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Title: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Friend on June 25, 2022, 07:52:49 PM
Have an ambitious deer project agenda to complete in the next couple of months.
Had some available dead time and decided to develop my intended go-to hunting arrow for two bows this upcoming deer season.

Bows:
Bob Lee Ultimate w/Carbon Cobra Limbs…47@28
CD WF19 w/Uukha SX+’s…..46@28
TimberGhost...Black Pearl G3SS...47@28

Arrow: BE Carnivore 400…150 gn insert…190 gn Timber Shark…29% EFOC…564 gn total…
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Terry Green on June 25, 2022, 07:58:33 PM
"CD WF19 w/Uukha SX+’s"..... HUH?  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Sam McMichael on June 25, 2022, 08:51:25 PM
I have 3 bows that I intend to hunt with next season. One is my 65# at 28" pull (I only draw 25"). I shoot 65# spine wooden arrows with 2 blade broadheads, razorheads and Zwickey. My second bow is a Howard Hill Cheetah. It is 55# at 28" draw. I use wood 50-55 or 55-60 arrows with 2 blade heads. It seems to like them both. My third bow is my 53# at 28" draw Northern Mist Shelton using wood 50-55# arrows. The Northern Mist bow will probably see the most use, as it has for the last several seasons.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Wudstix on June 25, 2022, 09:57:40 PM
Probably, hunt my 60" MOAB 62#@27" DL plus 3/8", or Big River D/R longbow 65#@27" DL plus 3/8" either with footed tapered cedar shafts and 190 grain 3 blade heads.  Or 62" Kota Badlands 72#@28" and tapered Red Ballau shafts with 170 grain Centaur heads for hogs.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bisch on June 25, 2022, 10:06:28 PM
I will be deer hunting mostly with my Primal Tech 3pc longbow. I’m having some weight taken off of it as we speak, and it should end up about 41@29. I also acquired a new selfbow that I really want to take a critter with; deer or pig; it dosen’t matter. It’s right at 40# also.

Bisch
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: dnovo on June 25, 2022, 10:55:19 PM
My primary bow will be my Wild Horse Creek Destiny longbow 64” and 49#
My back up is a identical Destiny but 43#. Shooting cedar arrows from both with Zwickey or Magnus 2 blade broadheads
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tim Reese on June 26, 2022, 05:46:56 AM
I have my set up also ready. Will use my HH cheetah with SBD strings and home made tapered cedar arrows with Ace Broadheads. Will use a few others but this will be the main one.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bowguy67 on June 26, 2022, 07:25:04 AM
I’m prob dif than most in that I switch time to time. It really doesn’t take more more than a few shots to get the feel of another bow. At least mine anyhow and I take close shots anyhow. Right now I’m shootings a 57lb Robertson primal styk the most but who knows tomorrow. In the past week I’ve shot 3 dif bows. Just something I enjoy.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on June 26, 2022, 11:42:10 AM
I have two new Yellowstone Longbows both are 64"[email protected] and 60/65 Surewood shafts with 160gr Grizzly I have had this set up for the last two and haven't deer hunted them because of the wild fires iin my home State.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: modr on June 26, 2022, 12:43:45 PM
Schafer recurve, 60”,51@28, fmj 400 with 145 gr snuffers.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on June 26, 2022, 06:07:33 PM
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Northern Mist Skanee, 66" 55# at 28".  Carbon Express Terminators with 200 grain tips up front.  Will be using some blue Zwickey 4 blades with 75 grain steel screw in adapters.


Jason
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: McDave on June 27, 2022, 12:10:43 PM
Bob Lee 47# Ultimate, GT Ultralight 500’s cut to 29”, 150 grain Silver Flame broadheads with 50 grain supplemental weight behind insert.  Total arrow weight 430 grains.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: rastaman on June 27, 2022, 12:43:26 PM
Dan Toelke  3 piece takedown Lynx 62 inch 49 @ 27 GT 500 traditionals cut to 29.25  190grain Simmons interceptors.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: blacktailbob on June 27, 2022, 02:21:13 PM
Why this one of course. Blacktail Sitka 44@30 We get along better than the others I have. No Mercy on the business end.


