First edition. Should arrive in two weeks. Can't wait.
Haven't told the missus yet but who cares
Look what I bought
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Look what I bought
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First edition. Should arrive in two weeks. Can't wait.
Haven't told the missus yet but who cares
First edition. Should arrive in two weeks. Can't wait.
Haven't told the missus yet but who cares
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jindydiver
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Re: Look what I bought
tsk tskmemo wrote: Haven't told the missus yet but who cares
that's passion for you hey?
Mick
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln
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Congrats that is one GREAT book you have got yourself there Memo! One of the very best Bowhunting books ever IMO. I have a couple in my collection. Let us know what you think of it when you have had the chance to read it.
Tell the Missus it was necessary reading!
Do you mind saying what it cost you?
Jeff
Tell the Missus it was necessary reading!
Do you mind saying what it cost you?
Jeff
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Mick Smith
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Memo
You being a longbow man and all, you'll love it.
Lets face it, what other book is going to tell you all about hunting the African "Big Five" successfully with a longbow. It has an excellent section relating to North American game, and yet another relating to equipment.
Some people have said that it's too amateurish and poorly written, but I don't think it is. In fact, I prefer the simple down to earth style.
I've owned my copy since 1970 and I've read it that many times it's starting to look tatty, but I won't be getting rid of it.
Mick
You being a longbow man and all, you'll love it.
Lets face it, what other book is going to tell you all about hunting the African "Big Five" successfully with a longbow. It has an excellent section relating to North American game, and yet another relating to equipment.Some people have said that it's too amateurish and poorly written, but I don't think it is. In fact, I prefer the simple down to earth style.
I've owned my copy since 1970 and I've read it that many times it's starting to look tatty, but I won't be getting rid of it.
Mick
There is no use focusing on aiming if you don't execute the shot well enough to hit what your are aiming at.
Cost around $315 including postage and insurance. Pretty expensive but I wanted it pretty bad, and searches on the internet say thet they go for around US$300 so i'm happy.
Just boils down to how good a book it is and how valuable it is in terms of our traditional hunting heritage. When I look at it that way, the money doesn't matter.
But i'm still not telling the missus
Just boils down to how good a book it is and how valuable it is in terms of our traditional hunting heritage. When I look at it that way, the money doesn't matter.
But i'm still not telling the missus
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Memo,
Thanks. I think you got a good buy and I'm sure you will love it.
By the way Mick, his leopard was taken with a Ben Pearson recurve and an arrow tipped with that old favourite of yours, the Deadhead.
Jeff
Thanks. I think you got a good buy and I'm sure you will love it.
But i'm still not telling the missus
By the way Mick, his leopard was taken with a Ben Pearson recurve and an arrow tipped with that old favourite of yours, the Deadhead.
Jeff
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Mick Smith
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Memo
It might have cost you a "pretty penny" but if you look at the purchase as an investment, I'm sure that if you ever decide to sell it, you'll get your money back with interest. This is what I'd tell the missus anyway.
It's better than money in the bank. It will appreciate in value more and it will be infinately more fun than a bank passbook.
I hope you enjoy it.
Mick
It might have cost you a "pretty penny" but if you look at the purchase as an investment, I'm sure that if you ever decide to sell it, you'll get your money back with interest. This is what I'd tell the missus anyway.
It's better than money in the bank. It will appreciate in value more and it will be infinately more fun than a bank passbook. I hope you enjoy it.
Mick
There is no use focusing on aiming if you don't execute the shot well enough to hit what your are aiming at.
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Mick Smith
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Jo
That was nasty.
Jeff
Yeah mate, I reckon they're one of the best broadheads ever. I think Bob Swinehart was paid to promote some Ben Pearson products while in Africa. I noticed he used the longest Pearson recurve he could lay his hands on. I don't think his heart was in it though. He much preferred his Hill longbows. The Deadheads did the job OK.
Mick
That was nasty.
Jeff
Yeah mate, I reckon they're one of the best broadheads ever.
I think Bob Swinehart was paid to promote some Ben Pearson products while in Africa. I noticed he used the longest Pearson recurve he could lay his hands on. I don't think his heart was in it though. He much preferred his Hill longbows. The Deadheads did the job OK. Mick
There is no use focusing on aiming if you don't execute the shot well enough to hit what your are aiming at.
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