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Title: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 20, 2009, 04:15:00 PM
my name is rob kinney and i am a 100% disabled vietnam vet going on a hunt in december and could use some help. whether it is broadheads or an arm guard or anything you might think of to help me on this hunt of a lifetime. i am goig to be hunting in hamilton county illinois for my hunt and will hunting out of a blind. if you have some 125 gr heads magnus or whatever i would be greatful. thanks for your time. it has been a long time since i have been on but i have had some medical problems which have slowed me down a bit
thanks for your time and god bless
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: blind one on September 20, 2009, 04:25:00 PM
Rob,
I some magnus 2 blade that weigh 115 grains you can have. I have some tabs that I dont need also if you shoot RH. Do you need any arrows? If so what size? I have a bunch of aluminum and might have what you need...Let me know...Roy
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: onewhohasfun on September 20, 2009, 04:41:00 PM
Hey Rob, you are a lucky man to be hunting Illinois. I have some Zwickey deltas, some eskimos, or  some big magnus you are welcome too.Do you need screw on adapters?  Armguard and glove also. Please be more specific as to your needs and don't be shy, we are here to help.
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: twotimer on September 20, 2009, 06:26:00 PM
i'v got zwickey,2 and 4 blade,mangus 2 blade,snuffer 3 blade,and about any spined aluminum arrow you need,plus a number of different length new flemish strings,a few extra gloves,you call,i'l haul a$$ to the post office.robert  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :campfire:    :coffee:
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: blind one on September 20, 2009, 07:21:00 PM
Rob, I just put some 2117's up for a giveaway. If you need them let me know and they are yours...Roy
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robhunter on September 20, 2009, 07:41:00 PM
Rob, I got some magnus 125 screw in heads if you need. PM me  Robert
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: Sharpster on September 21, 2009, 07:36:00 AM
Rob,

I have Grizzly and Tusker Concord Single bevel BHDs in the weight range you're looking for and I'll even sharpen them for you. If you prefer double bevel, I'll sharpen any of the heads mentioned in the above posts (or any others) if the donor will send them to me for you. Are you shooting wood, aluminum or carbon shafts? I'll also intall/spin-test the adapters if you need them.

