Post by: MLBowhunting on October 05, 2015, 06:12:06 PM
Post by: Becky on October 05, 2015, 06:13:21 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 05, 2015, 06:26:25 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on October 05, 2015, 06:30:33 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 05, 2015, 06:30:59 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 05, 2015, 06:46:06 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 05, 2015, 07:12:34 PM
MLB starts this thread and then doesn't post his fabulous critters. What's up with that?yeah what's up with that.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 05, 2015, 07:46:21 PM
MLB starts this thread and then doesn't post his fabulous critters. What's up with that?
My exact thoughts. :dunno: Maybe he's shooting NAP Thunderheads 125gr. :sry:
Post by: JKEEN33 on October 05, 2015, 08:05:25 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 05, 2015, 08:12:49 PM
Post by: Becky on October 05, 2015, 10:55:14 PM
Can't post $%!7 on here from my phone anymore. I give up
You didn't answer me about re-sizing your pics! :rolleyes: I can help ya know..
Post by: Smossy on October 05, 2015, 11:12:04 PM
Post by: lokidog on October 05, 2015, 11:18:44 PM
Post by: dreamunelk on October 05, 2015, 11:35:25 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 06, 2015, 12:46:57 AM
Mine this year. Not much but its something.
I remember my first few deer, elk and bear. Nothing spectacular about any of them, but to me they were exciting reflections of all my hard work. I learned so much from those early hunts. And not one of them came easy. It's been 35 years since I shot that first deer, 34 years since that second deer, first elk and first bear. I worked and practiced and studied and scouted and sharpened broadheads daily...it was the foundation of what has become a life's work. I am who I am today in large part because of those first few deer. Don't ever think they are "Not much". They are the beginning of something great! That becomes more special with every season that passes. Especially when you get old enough to start seeing glimpses of the end.
Today there is way too much emphasis on size and score. So much so that I think many are missing out on what it is to be a bowhunter. Especially in those early years. I remember the smell of my arrows being fletched - I don't smell that anymore. I remember the sting of the string against my wrist - I don't feel that anymore. I remember the sound of my heart beat in my mouth - I haven't heard that in years. I remember laying awake as the clock ticked so slow during that endless night before opening day - These days I don't even have a clock and often get up late opening day. I remember feeling the dirt, the taste of licking the water off my arrows, sniffing a blood trail, hair standing up on the back of my neck, experiencing slow motion during a kill shot, excitement, anticipation, agony of a miss and the uncontrollable shakes after a well placed arrow from five feet. That's what bowhunting is all about.
Make's me sad I no longer see, smell and feel things the way I did in the beginning. It had absolutely nothing to do with antler size or score. It was the adventure experienced through the eyes of a newborn bowhunter. I wouldn't trade those things for all the fame of a dozen state records.
Today shooting a doe or young buck during early season doesn't mean much to me. But, once upon a time, that meant everything. That sort of makes me jealous of you Smossy. I'm happy for you and that delicious looking deer. Congratulations on a job well done! And thank you for trusting Savora broadheads to get your tag filled :tup:
Post by: RadSav on October 06, 2015, 01:21:35 AM
Can't post $%!7 on here from my phone anymore. I give up
I think H-W has gotten tight on blocking downloads of photos out of size. I'll post a few from my phone. Hope that's ok. As I understand it both are taken with the VanDyke 100
A 7X4 bull is crazy!!
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on October 06, 2015, 02:48:59 AM
:yeah: Beautifully put sirMine this year. Not much but its something.
I remember my first few deer, elk and bear. Nothing spectacular about any of them, but to me they were exciting reflections of all my hard work. I learned so much from those early hunts. And not one of them came easy. It's been 35 years since I shot that first deer, 34 years since that second deer, first elk and first bear. I worked and practiced and studied and scouted and sharpened broadheads daily...it was the foundation of what has become a life's work. I am who I am today in large part because of those first few deer. Don't ever think they are "Not much". They are the beginning of something great! That becomes more special with every season that passes. Especially when you get old enough to start to seeing glimpses of the end.
