SPIKER
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Post by SPIKER on Aug 30, 2009 14:12:01 GMT -5
I'm glad that after all the training by BT that I can help out people in the same situation that I was in prior to meeting (BT). My hunting buddie just went through an extremely unsettling experience with a bow shop that will remain un named.  He bought a Martin Firecat with a Hostage rest, and a Cobra 1 pin sight. Now..not only did they not set this bow up..AT ALL..but they sold him arrows that were way over spined for his draw #. So..after 2 visits to said shop, he finally realized that I knew what I was talking about, and arranged a session. His rest was way out ..vertically. and horizontally, his cams were out of time, his tiller was out.his cable slide was.....BACKWARDS!!!.geez..I swear..I couldn't help but think of how this all happened to me before meeting BT. I had him shooting my Victory's at 35yds, and shooting tight groups with BHs, and FPs before it was over.  He' ordering a dz. right now, and will be golden come the season.  Just another success story related to this site. It amazes me how these guys can sell bows, and accessories with a straight face, and sleep at night. |
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Post by BT on Aug 30, 2009 16:23:26 GMT -5
I was talking to Buckshot today and told him about our first time meeting. Funny that you would actually refer to that same time today  Thats awesome Spiker....way to be! I still think you otta call the main branch and tell them what you found. |
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Post by Buckshot06 on Aug 30, 2009 19:35:00 GMT -5
Spiker that is great that you were able to help a friend out and it is funny how BT and I was talking about this same subject just hours before. I just started working on my own bows and still have a learning curve to go through but with help from the members on this site I am sure I well on my way to being better than any so called pro-shop I have been to. |
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Post by BT on Aug 30, 2009 22:46:28 GMT -5
I am sure I well on my way to being better than any so called pro-shop I have been to. ;D I have no doubt about that! |
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Post by oldfarmsblueman on Aug 31, 2009 6:51:43 GMT -5
When I went looking for my first bow I knew to keep an open mind.It did not take long to figure out that many experts were eather NOT or just trying to sell sell sell .This forum, common sense and doing many hours of home work on the internet and books got me to where I am today.First season 3 turkeys and 2 deer .This year critters look out. ;DI will be much better than last year.Last year I made every mistake you can make but think I lurned from them.Time will tell  |
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Post by tkkracing on Aug 31, 2009 15:41:14 GMT -5
i am hoping buckshot (with the help of others...that means you guys) can have a similar success story very soon with me.... |
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Post by BT on Aug 31, 2009 17:26:12 GMT -5
i am hoping buckshot (with the help of others...that means you guys) can have a similar success story very soon with me.... I am very busy but I will be there if you need me. Spiker and Royden are also worth PM'ing. Worse case scenario, You can send me your bow and I will have it back in the mail day after next  |
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Post by SPIKER on Sept 1, 2009 20:31:54 GMT -5
The funny thing is that if you were to want to set up a patrticular bow...you could google it, and find hundreds of threads on how that bow is set up. On my buddies bow..I perused a bunch of Martin Firecat threads, and found out that center shot is generaly 15/16" from the riser..low, and behold, the angels sang!  My center shot tool did not reflect these findings, but shooting a few groups did.  Walk back tuning...walk back tuning, walk back tuning!! And some internet, and experience. Check out Lee Earl on you tube, check out a skit called "Broadhead tuning" it's all there if you want to explore, and have the desire to learn...listen to Royden. STOP LETTING BOW SHOPS SELL YOU THEIR OLD INVENTORY TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW!! Edumicate yourself, and stop being a victim!  |
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Post by madoktor1 on Sept 1, 2009 20:47:49 GMT -5
Walk back tuning...walk back tuning, walk back tuning!! And some internet, and experience. Check out Lee Earl on you tube, check out a skit called "Broadhead tuning" it's all there if you want to explore, and have the desire to learn...listen to Royden. STOP LETTING BOW SHOPS SELL YOU THEIR OLD INVENTORY TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEW!! Edumicate yourself, and stop being a victim! Amen, Brother. I find it strange sometimes that many people don't do this. I know people who shoot/hunt rifles and bows religiously that can tell you ballistics data off the top of their head for their rifles, do trigger jobs and anything/everything else concerning a rifle, but know nothing about their bows. They take it to a so called shop (most of the time) and have no idea if it's performing like it should. Why not put as much time and effort into all of your equipment?  |
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Post by SPIKER on Sept 1, 2009 20:54:05 GMT -5
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