Let me know,

Ron
800 561-4339
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 21, 2009, 04:23:00 PM
thank you all for your offer to help. i am a very lucky guy as i got this hunt of a lifetime from disabled sportsmen of america and i am looking forward to december getting here asap lol. i have been very fortunate and need to thank bill griffen who has built me a 3 piece longbow a 500 dollar bow and gave it to me. that doesn't happen to often but i owe it to him to try and get somethng down when i get to illinois. if anyone is looking for a great bow give bill a shout at
www.zonabows.com. (http://www.zonabows.com.)  if i knew how to do it i would put some pics of my bow for you guys
thanks again for everything as this will be my frist try with traditional archery to take a deer. i am very excited about this adventure
god bless
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: KHALVERSON on September 21, 2009, 05:32:00 PM
rob
pm sent
kevin
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 21, 2009, 07:22:00 PM
thanks to everyone i just found out my bow will be here by the first of next week and it is 44lbs @ 28" draw. the bow is beautiful and i will try to learn how to put pics on the site. if anyone can help i would appreciate it. bill did a great job and i am looking forward to putting all your help into my hunt this december
god bless
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: Bowferd on September 22, 2009, 12:19:00 AM
Here is a pic robk sent of his new bow on the way. Great looking bow!!!! Good luck Rob. (http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z314/Bowferd/1.jpg)
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 22, 2009, 09:15:00 PM
hey all i finally got confirmation on my hunt. it will be from jan 4th to the 8th of jan. my dad and i will be heading out jan 2nd and stop over night then make our way to hamilton county outfitters on the 3rd so we will be rested and ready to do some hunting. my pop went to the ducks unlimited banquet last fall and drug me along and we won a fishing trip and spent this morning chasing strippers catfish and even a large mouth bass. we hit the water at 7 am and were back limited out before 10am, not bad for a cripple and an 82 year old lol. without my dad i wouldn't get to go hunting as i am on a cane and he does the work carrying things for the blind. he became my hunting partner after my mom died in 2000. we don't have big place only 20 acres that my sister and her husband have so this trip to hamilton county is like going out of country for us and i know will be a great time whether i get a big buck or not. the people putting on the hunt greg and jackie are amazing people. when the hunt happens i promise will have some pics whether i am successful in the field or not.
again thanks to everyone for stepping up and helping out i am very blessed
i am glad you like the bow ferd he make some great looking bows and i have shot one before and it was quieter and smoother than any compound i ever shot when i could shoot one lol
god bless
rob k
bowferd i sent another pic of my bow.
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: Mr.Vic on September 22, 2009, 09:21:00 PM
good luck Robk shoot straight  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: Fletcher on September 22, 2009, 10:22:00 PM
Rob, how are you fixed for arrows?  I know where Hamilton Co. is.
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: JEFF B on September 22, 2009, 10:55:00 PM
if ya want some 125grn heads i have some that i would send ya no problem just let me know.
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: straitera on September 22, 2009, 11:22:00 PM
Beautiful bow. What are you using for a quiver? Why don't you list the things you still need? Thanks for your service brother.
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: KHALVERSON on September 23, 2009, 04:32:00 PM
bttt
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: twotimer on September 23, 2009, 07:04:00 PM
guys,i'm gointg to send rob 1/2 dozen new 1914 x7 eclipse arrows,cut 28.5,fletched ready to shoot,a shooting glove,and some 2 blade mangus screw in,125 grain,and a couple of 4 blade zwikey screw in.i think the 1914s should shoot out of that 44# bow.anybody got any other opinion on a different aluminum spine let me know,i have several others.regards,robert  :thumbsup:    :campfire:    :archer:    :coffee:
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on September 23, 2009, 07:29:00 PM
Best of luck Rob, and THANK YOU for your service. Please PM me with a number to call and any questions you may have. I don't have a world of experience but I have all the time in the world and a patient ear for a vet.
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 25, 2009, 02:14:00 PM
guys something i didn't realize until today is i need a rest for my bow. i just got it in and the pictures i posted do it absolutely no justice. the bow is magnificant and i can't wait to try it out. the piece of equipment i need is a knock pliers and some ideas on what kind of nock i should use?
thanks again for all your help. i am really looking forward to my hunt
god bless
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: JEFF B on September 25, 2009, 03:51:00 PM
have fun and stay safe i have just sent the broadheads to ya and ya should have em in 5 to 10 working days. jeff
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: DannyBows on September 25, 2009, 08:38:00 PM
Rob,
If you are shooting off the shelf, I can send a nice piece of Leopard Seal Skin, it's Orange with Black spots. Makes a real fine rest. As for a nock, I gave up brass nocks in favor of tying one on with some string material. It can be adjusted by twisting it up and down the serving and makes it real easy to tune, especially when I am shooting a new string in and it's still stretching. It's easy to do, the directions are in the "How to" section, the "Adjustable" one by Ray Hammond. I can send some string material with the Seal Skin if you want it. Let me know, and Thank You for your service.
Dan
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 26, 2009, 06:28:00 PM
well i got to shoot the bow bill griffen of zona bows sent me and all i had was a nock on it. all i can say wow. the bow shot amazing. it is fast and with just a nock and nothing else on it there was no shock vibration and quiet as a church mouse. i will try and get some pics posted as soon as i can.
thanks for all the help you all have given me
god bless
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 28, 2009, 06:31:00 PM
got some arrows aluminums today and also a glove that fit like a glove to throw a pun on words lol, thanks to everyone who is helping out. twotimer i got the arrows you sent the x7's and some others to test as well, the pink feathers remind me of fred eickler and his pink feathers, very bright lol
thanks to all
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on September 29, 2009, 03:55:00 PM
got some magnus heads today and want to thank mr harper for he is help. it means a great deal for those who are helping me and i promise you won't be forgotten
god bless
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on October 01, 2009, 05:59:00 PM
hey all i am headed to louisiana for a wedding. my sons best friend is getting married and he wants to come and see his new house. can't afford but what are you going to do. it's my number 1 son
when i get back any of the stuff you all have sent me i will let you know when i get back
thanks to everyone for your help you have been a god send and you have no idea how much i am thankful god has blessed me with you all here on trad gang
god bless and talk to you after the 1st of the week
rob k
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: DannyBows on October 10, 2009, 07:40:00 PM
Here's pics of Rob's bow.

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/ROB-1.jpg)

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z208/DannyBoats/ROB-4.jpg)
Title: Re: need some help if possible
Post by: robk on October 11, 2009, 12:37:00 AM
the limbs are green camo and the woods used on the riser is outstanding. bill griffen of zona bows built this for me as a way for me to go on my trip to illinois for my hunt of a lifetime. i really want to thank him for his hard work
rob k