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1.) bluecat - 11/18/2019
When we loaded him in the truck it was a balmy 1 degree with wind. He was shot in North Central Nebraska on Veteran's Day. It had just snowed which helped in the trailing. The little brown mark on it's side is the broadhead beneath the skin.
So, high entry and no exit meant about a teaspoon of blood for a 100 yards. Luckily it had snowed and I was able to watch where he went into the woods. He expired pretty quickly as I had gotten lung. Nice out-of-focus picture to remember him by. My phone would not work as it was so cold so my friend took these pics. Argg.
Decided to take a picture of a spike that was nosing around earlier when my phone was working. Notice it is in focus.
So, high entry and no exit meant about a teaspoon of blood for a 100 yards. Luckily it had snowed and I was able to watch where he went into the woods. He expired pretty quickly as I had gotten lung. Nice out-of-focus picture to remember him by. My phone would not work as it was so cold so my friend took these pics. Argg.
Decided to take a picture of a spike that was nosing around earlier when my phone was working. Notice it is in focus.
2.) DParker - 11/18/2019
Nice shot, Poot!
3.) bluecat - 11/18/2019
There was a buck that came by earlier that was nicer. I missed and thankfully did not wound him.
When I clicked the release, the arrow did not leave right away (maybe half a second). There was just enough delay to move the bow and miss the deer (not on purpose though). Now the interesting thing is that this happened twice last year on deer. Point, Click and Shi#.
At first I blamed the release. Checked it for grass seeds and whatnot. Functioned perfectly. So after the missed buck on Monday, my confidence was gone. I sat there pulling the string back a few inches to try and get the release to fail. It did not. I then got out a spare release from my pack. I made a mental note that whatever was happening I needed to punch it (which I'm not used to doing or want to do).
I'd used the release in the summer without incident. Then it dawned on me that all three misses were missed under 10 degrees. I thought maybe the string loop had stiffened up so that it wasn't exiting through the calipers - even though my releases are single caliper releases. The string loop was complimentary and was put on by the bow shop when I changed string. It's not the loop brand I normally use.
Has anyone heard of anything like this? I'm still not sure what is happening. I don't think I've developed the yips.
When I clicked the release, the arrow did not leave right away (maybe half a second). There was just enough delay to move the bow and miss the deer (not on purpose though). Now the interesting thing is that this happened twice last year on deer. Point, Click and Shi#.
At first I blamed the release. Checked it for grass seeds and whatnot. Functioned perfectly. So after the missed buck on Monday, my confidence was gone. I sat there pulling the string back a few inches to try and get the release to fail. It did not. I then got out a spare release from my pack. I made a mental note that whatever was happening I needed to punch it (which I'm not used to doing or want to do).
I'd used the release in the summer without incident. Then it dawned on me that all three misses were missed under 10 degrees. I thought maybe the string loop had stiffened up so that it wasn't exiting through the calipers - even though my releases are single caliper releases. The string loop was complimentary and was put on by the bow shop when I changed string. It's not the loop brand I normally use.
Has anyone heard of anything like this? I'm still not sure what is happening. I don't think I've developed the yips.
4.) Swamp Fox - 11/19/2019
bc---
Clean out your mailbox.
--Mom
Clean out your mailbox.
--Mom
5.) bluecat - 11/19/2019
Room cleaned, trash out, dusted and made my bed. bluecat
6.) DParker - 11/19/2019
Now get a haircut and get a job.
7.) bluecat - 11/20/2019
Hijacking threads is a full time job.
8.) Swamp Fox - 11/21/2019
That look ... LOL
Great song live, BTW ... LOL
9.) Jon - 11/21/2019
Cat of Blue, I would surmise that the release of note could possibly have some type of lube that hardens significantly during extreme cold weather, causing the delay of caliper operation.
My suggestion is to use another release and completely tear down and clean the offending release (if possible) for future use.
My suggestion is to use another release and completely tear down and clean the offending release (if possible) for future use.
10.) bluecat - 11/21/2019
[QUOTE=Jon;59507]Cat of Blue, I would surmise that the release of note could possibly have some type of lube that hardens significantly during extreme cold weather, causing the delay of caliper operation.
My suggestion is to use another release and completely tear down and clean the offending release (if possible) for future use.[/QUOTE]
I appreciate your input. I think what I need to do this winter is pick a really cold day and go out and shoot a bit at some targets to determine if it's release or loop or me.
(Scott Wildcat single caliper)
My suggestion is to use another release and completely tear down and clean the offending release (if possible) for future use.[/QUOTE]
I appreciate your input. I think what I need to do this winter is pick a really cold day and go out and shoot a bit at some targets to determine if it's release or loop or me.
(Scott Wildcat single caliper)
11.) DParker - 11/21/2019
[QUOTE=bluecat;59509]I appreciate your input. I think what I need to do this winter is pick a really cold day and go out and shoot a bit at some targets to determine if it's release or loop [B][I][COLOR="#FF0000"]or me[/COLOR][/I][/B].
(Scott Wildcat single caliper)[/QUOTE]
I see someone has forgotten the first rule of shooting (applies to both firearms and archery). It's [I]always[/I] the equipment's fault.