HURRY September!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Whiteoak63 on June 27, 2022, 03:13:32 PM
For me it will be my 58” Toelke Whistler 46# @ 27”.
520gr Easton Axis Traditional with 175gr VPA, 25gr collar and 60gr insert.
Arrow was at 530gr but I got a SBD 6 strand string and I had to trim off some arrow to get back in tune. Thinking the deer won’t notice.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tim Reese on June 27, 2022, 03:22:18 PM
Bob you looked dialed in for sure!!!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Ulysseys on June 27, 2022, 03:44:53 PM
Recently decided myself: Black Widow plx, 64” 56@28”, Black Eagle Instinct arrow, Simmons swamp shark heads.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: PrimitivePete on June 28, 2022, 05:23:24 PM
Debating on either a 58" Kanati 51@28 or a 60" Black Hunter MK1 55@28, both shooting 30" 2219's with 175 grains up front. Did order some Easton 6.5mm Bowhunter shafts to try as well. Both bows are shooting very well, I need to do more testing with broadheads on the arrows to finalize the deal. And on the days when I want to go a bit naked I'll use my Osage self bow I made with Wild Rose arrows and single bevel trade point heads.
I love this time of year and all the fun sorting out the rig.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: SS Snuffer on June 29, 2022, 09:38:36 AM
Got to say,love all my bows ,but got to say cold 1st shot is always best with the Black Hunter Long bow!
40 lbs. At 28" Axis 500 29 1/2" 300 up front, 200 grn. Grizzly single bevel.
My Kanati is really sweet. It's my late season bow.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: kopfjaeger on June 29, 2022, 10:26:07 AM
This year I'll be bowhunting with my new to me 1971 55#@28" Bear Super Magnum. I'll be shooting either my german spruce arrows or my 2016 aluminum arrows. I'm not sure which ones yet.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Dave Lay on June 29, 2022, 08:35:26 PM
  I’m sure I’ll be hunting with my 60” 54@28 widow SAV recurve , Easton 2018’s and 200 grain VPA 3 blades , only change might be 200 grain Magness 2 blades
     If I can take a few deer early ,then after rut , I may switch to my 64” PLX longbow shooting the same arrows and heads ..
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: stik&string on June 29, 2022, 09:06:11 PM
For me it’s the same as the last few: 83# @ 28” Northern Mist American. Heavy hickory shafts with some type (only have 2 Zwickys left) of 4 blades up front.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Deast1988 on June 30, 2022, 02:33:39 PM
64” JavaMan express double carbon 53@27in

58” Centaur SuperCurve 53@25in

Fullength GT velocity 340s, 125gr ethics inserts, 150gr sharp shooters, 4 fletch with rayzors. Same arrow both bows.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: joe ashton on June 30, 2022, 05:24:44 PM
Fun thread!
This season I'll be hunting mule deer, elk, whitetail and bears with:
Northern mist baraga... 53#
Gold tip shafts...
And grizzly and woodsman broadheads.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: joe ashton on June 30, 2022, 05:25:16 PM
Fun thread!
This season I'll be hunting mule deer, elk, whitetail and bears with:
Northern mist baraga... 53#
Gold tip shafts...
And grizzly and woodsman broadheads.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bowwild on June 30, 2022, 07:12:34 PM
I'm waiting on a new Widow PAX Carbon at 44# and 58".  It should arrive any day now.

I'll hunt with it or a Black Wolf with Uukha limbs Altai limbs.

My broadheads will be either the Iron Wills I bought for moose, Strickland Helix, or another 3-blade that I can't remember the name of.

I'll be using Easton arrows.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: GCook on July 02, 2022, 02:30:03 PM
It will be one of my Primal Tech bows.  I'm sure the three piece longbow and the two piece longbow will be my primary killers.  The arrows will be either Beaman Centershot shafts or BE Vintage shafts in the 9.5 to 10.5gpp range.  Broadheads will vary but mostly the Carbon Express Piledriver 150s for deer with some other heads thrown in for pigs.
Those will be the set ups I take to Africa for plains game as well. 
Beaman Centershot 340s 30.75" long are the majority of what I hunt with.

Arrow Total Weight (grains)497.5
Arrow Specific Weight (GPP)9.7
Front of Center (FOC) %15.9
Arrow Speed (ft/sec)188.9
Arrow Energy (ft-lbs)39.4
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Terry Lightle on July 02, 2022, 02:51:36 PM
51#Wild Horse Creek Destiny with 2 blade Deltas
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: string bean on July 02, 2022, 05:50:29 PM
60" Omega Royal Huntsman 53lbs@28".  Easton Bowhunter 6.5 w/150gr inserts and tipped with 100gr Magnus Stingers.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: JDunlap on July 02, 2022, 08:03:37 PM
I will be shooting my JC Optimus and Uukha limbs 62” and approximately 52lbs at my draw. I am hoping to be shooting Douglass firs with Ace Standard 125 grains for a total weight of about 565 to 575 grains. I will also be shooting 2117 or 2216 Eastons with 150 to 175gn Ace Standards. I just put in for secondary draw for elk in Colorado…I think my set up will work there also.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: David McLendon on July 02, 2022, 09:52:35 PM
Will likely be a Black Widow Diamond Anniversary Crown Jewel 58"@28" drawing 29.5. It's set up with carbon, but I have lately been thinking about some footed wood arrows for that bow. I also have a '63 Howatt Hi-Speed that I need to hunt with, I bought it because of the killer Brazilian Rosewood but it is a heck of a shooter.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: A Lex on July 02, 2022, 11:00:35 PM
My hunting set-up will be pretty much the same as many years past, 75lb Blackwidow PLX longbow and wooden shafts. If it's cold, I might take my 65lb'er.