Today there is way too much emphasis on size and score. So much so that I think many are missing out on what it is to be a bowhunter. Especially in those early years. I remember the smell of my arrows being fletched - I don't smell that anymore. I remember the sting of the string against my wrist - I don't feel that anymore. I remember the sound of my heart beat in my mouth - I haven't heard that in years. I remember laying awake as the clock ticked so slow during that endless night before opening day - These days I don't even have a clock and often get up late opening day. I remember feeling the dirt, the taste of licking the water off my arrows, sniffing a blood trail, hair standing up on the back of my neck, experiencing slow motion during a kill shot, excitement, anticipation, agony of a miss and the uncontrollable shakes after a well placed arrow from five feet. That's what bowhunting is all about.
Make's me sad I no longer see, smell and feel things the way I did in the beginning. It had absolutely nothing to do with antler size or score. It was the adventure experienced through the eyes of a newborn bowhunter. I wouldn't trade those things for all the fame of a dozen state records.
Today shooting a doe or young buck during early season doesn't mean much to me. But, once upon a time, that meant everything. That sort of makes me jealous of you Smossy. I'm happy for you and that delicious looking deer. Congratulations on a job well done! And thank you for trusting Savora broadheads to get your tag filled :tup:
Post by: Smossy on October 06, 2015, 09:05:46 AM
When your right your right. Few negarive experiences have kind of taken a dump on my pride. Lack motivation to even get out hunting as much as I'd like to. Hunting is hard for sure. Blessed to be at a point in my life now though to where I have the freedom to try.Mine this year. Not much but its something.
I remember my first few deer, elk and bear. Nothing spectacular about any of them, but to me they were exciting reflections of all my hard work. I learned so much from those early hunts. And not one of them came easy. It's been 35 years since I shot that first deer, 34 years since that second deer, first elk and first bear. I worked and practiced and studied and scouted and sharpened broadheads daily...it was the foundation of what has become a life's work. I am who I am today in large part because of those first few deer. Don't ever think they are "Not much". They are the beginning of something great! That becomes more special with every season that passes. Especially when you get old enough to start to seeing glimpses of the end.
Today there is way too much emphasis on size and score. So much so that I think many are missing out on what it is to be a bowhunter. Especially in those early years. I remember the smell of my arrows being fletched - I don't smell that anymore. I remember the sting of the string against my wrist - I don't feel that anymore. I remember the sound of my heart beat in my mouth - I haven't heard that in years. I remember laying awake as the clock ticked so slow during that endless night before opening day - These days I don't even have a clock and often get up late opening day. I remember feeling the dirt, the taste of licking the water off my arrows, sniffing a blood trail, hair standing up on the back of my neck, experiencing slow motion during a kill shot, excitement, anticipation, agony of a miss and the uncontrollable shakes after a well placed arrow from five feet. That's what bowhunting is all about.
Make's me sad I no longer see, smell and feel things the way I did in the beginning. It had absolutely nothing to do with antler size or score. It was the adventure experienced through the eyes of a newborn bowhunter. I wouldn't trade those things for all the fame of a dozen state records.
Today shooting a doe or young buck during early season doesn't mean much to me. But, once upon a time, that meant everything. That sort of makes me jealous of you Smossy. I'm happy for you and that delicious looking deer. Congratulations on a job well done! And thank you for trusting Savora broadheads to get your tag filled :tup:
I'm sure ill appreciate more and more as things come to past. You never realize what you have or had untill its gone. Lifes great lesson. Thanks for supporting me and many others Rad. Savoras a great company Ill stand by for life. Rad though. Mehhh.
Lol jusst kidding.
Post by: quadrafire on October 06, 2015, 09:11:00 AM
Mine this year. Not much but its something.
I remember my first few deer, elk and bear. Nothing spectacular about any of them, but to me they were exciting reflections of all my hard work. I learned so much from those early hunts. And not one of them came easy. It's been 35 years since I shot that first deer, 34 years since that second deer, first elk and first bear. I worked and practiced and studied and scouted and sharpened broadheads daily...it was the foundation of what has become a life's work. I am who I am today in large part because of those first few deer. Don't ever think they are "Not much". They are the beginning of something great! That becomes more special with every season that passes. Especially when you get old enough to start to seeing glimpses of the end.
Today there is way too much emphasis on size and score. So much so that I think many are missing out on what it is to be a bowhunter. Especially in those early years. I remember the smell of my arrows being fletched - I don't smell that anymore. I remember the sting of the string against my wrist - I don't feel that anymore. I remember the sound of my heart beat in my mouth - I haven't heard that in years. I remember laying awake as the clock ticked so slow during that endless night before opening day - These days I don't even have a clock and often get up late opening day. I remember feeling the dirt, the taste of licking the water off my arrows, sniffing a blood trail, hair standing up on the back of my neck, experiencing slow motion during a kill shot, excitement, anticipation, agony of a miss and the uncontrollable shakes after a well placed arrow from five feet. That's what bowhunting is all about.
