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by Jim
Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Hi All
Replies: 5
Views: 5787

Re: Hi All

gday Dean,

Welcome to Ozbow. It is quiet nowadays but still full of info.

What's got you interested in traditional archery (if there is on thing) ? I remember my foray into buying a recurve after shooting compounds for a while was reading Saxton Pope's book on archery.

Jim
by Jim
Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:35 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Fox meets the Widow
Replies: 5
Views: 4186

Re: Fox meets the Widow

Good shooting and thanks for sharing Matt.
by Jim
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Broadhead Weight to use
Replies: 12
Views: 19600

Re: Broadhead Weight to use

Ian, I tried making extreme forward of center arrows for a 40# recurve a few years back. From memory I ended up with something like 250 or 300 in the head. Like the concern you raised it made for a very short and steep trajectory. That was ok shooting at the range because I had time to judge the dis...
by Jim
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Before Most Of Us Were Born.
Replies: 3
Views: 3983

Re: Before Most Of Us Were Born.

Amazing that an old catalogue could be such an exciting read! Thanks for sharing it Daryl.
by Jim
Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Hunting Goals 2020...?
Replies: 6
Views: 4744

Re: Hunting Goals 2020...?

Hey Guy, I’ve once again found myself in beautiful North QLD and will be going after pigs this year. I’m also very keen to get onto some Chital deer but don’t know any property owners with deer on them. Will keep door knocking and see how we go. I’m getting some new Bigfoot sasquatch limbs from the ...
by Jim
Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Bowfishing QLD
Replies: 9
Views: 7156

Re: Bowfishing QLD

Clint, if there’s one thing I know for sure, my memory is full of large, state sized holes! Thanks for setting the record straight :)
by Jim
Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Arm Brace
Replies: 4
Views: 5911

Re: Arm Brace

That’s awesome! Adapt, overcome and keep watching arrows sing through the air :)
by Jim
Sun Dec 29, 2019 10:19 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Bowfishing QLD
Replies: 9
Views: 7156

Re: Bowfishing QLD

UPDATED LEGISLATION

Hey everyone,

There’s a new Fisheries Regulation 2019 and you’ll be pleased to hear that the bow fishing component is unchanged.

The new reference is:

Paragraph 8, Part 4, Schedule 10, Fisheries (General) Regulation 2019

A spear gun includes a bow for propelling a spear.
by Jim
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:53 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bows fighting Beijing socialists?
Replies: 0
Views: 5226

Bows fighting Beijing socialists?

Hey guys, there have been some stories in the news about bows being used by Hong Kong protesters. As an archery enthusiast I've been naturaly drawn to those stories. Here's a link to one at abc with a photo of a guy pointing a recurve at police. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-14/hong-kong-uni-s...
by Jim
Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Black Hunter Longbow on Ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 8504

Re: Black Hunter Longbow on Ebay

Geeze Daryl that sounds like it could have been bad.

Probably a good warning for potential buyers!
by Jim
Wed Oct 30, 2019 5:30 am
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Getting into bow hunting
Replies: 5
Views: 4892

Re: Getting into bow hunting

I second the clubs angle mate. They'll get you set up with an intro course. You'll also meet people who share the passion and get exposed to different ideas about equipment etc so you can make up your own mind. Hope it goes well! Oh I can also recommend a fella on youtube called Clay Hayes if you wa...
by Jim
Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Black Hunter Longbow on Ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 8504

Re: Black Hunter Longbow on Ebay

Hey Matt,

Did you end up getting one? I'd love to hear about how it's worked out for you.

Jim
by Jim
Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:39 pm
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Would Harsh Penalities Work?
Replies: 2
Views: 5789

Re: Would Harsh Penalities Work?

Hey Darryl, I realise I'm months behind the eight ball here, but I reckon it's probably more effective to increase the rate of conviction than necessarily to increase the punishment. I think a good analogy is speeding and mobile phone use in cars. Mobile phone use comes with huge penalties but is ba...
by Jim
Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Qld's Red deer, lean times ahead.
Replies: 2
Views: 3954

Re: Qld's Red deer, lean times ahead.

Hey Rhino, Thanks for the taking the time to write all of that. The most concerning point of causality I find is the suggestion of rampant poaching, and from cars no less. That's pretty darned disgusting. If people are posting videos on facebook though that should be prosecutable shouldnt it? It's a...
by Jim
Tue Dec 11, 2018 2:50 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: to bow quiver or not to bow quiver?
Replies: 7
Views: 5484

Re: to bow quiver or not to bow quiver?

Hi Ian, I've never used a Marksman quiver although they have always looked great. I'm just recommending what I've used, which happen to be made by hard working, decent folks in the US. They're also great value. I think the Marksman is probably a great enough product with a great enough reputation to...
by Jim
Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: This is not a good look for bow hunters !
Replies: 6
Views: 3611

Re: This is not a good look for bow hunters !