Only thing really any different will be my broadhead choice. For a long time I have run Grizzly Kodiaks with absolutely superb results, but unfortunately they seem to be getting much harder to find, not to mention expensive (for me) when I can locate some too. So this year I'm giving 200 grain Ace Super Express a go. Don't see any reason to doubt that choice one little bit  :goldtooth:

Good luck to you all

Best
Lex
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: JamesD on July 04, 2022, 10:31:38 AM
I have a 64" Primal Tech longbow with a set of limbs that is 44# @ 30" and another set of limbs that is 49# at 30". My guess is that I will use the lower poundage limbs, but my mood can change quickly to which one that I want to shoot. I will be shooting the two setups below.

44# limbs
730 - 760 grain (total weight including broadheads) wood arrows. Some with 200 grain grizzly single bevels up front, some with 190 grain meathead single bevels up front.

49# limbs 815 - 855 grain wood arrows (Also the total weight including broadheads) wood arrows. Same as above, some arrows will have 200 grain, single bevel grizzly broadheads, others will have 190 grain meathead, single bevels up front.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Michael Guran on July 05, 2022, 03:05:24 PM
I’ll be starting the season off with the two newest to me bows I got recently.  A Kim Sha MattawomanII and a St Patrick Lakes Northern Styk, and both are around 50lbs at my draw length.  Woodies tipped with 3 blade VPAs and W Woodsmens on the business end…
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: NinjaVanish on July 05, 2022, 05:20:05 PM
Toelke 58" Whilstler 55#@29"
Black Eagle Vintage 400
Simmons 160 landshark; stock insert with 2" xx75 footers; about 580 TAW
I've been pretty consistent shooting the VPA 3 blades, both the 1-1/8" and the 1'1/4" with great results, but I gotta see what a Simmons will do.
May even try out the 2117s with a big ole Treeshark on it. Flies a little slower than the aforementioned setup since its around 690 grains.

IF my St. Patrick Lakes Pacific Styk shows up in time, I'll be using it with some VPAs glued on to some woodies.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Doug S on July 09, 2022, 12:27:20 PM

   Homemade ugly 3 pc handle forward being pulled out of retirement,  66" 57# with some killing history.
Bemen mfx 400 arrows with homemade 2 blade broadheads for Elk
And woodies tipped with Obsidian and Flint heads I knapped this year for Deer.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Gun on July 10, 2022, 06:25:26 PM
Bear "B" mag as per usual. Hoping to be lefty @ 47-50# by September. (Rehab going very well). Or 40# w my teeth otherwise.

Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: varmint101 on July 11, 2022, 05:14:41 PM
Black Widow PLX 62” 45@28(draw 29.5ish) Traditional Only barebow arras and Zwickey No Mercy heads.
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Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bowguy67 on July 13, 2022, 05:04:39 PM
Tell ya, last few weeks I’ve been shooting a 60lb Bighorn one piece more than all the rest. Idk why, haven’t hunted it in I can’t remember. It’s typically my bowfishing rig. Maybe I’ll shoot a deer with it
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: 9 Shocks on July 13, 2022, 11:36:04 PM
I’ll be running 3 set ups.

#1 58” Primal Tech longbow 51@28 drawn to 26.5” absolutely ripping a black eagle x impact .500 at 29” with the focos insert system with a 200 grain vpa 3 blade - 300 total up front.  Wearing a Ten ring string.

#2 60” Bear A-Mag riser with 47@28 #2 limbs drawn to 27” - firing a Gold tip trad .600 29”with a 50gr insert and uni bushing insert with a g nock, 150 grain magnus killer bee and a ten ring string

#3 56” Bob lee abyss 46@27 drawn to 27” shooting a 28.75” - Gold tip trad .500 with a 50 gr insert  and uni bushing adapter with a g nock tipped with a 175 grain vpa 3 blade wearing a lazer hp string

My goal is to shoot a deer with each of these.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Dave Pagel on July 14, 2022, 07:22:11 AM
I have done most of my hunting with my Silvertips over the years using heavy aluminum shafts.  My Manitoba bear this spring was with a 54# @ 28 (draw is 29) one-piece recurve, 2018 and 175 grain VPA Terminator, 610 grains.  That being said, I have decided this year is longbows with wood arrows for deer. 