Make's me sad I no longer see, smell and feel things the way I did in the beginning. It had absolutely nothing to do with antler size or score. It was the adventure experienced through the eyes of a newborn bowhunter. I wouldn't trade those things for all the fame of a dozen state records.
Today shooting a doe or young buck during early season doesn't mean much to me. But, once upon a time, that meant everything. That sort of makes me jealous of you Smossy. I'm happy for you and that delicious looking deer. Congratulations on a job well done! And thank you for trusting Savora broadheads to get your tag filled :tup:
This should be required reading for all of us and made into a sticky. Thanks for that RadSav :tup:
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 06, 2015, 09:38:41 AM
I hope to have an elk, Savora kill in the late season. I've got a quiver full of VanDyke's that are ready to run!
Post by: RadSav on October 08, 2015, 05:03:18 AM
Mine this year.
Why are there no Smoochy wraps on those arrows? I thought SG was set up to make those.
Post by: Smossy on October 08, 2015, 06:39:48 AM
Cause they're on my 4 fletch arrows. Using my old arrows before I lose all my new ones.Mine this year.
Why are there no Smoochy wraps on those arrows? I thought SG was set up to make those.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 08, 2015, 06:51:13 AM
I've been shooting 125 grain titanium heads with solid blades.
Can I get some of these rad? Things look wicked. Does the solid blade make it drift in a stiff wind anymore than a vented blade? Thanks for sharing the passion rad.
Post by: RadSav on October 08, 2015, 11:35:54 AM
I've been shooting 125 grain titanium heads with solid blades.
Can I get some of these rad? Things look wicked. Does the solid blade make it drift in a stiff wind anymore than a vented blade? Thanks for sharing the passion rad.
Solid blades usually fly better within reasonable size. Think of it as a car driving across a bridge during a wind storm. Is that car more aerodynamic with the windows rolled up or down?
Post by: JBar on October 08, 2015, 01:56:32 PM
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 09, 2015, 03:58:23 AM
I've been shooting 125 grain titanium heads with solid blades.
Can I get some of these rad? Things look wicked. Does the solid blade make it drift in a stiff wind anymore than a vented blade? Thanks for sharing the passion rad.
Solid blades usually fly better within reasonable size. Think of it as a car driving across a bridge during a wind storm. Is that car more aerodynamic with the windows rolled up or down?
I know, I know, I know!!! Up! I love school.
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 09, 2015, 06:46:53 PM
Post by: Smossy on October 09, 2015, 07:26:51 PM
You first. You've put more savoras into animals then all of us combined. Text them and ill post em if u need me to.
Thanks for posting guys. Keep them coming.
Post by: bowtechian on October 15, 2015, 11:47:47 PM
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Post by: RadSav on October 15, 2015, 11:49:49 PM
Ultra-con 125 first blackie & first archery kill.
Huh! I thought you went Titanium on that bad boy. Pretty darn awesome blackie :tup:
Post by: bowtechian on October 15, 2015, 11:57:46 PM
Post by: lokidog on October 16, 2015, 09:32:17 AM
<<<
Reserved spot for my son's crossbow deer (hopefully tomorrow). ;)
Post by: Becky on October 16, 2015, 10:17:23 AM
>>> reserved spot for congratulatory comment <<<
Post by: Shooting Stix on October 16, 2015, 02:11:40 PM
Ultra-con 125 first blackie & first archery kill
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F10%2F15%2Fef6aa30eb72f76e4f99337a89b8ac303.jpg&hash=dc4b5727411836d8e480e9478532bc56923ae480)
Please tell you are mounting that blacktail that is a beautifull buck and I would get him scored that might be Pope and Young
Post by: bowtechian on October 16, 2015, 02:20:34 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 16, 2015, 02:44:08 PM
Post by: lokidog on October 16, 2015, 07:16:13 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 16, 2015, 07:58:44 PM
Post by: scottcrb on October 16, 2015, 08:25:50 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 16, 2015, 08:46:16 PM
I can't seem to get any savoras :( no luck yet this year anyway.
What?
