Man! This feels good!

[Gutshot]

I haven't shot in a couple of weeks (work, son's hockey schedule). I went out this morning to shoot an arrow with a washer behind the field tip for the first time. I never tried the washer thing for stumpin' and wanted to see what kind of penetration it would get in the ground. I shot two arrows off my deck, picking out leaves for a target. One at about 5 yards, the other at about 10. Drilled the first leaf and thought...hmmmm. When I drilled the second leaf, I got a tingling feeling all down to my toes! To me, this is the allure of shooting traditional gear! :shooting:

[Viper]

Gutshot -

Let's just hope it's not a pinched nerve! :)

:shooting:

Viper out.

[Gutshot]

It's funny you say that Viper. Last June I got a pinched nerve in my neck that ended up zapping the strength out of my bow arm's tricep and making my left index finger go numb. I couldn't even do a push-up, let alone shoot my bow. I thought for sure my shooting days were all gone. I couldn't even draw my son's 30# recurve more than 12"! After weeks of therapy, I got back enough strength to draw my bow. I was shaking all over the place, but could draw it. I shot a league this winter, and found that shooting my recurve was fantastic therapy for my problem. My finger is still somewhat numb, but I can shoot the weight I'm used to without any problems.

I guess this is why the little things mean so much to me when shooting my bow. It's like having a near death experience (no more shooting) and living to tell about it. You tend to look at things a little differently. Leaf hunting season has now officially begun!

[mjhall]

Let's just hope it's not a pinched nerve!

LMAO!!--seriously though Gutshot, good going and enjoy. How did the washer work, and how did you mount them? Did you just screw them on behind the field point?

Mike

[Gutshot]

The washer worked pretty good. I have soft soil around my yard, but it still only went in about 3-4". I think I'll go out and shoot a comparision arrow without the washer and see what happens. I can't believe I didn't do this the first time.

[Gutshot]

Just shot an arrow with the washer and one without, side by side. No washer penetrated the soil a full 10" more! I was only shooting close range, so I don't know how much, or if the washer will effect flight. I guess it's a success.

[DAS]

Spring is almost here! Goofing around like that is half the fun of archery!

[Gutshot]

DAS Kinetic,

What do you mean "goofing around"? I was conducting scientific research! :)

[DAS]

:lol: :lol:

[George Tsoukalas]

Good for you, Gutshot. I'm watching the Bosox now. Hope to get out later and shoot a bit.Jawge

[Stagmitis]

Do you mean Botox Jawge? :sbrug: