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Offline Pat B

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zeroing in!
« on: August 13, 2008, 06:57:30 pm »
I was out shooting this afternoon and almost robinhooded this arrow. :o  I thought it was pretty cool  8) until I remembered these are self nock arrows and this was my only viburnum arrow. :(   I may try to repair it but that will be later. I still have 8 left. ;D  By the way, these are just my practice arrows. Not my hunting arrows. The artificial sinew wrap didn't survive the hit. :o

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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 07:10:49 pm »
That looks like it counts to me- terrific shot ;)!!!

I pity any poor deer that wanders too close to you this season ;D!
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 09:01:03 pm »
Nice shot Pat.  I quit shooting like that Pat.  I have 5 spots on the target to shoot at.  I shoot one arrow at each spot then gather them up.  Justin
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 09:04:17 pm »
Justin, usually I try not to shoot at or near other arrows but I was shooting at a 3D deer and this was going to be the kill shot! ;D
  Kegan, All I need is the opportunity! ;D
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Offline Justin Snyder

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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2008, 09:07:24 pm »
Pat, if you can make it out here in the next 2 months I can guarentee a shot at an elk.  8) Justin
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Offline ricktrojanowski

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Re: zeroing in!
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2008, 10:21:27 pm »
Nice shot!  The only time I hit other arras is when they have self nocks.  The only problem is, is that both arras are not where I was trying to hit. ;D
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Offline Woodland Roamer

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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2008, 11:33:36 pm »
Nice shot Pat! I usually do like Justin and shoot five spots on the target.......but oh yeah, I'm only aiming at one!  :D

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Offline Little John

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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2008, 01:06:57 am »
I did that once and they were stuck together perfectand the artifical sinue did dold, kind of a hollow victory as neither arrow was in the bull and one arrow was ruined. Any way looking good and glad they weren't your new hunting arrows.    Kenneth
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2008, 01:10:54 am »
Did someone say "ELK HUNTING" where? and when?  ;D ;)
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Offline Pappy

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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2008, 06:14:52 am »
Nice shot,but I hate it when that happens. jamie sent me some footed shafts and I cut in the nocks and fletched,the first shot I split one just like yours and at first I thought COOL,but that only lasted a second then I realized what I had done.  >:( ;D ;D
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2008, 06:45:19 am »
Nice shot Pat but I concur with Pappy. Looks cool   8)  but the reality of it sinks in quick. "Lord what have I done".   :o  I use plastic nocks on the arrows I shoot in my indoor range, about 18 yards. I have often hit one or more of the self nocks and cried out loud. Don't do that anymore.
  BTW I have three of your iron shafts tapered. Good GOD what are those shafts made of. Serves me right for volunteering.   :'(

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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2008, 09:37:01 am »
Dick, Those are ash shafts Jamie made and sent me. They have been curing in my basement for a few years.  ;)
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Offline Scowler

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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2008, 11:19:32 am »
That is the only problem with "primitive"(self) arrows.  Once you bust a nock you have to make a new arrow.  Excellent shooting, though.
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2008, 11:42:14 am »
Scowler, I will attempt to repair this arrow. I have done it with cedars with self nocks that I split. I have plenty of shafting but I want to see how it will work out to repair.  I'll try to photo the process...when I get around to it! ;D     Pat
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« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2008, 11:48:07 am »
good shooting brother, if anyone can fix her it will be you ... how would you do it ? with footing of some kind... Hawk
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