Post by: scottcrb on October 16, 2015, 08:51:16 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 16, 2015, 08:59:17 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 16, 2015, 08:59:35 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 16, 2015, 09:00:21 PM
Hit up Phelps right now.
You can order from Phelps off his website. They continue to fill orders even if he is in the back country.
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 16, 2015, 09:03:25 PM
Post by: scottcrb on October 16, 2015, 09:06:45 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 16, 2015, 09:19:54 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 16, 2015, 09:54:20 PM
Post by: scottcrb on October 16, 2015, 10:02:11 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 16, 2015, 10:10:11 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on October 16, 2015, 10:31:36 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 16, 2015, 10:58:36 PM
Just be careful of Ebay and Amazon. Not sure how those things work, but many of those sellers are not licensed dealers. Most have zero stock on hand. They advertise insane pricing and then say "Oops, we are out of stock. Can we interest you in a Slick Trick or a Muzzy?" I saw the other day that even Wal-Mart was advertising our product online. We have NEVER sold Wal-Mart any RAD product. They say it will drop ship. I researched a few of the ship[ points and they are not licensed dealers. Pretty much the same ship points as Amazon that are causing BIG problems throughout the shooting sports industry.
I have enjoyed many of the opportunities that Amazon provides. But RAD products seem like something you should hit Carp, Jake's, Phelps, xXx, Archery World or one of our many direct dealers with. Might really save some headaches in the future.
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE on October 17, 2015, 06:10:03 AM
Post by: RadSav on October 17, 2015, 08:35:40 PM
Man that's random rad. Gotta bait people in w your product and switch to something else cause they can't sell your product? Isn't that illegal? I'd be pissed if other company's could advertise my services then when my clients called they sold them theirs... A few formal letters would be going out.
Legitimate dealers have been fighting this hard this year. Archery Range & Retailers Organization (ARRO) seems to be going on offense with it this year too. I know when I submitted our annual application one of the first questions they asked is if we sold to Amazon. Could have been an expensive deal breaker for us if we had been. They are not taking this lightly - so it's not just us! Virtual Store fronts are easy ways for people to start businesses that seem legit, but aren't. It's gone on unchecked for awhile now. Thinking things may be about to change as organizations start to fight it. Time will tell :dunno:
Post by: scottcrb on October 18, 2015, 09:04:11 AM
Post by: lokidog on October 19, 2015, 09:16:24 PM
The recovered deer was a pass through at 10 yards with a crossbow (bolt still unaccounted for), the unrecovered one was a pass through, same distance, but I think the outgoing side went through the shoulder blade and did not fall out until the deer went about 20 yards.
Thanks Radsav for providing your second cousin twice removed (Zoltan) with the pointy end of his sticks.... :)
Post by: RadSav on October 19, 2015, 11:59:10 PM
Isn't that every father's wish?
Post by: RadSav on October 20, 2015, 12:15:22 AM
This is the first chest shot failure that I have heard of with that product. If you could PM me with every detail you can think of, while it is fresh in your mind, I would sure appreciate it.
BTW - 2016 we will be adding two ferrules specifically made to fit crossbow bolts. One will be a modification of the Triple Sec. and the other a hybrid between the Triple Sec. and the UltraCon. I will send a second cousin twice removed care package as soon as they are complete.
We will also be making a modification on two titanium ferrules for use with Easton Deep Six shafts. Titanium is really darn near a perfect material for those smaller RPS systems!
Post by: highside74 on October 29, 2015, 05:44:39 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 29, 2015, 05:59:03 PM
Post by: highside74 on October 29, 2015, 06:14:23 PM
Probably my biggest bucket list dream right there :tup:
It was my #1 until September 19th.
Your broadheads are spectacular. I can't say enough about how well built and sharp they are. The old fingertip spin test blew me away. I have had what I thought were nice spinning broadheads until I put one of yours on. Thanks
Post by: h20hunter on October 29, 2015, 06:15:13 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 29, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
Other things coming this year will be;
A Deep Six Ti-Con 100
A Hybrid 125 grain head that utilizes the MadMan tip on an Ultra-Con ferrule. It's been crazy good in testing the past two years!
Same Hybrid as above but with an 11/32" ferrule diameter for use with Crossbows or larger aluminum shafts.
A MadMan ferrule with 11/32" ferrule for Crossbow bolts and aluminum arrows.
