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sawbones
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January 11, 2009, 01:52:11 AM »
Howdy all,
I would like to get started into primitive archery. I have shot a bow before and hunted with one, but that was about 28 years ago.
I don't want anything fancy, and I want all my equipment to be period correct and rendezvous acceptable. I'm just not sure where to begin, like some good advice. Thanks, Chuck
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January 11, 2009, 08:48:40 AM »
Do you want something that you can hunt with or just shoot at Rendezvous? Fletcher can fix you up, he should be along shortly.
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January 11, 2009, 11:17:11 AM »
Yep, cant beat Fletchers bows or arrows, been shooting them for a couple years here, no problems!
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January 11, 2009, 12:08:12 PM »
I would like something I can hunt with as well.
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Indiana
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January 11, 2009, 12:50:22 PM »
Fletcher can work something up for you, I'm sure! I am trading and selling some osage orange bow staves to him for a bow. I have no clue when it comes to bows so this is going to be a learning experience for me. My first bow.
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Fletcher
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January 11, 2009, 05:51:57 PM »
Send me a pm. What is the minimum draw weight for huntng in your state?
You can't beat Osage, but I also have bows that are not as expensive. I do have a bamboo backed Osage longbow ready to go to the Trade Show, but a TMA member could have it if they want it.
If you want one bow, I reccomend a draw weight that you can legally hunt with, but light enouigh you could shoot a Rondy course of 20 or 30 arrows over an hour or two.
e.g. a 45 to 48 # longbow that would be smooth on the draw.
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January 18, 2009, 08:36:02 PM »
I'm ready to get a bow Fletcher, Just let me know how to do it. I sent you a couple pm's.
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January 19, 2009, 02:14:47 PM »
Got the pm - pics to follow by email
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