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Title: Annewakee/ dead pig pic
Post by: Don Batten on February 28, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
Been dealing with John Dill for around 6 years. No complaints. I credit him with makeing me become a better shot with a trad bow. I own more kanati quivers than he does. I got a 47lb addiction recurve that has killed a bunch of stuff . I recently got a 56lb addiction  from John. My shoulder has been my down fall shooting anything over 50lbs for awhile. This bow , although only 56" has a longer working limb than my 60" widow. I shoot it good and for a while with no ill effects. I killed my first animal with this bow last wed in SC. 151lb boar. shot was 17yds out of a tree. abowyer brownbear head broke the off side leg bone into. centered the heart and pig died in 25 yds. Great rig, but this pig had more shield than the 204lber I killed with the 47lb bow. I'm looking to up my arrow wt and maybe a 3 blade next time.

My point is, I can shoot this bow at 9 lbs more than my 3pc takedowns and also pretty accurate.

This is the only pic I took of the pig. It was taken the next morning. I forgot to take any that night. Don

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/526don/DSC00294.jpg)
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Post by: owlbait on February 28, 2011, 06:31:00 PM
C'mon Don, repost that pic! Congrats. Looks great!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: broketooth on February 28, 2011, 06:35:00 PM
thats awesome don. you have me really wantin to hunt some hogs. you are a hog killin machine. ruddy
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Post by: Kenneth on February 28, 2011, 07:02:00 PM
Don,  you've been puttin' em down bud!!  Glad to hear the 56#er is working for ya!   If my shoulder keeps acting up I may be giving John a call about that little 41# Addiction it would work real good with my slim jim.

Congrats on a fine hog!
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Post by: Friend on February 28, 2011, 07:06:00 PM
Well done!
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Post by: ckanous on February 28, 2011, 07:07:00 PM
Good job Don, way to take em down!!!
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Post by: Bjorn on February 28, 2011, 07:13:00 PM
Cool pic! Congrats!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 28, 2011, 07:17:00 PM
:clapper:
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Post by: wv lungbuster on February 28, 2011, 07:22:00 PM
Awesome congrats.
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Post by: 1oldbowguy on February 28, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
Big congrats sir, well done.
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Post by: 30pointbuck on February 28, 2011, 07:42:00 PM
Well Done Congrats.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: the longbowkid on February 28, 2011, 07:48:00 PM
lookin good Mr. Don!
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Post by: Arrowhead80 on February 28, 2011, 08:02:00 PM
Good deal Don.
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Post by: straitera on February 28, 2011, 08:07:00 PM
Rock solid post Don! Great job w/hog & bow! I'm forwarding this thread to another friend to read. Thanks
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Post by: Woodduck on February 28, 2011, 08:32:00 PM
Sounds good. I need to shoot one of those bows.
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Post by: Longbowwally on February 28, 2011, 08:36:00 PM
Way to go Don...You're right about John - he's a class act and fine fella....
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Post by: ber643 on February 28, 2011, 08:52:00 PM
I think you'd like one Mac, I know I love mine, ("Blackie", a 54" and 50# at 28", I don't draw it that far but it sure is easy drawing and sweet shooting). You're always welcome to come down and shoot her (like you did my other bows), although I believe John's house is closer to you - and he has a wider selection - LOL.

Another great job, Don - except for the slight slip on the picture taking (before dressing the rascal out - LOL). Still a good picture though, none the less. Glad to hear your shoulder is holding up better now, with a heavier bow - they (shoulders) can sure be aggravating when they are hurting.
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Post by: BWD on February 28, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
You really let the air out of that one.
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Post by: A.S. on February 28, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
Good shootin' Don....as usual!

I'm needing to call John and get a new quiver very soon. You just can't beat his quivers!!
Title: Re: Annewakee/ dead pig pic
Post by: John Dill on February 28, 2011, 11:41:00 PM
Boy....its good to have great friends! Great job Don!!! Thats some fine equipment...but its the man behind the string punchin those pigs!!!!! Glad it all came together!!!  :D  

Hope to have a 60 pounder soon. Will see how sweet she is too.
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Post by: Guru on March 01, 2011, 03:29:00 AM
Excellent shooting as always Don...congrats bud   :clapper:
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Post by: Terry Green on March 01, 2011, 08:42:00 AM
:bigsmyl:     :thumbsup:
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Post by: 2fletch on March 01, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
Congrats Don. You are a good shooter, hunter, and representative.

I was looking at a map showing hogs in the U.S. According to this map there are a lot more hogs in SC then NC, and a whole lot more hogs in Florida. It kinda wetted my appetite for a Florida hunt.
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Post by: wapiti792 on March 01, 2011, 09:26:00 AM
:clapper:  Way to go!!!
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Post by: FerretWYO on March 01, 2011, 09:31:00 AM
Good stuff Don.
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Post by: cacciatore on March 01, 2011, 09:39:00 AM
Well done Don !
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Post by: LCH on March 01, 2011, 11:41:00 AM
Great pig Don congrats.LCH
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Post by: zipper bowss on March 01, 2011, 12:45:00 PM
Lookin good Don!!  :thumbsup:  
Bill
Title: Re: Annewakee/ dead pig pic
Post by: Don Batten on March 02, 2011, 08:08:00 PM
Hey 2fletch, you need to get down to Fla and shoot some of them hogs. Always nice to see you.

Well I been uping my arrow wt this week. I got a cx 350 with big jims 300gn 3blade shooting really good. Its a 730 +- arrow with just over 20 percent foc. Don't know how fast it's shooting , but don't really care. I'm point on at 30yds and the bow is scary quiet. These heads are BAD looking. I tried sharpening one and got it really sharp. Turkey season comming up. We'll see. DB
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Post by: DEERDOG on March 02, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
Congrats Don. Nice shooting!!
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Post by: chopx2 on March 02, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
That is skinniest hog I've ever seen. You need to start feeding them something more nutricious than steel  :laughing:
Title: Re: Annewakee/ dead pig pic
Post by: John Dill on March 02, 2011, 11:35:00 PM
Don

I found a way to get you up to 890 grains. Fly's pretty good to!
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Post by: EL Mejor on March 02, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
CONGRATS,ON THE PIG AND THE BOW....KEEP KILLIN...
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Post by: redpepper49 on March 03, 2011, 10:50:00 AM
thanks for sharing . keep them arrows flying striaght.
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Post by: GO Rogers on March 03, 2011, 06:16:00 PM
Super Job...........♠
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Post by: maineac on March 03, 2011, 06:21:00 PM
Great hog, tusks look great, but looks like some slim pikin's on the meat      :laughing:   Bow and quiver look great also.