All MadMan ferrules will have an identical look to the scalloped TripleSec just without the screw and third locking point. This will be in 5/pk at the same or close to same price!!!
Return of the original "Contender 100" 5/pk same price as MadMan 5/pk
Separate ferrule for all 85 grain heads. This will allow us to use stainless weight collars instead of aluminum.
All 4 blade MadMan ferrules will also be scalloped with stainless collars and available in 5/pk.
Finally we have never stopped working on improving the blade machine, dies and grinding wheels. Still a work in progress but I am confident blades are just going to get better and sharper was we move forward.
In legal patent research right now is a titanium expandable head and a special design that may get an MLBowhunting Signature name. Both those, assuming no patent infringements, will be in full testing during 2016 with a 2017 release if testing proves advantageous.
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 29, 2015, 07:09:26 PM
Post by: Smossy on October 29, 2015, 09:48:41 PM
Post by: RadSav on October 29, 2015, 11:10:13 PM
I'm still a good bit peeved about the A/C/C Pro Hunter shafts being discontinued. I complain about that on a regular basis when talking to anyone from Easton. Others should do the same! Maybe with the new shop and the D6 products we can find suitable A/C options between the Injexion and target offerings for those of us who were big fans of the Pro Hunter series.
Post by: Shooting Stix on October 30, 2015, 12:30:28 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 30, 2015, 05:28:26 PM
For all the Savora shooters this would be a perfect time to use it on one of the biggest animals in North America. Buffalo hunts with a bow I have two buffalo in my trophy room your missing out.a few others hunts I'd plan before a buffalo hunt.
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 01, 2015, 06:33:16 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 01, 2015, 06:57:49 AM
Vandyke 100 He went less than 40 yards and piled upWOW ...GOOD JOB ///Beautiful Bull !!!!!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 01, 2015, 06:59:58 AM
Mine this year. Not much but its something.Good job ...glad you got that 1st kill ..Your own your way to being a good bowhunter !
Post by: Smossy on November 01, 2015, 11:01:18 PM
Not sure why everyone thinks this was my first bowkill but it wasn't. Had a deer the last two years. Both small does.Mine this year. Not much but its something.Good job ...glad you got that 1st kill ..Your own your way to being a good bowhunter !
Post by: lokidog on November 02, 2015, 08:31:42 AM
Not sure why everyone thinks this was my first bowkill but it wasn't. Had a deer the last two years. Both small does.Mine this year. Not much but its something.Good job ...glad you got that 1st kill ..Your own your way to being a good bowhunter !
:chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 03, 2015, 12:56:13 PM
Post by: RadSav on November 03, 2015, 01:08:29 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 03, 2015, 01:35:42 PM
Would be nice to see you put a nice set of antlers on the ground. Especially since Del, Lorraine and myself have failed to do so this year. We are all in a BAD mood :chuckle::chuckle:
Post by: Muleyman27 on November 04, 2015, 08:00:24 AM
I'm really hoping to put a mulie buck down around thanksgiving. I'd like to kill something with some antlers this year.
I know what you mean!! Muzzleloader season is coming up and I'm gonna take my bow out to see if I can't get me a buck and my first bow kill with savora broadheads!! Good luck
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 04, 2015, 08:20:28 AM
good luck to you.I'm really hoping to put a mulie buck down around thanksgiving. I'd like to kill something with some antlers this year.
I know what you mean!! Muzzleloader season is coming up and I'm gonna take my bow out to see if I can't get me a buck and my first bow kill with savora broadheads!! Good luck
Post by: MLBowhunting on November 04, 2015, 06:00:20 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 04, 2015, 06:22:06 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on November 04, 2015, 06:34:13 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 27, 2015, 09:33:14 AM
Sorry bud ! I must have missed something !! I am looking outside right now at a serious frost ....Birrrrr.. I think coffee is my best option right now ! hahaNot sure why everyone thinks this was my first bowkill but it wasn't. Had a deer the last two years. Both small does.Mine this year. Not much but its something.Good job ...glad you got that 1st kill ..Your own your way to being a good bowhunter !
Post by: 724wd on November 30, 2015, 10:39:24 PM
2011 Martin Onza 3, Easton XX75 2215, 4" left feathers, white wrap, tightspot quiver
My daughter has been hunting with me for 4 years now. She's a heck of a good luck charm! :tup:
Post by: RadSav on November 30, 2015, 11:04:13 PM
Looks like 1" is doing just fine for you, ML Bowhunting, D-Rock, CL, the Phelps crew, the Angry Squaw and a growing number of other western bowhunters. Not going to say, "Never". But I do not see it happening any time soon.
