking about what species there are locally to hunt, and I explained that while I live in Perth most...
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Photography
Topic: The Nearly Epic Stone Sheep hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 3387

Re: The Nearly Epic Stone Sheep hunt

Wow! i'm jealous.. what beautiful photos, looks like some pretty country.
To me this is what it's all about, being out in nature in a place like that. well done, thanks for sharing. :wink:
by stickslinger
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: BUILDING A REPLICA HOWARD HILL ALL-BAMBOO LIMBED BOW
Replies: 32
Views: 7998

Re: BUILDING A REPLICA HOWARD HILL ALL-BAMBOO LIMBED BOW

Hey Dennis,

Great build. Nice looking bow!
by stickslinger
Fri Sep 07, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'
Replies: 93
Views: 48847

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'

Fanto wrote:thanks stickslinger you are a gentleman

regards
fanto
Tell my wife that! :lol:
by stickslinger
Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:06 am
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'
Replies: 93
Views: 48847

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'

DVD has been received and watched. who's next? :smile:
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: anyone tried oak?
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

Re: anyone tried oak?

I'll keep an eye out for that, cheers.
by stickslinger
Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:32 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.
Replies: 38
Views: 6645

Re: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.

Instinctive shooting at its best, I would not like to be the one throwing the discs. The action does not start until about one minute into the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vCSkiNJwXA Daryl. I loved this video. It made me think: if this is the skill level a mounted archer can achieve when ...
by stickslinger
Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: anyone tried oak?
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

Re: anyone tried oak?

Damn, i'm three for three with oak, two weekends in a row. I've gone to the timber shop, picked out the best plank, carefully roughed it out and glued up a handle. it feels nice and "bendy" then i try to draw it back a little so i can start to tiller it, and....crack :sad: three broken pla...
by stickslinger
Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.
Replies: 38
Views: 6645

Re: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.

Byron Ferguson's 'split vision' method is practical and quick to apply, here you focus on where you want to hit and become aware peripherally of the gap of the arrow tip to the target. I find if I concentrate on the tip too much, I shoot high, however if its done right I find it works well and is q...
by stickslinger
Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Library
Topic: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'
Replies: 93
Views: 48847

Re: Ozbow DVD "Pass Around" - 'How to make a Holmegaard Bow'

Hey All,

If this is still around i'd love to have a look.
Cheers
by stickslinger
Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: KA-BARs Anybody out there
Replies: 18
Views: 6992

Re: KA-BARs Anybody out there

I use to run a usmc kbar for my sticking knife and always wanted a wart hog just thort they looked sweet I was lucky enough to be issued on of these when i was in the USMC, I used to use it for a throwing knife when we got bored in the field. It's the best knife i've ever owned. I left it back in &...
by stickslinger
Sat Aug 25, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Stump Shoot'n!
Replies: 2
Views: 600

Stump Shoot'n!

I woke up this morning and headed out to the hills from some stump shooting, Man what a great way to spend a day. I find its a great way to practice hunting shoots and get a handle on judging distance. I broke a few arrows in the end but it was worth it to be out in the bush with a bow. I know its n...
by stickslinger
Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: The Web, Reatailers and Archery.
Replies: 5
Views: 847

Re: The Web, Reatailers and Archery.

To be totally honest, "3 rivers" and their reviews were the deciding factor in me buying a Samick Sage. When i saw the price on other sites, i thought a bow that cheap would be rubbish. But after reading all the customer reviews about it, i went ahead and got one...best decision ever! talk...
by stickslinger
Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: anyone tried oak?
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

anyone tried oak?

Hey all, My daughter has been getting the archery bug after watching me shoot a few sticks in the backyard. So on a recent trip to the timber yard i grabbed a bit of American Red Oak. (total cost $10.00!) i got two planks about 50mm x 8mm x 1.5m with the view of making a quick and dirty takedown bow...
by stickslinger
Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.
Replies: 38
Views: 6645

Re: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.

Hey Perry, Yeah, it was "Modern Traditional" :biggrin: Very helpful. And on the Ethical Side of things..don't worry, I have no plans to try any hunting until i'm very, very confident in my ability to hit a target at any range. We used to have a saying back when i was in the Marines. "...
by stickslinger
Thu Aug 02, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.
Replies: 38
Views: 6645

Re: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.

Hey all, Just an update to let you know how this is going, i watched a video last night on "string walk'n" and decided to give it a go. It felt a little wierd at first but once i got the hang of it, it was damn accurate. At 20 yards my grouping is all in about 50mm!! in fact i heard a new ...
by stickslinger
Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:08 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Pigs in WA.
Replies: 5
Views: 5166

Pigs in WA.

Page 14 of todays (01-08-2012) "West Australian" has announced a plan to kill off feral pigs, the govt. is planning to spend $900,000 a year for the next three years to solve the problem!!!...but they frown on the idea of Bowhunting these pigs...:shock: ???
by stickslinger
Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Predator Bow
Replies: 21
Views: 5680

Re: Predator Bow

wow, that sure is a pretty bow.
I've heard good things about the predators. waiting for it to come must be agony!
by stickslinger
Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Stickbowhunter's Bamboo Bow Buildalong - Manual
Replies: 8
Views: 29839

Re: Stickbowhunter's Bamboo Bow Buildalong - Manual

Hey Stickbowhunter, Nice build along, looks like a good one to try. I've been thinking about trying to make a bamboo longbow for awhile now. it looks a little easier then i thought. might have to give this a go. Now if i can only convince my wife to let me turn the spare room into a bowyers shed... ...
by stickslinger
Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.
Replies: 38
Views: 6645

Re: Transitioning from target to hunting bow.

Man, you just can't beat these Perth winters...perfect weather for shooting. I had a very successful "sight-less" weekend as i'm learning the ropes of this instinctive caper. I found that shooting "split", and anchoring my middle finger in the corner of my mouth works very well. ...