I have a Pronghorn, a Firefly, a Primal Tech and a Yellowstone all set up with cedars or Surewoods and 160 grain Terminatiors.  All will see some hunting time. 

Of course there is a St. Joe River recurve that will be tuned up by season.  I had one in the late 90s-early 200s that put a lot of meat on the table.  Who knows.

D.P.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: MnFn on July 14, 2022, 09:10:32 AM
Still trying to decide between Black Widow PSA 58” 50#,  Liberty English 45# with 50/55 Surewood, or my Tall Tines  Stickflinger 49# with Surewood. 

I’d like to take a deer with the Liberty just because of two guys I respect : Allen Boice the bowyer and Snag the creator of the Wilderness Custom Arrow. That and I enjoy shooting that bow so much.  But it will come down to which I feel most competent with.

Addendum: That Liberty English is gaining ground.  It’s only 45# but it seems to have as good of cast as the other two.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Dave Lay on July 14, 2022, 12:24:41 PM
I have done most of my hunting with my Silvertips over the years using heavy aluminum shafts.  My Manitoba bear this spring was with a 54# @ 28 (draw is 29) one-piece recurve, 2018 and 175 grain VPA Terminator, 610 grains.  That being said, I have decided this year is longbows with wood arrows for deer. 

I have a Pronghorn, a Firefly, a Primal Tech and a Yellowstone all set up with cedars or Surewoods and 160 grain Terminatiors.  All will see some hunting time. 

Of course there is a St. Joe River recurve that will be tuned up by season.  I had one in the late 90s-early 200s that put a lot of meat on the table.  Who knows.

D.P.
. I’m the same, shooting 54 lb widow SAV recurve and 2018 with 200 gr VPA 3 blade, it’s a great combination and has been my go to for several years and I had posted earlier I’d probably start with it, but dang the longbow has a strong pull on me, I’ve got a 56 lb 64” widow PLX shooting the same 2018 200 gr vpa ,that I had great success with last year that I’m thinking I might go with instead
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Friend on July 14, 2022, 07:22:55 PM
How enjoyable it is to pour over the vast array of deer hunting setups.

And how easy would it be to discern the most lethal setups if one only knew the realistic confidence level of the hunter.

Genuine and Sensible Confidence is King…
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 14, 2022, 09:12:42 PM
Friend, I agree. There is a long list of mighty fine bows mentioned here. I submit the setups of all these rigs are equally lethal. It comes down to the ability of the archery to deliver the shot. Don't you wish you could try out every combo?
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: RIVERWOLF on July 14, 2022, 10:27:35 PM
Likely my 50# Black Montana this year. My 50# Brown Montana"Rose" has walked the fields last two seasons and kept me fed .....Time to share the love;)

50# Montana longbow , 30" 2018's , SS Razorheads weighted to 175 gr  , Carried  in my Alpha quiver......

Best to everyone this season !  It can't get here quick enough for this ol Wolf ..........
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tim Reese on July 16, 2022, 10:23:46 AM
I agree Ralph!!!! 76 more days till our opener here!!! 
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: RIVERWOLF on July 16, 2022, 12:10:50 PM
About 70 more days this way Tim ....I'm "trying" to not calendar watch ;^)))
Need to get out and wet a line more often , few natural blinds need toching up.....Just miss the long sets watching as we are meant to watch the world ..... Part of the CIRCLE . 


This "dreamy" picture I took a few yrs back doesn't help much .....or does it ;)
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Trenton G. on July 16, 2022, 03:39:22 PM
My main setup for this year will be my Stillwater Aberdeen as it has been for the past few years. 60 inches, 57@29 so about 59-60 at my draw length. Shooting 31" GT trads with a 200 grain 3 blade VPA. Total arrow weight around 525 grains.

My two backup bows will be my 66" abbott longbow, 62@30 and my great northern ghost, 62 inches and 58@29. Both shoot the same arrow as the Aberdeen which makes things easy.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: JR Chambers on July 16, 2022, 04:26:21 PM
1990 50 lb homemade bow with Easton axis arrows
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: JR Chambers on July 16, 2022, 04:32:39 PM
My main setup for this year will be my Stillwater Aberdeen as it has been for the past few years. 60 inches, 57@29 so about 59-60 at my draw length. Shooting 31" GT trads with a 200 grain 3 blade VPA. Total arrow weight around 525 grains.

