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by Stickbow Hunter
Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
Replies: 5
Views: 7231

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...
by Stickbow Hunter
Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: American Semi Longbow (ASL)
Replies: 5
Views: 7231

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 ...
by Stickbow Hunter
Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Making arrows in Bhutan
Replies: 1
Views: 3675

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 ...
by Stickbow Hunter
Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Manchu Bows.
Replies: 3
Views: 2872

Re: Manchu Bows.

Yes I have seen people standing near the targets in different videos; not much room for error. :shock:

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
by Stickbow Hunter
Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Manchu Bows.
Replies: 3
Views: 2872

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...
by Stickbow Hunter
Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 3
Views: 3011

Merry Christmas

I wish all the members a Happy, Safe & Blessed Christmas!!! :occasion-santa:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Camp knife
Replies: 4
Views: 5158

Re: Camp knife

That's a hefty blade; nice work.

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Video Links
Topic: "Füzéri bástyalövés " harci íjjal - 315 m-1 m cél
Replies: 1
Views: 2234

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. :clap:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Sambar invasion
Replies: 5
Views: 7964

Re: Sambar invasion

Yeah Matt it doesn't take long for them to breed up and spread out to other areas.

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Howard Hill – Ben Pearson 1941.
Replies: 1
Views: 2912

Re: Howard Hill – Ben Pearson 1941.

Yep and that is why Howard hill promoted Ben Pearson recurves at one time.

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Sambar invasion
Replies: 5
Views: 7964

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
by Stickbow Hunter
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:49 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Assyrian / Egyptian Style Bow # 2.
Replies: 1
Views: 2894

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. :handgestures-thumbupright:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:54 am
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Chinese Recurves Warning
Replies: 22
Views: 9655

Re: Chinese Recurves Warning

Obviously an unscrupulous mob! :angry-steamingears:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Sambar invasion
Replies: 5
Views: 7964

Re: Sambar invasion

There must be some good numbers in the area then.

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Irresponsible Advertising.
Replies: 3
Views: 2193

Re: Irresponsible Advertising.

They just want peoples money and couldn't care less about the misinformation they give along with what they sell. :x

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Scene & Herd
Topic: Irresponsible Advertising.
Replies: 3
Views: 2193

Re: Irresponsible Advertising.

Hunting arrows! :shock: :x

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Replies: 6
Views: 2727

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...
by Stickbow Hunter
Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum
Replies: 6
Views: 2727

Re: Blackheart Sassafras & River Gum

Very nice Daryl. Have you got some more photos of it and one of it strung? :biggrin:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:17 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Utility Knife
Replies: 1
Views: 2842

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. :lol:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Sat Sep 03, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: Vintage Bear Archery bows for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2829

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...
by Stickbow Hunter
Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Leuku knife
Replies: 6
Views: 2904

Re: Leuku knife

Good job!

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Leuku knife
Replies: 6
Views: 2904

Re: Leuku knife

metalhead wrote: Wed Aug 24, 2022 5:31 pm Definitely heavy duty! 5mm thick and 7.5 inches long.
Yep, that is heavy duty alright. :handgestures-thumbupright:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Wed Aug 24, 2022 9:03 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: Leuku knife
Replies: 6
Views: 2904

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
by Stickbow Hunter
Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: The Cutting Edge
Topic: New knives
Replies: 2
Views: 2691

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. :shock:

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Covid lockdown activities
Replies: 2
Views: 2545

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
by Stickbow Hunter
Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Cyclone Dust Collector.
Replies: 2
Views: 3869

Re: Cyclone Dust Collector.

Wow that system seems to work extremely well Daryl. I might have to look into one myself.

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Wed May 18, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: Chinese Recurves Warning
Replies: 22
Views: 9655

Re: Chinese Recurves Warning

Very bad service!!!

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Wed May 04, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Anyone tried a gasket dipped Massey finish?
Replies: 6
Views: 2950

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. :D

Jeff
by Stickbow Hunter
Tue May 03, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Traditional Crafts
Topic: Anyone tried a gasket dipped Massey finish?
Replies: 6
Views: 2950

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
by Stickbow Hunter
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Cheap 68" Longbows
Replies: 3
Views: 3452

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". ...