paranoia
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Post by paranoia on Nov 8, 2016 17:06:38 GMT 10
In my expirence even with my low poundage bow, you hit a rock or a tree, the arrow shatters if wood, bends if ally. Never used carbon fibre but cant see it reacting different. Dont shoot hard things.
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Post by token on Nov 8, 2016 17:12:19 GMT 10
www.archeryshop.com.au/p/8956757/pse-stinger-x-compound-bow-kit.htmlim thinking of getting into a bit of bowhunting and some target shooting with hunting bows. i like the look of this one bit to be honest i don't have a clue about bows. quiet kills strikes me as being and advantage in a SHTF senario. one thing concerns me is i do 't want to loose a $15 arrow and $20dollar broadhead with a through and through or have it shatter to pieces on a rock. any idea in how long they last after repeated shooting? If your getting serious, feel free to shoot me a pm and ill try and help guide you through fitting to get setup for compound and good bow etc. With compound there's a lot to know at first, but its fun. As for arrows, if your going compound use carbon fibre if possible. How long they last is up to how you treat them, just do a flex test and visual inspection, all good. When i shoot at an animal i dont expect to recover a working arrow back but have lots of times. And arrows and broadheads dont have to cost that much either, gimme a yell if i can be of any help. |
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Post by agriculturalprep on Nov 10, 2016 19:54:48 GMT 10
Hey all, I have been MIA for some time. I just got brought home from some overseas placements, I have been a bow hunter since i was about 18 and I would be happy to help in anyway if you have questions. Its a valuable skill set to get into.
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paranoia
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Post by paranoia on Nov 18, 2016 10:58:17 GMT 10
Further to my post on the chiappa little badger looking for a lightweight collapsable hunting option. How compact and light weight can a hunting bow setup be and still be effective?
Slingbows are completely out due to SAs laws but I'm guessing there are good options in this field? Would take a lot of training but what does everyone think??
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Post by VegHead on Nov 18, 2016 11:17:06 GMT 10
Look up Primal Gear Unlimited. You might be surprised. I have two of these bows btw.
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Post by WolfDen on Nov 29, 2016 8:53:24 GMT 10
Hi Token. I'm looking in to getting in to some archery. Had a go in a recent camping trip and I couldn't stop lol. Had so much fun. Very adictive. Was wondering if you had any advice for a newbie. Thanks
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Post by paranoia on Nov 29, 2016 9:55:55 GMT 10
Look up Primal Gear Unlimited. You might be surprised. I have two of these bows btw. Looks really good mate, will have to pick one up and do some practice. Looks like a go'er |
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Post by token on Nov 30, 2016 16:11:32 GMT 10
Hi Token. I'm looking in to getting in to some archery. Had a go in a recent camping trip and I couldn't stop lol. Had so much fun. Very adictive. Was wondering if you had any advice for a newbie. Thanks Hi bud, yes plenty. Most important, dont shoot natives, dont shoot any animal with a field tip use a broadhead or blunt. Get a good shop and or do a lot of research and dont shoot in the backyard or anywhere that anyone can see you unless youve got property. Laws are funny in this respect and a good bow and arrow setup will generaly go through a standard paling fence without flinching. Flingin arrows is addictive, and fun in target archery. Hunting with your setup for me is the ultimate. Good to hear your considering taking up the sport, what sort of bow are you thinking about? |
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Post by WolfDen on Dec 1, 2016 8:52:27 GMT 10
Hi Token. I'm looking in to getting in to some archery. Had a go in a recent camping trip and I couldn't stop lol. Had so much fun. Very adictive. Was wondering if you had any advice for a newbie. Thanks Hi bud, yes plenty. Most important, dont shoot natives, dont shoot any animal with a field tip use a broadhead or blunt. Get a good shop and or do a lot of research and dont shoot in the backyard or anywhere that anyone can see you unless youve got property. Laws are funny in this respect and a good bow and arrow setup will generaly go through a standard paling fence without flinching. Flingin arrows is addictive, and fun in target archery. Hunting with your setup for me is the ultimate. Good to hear your considering taking up the sport, what sort of bow are you thinking about? Haven't had a look yet for a bow. Was thinking of joining a archery club and going form there. |
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Post by token on Dec 1, 2016 12:01:19 GMT 10
yes its a very good decision to join a club bud, i did in the early days and learnt a bit. Also having somewhere to shoot and club shoots can be a really awesome day also.