My two backup bows will be my 66" abbott longbow, 62@30 and my great northern ghost, 62 inches and 58@29. Both shoot the same arrow as the Aberdeen which makes things easy.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bowguy67 on July 16, 2022, 07:49:53 PM
I agree Ralph!!!! 76 more days till our opener here!!!
I’m at 55 days. Ya got me to look!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Gdpolk on July 16, 2022, 10:24:52 PM
I recon old habits die hard.  I'll use this ole slab of firewood again this year and until I can't bowhunt anymore.  I have no desire to continue shopping for a bow.

(https://www.gpolkknives.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3227.jpg)
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bisch on July 17, 2022, 12:10:46 AM
What kind of case I’d that Garrett??? I likey!!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: A Lex on July 17, 2022, 06:23:53 AM
Yes that is a great case/set-up Garrett's got there, I've drooled over that on many occasions.

I like it so much in fact, that I'm actually in the middle of replicating it to suit my set up at the moment.

I've heard it said "Imitation is the greatest compliment", so thank you for the inspiration Garrett, that is really a fantastic looking set-up :thumbsup:

Best
Lex
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Gdpolk on July 17, 2022, 07:01:55 AM
What kind of case I’d that Garrett??? I likey!!!!

Bisch

Pelican Storm IM3100

I actually had Bob build me this take town 2-piece bow specifically so that I could build this travel kit.  It allows me to pile luggage all over it in the car without worry, boat into places with waterproof and floating security, and check it +/- a handgun under the arrows for flying and it gives me something that when I am packing for a hunt it is impossible for me to miss needed gear.  The bow is built to the exact same specs as my beloved one piece so the two bows can share some perfectly tuned arrows but this one is easier to travel with.  Oh and this bow wears the antler as limb tips from the most mature buck that I've ever taken with a bow, and it was shot with my one piece bow from 7 paces off the ground.

I chose this particular case because it was the smallest option available that would fit everything I needed with my full length arrows still in the quiver hood.  With one grab and go option I can instantly spot for missing items and load up everything needed for any hunt:
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Phillip Fields on July 17, 2022, 07:30:50 AM
Black Widow PLX, 44lbs at my draw length of 28". Gold Tip Velocity, 500 spine, length 30.5", 3x4" feathers, reflective wrap, 205 grain Simmons Safari Broadhead. Arrow weight 448 gr (gpp 10.2), foc 20.2%.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Michael Guran on July 17, 2022, 08:09:24 AM
Yes that is a great case/set-up Garrett's got there, I've drooled over that on many occasions.

I like it so much in fact, that I'm actually in the middle of replicating it to suit my set up at the moment.

I've heard it said "Imitation is the greatest compliment", so thank you for the inspiration Garrett, that is really a fantastic looking set-up :thumbsup:

Best
Lex
Yes that is a great case/set-up Garrett's got there, I've drooled over that on many occasions.

I like it so much in fact, that I'm actually in the middle of replicating it to suit my set up at the moment.

I've heard it said "Imitation is the greatest compliment", so thank you for the inspiration Garrett, that is really a fantastic looking set-up :thumbsup:

Best
Lex
What kind of case I’d that Garrett??? I likey!!!!

Bisch

Pelican Storm IM3100

I actually had Bob build me this take town 2-piece bow specifically so that I could build this travel kit.  It allows me to pile luggage all over it in the car without worry, boat into places with waterproof and floating security, and check it +/- a handgun under the arrows for flying and it gives me something that when I am packing for a hunt it is impossible for me to miss needed gear.  The bow is built to the exact same specs as my beloved one piece so the two bows can share some perfectly tuned arrows but this one is easier to travel with.  Oh and this bow wears the antler as limb tips from the most mature buck that I've ever taken with a bow, and it was shot with my one piece bow from 7 paces off the ground.

I chose this particular case because it was the smallest option available that would fit everything I needed with my full length arrows still in the quiver hood.  With one grab and go option I can instantly spot for missing items and load up everything needed for any hunt:
  • bow
  • quiver with 4 arrows
  • 12 spare arrows with different heads for other species on multi-species hunts
  • two spare strings
  • bow square
  • binoculars
  • knife
  • game calls under arm guard
  • two shooting gloves under arm guard
  • arm guard
  • .44 Mag if needed as a backup/sidearm if going into a place with some dangerous game
That looks great Garrett!  I have the same case and really like it.  Do you have any tips for tracing/cutting the foam?  I used a box cutter and it didn’t turn out nearly as nice as what yours looks like.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Gdpolk on July 17, 2022, 11:19:13 AM
That looks great Garrett!  I have the same case and really like it.  Do you have any tips for tracing/cutting the foam?  I used a box cutter and it didn’t turn out nearly as nice as what yours looks like.

