dave Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Just wanted to chime in on my vast experience of scaring stuff and being unsuccessful. Each animal and every situation has its own set of circumstances. In my experience from being close (within 25 yards) of a coues, they can hear you breath, they are wired. You never know what they are wired on, if it is noise or movement. I believe they can jump your string much better the closer you are. They can hear you better, and also catch movement. I have shot a couple animals from a little further away...some saw me and was watching me while I shot them but didn't jump. If your bow shot 400 fps, the animal could still jump your string at any yardage. It is a situational thing with many factors involved and I don't have a clue how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeard Report post Posted August 19, 2006 I think you guys may be right that they are less likely to jump the string at longer range. I have heard the same thng from some other guys. I just don't shoot that far. Maybe I should start eh? I once missed a 50 yard shot at a nice couse buck because I planned on him jumping the string. He was looking at me so I knew he was wired. I aimed low and he just stood there as the arrow went under his chest. I've never taken another shot that far at a coues deer. I missed a mulie at that distance too (Andy kindly showed me how to do it by taking it with his longbow a few minutes later at 25 yards ) On that one I just blew the shot (over estimated the range) but that buck did just stand there too. Like I said I'm not perfect. Other than these two 50 yard shots I've never taken a shot over 40 at anything but every coues deer I have missed or hit at under 40 did jump the string to some degree although that is not the only reason I missed a couple of them. This is why I just mentally fall apart when I get a shot at a coues deer. I just don't know what to expect. Dave, Are you the same Dave who spends too much time on AZ Bowhunter Conference? Are you stalking me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Its a Bowsite reunion in here!.....lol What about a New Hope thread on CWT.com?....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Eric, We thought this was a safe place where the Texican couldn't find us Go ahead and start one bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted August 20, 2006 I have always been proficient at killing javelinas with my bow, but those darn deer elude me!!!! I can never hit them! wether it be at 20 yards or 70 yards....lol The most blood I have drawn while bowhunting deer is when a broadhead sliced my finger wide open as i was shooting at a mulie buck. But I must say this, being a bowhunter has made me a better rifle hunter. Hey Dave, as for the Texican i dont think he knows how to say coues let alone spell it....lol, so he wont find this site!....lol. As for starting a New Hope Thread, it takes a pretty big man to weild such a thread! maybe you should start it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Your are a better man than me. Go ahead Ajo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter84 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Bownut, I like that Hoyt in your avatar, I shoot a Hoyt, Turbotech. Pulling 80 lbs running AXIS 340's about 516grain, adn shooting either Rocket ultimate steels or one of the sonoran heads. in the 100 grain variety. Draw length is 29" LASt time I chronoed it it was pushing 328 fps. I realy like a well tuned bow. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyo Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Bownut, I like that Hoyt in your avatar, I shoot a Hoyt, Turbotech. Pulling 80 lbs running AXIS 340's about 516grain, adn shooting either Rocket ultimate steels or one of the sonoran heads. in the 100 grain variety. Draw length is 29" LASt time I chronoed it it was pushing 328 fps. I realy like a well tuned bow. LOL What type of rest do you use to keep it well tuned. I have an obsession with my bows tuning. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter84 Report post Posted August 24, 2006 Up until about 5 minutes ago, It had a Trophy taker shaky hunter on it. But have been having some contact issues I have been fighting since last year. Finally got tired of it and replaced it. I have 2 other drop aways, Going to try both and see what happens. Either the Schaffer, or the cavalier. No telling which one will end up on it. Not that it way to close to season to be switching rests of all things. But cant have any fletching contact with broad heads on. LOL And I like pressure.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyo Report post Posted August 28, 2006 Not that it way to close to season to be switching rests of all things. But cant have any fletching contact with broad heads on. LOL And I like pressure.... I am glad that I am not the only nut. Last year I remember a total break down and tune the day before season opener. Shooting through paper at midnight. What do the neighbors think? Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter84 Report post Posted August 28, 2006 After About 3 dozen arrows launched, I'm back with the trophy taker. Go figure. Ended up just having to fine tune the connector string. Pulled it up a little so the rest was coming up later in the draw cycle. No more fletching contact. I tied it in real tight got everything turned back up, and the first arrow was fishing so bad it almost missed the target. So another 3-4 dozen shots and got the rest realingned and dialed everything else back in. Then started pushing the pins out, and got to hitting low past 60. Then remembered I had backed the poundage off to tie the connector string in tight ( ran it through the downward cable and tied it off on both sides). So had to crank it back up. So long story short, I spent about 4 hours playing with everything, to fix a problem ,that in the end only took me about 5 seconds to actually fix. But got to shoot about 500 arrows in the process ( without breaking any). LOL.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
out2hunt Report post Posted August 28, 2006 You must be one huge dude to draw back 500 times.My arm almost went with one of my arrows after 250 at the range,and I only pull a 70 pound draw on my x-tec----Love my hoyt!!!!!Left a picture of herclick image to enlarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted August 29, 2006 I must be a whimp... I shoot about 50-60 then I put my bow away.... I think once your muscle get tired you tend to make mistakes in your form... But I do shoot a few arrows every few hours thoughout the day... It helps me with stress from work.. j- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter84 Report post Posted August 29, 2006 I started hunting archery almost exclusively back in 2000. My cousin got me back into it. He is an incredible shot, and I ended up buying alot of beverages for him the first little bit. I finally got my form set, and started shooting. I usually end up shooting around 300-500 an afternoon when I'm home. And have been doing that since way back in 2000. The only thing that has changed is my draw weight. I started pulling about 55 lbs, and now am pushing 80 lbs. Lots of repetition. Lots of it. It was costing me to much in beverages not to get good at it, and that ment getting familiar with my equipment. Which ment shooting it. With my schedule I cant shoot every day. But I still average around 1500-2000 + arrows a week. And thats why I'm comfortable shooting 110-120 yards. LOL.. Shane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter84 Report post Posted August 29, 2006 Out to hunt, Thats a pretty lookin set up. Looks just like both of mine. Except I dont have the Fuse sight. I have Sonorans on both my Right handed bows. And I have drop away rests on all 3 of my bows. And also shooting the Easton Axis. Although I have heard the Vapors are good arrows also. I like having the weight. Either way, Nice set up. And if my eyes arent decieving me you have a number of pins in that fancy elk sight. LOL.. Looks like about 10 pins. LOL.....Nice. Shane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
