Archery Store

I’ve been wanting to upgrade my hunting clothes especially late season. I own and have used a Warmbag. And while it’s kept me warm, I just don’t like using it. I’ve tried on the Sitka Incinerator jacket and didn’t like the tight fit in the arms. So I spoke with the guys at First Lite and asked them what gear I’d need to be warm and comfortable hunting late season here in NJ; weather can go as low as 0°F. They suggested the following:

Furnace top and bottom
Klamath top
Obsidian pants
Sanctuary jacket and bibs

Anyone have any input on this setup? Is it worth the large investment in $ $ $ to go this route? I’d appreciate any input you have.

David

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Hey all. New account, longtime reader. New to this world and have done quite a bit of research towards bows, bow hunting, and brands to purchase. Would like you guys’s help in deciding on my first bow. I intend to take this from practice to field (spot and stalk) and as such, am leaning towards the more adjustable and affordable models. Ideally,
– Newbie friendly, high letoff
– Decent IBO speed
– Compact
– Lightweight
– Highly adjustable
– Not educated enough to prefer single or binary cams yet
– Good for training proper form while also hunting Texas game
– ~$ 400usd

Have checked a few archery stores, though was not able to shoot many different bows (LH due to eye dominance) Through research and talks with the store techs, I’ve come to appreciate the PSE, Diamond, and Mission by Mathews brands. To name models, PSE stinger X, Diamond SB-1, Mission Craze 2. Plan to buy used. I was measured at 27-28 inch draw and I’m wishing to work up to a 60 lb pull. Any advice or help on which to pick or similar bows that maybe what I’m looking for, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for reading/sharing!

I’m looking into a higher tier hunting clothing. I keep going back to first lite. I want clothing to cover early season bow hunts plum through early elk late mule deer and spring turkey. My question is is this stuff worth the money and as good as advertised.

I’ve loved archery for a long time, and I figure after 30 years I’ll actually branch out from practice and hunting to punch some paper and foam. In that vein I just ordered my first more "targetish" and first non-Mathews bow in 20 years…. a Bowtech Reckoning. I’m going to see if I can find a spot league for this winter to try my hand at indoor, which I’ve never done before. I shot a lot of 3d in high school, but as a traditional shooter. I’ve shot some random ones since, but nothing consistent and just used my primary hunting bow. I am really wanting to make it a regular thing now, and want to build a bow tailored more to that.

I’ve got a rest picked out, Hamskea Trinity Pro… have the hybrid hunter on my Vertix and love it.

For a peep was going to go with the 1/4 Specialty archery peep with several apertures.

I’m unsure of stabilizers, for ASA I’ll be shooting bow novice so a tad limited there. However, I would like to shoot some spots this winter…. so kinda torn on where to start.

Then the sight… torn here also. I’m considering: Spot Hogg Hogg Father, Axcel Accutouch, and CBE Vertex.

The SH is tough as nails doubles as durable enough for hunting, can accommodate multiple scopes, and has the ability to click between marks (micro elevation). The Axcel accepts multiple scopes, also tough, but doesn’t have clicks for micro elevation adjustments. The Vertex is a pure target sight, but also more expensive up front, and I’d probably never haul it hunting in a pinch.

I like my SH, but they are heavy, and I’m building this bow for long bomb shooting… and that weight extended out and high on the riser seems less than ideal, and there the Axcel has the advantage. What the Axcel lacks… is the ability to do clicks of elevation.

… for release, just sticking with what I shoot now, Carter Evolution +…

So for those of you that have done the above activities for a while, any thoughts on the gear I’m contemplating or have suggestions for anything I may not have considered?

I’m asking for some info here. As stated I’m going to Colorado from Sept 14 to the 29 for elk. We will be sleeping in a wall tent. I need to get a sleeping bag and a pad to sleep on. My question is how much do I need to spend? I would like to spend as little as possible but I do indeed want to be warm Does anyone have any recommendations for me? Honestly looking on the internet has been overwhelming. I’m just not sure what I need. By the way Im what you call a cold sleeper. As in I’m usually freezing at home in my bed. I definitely want to error on being too warm. Afraid to make a purchase and then find out when its too late I should have went better or at least warmer. Thanks in advance!

I decided to treat myself to a more “top-end” tree stand and chose the Hawk Helium Kickback. Once I received it I noticed some chipping on the gray paint and it only got worse as I tried to put it together. It kept flaking off and there were more bubbles in the pain that I assume would have started to chip in the future. Of course the aluminum under the paint is pretty shiny, so that is a no-go for a tree stand.
I am returning it to Midway and have contacted Hawk as well. Guess I will go back to Big Game stands and a sore backside after a few hours in the seat.

Meat

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So, I’m going for competitive archery. I know it’s going to take a lot of practice.

Just wanted to show you my grouping day 1 results. 32 Feet.

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What is everybody’s thoughts on this?