Did you check the penetration when you butchered the sow? I hit one last Sunday same distance back but up high and couldn't understand why the arrow only went in 6" or so. Looks like yours did the same. Just curious where it stopped?

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I think less fisheye and more widescreen will suffice.

Nice! I love lots of pictures,might have to check it out for myself.

I'm like Flemish Twister the Full Shot is my favorite now. They now offer the Big Shot in deer hide,and I've been wanting to try it. I like the softer leather,I can't get used to the real stiff leather in the others.

Hello!

I have a classic Bear Takedown from the 70's. It's more of a larger version of a 76er with fiberglass limbs that just slide in. The limbs have a slight twist to them, but it still shoots straight. The issue is that one of the limbs has a new split that has formed at its base. Is this fixable? Is it possible to retrofit limbs from a Samick Sage - maybe sand the limbs down to help them fit? I love the bow and don't want to turn it into a wall hanger. What other options do I have?

Another Bear Paw Classic guy here.

TP can and will absolutely affect a true instinctive archer - been there, had that TP affliction.  As we all know, TP is a 100% head game, and as such it matters not what's used or not used as a "bow sight". 

It's about what triggers releasing the fingers off the bowstring, no more or less.

Whether or not you see only the "target spot" ("true instinctive aiming") and/or some physical object on the bow or arrow that's in some manner aligned with the "target spot" doesn't matter at all.

Something has to trigger letting go of the bowstring fingers.  With Olympic Recurve target archers it's the "click" of a clicker.  With "soft sight" trad bowhunting it's some manner of physical alignment (i.e. - arrow point, string, riser, shelf, whatever) and then the brain sez "release!".  With "pure instinctive aiming" it's the brain saying "all systems are go, let it go!".  That trad bowhunting release point can be negatively influenced by bad (or no) brain control (whether conscious or subconscious) = TP.

Good job on your hunt. I shoot instinctive. I've had target panic on occasion. The only way I can explain it is something was off in my mental cycle when I drew the bow. Mostly, I didn't pick my spot or maintained my focus on it. At that point for me it's like putting the cart before the horse if I try to correct at full draw. I just can't make it work. Best to let down and start over. One thing that helps me, especially hunting, is seeing the flight that arrow is going to take before I even draw. It's not something I really think about. I guess it's more of a a confidence thing. I do however have trouble with my mind wandering when typical target shooting. That's why I enjoy roving through the woods and picking different things to shoot at. That way I don't get frustrated.

Yes, very interesting book.  A lot of great information in it. 

For heavy bows, I like Bateman.  For bows a littler lighter, I like American Leathers.  Both companies have several models to choose from.