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    Compound Bow Beginner-Help!

    My biggest recommendation Is take the time to learn everything and practice intentionally in the beginning. It's so much easier to learn the right way then to learn bad habits and have to work three times as hard to undo them. I'm relearning how to draw back my bow this year. Been shooting a...
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    How close is too close?

    Exactly... and when if it's anywhere you need to talk to authorities no bear is going to testify he was 31 feet and not attacking..
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    Do you carry a pistol for bear when elk hunting???

    Painbow, you can get hard hitters in small form factors that are light and easy to carry. Look into a 357 mag in a j frame. Can be had in an 11 ounce or so gun. Or a 3" barrel stainless j frame or ruger equivalent. My 3 inch with handloads is a pretty shootable gun, but very powerful, way more...
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    Do you carry a pistol for bear when elk hunting???

    I carry one anytime I'm In the woods. What's your life worth to you? I'd recommend a good chest holster. Very accessible and comfortable. Even if not carrying a huge revolver. If no gun yet I'd look into a glock 20 and Buffalo bore hardcast. Important you carry hardcast or solid copper bullets...
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    Carry a spare release in the field?

    I forgot my release in my truck once and didn't realize it until I went to draw back on a big doe at 20 yards. Short 30" ata bow and in that moment thought to myself screw it, I'll shoot fingers. Well the arrow went over her back. I still don't carry a spare but I'm sure to double check I have...
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    RL 23 HOT!!

    Really, if it's still under book max and no signs of over pressure I'd kept the load the same. Get it while it's hot. Free velocity is a good thing
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    Ultralight Cordage Reccomendations

    Just was working on my bow and realized Dloop material might work for you. 550Paracord is 3mm, D loop material is 2mm and is a good somewhat stiff but flexible cord with a grippy texture.
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    Ultralight Cordage Reccomendations

    I always carry a couple 50' pieces of 550 paracord in my pack and use it to pull my bow up the tree. But I always thought it was pretty light and compact and strong for its size. Any smaller and I'd think it'd cut into your hand pulling on it
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    Pin distance

    I use a 5 pin set to 20-30-40-50-60. Although I am now considering changing it to 25-35-45-55-65. I'm not sure. Alot of years of the 10s burned in my memory. Changing to on the 5s might get confusing. But it would be nice to have everything under 25 on one pin
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    Thinking of switching from fixed blade to mechanical broadheads

    Swhackers. They are the only mechanical ill shoot. They are the only one that doesn't waste any energy cutting a huge entry hole, have untouched razor sharp blades to cut the organs, leave a huge exit hole and a pretty darn tough and far more reliable then any rage or equivalent broadhead...
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    Poor penetration.

    Your arrows are likely too light is a big factor too. Ideally your arrow should be at least 425 for a hunting arrow. Closer to 450+ is better. The heavier it is, the better the penetration. Yes you give up a little speed, but it also quiets your bow some. My arrows are around 550 total with a...
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    Sidearm gunlight

    Your 1000% correct. You can't shoot what you can't see. And really shouldn't shoot what you can't positively identify as a threat. Could kill innocent people and spend your life in prison. This is why I have a light on my sidearm so I can always see what I need to shoot. And a regular flashlight...
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    How do you carry your bear defense sidearm

    Chest holster. No other way compares. Drop leg? Not great if your in/out if treestands. Waist in any fashion? Not really if you carry a pack that has a waist belt or you wear bibs because it's cold. Or have multiple layers/coat. And I can tell you my beautiful 7mm has scratches in the stock...
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    Sidearm gunlight

    Having carried without a light for years and now with one for a year... get the light. You absolutely will not notice it. Get a good form factor light not a gargantuan one, Mines the nightstick tcm-550xl. Streamlight is ok. Fenix is absolutely top tier right beside surefire and they just...
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    Anyone ever use a table saw to cut arrows?

    I didn't wrap mine with tape, I did however put a sacrificial board under the arrow and between the arrow and fence to give it support and keep it aligned. I didn't have any splintering or tearout.
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    Varmints and handguns

    I've shot a few foxes with my glock 19, with tritium night sights on it. Usually at night holding a flashlight under the butt of the gun. Furthest shot was 50 or so yards. I agree, handguns can be very effective and are with you when needed. Never set out to hunt with a glock, just happens to...
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    How things have changed, looking at new bows

    That would be a huge benefit. I've always heard short brace heights are unforgiving. And part of the problem with bows/guns is you can't go test drive them like a car. Sure I can go shoot a few arrows through it at 10 yards at the bow shop but they're not going to let me take it home and shoot...
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    wolf calibers

    I've unalived a few foxes with a 9mm. Works good
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    First youth hunting rifle?

    Any of those would be good. Honestly a 7mm rem mag really doesn't have much recoil. Neither does the 270 or 243 etc. I would let him pick the gun itself he likes and simply see what cartridges are available in it. These days picking a cartridge that's affordable and you can find is a good thing...
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    Anyone ever use a table saw to cut arrows?

    Also for what's it's worth, I cut my arrows real long last year for free weight around 600 grains. I ended up wanting to go back closer to 520-540 so I needed to cut 4 inches off them. Being CX's halfout inserts I couldn't just go buy more and I'll be darned if that blue glue doesn't work real...
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