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G'day Mark,

That's good news. It sure is pretty if you get good quality wood. I'm not sure who would have some for sale. I haven't seen the fella who knew of a good supply. If I see him I will have to ask him for you. Jeff

Glenn, :lol: :lol: :lol: We all know that it wouldn't have been funny at the time, BUT that time is past :lol: :lol: :lol: With your stature the boar wouldn't have had to lift his head very far to be up to you rear end hey? Seriously though, it's good to hear you had a great time and you come away u...

G'day Erron, I am currently using Victorian Ash shafts. As the name suggests, they are made from an Australian hardwood. The finished arrow is on the heavy side which IMO is great for hunting. The finished weight of a 28 inch 70 - 75# spined arrow with a 190 grain broadhead is around the 725 grain m...

Bullwinkle,

All I can say is that you sure got a bargin as that is quite a bit cheaper than they sell for in the U.S. even. I listed that price in my post because the price lists I've seen over here list them for between $9.00 & $10.00 each. Jeff

Glenn,

I see your back. How was the Gulf, good I hope. Care to fill us in a little and maybe post a photo or two.

It seems you may have timed the trip just right as I believe it is raining up there now.

Thanks Jeff

G'day Charlie, I wasn't saying the Wensel Woodsman isn't a good head, just after all things being considered I much prefer a two bladed head. Personal choice. :D As Glenn has said, American heads (anthing American actually) cost us a fortune. This is because of our dollar value against yours and imp...

Guy,

I'm sort of semi retired from bow making.

Jeff

G'day Guy, Thanks Guy but I didn't make all the bows. The ones in the background are mine and also the arrows. The recurves in front are some of Glenns. Erron's a SOOK - that is a sow (you know a FEMALE) :? The photo was taken by Darren Amos from Mt Isa. He was pretty close at the time and wasn't at...

Guy,

For what it's worth. For the tip protector I would get one of the rubber ones. IMO they are the best. I have been using them since around the mid eighties. Jeff

Daryl, I will only shoot a two blade broadhead. Also I would never pay the asking price for the WW even if it was a two blade. Jock, I personally would want to be hunting with the equipment I was familiar and confident with. However you always want a back-up so you could have a new bow waiting for y...

Gday John,

Welcome to the site mate. Jeff

That's right you two, make the rest of us jealous. Guy, that black bag over Erron's face wouldn't be a bad idea. I mean have you ever seen his ugly dial. :shock: I did scan a photo in of him but I notice he hasn't been game to post it :wink: I hope you don't have to wait as long as me for him to hav...

G'day Guy, Yes, it is important to hunt with equipment that you are proficient with. However, if you are prepared to limit your shots on game to the distance that you are accurate to with your longbow there is no problem. Getting within two metres of game can be tough though hey? :P As for the quest...

Congrats Guy!!! Not on coming second :wink: but on having a winning attitude. Really glad you sorted a few things out and are nailing your share of targets. A timely warning might be appropriate here though - before you pick that bow up again in a couple of days (if you can wait that long) be aware ...

G'day All, I have a complete 29 volume set of "Legends of the Longbow". They are leather bound, gold gilded and are all individually numbered and signed by Glenn St Charles. These sets are collector items. This set includes many of the greatest Bowhunting and Archery books ever printed wit...

G'day Sewer Rat, Nearly all game hunted in Australia is introduced (feral). As you said, pigs are probably hunted the most of any. Other introduced game includes, goats, fox, wild dogs, rabbits, cats, donkeys, camels, scrub bulls (wild cattle), and six species of deer. About the only native animal I...

G'day Guy, You have been given great advice so far. Just something else to consider. Sometimes you can go out and practise day after day only to find, like you, that your accuracy seems to get worse. Sometimes this is due to to much shooting - due to getting tired - especially if you haven't been sh...

I agree Erron is doing a great job with this site. It is good to have and I think it has a bright future. Jeff

G'day Gundy, I agree it would be good to have our own Aussie trad bowhunting mag but the printing costs are very high. At least for something reasonable. There is hardly enough of us to cover the costs of a mag - especially a trad only one. I believe that this is the main reason there isn't one. To ...

G'day Gundy, I shoot both laminated longbows and selfbows. My longbows are of my own making and my present one is 59# @ 26 1/2". It is 66 inches long and has Bamboo lams under clear glass. The handle is Bubinga with an accent stripe of Wenge between thin pieces of Rock Maple. Most of the time I...

Hey Sewer Rat, you callin me backward :x Well if'n you were - that isn't me :lol: Don't worry mate we say the same thing about him. One thing you learn quick with him is never get between him and food. Man can he put some tucker away. He may look strange but you'd go a long way before you met a nice...

Now there's a bunch of good lookin bowhunters! Well done Erron.

See what I mean Sewer Rat, those Akubra hats sure have "Character" don't they? No two are the same - at least not after we're finished with them. Jeff

Hey Hennypenny,

Say G'day to the Ol' Fella when you see him from all of us on here will ya. Catch ya later. Jeff

Hey, be nice Erron. Iffn' I was smatterer I could've posted the piccy I sent ya last night. That surely would have bluffed the computer with the facial features. At least mine are fairly well covered. :) Sewer Rat, Actually I sent Erron a photo of four ugly Aussie trad bowhunters. I didn't want to s...

Your'e right Erron. Fishing is hunting. Bring that to the attention of the pollies and it would make them sweat a bit I'd say. Hunting and fishing go hand in hand but getting the groups together could be hard though. You never know though. Jeff

G'day Sewer Rat, You don't know what an Akubra hat is - that's terrible man :wink: Here is a web site for you http://www.bootsonline.com.au/hats.htm I don't go bush without me Akubra mate. I can't post a picture but I'll email Erron a picture of my ugly self with my Akubra on and he can put it on he...

Papabear, Erron is pretty much correct. It is illegal to shoot a kangaroo with anything but a centre fire rifle and providing you have the permits etc. The greenies are reponsible for this. Sadly they also had it made law that the only humane way to kill a roo is by shooting it in the head. I feel t...

Good to hear of your great time spent out bush.

You said "It was a good camp, good company, good opportunity and a good lesson, what more could you ask for?"

You got it mate - That's what it's all about!!!

Jeff

G'day Mark,

You got me! Yeah that ugly alloy thingy is still there and is even camo I think. It is handy having the inch marks on it for weighing bows though.

I agree we all have our preferences and when it comes to arras (for shooting) it's wood only for me. Jeff

G'day hennypenny,

Welcome to the site. I only just wrote, and Jude sent, a letter to your better half today. Hope you and the kids are doing fine. A long time apart hey? Make sure you do pop in here often. Jeff