Just wanted to share. Like alot of folks on Tradgang, I went back to the light after messing with wheels and all the stuff that goes with them.
Yesterday was our opener in WV and I managed to take a small buck with my SR Swift at just before dark last night. It's my first traditional deer in 32 years. He's a little guy, but I'm as proud of him as I would be if he had made the book.
I was wet and tired last night so I didn't take any pics but will try to get one posted today.
Here a couple pics. Not the best but I was pressed for time. Our kitchen stove is out of commision and the wife and I were in a hurry to be ready when the new one was delivered.
I used my Great Plains swift. It's 45@28 and I'm pulling right at 28. WW 125 grn elite with 100 grn brass inserts mounted on 3R trad. 500. Total wieght 495 grains.
The shot was 15 yards but with a hard angle. I wanted to hit him a little high but the shot was higher than where I wanted.
After the shot I could see my arrow and saw it was high. I heard him hit the fence between me and the next farm. I gave him an hour and found him just on the other side of the fence. I just pulled him under back on my side.
The arrow had broken off when he went through some trees. The broad head and short shaft was inside. It had went through the top of both lungs and stopped when it hit the off side leg bone. When he jumped and ran it moved back inside of the chest.
Because of the high shot' there was very sparce blood until I came to where he was. His chest was full when I field dressed him.
I was breathing hard and had to talk to myself to stay calm when I was trying to get the shot. This has put the excitment back into hunting again.
New to this pic posting, hope it works.
Thanks for all the grats and fine words guys, this is a fine place to hang out!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/WV-Rocklock/SwiftTradDeer.jpg)
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:thumbsup: Welcome Home
Just too cool, ain't it? :thumbsup: :archer:
:clapper: way to go !!!
:clapper: Congratulations!
:notworthy: Way to go..They're all trophys..Mike
Nice work!
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Congrats!1
thats what I'am talken about.bd
Congrats :bigsmyl:
It sure does bring the excitement back, doesn't it?
Congratulations!!!
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Great job! Congradulations
Way to go man.
Congrats. You are hooked now.
Can't Wait to see those pictures :) !
Awesome, looking forward to the pics! Congrats!
Thats what its all about right there. Great job Brad.
Congrats!!!!
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Way to go.
Congrats!!
Congratulations! I had an almost identical experience last year, but it was closer to 39 years for me. That one was more exciting than the trophies I took with the wheel bow by a long shot.
Thanks guys.
Stinger
You're right on! I've taken some decent deer with bow and firearms and it just didn't excite me that much anymore. I had quit bowhunting and the only hunting I did was with a handgun or flintlock.
When I started back with a traditional bow it made it fun again. I just love to watch that arrow fly!
You guys and gals know just what I'm trying to say. You've all been there.
Thanks for sharing in my journey.
They are all trophies! :thumbsup:
Yeh Man! That's the way we do it here in ole WV!!
Welcome back. :clapper:
Nice Job!!!
Worth the wait, wasn't it!?! Congrats.
Congratulations.
sweet,and congrats
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:clapper: Great!!
Well-done!
To quote my grandsons, one would say... "Swweeet" and the other...."How excited are you?" Congratulations!
lynx
Welcome home says it all
nice to hear it!
Very very nice experience, and NOW you are onto the reason that traditional equipment is so much fun and so satisfying. I wish you many returns of this day.
Steve
Very nice pictures and good shooting.
I am excited right along with ya.....
Pretty cool to get pumped like that.