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  1. Dave0317

    Tuning season, advice needed

    A little intro info: My traditional bow experience is fairly limited, got a Galaxy Scorch about a year ago which is a 54 inch recurve, and about 30 pounds at my 26.5 draw length. My shooting education is largely from The Push podcast and Jake Kaminski’s YouTube videos. This has got me shooting...
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    Convince me to go all-in… or just try it out?

    I got a recurve for the family to play with a couple months ago. Bought the Galaxy Scorch from Lancaster. It’s a small and light bow, probably not the best for an adult to learn on, but I’ve gotten just good enough to think that with a quality bow, I could get to where I could kill an animal...
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    Should I modify these Micro Hades?

    I got some Grim Reaper Micro Hades 3 blades. Very nice broadhead overall. On my particular arrow insert (Victory 33 grain steel) they create a small gap between the bottom of the broadhead washer and the face of the insert. This is caused by a small lip on the washer. Grim Reaper says this...
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    Colorado actually going to change things?

    https://www.gohunt.com/content/news/colorado-considers-changes-to-state-hunting-regs?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=post I know this has been discussed in many ways before. But, this looks like a new article and seems to suggest CO is actually serious...
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    Standard diameter steel inserts

    I’ve done a bit of searching, and don’t see a ton of options out there. I’m planning on using standard diameter arrows for now as 90 percent of my hunting is 30 yards and closer for whitetail, and even if I do go Elk hunting with my bow, I plan to limit my shots to what is well within my...
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    Archery release types, can we talk science? Or does it matter?

    I’ve been looking at Archery releases lately to replace a scott single caliper that I got used with my bow. It’s a super simple and reliable single caliper, but the strap is starting to fray a bit and I don’t know how much longer I should trust it. Reading up on releases, they all make similar...
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    Backcountry Bow handling and care

    I’m relatively new to bow hunting and archery so I may be overthinking this. With rifles, backcountry care is fairly simple, and even if you don’t do it all right, rifles are durable enough it probably won’t hurt much. Everyone knows to keep some type of scope cover on, maybe some electrical...
  8. Dave0317

    No press tuning?

    I’ve gotten into Archery this past year or so. Shooting a Ross Cardiac I bought used. Has a QAD fall away rest and a simple 4 pin sight from Apex Gear. I used a bow medic press to replace the string. All went well until I was loosening the tension, and the press just kind of crumbled apart...
  9. Dave0317

    Strategy for dealing with temperature

    I’ve seen a few posts about temperature sensitivity. The usual concern is something like my situation. I live in a state at just above sea level, 95 degree days, and high humidity. My fall hunt will likely be at 9-10,000 feet, around freezing temps, and low humidity. Could be some significant...
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    Wide variance in load data?

    I’m used to seeing various loads for round like .308 vary by 1-3 grains of a given powder for similar bullets of the same weight, maybe using different brands of brass, primers, etc. Lately though, while researching 45-70 loads with a Sierra 300 grain, I’ve found some load data that seems...
  11. Dave0317

    Favorite doe/fawn calls.

    I’m looking to upgrade my deer calling setup. I’ve been using an older $10 flextone call. It makes multiple deer sounds by pinching a different part of the tube. The reed got bent on it, and I got the equivalent newer model which is just not made the same. Sounds completely different...
  12. Dave0317

    Cotton Kills. Or does it?

    Cotton kills seems like the first thing you start hearing when shopping for backpacking or hunting clothing these days. Does anyone think that it is a little overstated, or is it really that important to avoid any cotton? Or is a certain percentage in a blend acceptable? Reason I ask is...
  13. Dave0317

    Caltopo Slope Shading

    Looking for some insight as I plan some tentative routes for a hunt this fall. I have OnX and also use Caltopo. On Caltopo there is a Slope angle shading layer that is color coded. Anyone have experience with exactly what slope angle is actually walkable on foot without climbing equipment...
  14. Dave0317

    Modern "Primitive Weapon" seasons

    What are yall's opinions on Primitive weapons seasons? I'm assuming this varies widely by state, but in general, are they still relevant? Are they effective from a management standpoint? Or do they have a place because of tradition or sentimental reasons? Just curious about some opinions...
  15. Dave0317

    Is waterproofing important?

    How necessary is a waterproof boot for western/mountain hunting? Specifically Colorado in October. Most of my years of hiking have been in either dry areas or the southeast. In either place, snow is not a problem. I've found that typically the breathability and better air-dry properties of...
  16. Dave0317

    Scopes: Lightweight, Ultralight, or "Stupid Light"

    "Stupid Light" is what Andrew Skurka calls gear that is built so light that it is marginal or even ineffective for the uses it was made for. So in shopping for a lightweight scope, I don't want to go that far. Putting together a rifle that will be primarily an eastern deer rifle, but will be...
  17. Dave0317

    Rookie from North MS

    Been reading here for a couple months, only been hunting a couple years now. All rifle hunting for whitetail and small game. All stalking/still-hunting. No tree stands for me. No bow yet. Been hiking and camping in the mountains near Bridgeport, CA a few times and I love the scenery...

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