dpms
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Traditional fever
Always wanted to try to take a deer with traditional gear so after succeeding in accomplishing some of my hunting goals over the past few years, I figured there was no time with the present for this crossbow guy to branch out into the world of traditional archery as well. Thanks to some tremendous generosity form some traditional shooters, I was set up with a #40 Allegheny Mountain Longbow. Listened to lots of advice and ordered up some traditional arrows, shooting glove, string, bow stringer and assorted odds and ends. Got it all set up and loosed some arrows from five yards on the back deck of the house two weeks ago.  Been shooting off and on since and managed this group from 12 yards tonight. For a newbie, learning on his own, I am pretty happy with this group tonight. I am finding that three under and a slight cant is what I am really liking. 7 1/4 inch brace height seems to be smooth. Hopefully with some diligent practice this summer, I will be confident enough to carry the longbow with me on a few hunts this fall. 
My rifle is a black rifle
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/04/05 19:49:54
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Sweet---- lots harder with traditional than either compound or crossbow. It will force you to become a more patient hunter. I am headed the other direction due to age and ache's. Now I just collect the traditional gear. My first dozen plus bucks came with either long bow or recurve and I still remember each one. Hardest thing is getting drawn without being spotted. It will be a challenge but lots of fun. Good luck
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/04/08 23:49:22
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Jeepers- I remember when that kinda setup was state of the art--lol
My first was a Red Wing Hunter. Complete with Colt Super Hilbre tips.
Whole rig inc bout a Doz. arrows and tips cost a whole $50 or so.
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/04/29 18:33:30
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im feeling ya with the aches, i just recently bought a xbow just for second season. my first compound, sights were still rare so i shot that thing for 30 years no sights no cams just wheels. then i bought a release and thought this is kinda unfair, then i bought sites didnt like em just left em on the bow for decoration.
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/04/29 20:09:09
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RG, if you want to go back to basics I have a Red Wing Hunter and a dozen wood arrows with never used hilbre tips in my collection. $50 ain't going to get it done anymore though.  I was a Bear man myself but Red wing made some nice bows.
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/04/29 20:21:44
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Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/04/29 21:24:41
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Thanks for the offer- makes me remember why I upgraded lol. Am still using a 25 year old compound that has taken lotsa Deer Turkey, a Bear and small stuff- see no reason to change it this late in the game- My kid tells me I'm nuts ( hes right) but am stuck in 'old school ' compoundamania. 52 lbs Hoyt - 31" alum arrows , 125 thunderheads and about a 50% letoff. Hits where I aim so am happy - did add a trigger release a number of years ago- best thing ever. When I see my kids stuff compared to mine I feel like a brown shoe at a formal dance. We cant do x bows here without a doctors excuse letter and a special permit or I woulda tried that just for kicks.
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/04/30 21:02:51
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if youse guys want any trad stuff, PM me, been downsizing my stuff a bit, have in excess of 100 dozen new cedar arrows of most spine wieghts and lots of bows from 50 bucks to $1200
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/05/01 21:05:40
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a 100 dozen better make sure homeland is watching you 
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/05/01 22:45:50
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He mighta thought the Bows were still assault weapons like a coulpa centuries ago and started hoarding ammo.
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/05/03 19:03:36
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it takes a lota arrows to defend the wall against them mongolians
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/05/17 23:55:45
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God Dam Mongolians!!! They tear down my seety (city) wall. Screw you Mongolians!!!
I hope at least one other south park fan will appreciate this.
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/05/18 10:18:07
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Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!
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Re:Traditional fever
2013/06/10 04:43:04
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Traditional shoot this weekend at Meadville field archers
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