Congratulations on your success! And thank you for posting your pic on this thread.
Post by: MLBowhunting on November 30, 2015, 11:15:46 PM
Post by: bowtechian on December 01, 2015, 01:27:29 AM
Vandyke 100 He went less than 40 yards and piled upThat is a dandy moose right there! Lower 48?
Post by: LeviD1 on December 01, 2015, 04:32:23 PM
Post by: sakoshooter on December 01, 2015, 08:01:00 PM
Yesterday's TiCon kill for my son. Unfortunately, the one I shot fifteen minutes later from the same blind, was not recovered. >:( :'(
The recovered deer was a pass through at 10 yards with a crossbow (bolt still unaccounted for), the unrecovered one was a pass through, same distance, but I think the outgoing side went through the shoulder blade and did not fall out until the deer went about 20 yards.
Thanks Radsav for providing your second cousin twice removed (Zoltan) with the pointy end of his sticks.... :)
Just curious: How does one get to hunt with a cross bow in WA?
Post by: Bob33 on December 01, 2015, 08:16:46 PM
A modern tag hunter can hunt with one during modern seasons. Also, hunters with disabilities can request authorization to use them under certain conditions.Yesterday's TiCon kill for my son. Unfortunately, the one I shot fifteen minutes later from the same blind, was not recovered. >:( :'(
The recovered deer was a pass through at 10 yards with a crossbow (bolt still unaccounted for), the unrecovered one was a pass through, same distance, but I think the outgoing side went through the shoulder blade and did not fall out until the deer went about 20 yards.
Thanks Radsav for providing your second cousin twice removed (Zoltan) with the pointy end of his sticks.... :)
Just curious: How does one get to hunt with a cross bow in WA?
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 01, 2015, 08:17:40 PM
I believe handicap hunters and hunters hunting in a firearm restricted area can use cross bows.Yesterday's TiCon kill for my son. Unfortunately, the one I shot fifteen minutes later from the same blind, was not recovered. >:( :'(
The recovered deer was a pass through at 10 yards with a crossbow (bolt still unaccounted for), the unrecovered one was a pass through, same distance, but I think the outgoing side went through the shoulder blade and did not fall out until the deer went about 20 yards.
Thanks Radsav for providing your second cousin twice removed (Zoltan) with the pointy end of his sticks.... :)
Just curious: How does one get to hunt with a cross bow in WA?
Post by: Lucky1 on December 01, 2015, 08:24:40 PM
I think crossbows are legal in any modern firearm season. They changed the law this year.I believe handicap hunters and hunters hunting in a firearm restricted area can use cross bows.Yesterday's TiCon kill for my son. Unfortunately, the one I shot fifteen minutes later from the same blind, was not recovered. >:( :'(
The recovered deer was a pass through at 10 yards with a crossbow (bolt still unaccounted for), the unrecovered one was a pass through, same distance, but I think the outgoing side went through the shoulder blade and did not fall out until the deer went about 20 yards.
Thanks Radsav for providing your second cousin twice removed (Zoltan) with the pointy end of his sticks.... :)
Just curious: How does one get to hunt with a cross bow in WA?
Post by: Smossy on December 01, 2015, 11:40:37 PM
YupI think crossbows are legal in any modern firearm season. They changed the law this year.I believe handicap hunters and hunters hunting in a firearm restricted area can use cross bows.Yesterday's TiCon kill for my son. Unfortunately, the one I shot fifteen minutes later from the same blind, was not recovered. >:( :'(
The recovered deer was a pass through at 10 yards with a crossbow (bolt still unaccounted for), the unrecovered one was a pass through, same distance, but I think the outgoing side went through the shoulder blade and did not fall out until the deer went about 20 yards.
Thanks Radsav for providing your second cousin twice removed (Zoltan) with the pointy end of his sticks.... :)
Just curious: How does one get to hunt with a cross bow in WA?
