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- Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:45 pm
- Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
- Topic: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7412
Re: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
I always used a back quiver for hunting and at archery ranges but as I got older I needed to carry more water when hunting and used a camelbak backpack water supply so had to use a different sort of quiver and ended up using a Fred Asbell quiver which is basically a bow quiver hung over the shoulder...
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
- Topic: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7412
Re: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
Yes I watched the video sometime in the last couple of months. A bit of an infomercial for the brand bows they are shooting really. Other than Ben the other archers were pretty much shooting equipment, and in a style, that is just so foreign to what the simple longbow represents, IMO. Rather than a ...
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:16 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Making arrows in Bhutan
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3839
Re: Making arrows in Bhutan
Interesting to see. With those light points and then the cello tape and other tape adding weight at the rear of the arrow you wouldn't think they would have much FOC. The cello tape wouldn't have the flex of feathers either. Not sure how long the cello tape would last. Perhaps the cost of importing ...
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:19 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Manchu Bows.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2978
Re: Manchu Bows.
Yes I have seen people standing near the targets in different videos; not much room for error.
The Manchu bows performance was surprising indeed. If the bows in the video were in the 80# range they sure made it look easy drawing them too.
Jeff
The Manchu bows performance was surprising indeed. If the bows in the video were in the 80# range they sure made it look easy drawing them too.
Jeff
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Manchu Bows.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2978
Re: Manchu Bows.
Wow! I most certainly wouldn't have wanted to be one of those blokes at the target end. :o Some of the arrows looked large in diameter. 80 plus poundage bows are just too heavy; even when I shot hundreds of arrows a week back in the day I could never handle that sort of weight. Around 70# was my lim...
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:51 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3117
Merry Christmas
I wish all the members a Happy, Safe & Blessed Christmas!!!
Jeff
Jeff
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Camp knife
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5347
Re: Camp knife
That's a hefty blade; nice work.
Jeff
Jeff
- Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:08 am
- Forum: Video Links
- Topic: "Füzéri bástyalövés " harci íjjal - 315 m-1 m cél
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2305
Re: "Füzéri bástyalövés " harci íjjal - 315 m-1 m cél
Very good shooting for sure! He put one or two within a metre of the flag I take it but, the other arrows weren't far off either.
Jeff
Jeff
- Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:54 am
- Forum: Scene & Herd
- Topic: Sambar invasion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8144
Re: Sambar invasion
Yeah Matt it doesn't take long for them to breed up and spread out to other areas.
Jeff
Jeff
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:00 am
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Howard Hill – Ben Pearson 1941.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2984
Re: Howard Hill – Ben Pearson 1941.
Yep and that is why Howard hill promoted Ben Pearson recurves at one time.
Jeff
Jeff
- Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:14 am
- Forum: Scene & Herd
- Topic: Sambar invasion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8144
Re: Sambar invasion
Deer seem to be spreading out all over the country. We've seen Chital and Rusa knocked on the road up in North Queensland.
Jeff
Jeff
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:49 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Assyrian / Egyptian Style Bow # 2.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2979
Re: Assyrian / Egyptian Style Bow # 2.
That one looks better than the first one Daryl; the limbs look to have a good bend to them. As you say, with that string angle at your draw length, it would suit someone with a longer draw no worries. Nice work as usual too.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:54 am
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Chinese Recurves Warning
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9936
Re: Chinese Recurves Warning
Obviously an unscrupulous mob!
Jeff
Jeff
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:49 am
- Forum: Scene & Herd
- Topic: Sambar invasion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8144
Re: Sambar invasion
There must be some good numbers in the area then.
Jeff
Jeff
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:24 am
- Forum: Scene & Herd
- Topic: Irresponsible Advertising.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2307
Re: Irresponsible Advertising.
They just want peoples money and couldn't care less about the misinformation they give along with what they sell.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:27 am
- Forum: Scene & Herd
- Topic: Irresponsible Advertising.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2307
Re: Irresponsible Advertising.
Hunting arrows!
Jeff
Jeff
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:08 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2826
Re: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Unfortunately I was unable to get a photo of the bow at full draw [living by myself] and at the time it did not occur to me to take a photo of it at full draw on the tiller board. As for braced I don’t think the brain was in gear at the time. :oops: :oops: :oops: Daryl. Next time then Daryl. :biggr...
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:22 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2826
Re: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Very nice Daryl. Have you got some more photos of it and one of it strung?
Jeff
Jeff
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:17 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Utility Knife
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2929
Re: Utility Knife
I like the finish on the blade of that one. I think you better find yourself a saw for cutting that wood up though.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sat Sep 03, 2022 6:52 pm
- Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
- Topic: Vintage Bear Archery bows for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2955
Re: Vintage Bear Archery bows for sale
Hi do you still have any bows left for sale, very interested in a grizzly. G'day Matt, yes I do have a couple left but we have moved and the bows are in storage and we won't be able to get to them until later in the year sorry. Probably be November before we will have them. If you are still interes...
- Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:13 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Leuku knife
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3004
Re: Leuku knife
Good job!
Jeff
Jeff
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:07 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Leuku knife
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3004
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:03 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: Leuku knife
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3004
Re: Leuku knife
That looks to be a big knife; good for heavy duty camp duties. I have a similar knife made for me many years ago by Dave Keable.
Jeff
Jeff
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:42 am
- Forum: The Cutting Edge
- Topic: New knives
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2792
Re: New knives
I like that kitchen knife; should be real handy. At 7mm thick that sure is a hefty blade on your mates knife.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:55 am
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Covid lockdown activities
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2649
Re: Covid lockdown activities
Nice work Rob! It's good making your own gear and it most certainly is a great idea to protect your bows and arras when travelling. Thanks for sharing your builds with us.
Jeff
Jeff
- Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:32 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Cyclone Dust Collector.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3968
Re: Cyclone Dust Collector.
Wow that system seems to work extremely well Daryl. I might have to look into one myself.
Jeff
Jeff
- Wed May 18, 2022 7:25 pm
- Forum: Traditional Tackle
- Topic: Chinese Recurves Warning
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9936
Re: Chinese Recurves Warning
Very bad service!!!
Jeff
Jeff
- Wed May 04, 2022 5:45 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone tried a gasket dipped Massey finish?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3043
Re: Anyone tried a gasket dipped Massey finish?
After doing my cap and cresting I just use a clear varnish and wipe on the full length of the arrow with a piece of rag. The varnish I have used was not water based. I hope you get it sorted so your footings keep on looking good.
Jeff
Jeff
- Tue May 03, 2022 6:53 pm
- Forum: Traditional Crafts
- Topic: Anyone tried a gasket dipped Massey finish?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3043
Re: Anyone tried a gasket dipped Massey finish?
I've never tried that so can't help with regards to using it. With 3Ds I have just used a silicon spray and give the arrows a wipe on the tip end after every couple of targets. It stops the target burn to large degree.
Jeff
Jeff
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:23 pm
- Forum: Shooting The Breeze
- Topic: Cheap 68" Longbows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3536
Re: Cheap 68" Longbows
G'day Tradjectory, I imagine you would have perhaps a 30" or more draw length so the longer the bow the better I would think. Bow design will really play a part when such long draw lengths come into play. If your draw length is 30 or more inches I would suggest a composite longbow of 70". ...