3dAAA and ABA were good clubs i was a part of in time past. Be aware though, clubs do differ in the type of people there, so you can get some really strange and of troubled people. Take it in your stride if so and glean whatever info you can get and then be sure to challenge it also, there is plenty of strange info and silly beliefs out there too, yell out if you need to run anything by me, i do my own work on my bows also for compound, so i can pretty much steer you in the right direction. All the best mate
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Post by doglovingjim on Jul 20, 2018 15:52:05 GMT 10
I have a compound bow and have been practising on a homemade target board for several years now (without any special parts or anything, just using my eye), considering getting into bow-hunting within Victoria (for rabbits since you don't need a permit for them) but I have no idea on where to go or how to get started (speaking of which knowledge is power, are there any good books on hunting in Australia such as tracking/stalking prey and common spots where they can be found? Always liked getting technical).
For prepping by the way what do you guys think about take-down recurve bows? I heard about them recently and thought they might be useful when SHTF as you can conceal them and they wouldn't be noticeable in public.
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Post by spinifex on Jul 21, 2018 10:08:42 GMT 10
Bows are great. I have a laminated timber longbow myself with both Aly and carbon arrows. High powered slingshots are better for hunting small things like rabbits. Refer youtube for tutorials on manufacture and use. Years ago I knew an Aboriginal chap who had a slingshot capable of putting a 12mm metal nut through a floorboard at about 20 metres range. Used it to hunt goannas and such.
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Post by Jackosaur on Sept 3, 2018 18:20:11 GMT 10
I have a compound bow and have been practising on a homemade target board for several years now (without any special parts or anything, just using my eye), considering getting into bow-hunting within Victoria (for rabbits since you don't need a permit for them) but I have no idea on where to go or how to get started (speaking of which knowledge is power, are there any good books on hunting in Australia such as tracking/stalking prey and common spots where they can be found? Always liked getting technical). For prepping by the way what do you guys think about take-down recurve bows? I heard about them recently and thought they might be useful when SHTF as you can conceal them and they wouldn't be noticeable in public. Are you part of an archery club? Maybe people there go on hunts and know where the good spots are and you can join them. I was knocked back for a firearms license, so that leaves bow as the only alternative. I am thinking it would be good to have both compound and recurve for the reasons you mentioned. I don't think it's necessary to spend much on a recurve, would rather spend getting a halfway decent compound and get a cheaper recurve. Was looking at this one www.ebay.com.au/itm/Archery-Recurve-Bow-Pro-Set-Hunting-Target-Shooting-30-60lbs-60Inch-Black-Camo/163124282749?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=462287459174&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 but I am not sure that brush rest will work properly on a recurve. Might have to switch it for something else. Was looking at this kit in regards to a compound. redbackarcherysupplies.com.au/bows/1084-pse-stinger-60-to-70-lbs-rts-ready-to-shoot-.html |
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Post by Jackosaur on Sept 17, 2018 23:00:04 GMT 10
What broadheads do you use?
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Post by doglovingjim on Feb 17, 2019 17:09:43 GMT 10
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Post by ml8300 on Feb 17, 2019 22:51:20 GMT 10
www.survivalarcherysystems-australia.comI came across this on survival Jim's website, he was the guy on Today Tonight. I wonder if you could learn to build a bow from scratch if it would be as powerful.
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Post by doglovingjim on Mar 14, 2019 20:09:16 GMT 10
Hypothetically I bit the bullet and bought one (40lb draw weight so if anything it'd eventually be used for smaller game), I'll test it out and see how she fares as a "survival bow" and pass on the news. Hypothetically of course. Edit: |
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