Post by: JPhelps on December 02, 2015, 06:32:46 AM
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Post by: D-Rock425 on December 02, 2015, 06:58:19 AM
Post by: JPhelps on December 02, 2015, 12:05:45 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 02, 2015, 12:18:00 PM
Post by: bowtechian on December 05, 2015, 09:29:02 AM
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 05, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Post by: 724wd on December 06, 2015, 12:11:46 AM
http://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2015/12/02/the-barebow-chronicles-two-monsters-with-one-arrow/
Post by: shootnrun on December 06, 2015, 09:24:00 PM
saw this on FB... Savora 3 blade
http://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2015/12/02/the-barebow-chronicles-two-monsters-with-one-arrow/
Incredible read. My dream hunt, there.
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 07, 2015, 06:13:04 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 07, 2015, 05:38:12 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 07, 2015, 06:33:59 PM
Post by: sakoshooter on December 07, 2015, 07:50:19 PM
Here is a picture of me with my dad's elk killed with a savora.
Tell the ol man 'Congrats' from me D Rock.
Post by: RadSav on December 07, 2015, 11:20:53 PM
Here is a picture of me with my dad's elk killed with a savora.
Titanium VanDyke, right?
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 08, 2015, 11:06:35 AM
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 10, 2015, 06:27:20 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 11, 2015, 08:33:23 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 11, 2015, 10:41:47 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 11, 2015, 10:42:30 AM
That's a two elk year for mlbowhunter. :tup:
My palate is jealous :EAT:
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 12, 2015, 12:05:31 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 12, 2015, 12:14:36 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 12, 2015, 12:41:58 PM
One more teaser !!! lmao
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 12, 2015, 04:06:16 PM
My main goal this year was getting my son a good buck with his bow ..We have hunted some of the nasty brush known to man but I learn more and more every time I step into the woods . These bucks dig into the nastiest stuff they can find this time of year and you have to put in the effort to 1st find them and see them and then lucky enough to kill him .. I have hunted this area for years , sitting on trails and stalking the out skirts ..This time we headed right for them .. Right in their living room ..It was steep and nasty but once we figured it out it took about 2 hours to get it done ..
It was about 1:15 when we headed toward the bottom part of this huge alder patch ..by 2;30 we have seen 11 deer ...one huge 2 pt but he took off as soon as Kyle went for an arrow ...at 3:30 ish we headed out this grade and as we rounded a corner this bad boy stands up and 25 yrds down hill ... He looked huge ..That rack and that white face will be in my mind for along time ..I tell kyle he is only 25 yrds ...KILL HIM ...No I was not that calm ...that deer should have turned inside out and took off but he just stood there ...This never happens to me ...Kyle was not calm either . He could not get the release hooked on his string loop ...hahaha This buck is not moving and finally he is at full draw ...I am praying this is going down in the history books and WHACK ...Straight threw the shoulder like no mans business ...Complete pass threw ....I am hoping this Savora head held up ! It did ! I instantly find the arrow ..Everything is intact and covered in blood .. The shoulder shot was not intentional but that's where he hit ! It was awesome !!! Thanks again Radsav !!! Hopefully I can find another one before Wednesday ! I really do not care if I do but I will not pass one up if he pops up ! JB will retire his Wasp for sure now !!!! Lmao I think I am using the Pink one 1st !
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 12, 2015, 04:36:40 PM
Post by: Kazekurt on December 12, 2015, 04:53:55 PM
That's a two elk year for mlbowhunter. :tup:
MLB is now known as Elkslayer😄. I got to witness MLB in action with these broad heads. Very impressive!
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 12, 2015, 05:53:30 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 12, 2015, 06:18:48 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 01:21:40 AM
Post by: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 01:59:54 AM
WHACK ...Straight threw the shoulder like no mans business ...Complete pass threw ....I am hoping this Savora head held up ! It did ! I instantly find the arrow ..Everything is intact and covered in blood
Last day hunting with our best friend and the wife decided to take a meat doe to end the season. 50 yards from her 50# Kobalt shooting the TripleSec with solid Vandyke blades. Took out both those big bones. Not sure I have ever seen bones blow up like that before. Those little heads and large point are crazy! Arrow and about five large bone fragments were laying on the ground right where the deer stood on impact. Nice when no blood trailing is needed!
