Rusty 1,163 Posted December 21, 2016 Rusty is hereby banned from displaying any additional pictures of his "traditional" deer harvests from the 70's until he does it again in 2017. lol How about from the 21st century? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTH 0 Posted December 21, 2016 That's funny Rusty. Here's my son shooting from the same spot at the Whittingham Shoot. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gobblengrunt 68 Posted December 21, 2016 Been shooting traditional only for about ten years now. I've been very into more "modern" recurves lately (metal ILF risers/ Olympic limbs) so I kind of feel like I'm "cheating" lately! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad 331 Posted December 21, 2016 Been shooting traditional only for about ten years now. I've been very into more "modern" recurves lately (metal ILF risers/ Olympic limbs) so I kind of feel like I'm "cheating" lately! It's all good. Enjoy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DV1 37 Posted December 21, 2016 Mathews SBXT. I really wish I could shoot traditional again but after multiple surgeries on both shoulders, they are wrecked. I could never shoot enough to be good with trad gear. I can only do 15 or so arrows a day, if that, on a good day. Have to stay with the compound, and may not be able to do that for too many more years. I really miss the connection to the bow and arrow you get shooting trad gear, fingers on the string, instinctively. There really is nothing quite like it. It's archery/bow hunting in the purest sense, a very different feeling that you get with the compound but one I just can't do any longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdan199 11 Posted December 21, 2016 Mathews lx , Martin crossbow. And soon to be a cross bow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 1,163 Posted December 21, 2016 That's funny Rusty. Here's my son shooting from the same spot at the Whittingham Shoot. That's great. :up: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outdoorslife 0 Posted December 21, 2016 Currently shooting an Xpedition Xcentric 7. Dont see myself switching unless I pick up something from their 2017 lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHbowhunter 518 Posted December 21, 2016 2010 Matthews Z7, 65#... The most lethal weapon I have ever used. I also have a 48# Custom Rampart Recurve that I dabble in, but I need to commit more time to practicing with it before I dare launch an arrow at game. I was nearly proficient this past summer and thought about it, but then practice time ran short. It's a goal - may never fully switch over but I would like to shoot some deer with it (Someday - the "8th" day of the week that is) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHbowhunter 518 Posted December 21, 2016 Nice Mullet you got there Rusty... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bone collector 85 34 Posted December 21, 2016 Both compound and recurve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
not on the rug 122 Posted December 21, 2016 Currently shooting an Xpedition Xcentric 7. Dont see myself switching unless I pick up something from their 2017 lineup. I'm drooling over the Denali. It looks beautiful and the numbers are amazing on it. I need to get in to the shop and shoot one. Actually, I don't need to do that. I don't have the cash for a new bow right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hanky 0 Posted December 21, 2016 Black Widow recurve....that's a public land doe from this year she busted me multiple times this season 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuz 18 Posted December 21, 2016 i committed to the recurve this year but no luck yet. lots of opportunity. thought i had a squirrel the other day but must have missed. its been a mission 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 1,163 Posted December 21, 2016 Welcome Hanky and congratulations on your deer. Black Widows are sweet shooting bows for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 1,163 Posted December 21, 2016 i committed to the recurve this year but no luck yet. lots of opportunity. thought i had a squirrel the other day but must have missed. its been a mission Stick with it kuz, the greater the challenge the sweeter the reward when it finally all comes together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liv2hunt 0 Posted December 21, 2016 I give credit to you tradition guys.. But I am a compound guy all the way.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill from NJ 156 Posted December 21, 2016 Started with a Recurve in the 1960's. Changed to a Bear Compound and upgraded to a Hoyt Compound in the 1980's through the mid 1990's. Back to using Owen Jeffrey Recurve 1990's. Recently changed to using a Leon Stewart Longbow. Changing to a 45# longbow has provided much physical comfort, allowing the use of a heavy arrow, and shoot with the utmost in quietness. Have had to sit on the sidelines for the past year due to an injury at work forcing me to undergo major rotator cuff surgery, and other damage I can't even pronounce. Surgery on both shoulders and elbows has caused a slight postponement in all of my outdoor activities. Hopefully, come this spring I will be able to have use of both my arms again. Then its practice, practice, practice to get back to being able to shoot 20 - 25 yards instinctive again. Pix of my Stewart 45# Longbow below..... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderchicken 580 Posted December 21, 2016 Started with a Recurve in the 1960's. Changed to a Bear Compound and upgraded to a Hoyt Compound in the 1980's through the mid 1990's. Back to using Owen Jeffrey Recurve 1990's. Recently changed to using a Leon Stewart Longbow. Changing to a 45# longbow has provided much physical comfort, allowing the use of a heavy arrow, and shoot with the utmost in quietness. Have had to sit on the sidelines for the past year due to an injury at work forcing me to undergo major rotator cuff surgery, and other damage I can't even pronounce. Surgery on both shoulders and elbows has caused a slight postponement in all of my outdoor activities. Hopefully, come this spring I will be able to have use of both my arms again. Then its practice, practice, practice to get back to being able to shoot 20 - 25 yards instinctive again. Pix of my Stewart 45# Longbow below..... Good luck with your recovery!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty 1,163 Posted December 21, 2016 Started with a Recurve in the 1960's. Changed to a Bear Compound and upgraded to a Hoyt Compound in the 1980's through the mid 1990's. Back to using Owen Jeffrey Recurve 1990's. Recently changed to using a Leon Stewart Longbow. Changing to a 45# longbow has provided much physical comfort, allowing the use of a heavy arrow, and shoot with the utmost in quietness. Have had to sit on the sidelines for the past year due to an injury at work forcing me to undergo major rotator cuff surgery, and other damage I can't even pronounce. Surgery on both shoulders and elbows has caused a slight postponement in all of my outdoor activities. Hopefully, come this spring I will be able to have use of both my arms again. Then its practice, practice, practice to get back to being able to shoot 20 - 25 yards instinctive again. Pix of my Stewart 45# Longbow below..... Ouch, hope you heal up quick and get back at it. Great bow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DV1 37 Posted December 22, 2016 Started with a Recurve in the 1960's. Changed to a Bear Compound and upgraded to a Hoyt Compound in the 1980's through the mid 1990's. Back to using Owen Jeffrey Recurve 1990's. Recently changed to using a Leon Stewart Longbow. Changing to a 45# longbow has provided much physical comfort, allowing the use of a heavy arrow, and shoot with the utmost in quietness. Have had to sit on the sidelines for the past year due to an injury at work forcing me to undergo major rotator cuff surgery, and other damage I can't even pronounce. Surgery on both shoulders and elbows has caused a slight postponement in all of my outdoor activities. Hopefully, come this spring I will be able to have use of both my arms again. Then its practice, practice, practice to get back to being able to shoot 20 - 25 yards instinctive again. Pix of my Stewart 45# Longbow below..... Good luck getting back to it Bill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hondo 0 Posted December 22, 2016 It's been Traditional Bows for me for about 10 years now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cecil973 0 Posted December 22, 2016 Have a bear outbreak will be splurging for a new bow over the summer, maybe a long bow too I've always wanted to take a deer with a long bow but feel I should master the compound more before I partake in that chase Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDietz 107 Posted December 22, 2016 I'm mostly traditional, but, I carried a crossbow yesterday! go figure. The last season I hunted with a compound was 95. I got about a dozen, maybe 15 stickbows in the house, and since they all shoot a different arrow that means dozens of dozens arrows and shafts! I love it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