Yes, truly outrageous behaviour. Hopefully the culprit can be identified and face the consequences of his actions.
by Jim
Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Kids PVC Bow and quiver build along
Replies: 1
Views: 3192

Kids PVC Bow and quiver build along

Hey guys, A keen hunter and handy man (and former NASA rocket scientist) Stephen Graph from the US has done a really great kids PVC bow and quiver build along series for Traditional Bowhunter Magazines online forum. I'll post the link here so you can check it out if interested. Both the bow and quiv...
by Jim
Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: to bow quiver or not to bow quiver?
Replies: 7
Views: 5484

Re: to bow quiver or not to bow quiver?

Hey mate, I reckon the best value bow quivers getting around are from Eagles Flight in the USA: https://www.eaglesflightarchery.com/ I've got one of their 4 arrow Navajos, its beautiful, grips well and is great value. They're slightly different to standard bow quivers because the arrows arent grippe...
by Jim
Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: First bow in over a year
Replies: 11
Views: 5053

Re: First bow in over a year

Thats awesome Rod, and it sounds like the Tully guys got a great benefit out of it for the raffle. Great work!
by Jim
Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: 150 LONGBOWS.
Replies: 7
Views: 2809

Re: 150 LONGBOWS.

Great photos, thanks for sharing. How cool is a whole mob of longbows like that? Marvelous.
by Jim
Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:28 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Brush Turkeys Are A Protected Species
Replies: 2
Views: 3955

Re: Brush Turkeys Are A Protected Species

What foolish behaviour. Hopefully they are able to identify the person that did it and hold them accountable.
by Jim
Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:03 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Bigfoot Sasquatch 60#@27" 3pc Hybrid
Replies: 0
Views: 1255

Bigfoot Sasquatch 60#@27" 3pc Hybrid

For sale: Bigfoot Sasquatch 3 piece hybrid longbow Excellent condition. 60" 60# @ 27" (63# @ 28") Triple carbon foam limbs. Bocote and wenge. One of the top performing trad bows. Brand new this is well over $1500 Australian plus postage. $800 to your door. $750 pickup from Brisbane. H...
by Jim
Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:30 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Getting a long bow
Replies: 3
Views: 4392

Re: Getting a long bow

Well welcome back mate!

What kind of Long bow are you thinking about? Classic flat limbed or modern deflex/reflex?

If you've got a club or shop nearby there's nothing like try before you buy to see what you like.
by Jim
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:21 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: QLD Crown land hunting petition
Replies: 2
Views: 1565

QLD Crown land hunting petition

Hey all, I was just alerted to a petition for a trial crown land hunting program for QLD. Only open to QLD residents, but if you're interested I'd encourage you to have a look and consider signing up. We've got a lot of land in this state, I would love to see it opened up again. https://www.parliame...
by Jim
Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Sunshine Coast Bowmen Club Trad Day 19 Aug 2018
Replies: 3
Views: 1933

Re: Sunshine Coast Bowmen Club Trad Day 19 Aug 2018

Great write up sue, looks like it was a fun day.

Jim
by Jim
Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WTB 2 kids bows
Replies: 1
Views: 1102

WTB 2 kids bows

Hey guys,

I'm keen to get some bows for my kids (6 and 7). I'm not certain what kind of weight to get them, I'm guessing 10-15#?

Anyoje have anything suitable they want to move on?

Jim
by Jim
Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:20 pm
Forum: Hunting & Fishing
Topic: Another trad movie.
Replies: 4
Views: 4221

Re: Another trad movie.

Hey Tom,

Really enjoyed it mate. Some of the best bits were the fototage of the foxes while you were whistling. If they were stabilised so not shaky they'd be really great. Keep it up and good hunting mate.

Jim
by Jim
Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Bigfoot Sasquatch Hybrid Longbow **SOLD**
Replies: 6
Views: 2405

Re: Bigfoot Sasquatch Hybrid Longbow **SOLD**

Thanks Pete, great to deal with and man, what a bow!
by Jim
Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Bigfoot Sasquatch Hybrid Longbow **SOLD**
Replies: 6
Views: 2405

Re: Bigfoot Sasquatch Hybrid Longbow

Hey guys, don't be mean :smile:

The manufacturer sells it as a 'hybrid longbow' and he's trying to sell it. Describing exactly as the manufacturer does seems pretty sensible to me :wink:
by Jim
Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Bigfoot Sasquatch Hybrid Longbow **SOLD**
Replies: 6
Views: 2405

Re: Bigfoot Sasquatch Hybrid Longbow

PM sent.

Jim