Congratulations to Kyle :tup: That's what we call a MASHER of a buck :chuckle:
Post by: sakoshooter on December 13, 2015, 05:56:27 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 13, 2015, 07:00:51 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 13, 2015, 07:37:03 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 13, 2015, 08:43:58 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 13, 2015, 08:59:34 PM
Love it. Ferrule looks perfectOh ya it was a thing of beauty! Could have put new blades in it and shot another. I would have spin tested it but I visited the Veterans cemetery on my way home and left my arrow with Aaron. I bring him a rock from the kill sites from all my hunts, but I felt a bloody arrow shot from his bow was fitting.
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 13, 2015, 09:00:56 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 13, 2015, 09:19:22 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on December 13, 2015, 09:36:25 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 09:40:34 PM
Hope the grounds keepers at the cemetery don't freak out finding a bloody arrow there. Pretty cool :tup:
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 13, 2015, 09:44:26 PM
Probably could have put that ferrule through another dozen critters. Those titanium ferrules are pretty tough! We have broken the chisel off the front slamming them into rock and they still spin true.I think they have grown accustomed to finding strange and random items. We keep them well stocked in coors light and Copenhagen so they don't complain too much. :chuckle:
Hope the grounds keepers at the cemetery don't freak out finding a bloody arrow there. Pretty cool :tup:
Post by: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 09:48:34 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 13, 2015, 09:53:23 PM
I can see them not complaining about Copenhagen, rocks and bloody arrows, but Coors light...that could cause outrage! :puke: :chuckle: :chuckle:He shot a Hoyt and drank Coors......what can I say, you can't pick your family :chuckle:
Post by: The scout on December 13, 2015, 09:55:29 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 14, 2015, 12:06:35 AM
:chuckle:I can see them not complaining about Copenhagen, rocks and bloody arrows, but Coors light...that could cause outrage! :puke: :chuckle: :chuckle:He shot a Hoyt and drank Coors......what can I say, you can't pick your family :chuckle:
Post by: RadSav on December 14, 2015, 03:22:29 AM
125gr TiCon.
You know Mark Mathieson and I designed that blade back in the early 90's (back then it was a .020" blade). I've designed a lot of heads and blades since then and that is still the one I turn to when things get serious! Short enough to give good flight - even with fast bow speeds, steep enough blade angle to still cut when blades start to dull on long pass throughs, yet still long enough that it penetrates like it only strikes butter, and the .025" thickness just seems to sharpen so much better than .030" does. Easily my personal favorite in the RAD/Savora line.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 14, 2015, 08:00:03 AM
Awesome shooting on the deer! That was not an easy shot to make. And I'm glad you had time to make that pit stop on the way home!I can see them not complaining about Copenhagen, rocks and bloody arrows, but Coors light...that could cause outrage! :puke: :chuckle: :chuckle:He shot a Hoyt and drank Coors......what can I say, you can't pick your family :chuckle:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 14, 2015, 08:02:40 AM
125 ti con on a doe with my second tag.
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 14, 2015, 08:55:37 AM
Guess I can add mine.:yike:
125 ti con on a doe with my second tag.
Post by: lokidog on December 14, 2015, 09:14:59 AM
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 14, 2015, 10:56:57 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 14, 2015, 09:46:26 PM
Post by: RadSav on December 14, 2015, 10:20:40 PM
Guess I can add mine.
125 ti con on a doe with my second tag.
Who needs expandables? !!
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 14, 2015, 10:22:07 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 15, 2015, 05:20:44 AM
Post by: whackmaster on December 15, 2015, 05:51:16 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 15, 2015, 08:09:27 AM
No kidding rad! I used a rage extreme on my buck and didn't have half the blood.Guess I can add mine.
125 ti con on a doe with my second tag.
Who needs expandables? !!
I am sold on these ti con heads! :tup:
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 15, 2015, 04:34:45 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on December 15, 2015, 07:00:48 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 15, 2015, 09:10:54 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 16, 2015, 08:18:58 AM
I hunted 14 days with three weapons on my multi season permit trying to kill a respectable buck. Passed over a dozen legal bucks. I said at the beginning of the season that I was going to kill a good 4pt and if not, a meat doe on the last day of the last season. Couldn't be happier with the season as a whole. 33 yards, quartering away. Broke the offside leg bone on the way out. One of the blades is just slightly bent. Same arrow and broadhead that zipped through my cow last weekend (new blades of course).That is the old profile of Savora head ...The only thing missing back in the day was the chiseled tip ...To me the chiseled tip makes all the difference in the world ...Good job on the meat doe !!
Post by: MLBowhunting on January 27, 2016, 10:49:47 AM