That said...
Jon, would something like a graphite lubricant work better at very low temps (assuming that's not already what's being used)?
(Scott Wildcat single caliper)[/QUOTE]
I see someone has forgotten the first rule of shooting (applies to both firearms and archery). It's [I]always[/I] the equipment's fault.
That said...
Jon, would something like a graphite lubricant work better at very low temps (assuming that's not already what's being used)?
12.) Jon - 11/21/2019
The majority of releases in the past 15 years have greaseless bearings and only use grease in the scissor portion of the hinge. I'd say that graphite lube would be the only type that should be used. I certainly would use any liquid based lubricant.
13.) bluecat - 01/06/2020
[QUOTE=bluecat;59485]There was a buck that came by earlier that was nicer. I missed and thankfully did not wound him.
When I clicked the release, the arrow did not leave right away (maybe half a second). There was just enough delay to move the bow and miss the deer (not on purpose though). Now the interesting thing is that this happened twice last year on deer. Point, Click and Shi#.
At first I blamed the release. Checked it for grass seeds and whatnot. Functioned perfectly. So after the missed buck on Monday, my confidence was gone. I sat there pulling the string back a few inches to try and get the release to fail. It did not. I then got out a spare release from my pack. I made a mental note that whatever was happening I needed to punch it (which I'm not used to doing or want to do).
I'd used the release in the summer without incident. Then it dawned on me that all three misses were missed under 10 degrees. I thought maybe the string loop had stiffened up so that it wasn't exiting through the calipers - even though my releases are single caliper releases. The string loop was complimentary and was put on by the bow shop when I changed string. It's not the loop brand I normally use.
Has anyone heard of anything like this? I'm still not sure what is happening. I don't think I've developed the yips.[/QUOTE]
Did some shooting yesterday and was able to reproduce the problem. It appears that the problem was with me and I equate it to flinching before a gunshot. It is probably the best news as I can regain confidence in my equipment but just need to focus more and not worry about watching the shot.
When I clicked the release, the arrow did not leave right away (maybe half a second). There was just enough delay to move the bow and miss the deer (not on purpose though). Now the interesting thing is that this happened twice last year on deer. Point, Click and Shi#.
At first I blamed the release. Checked it for grass seeds and whatnot. Functioned perfectly. So after the missed buck on Monday, my confidence was gone. I sat there pulling the string back a few inches to try and get the release to fail. It did not. I then got out a spare release from my pack. I made a mental note that whatever was happening I needed to punch it (which I'm not used to doing or want to do).
I'd used the release in the summer without incident. Then it dawned on me that all three misses were missed under 10 degrees. I thought maybe the string loop had stiffened up so that it wasn't exiting through the calipers - even though my releases are single caliper releases. The string loop was complimentary and was put on by the bow shop when I changed string. It's not the loop brand I normally use.
Has anyone heard of anything like this? I'm still not sure what is happening. I don't think I've developed the yips.[/QUOTE]
Did some shooting yesterday and was able to reproduce the problem. It appears that the problem was with me and I equate it to flinching before a gunshot. It is probably the best news as I can regain confidence in my equipment but just need to focus more and not worry about watching the shot.
14.) Swamp Fox - 01/08/2020
Watch the spot. Watch the arrow to the spot, but don't peek.
Be the ball... LOL
Practice great form, and endeavor to persevere.
That's all I've got ...
Be the ball... LOL
Practice great form, and endeavor to persevere.
That's all I've got ...
15.) bluecat - 01/08/2020
I'd sure hate to see that string get wrapped around that flashlight. Other than that I like her form...
16.) Swamp Fox - 01/08/2020
She might like the string wrapped around the flashlight. I don't know ...
I'm just sayin' ...
I'm just sayin' ...
17.) bluecat - 01/08/2020
I said flashlight, not headlights.
18.) Swamp Fox - 01/15/2020
This is amusing:
[url]https://www.rokslide.com/forums/forums/general-discussion-forum.92/[/url]
I'm like, "Dude, just throw it in your pack. What ... ? Are you talking with babes on line all day?"
[url]https://www.rokslide.com/forums/forums/general-discussion-forum.92/[/url]
I'm like, "Dude, just throw it in your pack. What ... ? Are you talking with babes on line all day?"
19.) bluecat - 01/15/2020
What thread?
20.) Swamp Fox - 01/18/2020
Let me try this again:
[url]https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/cell-phone-pouch.155965/[/url]
[url]https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/cell-phone-pouch.155965/[/url]
21.) Swamp Fox - 01/18/2020
He needs a good "system" for his cell phone, and some other guy is trying to tell him how to "run" it ...
LOL
LOL
22.) bluecat - 01/18/2020
Makes more sense now. I like forums with people that have lives, lol
23.) Swamp Fox - 01/18/2020
Whoever marries the guy who replied "ziplock bag system" is a winner ... I don't care who he is.
[Diagram sentence here: ____________ ]
[Diagram sentence here: ____________ ]
24.) bluecat - 01/18/2020
WD 40 and duct tape is also a system.