Last minute touches

[biggamefish]

 So I am just checking to make things are super sharp for tomorrow. What are your last minute touches?

[Lawdwaz]

I'm still at the first minute things...........

It usually takes a couple/three sits before I get things perfected each year. 

[Jeremy K]

Stripped and refletched a couple arrows last night.

[OtiscoPaul]

27 minutes ago, biggamefish said:

 So I am just checking to make things are super sharp for tomorrow. What are your last minute touches?

Sweeeeet broadheads...I added the fixed 2 blade and heavy arrows to my tech this season, maybe next year I'll complete the set and actually use my traditional bow...teehee.

Everything Is as settled as it's gonna be by tomorrow first light.

I'm kicking around the idea of heading out right now 55 mins north to a public spot I've hunted maybe 5 times, but I've got Monday to hunt so I'm trying not to burn out (2 young kids at home).

Decisions...

Edited September 30, 2017 by OtiscoPaul

[nybuckboy]

short list:

Bino's

Rangefinder

Grunt call

Harness

[Core]

Find where I left my gear after last year.

[Swamp_bucks]

Shoot one last time with heavy coat on to make sure all is good to go with the extra layers.

[ATbuckhunter]

Just making sure I have everything I need basically. My gear is as good as its going to be right now, so its mainly just what clothes I'm going to wear tomorrow and what ill bring with me. 

[NFA-ADK]

Waiting for the clothes to dry out from spraying, retested broadheads yesterday and did minor adjustments to string for proper cam alignment.  (Thanks Wa at Suffolk Archers!)  Have to get some food and batteries and I am all set.  Need to clean binoculars new roll of TP, calls, rope flashlights extra release and I am set.  Going to hunt from a ghost blind tomorrow, hope the wind stays steady.   Now I just need some extra sleep, yea right!   Shoot straight and good luck!  

[wildcat junkie]

9 hours ago, biggamefish said:

 So I am just checking to make things are super sharp for tomorrow. What are your last minute touches?

I always "chisel point" fixed blade broadheads. It prevents curling of the tip on bone inpact and if a large bone is encountered they will be more likely to deflect and slide by rather than stick in the bone.

 

At one time I honed a razor edge on the blades but went to file sharpening with a finish up on ceramic sticks. That produces a micro-serrated edge that cuts trough hair & bone better and does not dull as easily as a finely honed edge.

 

BTW, I like your "spliced" cock feather. I used to do the same thing.

Edited September 30, 2017 by wildcat junkie

[BowmanMike]

Just packing my backpack now...

[OtiscoPaul]

Ready, going to a ladder packing light!

 

Edited September 30, 2017 by OtiscoPaul

[DirtTime]

Not being able to sleep due to anticipation, I just went out to my truck, brought my day pack in to triple check it. Glad I did, forgot to put the cord to secure my camo burlap to trees/brush in there.

It's back in the truck and now I am ready.

Just wish I could get to sleep.

[Hock3y24]

33 minutes ago, ....rob said:

Not being able to sleep due to anticipation, I just went out to my truck, brought my day pack in to triple check it. Glad I did, forgot to put the cord to secure my camo burlap to trees/brush in there.

It's back in the truck and now I am ready.

Just wish I could get to sleep.

I’m about to give up on trying to sleep.

[biggamefish]

11 hours ago, wildcat junkie said:

I always "chisel point" fixed blade broadheads. It prevents curling of the tip on bone inpact and if a large bone is encountered they will be more likely to deflect and slide by rather than stick in the bone.

 

At one time I honed a razor edge on the blades but went to file sharpening with a finish up on ceramic sticks. That produces a micro-serrated edge that cuts trough hair & bone better and does not dull as easily as a finely honed edge.

 

BTW, I like your "spliced" cock feather. I used to do the same thing.

I chiseled the tips a little bit. I ran one into a rock last year just had to reshape no fold over they are great heads.

That's some fancy cresting right there. Always makes for a beautiful arrow.

Edited October 1, 2017 by biggamefish

[wildcat junkie]

1 hour ago, biggamefish said:

I chiseled the tips a little bit. I ran one into a rock last year just had to reshape no fold over they are great heads.

That's some fancy cresting right there. Always makes for a beautiful arrow.

Fold over usually occurs when a semi hard object like bone is encountered. The pointy tip catches and penetrates just enough to catch and fold over the tip slightly stopping penetration. That doesn't usually occur with rocks. The chisel tip will either cut trough a small bone like a rib, or likely deflect and penetrate the vitals.

 

Even a slight chisel tip is much stronger than a sharp point in that respect.

 

May you have good luck.

[biggamefish]

All makes sense

[UWShunter]

I'm ready to get some serious blood on my hands! Split my arrow @ 30 yards!


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[Marion]

I'm ready to get some serious blood on my hands! Split my arrow @ 30 yards!


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Where is the split arrow?

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[UWShunter]

Brought it home. Gonna put it in a glass case!


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[biggamefish]

thats the one that the other arrow is sticking out of!!

[wildcat junkie]

Just think, Howard Hill did it with a longbow.

[Marion]

thats the one that the other arrow is sticking out of!!

I am guessing it pushed it into the hay and as a result can't see connect in the picture?

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[Nomad]

Look at 7/8 o'clock on the red plate . See the yellow ? That looks to me to,be th fletching of  the other arrow .

[UWShunter]

Yup - when I hit the 1st arrow - you could hear the impact. Back of 1st arrow exploded. Lol. Anyway, cost me $30.00 - but gonna frame it. Always heard - be careful you might split an arrow but never seen it done!


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