I rolled out some butcher paper that I freeze my meat in and cut it to the interior dimensions desired.  From there I laid out everything so it fit well and carefully traced it so my lines were vertical or maybe slightly undersized.  I used scissors to cut out the shapes on the paper piercing the paper from the center of the cutout and then cutting out to the line.  I tacked the paper onto the foam with my wife's sewing pins and used a silver sharpie marker to trace the inside of the cutouts like a stencil onto the foam.  Then I cut out the foam with my jigsaw and a smooth blade but you can also use a filet knife or the likes too.  When I got ready to put the foam back in I flipped it upside down so that the leftover silver sharpie didn't show.  Items like my bow that had tapers got the plugs cut to lift them up to the surface level.  Deep items like the limb mounts on my quiver got cut into the middle layer of foam the same way but with a less precise tracing and fitment.  As for the arrow rack, I just used the cutouts from the arrow quiver section to stuff into the lid and replace that corrugated junk.  I used a carpenters level as a straight edge and a razor blade clicked out to about half the depth to get partial thickness cuts in a straight line. 

I had planned to order another solid piece of foam for the lid to make the arrow holders from but the quiver cutouts work so I'll just stick with them until they wear out.  They aren't cut squared but it really doesn't matter.  I just need it to work properly and for now it does.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: smokin joe on July 17, 2022, 11:57:24 AM
I will be using my Centaur Triple Carbon Elite Takedown. It is 45# and 60 inches.

I have two arrow shaft configurations. Both are 29.5 inches; glory nocks; 100 gr brass GIGO inserts; 6 inch wrap and 3 four-inch feathers.
 
The variables are:
broadheads -- 135 gr Deltas, or 125 gr Snuffers, or 125 gr Woodsmans
shafts -- 29.5" 500-spine Warrior or Traditional Only

All of the variables shoot exactly the same.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tim Reese on July 17, 2022, 12:00:49 PM
Great looking set up Garrett!! Very cool for the traveling hunter I’m sure
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: doubleo on July 17, 2022, 12:53:25 PM
This year i will be shooting my 56" Stalker Coyote 47#@ 28". 600 spine Easton Axis trad shafts with 50 gr. hidden inserts and VPA 175gr. 2 blade broadheads. Total arrow weight is 470 grs. My Holm Made Osprey longbow will be my backup bow. 60" and 42#@28". Opening day is September 17 here in Wisconsin. Only 2 months away. :archer2:
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Michael Guran on July 18, 2022, 09:12:42 AM
Yes that is a great case/set-up Garrett's got there, I've drooled over that on many occasions.

I like it so much in fact, that I'm actually in the middle of replicating it to suit my set up at the moment.

I've heard it said "Imitation is the greatest compliment", so thank you for the inspiration Garrett, that is really a fantastic looking set-up :thumbsup:

Best
Lex
Yes that is a great case/set-up Garrett's got there, I've drooled over that on many occasions.

I like it so much in fact, that I'm actually in the middle of replicating it to suit my set up at the moment.

I've heard it said "Imitation is the greatest compliment", so thank you for the inspiration Garrett, that is really a fantastic looking set-up :thumbsup:

Best
Lex
What kind of case I’d that Garrett??? I likey!!!!

Bisch

Pelican Storm IM3100

I actually had Bob build me this take town 2-piece bow specifically so that I could build this travel kit.  It allows me to pile luggage all over it in the car without worry, boat into places with waterproof and floating security, and check it +/- a handgun under the arrows for flying and it gives me something that when I am packing for a hunt it is impossible for me to miss needed gear.  The bow is built to the exact same specs as my beloved one piece so the two bows can share some perfectly tuned arrows but this one is easier to travel with.  Oh and this bow wears the antler as limb tips from the most mature buck that I've ever taken with a bow, and it was shot with my one piece bow from 7 paces off the ground.

I chose this particular case because it was the smallest option available that would fit everything I needed with my full length arrows still in the quiver hood.  With one grab and go option I can instantly spot for missing items and load up everything needed for any hunt:
  • bow
  • quiver with 4 arrows
  • 12 spare arrows with different heads for other species on multi-species hunts
  • two spare strings
  • bow square
  • binoculars
  • knife
  • game calls under arm guard
  • two shooting gloves under arm guard
  • arm guard
  • .44 Mag if needed as a backup/sidearm if going into a place with some dangerous game
That looks great Garrett!  I have the same case and really like it.  Do you have any tips for tracing/cutting the foam?  I used a box cutter and it didn’t turn out nearly as nice as what yours looks like.
That looks great Garrett!  I have the same case and really like it.  Do you have any tips for tracing/cutting the foam?  I used a box cutter and it didn’t turn out nearly as nice as what yours looks like.

I rolled out some butcher paper that I freeze my meat in and cut it to the interior dimensions desired.  From there I laid out everything so it fit well and carefully traced it so my lines were vertical or maybe slightly undersized.  I used scissors to cut out the shapes on the paper piercing the paper from the center of the cutout and then cutting out to the line.  I tacked the paper onto the foam with my wife's sewing pins and used a silver sharpie marker to trace the inside of the cutouts like a stencil onto the foam.  Then I cut out the foam with my jigsaw and a smooth blade but you can also use a filet knife or the likes too.  When I got ready to put the foam back in I flipped it upside down so that the leftover silver sharpie didn't show.  Items like my bow that had tapers got the plugs cut to lift them up to the surface level.  Deep items like the limb mounts on my quiver got cut into the middle layer of foam the same way but with a less precise tracing and fitment.  As for the arrow rack, I just used the cutouts from the arrow quiver section to stuff into the lid and replace that corrugated junk.  I used a carpenters level as a straight edge and a razor blade clicked out to about half the depth to get partial thickness cuts in a straight line. 

I had planned to order another solid piece of foam for the lid to make the arrow holders from but the quiver cutouts work so I'll just stick with them until they wear out.  They aren't cut squared but it really doesn't matter.  I just need it to work properly and for now it does.
thanks for the info Garrett—very helpful!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Papadeerhtr on July 20, 2022, 10:31:02 PM
I'll be shooting a 64 in 47@28 Black canyon longbow. A Gold tip 400 31 in long with a 125 gr Wensel woodsman. Total weight 425 gr.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Dmorris on July 28, 2022, 01:40:55 PM
This year will be a Hoyt Satori, 17” riser, 55#medium limbs. Shooting 340 traditional only barebow shafts, 3 4” parabolic fletch, and either a 4 blade Eskimo or Delta up front. After years of bouncing back and forth between longbows, recurves and compounds I have a renewed confidence in this set up and can’t wait to try it on elk and whitetail!!!!!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: tradslinger on July 28, 2022, 02:44:44 PM
I am planning on my 58" 45# Kodiak Hunter for this fall. Using Gold Tip 600 spine with probably the Wensel 3 blades, maybe the Bear Razorheads. I had hoped to be shooting my 45# 68" Maddog string follow longbow but I still have some issues with it so the recurve it is. The old Kodiak is getting a few checks in the limbs but still shooting pretty good. Some day I may get lucky and get a longer 45# Kodiak Hunter but this one has been a good bow.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: woodchucker on August 14, 2022, 06:53:12 PM
My Bear Kodiak T/D (again) A-handle, #1 limbs, 56" 42# @ 28"

Shooting cedar arrows my son Little Bear made. Tipped with 2 blade Zwickey Deltas and Judos.
3 Deltas and a Judo in my bow quiver. (as always!)  :thumbsup: :archer: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Lonster on August 14, 2022, 07:59:17 PM
As of right now it’s going to be my Black Hunter #40 @28” (I have a 30” draw length) with Black Eagle 400s and 200 grain VPA single bevel 2 blade.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ydXn6gNT/BE33-DFFB-533-C-4-D85-870-C-0-C8-CE68-FE70-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpJ12qYL)
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: PABuckeye on August 14, 2022, 09:03:05 PM
Bear Kodiak Magnum, 56#26"
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: NinjaVanish on August 14, 2022, 10:06:50 PM
Whistler 58” 55@29
Xx75 Legacy 2018
Treesharks and VPA 3 blades(https://i.imgur.com/WiotygO.jpg)
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bisch on August 15, 2022, 02:33:57 PM
This is gonna be first up for this coming season:



It’s my Primal Tech takedown longbow, 42@29. I’ve actually had the limbs for a while, but just sent them in for a weight reduction and had the riser made for them.





Bisch

Sorry about the sideways pics! Don’t know how to fix that???
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: GCook on August 15, 2022, 10:03:10 PM
Man can Randy make em purty or what!!!
Go get some blood on that girl!!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Farmingdales Finest on August 17, 2022, 05:25:05 PM
I'll be shooting my EXE Scream 21" riser with 40lb Medium Uukha Gobi limbs, Springy rest, Gunshy Quiver with 32" 4 fletched 4" feathers on a GT Hunter 400 shaft, 100 grain insert and 125 grain Muzzy Original 3 Blade or Magnus Killer Bees. TAW 516grains at 168fps.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Eric Sprick on August 27, 2022, 04:34:20 PM
Main hunters will be my Kanatis.  All roughly 50# with Beman Centershots and Ace heads.
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However, I did just receive a new Wes Wallace Royal which will be with me some also
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Like to see everyone’s setups and best of luck to all
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: TIM B on August 27, 2022, 05:29:04 PM
All BEARS this year
Top to bottom:
59 Kodiak
K-mag
Polar
Griz
Super K
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Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: woodchucker on August 27, 2022, 06:31:17 PM
They're all NICE, Tim!!!!

But, If you had to... Could you pick just one...??
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: TIM B on August 27, 2022, 07:13:19 PM
They're all NICE, Tim!!!!

But, If you had to... Could you pick just one...??
That ol’59 is my favorite and what I will start the season with.  My uncle gave me the polar and K-mag.  That little K-mag is my second fav. I killed deer with each of those 5 bows last season…..we will see what this season holds….I’m sure looking forward to it!
Tim B
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Stringwacker on August 27, 2022, 07:40:14 PM
I'm leaving tomorrow for an elk hunt. I will be taking my 58 pound @27" PSAX Black Widow recurve along with my 2117's and two blade Stinger broadheads.

When I get back; I will drop the weight down to 52 pounds and use 2018's along with my choice of Stingers or Zwickey two blade Eskimo's...as my needs require.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: NinjaVanish on September 03, 2022, 09:39:24 PM
I’ve been messing around with my arrow setup and landed with:

2018 Camo Hunter
175 grain Tigershark
50 grain brass behind the RPS
3 Fletch LW
Lumenok
647 TAW
Hits like a tomahawk missile. Can’t wait to let it loose.

Bow is a 58” Whistler. 55#@29”
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Bruce M on September 03, 2022, 11:03:55 PM
I'm going with one bow, a late 40's ish Ben Pearsons 502, bottom of the barrel at the time. I'll be shooting some 29" 45# d.fir shafts with bear greenies at front.
I wanted to go with the Ace standards I got but I just couldn't get them to spin rite, I need to figure out why.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: jcrow on September 05, 2022, 05:43:20 PM
 After 43 years of compound I'm switching things up."

 64" MadDog Mountaineer  41# @ 27
 506 gr Easton Axis FMJ 500's   29"  3- Five inch vanes
 225 up front
VPA double bevel 2 blade. 
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Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Sam McMichael on September 05, 2022, 07:44:10 PM
jcrow, good switch!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: evgb127 on September 05, 2022, 11:08:06 PM
Pennsylvania deer season will be opening in a few short weeks.  I finally have my setup all dialed in:

66” Sunset Hill, 54@27”.
Cedar 65/70 arrows cut to 28.5”.
Howard Hill 160 grain broadheads.

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Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tim Reese on September 07, 2022, 08:34:10 PM
 Very nice set up!!!  :clapper:
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: kleine on September 07, 2022, 09:17:23 PM
Probably my Black Widow PLIII 47# at 28” with Dark Timber 500s with 150 woodsmans or 150gr VPA 3 blade
But might switch to my PCH carbon 45 at 28” sometime since it really never got a chance to hunt last year!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tajue17 on September 10, 2022, 10:31:18 AM
My first choices this year,, I have several bows but these are the ones I seem to be hitting the best with...


#1 recurve--> 60" John Jordan stalker 48@28 heritage 150's w/150gr vpa
#1 longbow--> 66" Northern Mist superior  longbow 48@28 11/32 45-50 sure woods/w ACE super express or griz 160's
#1 selfbow-->  67" Joe Mattingly Osage character made in 98'   47@28 Elite 5/16 cedar with Ace or grizzly LW
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: TradBrewSC on September 20, 2022, 08:21:48 PM
As always I have a “quiver” full of bows, but recently got my new Habu Deathadder 62” 54# and must say it is the unicorn that I was hoping for! With that being said I still love my trusty 62” 53# BW PL.. I’m hunting first off with the Habu to get some notches under its belt but the PL will certainly come out too! Shooting 400 3” 4 fletch day six with 50gr inserts and 200gr daysix Evos out of both. Love both of these set ups. The Habu the the ideal western bow for me in the long range class but after getting it and buying a family boat the spring western hunting is out until next year so pigs and deer will have to do! Best of hunting to you all!
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Fletcher on September 30, 2022, 09:16:32 PM
Surewood shafts that I made into arrows, 61-64 lb spine with 200 gr heads and a total arrow weight around 580-590 grains.  Pushing them with a Toelke Chinook drawing 43 lb at my 26".  Arrows will be carried in a Great Northern Strap-on quiver and loosed with a Bateman cordovan tab.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Richmeister on October 01, 2022, 09:08:04 AM
40 lb Wing Vantage Pro 62" I got from Kelly.
Carbons with 150gr 3 blade VPA broadheads.
Working on getting wood to fly for next year.
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tim Reese on October 04, 2022, 06:27:27 PM
On first page pic was inside. So figured I’d post of in field pic now that season is open :)
Title: Re: Deer Setup for 2022/2023 Season
Post by: Tim Reese on October 04, 2022, 06:28:37 PM
 :bigsmyl: