Beautiful bow and great video! Not shooting the stone points will give you more hunting time! You whipe your nose on your sleeve like I do! Tina always yells at me for it🤣🤣
Love. Your osage selfbow Robert. I'm 73 and still shooting and hoping to hunt this year after 2 years of health issues. I have reduced my 64 inch osage bow to 42 lb at 25 inches. I've built probably 15 osage bows and have learned to not violate the growth tings on the back. I also build the tips thick and very narrow leaveing about 6 inches non bending. I'm so glad that I've found your channel. We have a lot in common on the subject of archery. 25 inch draw, 3 yd shot on a nice spike buck, and struggling with target panic. God bless.
I'm 59 and I'm right there with ya.. I've always loved gettin out in the woods bow in hand and doin a little slippin. That being said, I think it's up to us to teach these younger hunters the fun in doin it our way.
Robert us traditional boys love too hear other toxopholites that are so into are traditional archery, especially when there really in to it like us, we're all just brother's from another state and happy to no there's more of us serious traditional archers for life, and it's cool your a brother in Christ, amen 😊
Mr Robert, if your like the few of us who love the nostalgia of making your own heads to hunt with, hey table spoons. Yes sir table spoons. Flat em out and use cut wheel or file and shape them. And mount to your shaft, the shank of the spoon makes perfect for hafting.
Stay with the wider limbs. They help distribute out the pressure on a wider surface and you'll have less string follow. Long and wide is supposed to be the ticket. That's a beautiful bow. I've had better luck with black locust and they say mulberry is good.
The reason we want to hear what you have to say is because you are a true traditional hunter and not just another internet warrior. Keep doing what you're doing. Hope 2023 is a great year for you and your family.
Happy New Year to you! Nice bow, and I agree with your poundage remark. Too heavy is no good. Back in our youth we had to be he men, shooting bows of 60 or more pounds just to prove something. We proved nothing except our stupidity. We accepted bad form as long as most of our arrows hit the mark. I turned 70 a couple days ago and a bow of 40 to 45 pounds at my 26 inch draw will shot through any deer at 15 yards.. I am trying to convert to the gap system, but sometimes have a little trouble with it. I just have to keep plugging on with it. Here in PA we are not allowed to bait under any circumstance. I like it that way.
I blew up a lot of bows early on to find out what I can get away with. I've successfully built a couple handful of bows now, but still push my limits. I'm working on some primitive contextual stuff now, with the full attire. Have 6 deer hides in brain tanning for pants and more quivers. I enjoy your videos
Thank you for another great video. I always look forward to seeing new videos from you and continue watching your older videos while waiting. God Bless you sir
That bow looks really similar to the all fiberglass 60 inch longbow Duel sided I have that is 35 pounds for me on a 36 pound bow, the design is Such I can't really hunt with the bow or use it for much, I have arrows 1817/1818 that are more target with glued in points for the bow, since it is my beginner bow for those stronger/compound shooters starting out.
I think perhaps one of my favorite things about you Robert is you’re not afraid to try new things and better yourself. You have the years and experience to back up what you say and you share it with kindness. You’re the man brother!
@ 64 years old, I hear you say “confidence” and you’d think I would have all that worked out! Your videos are so helpful for reminders of back to basics. Practicing, shortening target distance, working on form, shooting stumps, etc…Confidence comes from all that. Thanks Robert and Happy New Year!
Over built is it seems my way also. I figure if 2 nail’s will hold it 2 more has to be better 😂👍 great looking bow. You did yourself proud, and yeah I went through that stage of pure instinctive is the only way 😄 not anymore , accuracy is and whatever method works. Have an awesome day
Awesome Robert, I have made ten or more selfbows but I really love my Bendy Bows the best. They are similar to a short longbow that bends slightly in the handle. Confidence in anything is always key to success. Your selfbow looks great but I have always liked them for the sheer cool factor. And I agree totally with the over bowed thing, it creates very bad habits and inconsistent shooting. At 65, I have been forced to drop down in bow weight due to several health issues but am still at it. I am also a believer in 15 yards being my max distance with 12 and under being the goal. Made a couple of Gillie suits and several Torge seats for ground hunting pretty much my mainstay. Keep em coming Brother, love them.
Some States Do not allow for stone points, the weight of the arrow head for big game has to be bigger then a small head, South Dakota where I live minimum is 80 grains/above 75 grains and so this really makes it so the more common 85 grains and up are used. However you can make some smaller heads that use heavy stone/minerals like Quarts or Aggate that are found My dad got the 30 day lesser version of the Corna Virus, in September 2022. I only got it one time due to getting my booster as due to my job in the middle school in lunch program I was considered a first responder so about 3 weeks after the booster in early May 2021 I got sick and it was a week before felt Like something had been building up inside me. I got the first in early April 2021.
Georgia allows stone points. I killed the 3 deer and a pig last year with them. I just feel more comfortable with steel. The points I used probably didn't weigh 50 grains.
@@robertcarte95 They allow them in South Dakota as long as they are +5 grains over 75 grains, so this requires odd ones at least for big game, small game like Coyote and under they do not have a minimum size or anything but stalking a Coyote is hard work without a bow that is lever on up. Odd since Turkey is on big game side when Coyote is often bigger then Turkey.
Great video! I was shooting my hickory selfbow the other day and heard the dreaded "tick". I'll be starting a new one after the 1st for a new year's selfbow too. Hopefully, the next one will last longer than a season.
Your videos are so cool. And you truly seem like such a good guy. Your Osage orange bow is beautiful. You know, alot of years ago, I had an uncle that had gotten into trying to make traditional bows. He called me one day so excited to show me his new Osage orange bow he had built, and been shooting. So I stopped over to take a look. He insisted that I shoot it. I drew that pretty bow back, came to anchor, and SNAP!!!! I nearly punched myself in the face, and I ruined that prized bow he worked so hard to make. He was known to have a temper at times and I just stood there wondering what was going to transpire next! Haha! But he was very nice, and more than understanding. But seeing you show off that bow reminded me of that day. Nice bow, good job! And you have a Happy New Year sir!!
I found your channel awhile back and find it an absolute pleasure to watch sir. I’m an old bow hunter too @ 65. Still able so far shooting 50+ lbs bow. But am looking for some lighter soon, don’t wannah blow out these shoulder. Got to much hunting in me yet. Keep up with the great video sir, and be safe out hunting too. Aloha from Hawaii👊🏼🤙🏼
If you want to be able to hunt with your own broadheads but not stone points, you can cut some out of a table saw blade, any style you want with a mini grinder and they work fine.
Glad y’all are coming through the Covid 🙌🏻 That’s a beautiful bow and I’m sure you’re gonna make a bunch of memories with it. My plan is to hunt with my selfbow I just finished next fall as well, just something cool about shooting a bow you built. Happy New Year to you and your family too
Yep, I made this mistake with a 62 inch all fiberglass duel sided (I think Ben person Super Jet) bow that drew 50 pounds at 29--30 inch draw where the real stacking starts the bow seemed for my needs to be staking hard at 22 inches just before 25 inches my draw with the bow to my back jaw or 24 to front of ear hole using the cartilage before that with my top finger in split finger style then lets up and is easy after that despite the fact, I was getting 40 pounds . That bow had the initial mini stack design that compound and cam/wheel style lever bows get, initially that part then ease up after a bit, more noticeable if you have a smaller draw then a 27 inch draw due to how it stacks for smaller archers like me.
@@nathanlester5054 He did modify the glove though, it was an over palm design and a twisted back end. I prefer the Topachery Amazon version of the Cordovan Traditional Archery Shooting Glove or the Osage Bowmen Bison Archery Shooting Glove. The one I got came with a nice arm guard I have put to good use when getting back into the sport and although synthetic leather for most of the tab, the ovals are stiff scrap ground leather with a thinner smooth pressed leather on top that take a bit to work in. I got this becuse I hated the styles of most leather armguards as those lack the breathing holes and the fabric designs in similar design to the Armguard I got are kind of thin to the point they do not offer protections for the arm on bows past 35--40 pounds at my draw. I wanted the extra leather on the gloves for protection to my fingers and found that cheap armguard that is going to work for my needs. I might get a better glove from 3-Rivers later to replace the one when it dies but I wanted exactly a style of armguard like the one I have now that is thicker design of the ones that do not offer any protection from a rare mistake on bows over 35--40 pounds.
I'd be proud to shoot a bow like that brother, well done and really liking the journey you're memorializing on video. But I'm not changing my mind set on 3 under/gapping lol! :) C.J.
Stay with the wider limbs. They help distribute out the pressure on a wider surface and you'll have less string follow. Long and wide is supposed to be the ticket. That's a beautiful bow. I've had better luck with black locust and they say mulberry is good.
Beautiful bow and great video! Not shooting the stone points will give you more hunting time! You whipe your nose on your sleeve like I do! Tina always yells at me for it🤣🤣
Thank you for your videos Mr. Carter. Your videos are an outdoor classroom.
Love. Your osage selfbow Robert. I'm 73 and still shooting and hoping to hunt this year after 2 years of health issues. I have reduced my 64 inch osage bow to 42 lb at 25 inches. I've built probably 15 osage bows and have learned to not violate the growth tings on the back. I also build the tips thick and very narrow leaveing about 6 inches non bending. I'm so glad that I've found your channel. We have a lot in common on the subject of archery. 25 inch draw, 3 yd shot on a nice spike buck, and struggling with target panic. God bless.
I'm 59 and I'm right there with ya..
I've always loved gettin out in the woods bow in hand and doin a little slippin. That being said, I think it's up to us to teach these younger hunters the fun in doin it our way.
Robert us traditional boys love too hear other toxopholites that are so into are traditional archery, especially when there really in to it like us, we're all just brother's from another state and happy to no there's more of us serious traditional archers for life, and it's cool your a brother in Christ, amen 😊
Don’t change anything about your videos. They are great just like they are.
Another fine video Robert. Always enjoy catching up on your channel.
Thanks 👍
Great job creat bow
Great video
You put out great content much appreciated god bless.
Mr Robert, if your like the few of us who love the nostalgia of making your own heads to hunt with, hey table spoons. Yes sir table spoons. Flat em out and use cut wheel or file and shape them. And mount to your shaft, the shank of the spoon makes perfect for hafting.
I like your Channel Brother.
Down to Earth and a Common Man Hunter.👍
Happy New year! Good looking bow my friend
Keep ‘em coming RC. Love the vids!
One of your biggest fans love all your videos n the information that you give all of us thanks for doing what you do
Man you put together a great video !!! Keep ‘‘em coming
Stay with the wider limbs. They help distribute out the pressure on a wider surface and you'll have less string follow. Long and wide is supposed to be the ticket. That's a beautiful bow. I've had better luck with black locust and they say mulberry is good.
The reason we want to hear what you have to say is because you are a true traditional hunter and not just another internet warrior. Keep doing what you're doing. Hope 2023 is a great year for you and your family.
I appreciate that
Hello. Enjoyed you videos.
Happy New Year to you! Nice bow, and I agree with your poundage remark. Too heavy is no good. Back in our youth we had to be he men, shooting bows of 60 or more pounds just to prove something. We proved nothing except our stupidity. We accepted bad form as long as most of our arrows hit the mark. I turned 70 a couple days ago and a bow of 40 to 45 pounds at my 26 inch draw will shot through any deer at 15 yards.. I am trying to convert to the gap system, but sometimes have a little trouble with it. I just have to keep plugging on with it. Here in PA we are not allowed to bait under any circumstance. I like it that way.
I blew up a lot of bows early on to find out what I can get away with. I've successfully built a couple handful of bows now, but still push my limits. I'm working on some primitive contextual stuff now, with the full attire. Have 6 deer hides in brain tanning for pants and more quivers.
I enjoy your videos
Robert, you make some great trad equipment videos. Just wanted to compliment you on them and tell you I really enjoy listening to you.
Thanks 👍
Happy New Year RC ! Keep the videos coming in 2023.
Happy New Year, Robert! Thank you for all your videos.
Happy new year!
Well all Right RC. Happy New Year Buddy.
I got 1 wrapped Raw hide I just like a little finishing I was the same way mine I had to make 68 I'm a 30 inch dram made my own tiller.
Thank you for another great video. I always look forward to seeing new videos from you and continue watching your older videos while waiting. God Bless you sir
That bow looks really similar to the all fiberglass 60 inch longbow Duel sided I have that is 35 pounds for me on a 36 pound bow, the design is Such I can't really hunt with the bow or use it for much, I have arrows 1817/1818 that are more target with glued in points for the bow, since it is my beginner bow for those stronger/compound shooters starting out.
Praise The Lord for bringing you and the family through covid 🙌 glad to see you back at it in full swing and looking healthy👍
I think perhaps one of my favorite things about you Robert is you’re not afraid to try new things and better yourself. You have the years and experience to back up what you say and you share it with kindness. You’re the man brother!
@ 64 years old, I hear you say “confidence” and you’d think I would have all that worked out! Your videos are so helpful for reminders of back to basics. Practicing, shortening target distance, working on form, shooting stumps, etc…Confidence comes from all that. Thanks Robert and Happy New Year!
Really good content, you’re true blue
Over built is it seems my way also. I figure if 2 nail’s will hold it 2 more has to be better 😂👍 great looking bow. You did yourself proud, and yeah I went through that stage of pure instinctive is the only way 😄 not anymore , accuracy is and whatever method works. Have an awesome day
Thanks!!
Happy New Year !
Awesome Robert, I have made ten or more selfbows but I really love my Bendy Bows the best. They are similar to a short longbow that bends slightly in the handle. Confidence in anything is always key to success. Your selfbow looks great but I have always liked them for the sheer cool factor. And I agree totally with the over bowed thing, it creates very bad habits and inconsistent shooting. At 65, I have been forced to drop down in bow weight due to several health issues but am still at it. I am also a believer in 15 yards being my max distance with 12 and under being the goal. Made a couple of Gillie suits and several Torge seats for ground hunting pretty much my mainstay. Keep em coming Brother, love them.
Another great video Robert looking forward to meeting you
I absolutely appreciate your videos.
I'm a old bowhunter and I know it all but I still learn something from ya on every video you make. Thanks and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Your always learning
Great video; thank you for sharing and Happy New Year to you and your family as well.
Some States Do not allow for stone points, the weight of the arrow head for big game has to be bigger then a small head, South Dakota where I live minimum is 80 grains/above 75 grains and so this really makes it so the more common 85 grains and up are used. However you can make some smaller heads that use heavy stone/minerals like Quarts or Aggate that are found
My dad got the 30 day lesser version of the Corna Virus, in September 2022. I only got it one time due to getting my booster as due to my job in the middle school in lunch program I was considered a first responder so about 3 weeks after the booster in early May 2021 I got sick and it was a week before felt Like something had been building up inside me. I got the first in early April 2021.
Georgia allows stone points. I killed the 3 deer and a pig last year with them. I just feel more comfortable with steel. The points I used probably didn't weigh 50 grains.
@@robertcarte95 They allow them in South Dakota as long as they are +5 grains over 75 grains, so this requires odd ones at least for big game, small game like Coyote and under they do not have a minimum size or anything but stalking a Coyote is hard work without a bow that is lever on up. Odd since Turkey is on big game side when Coyote is often bigger then Turkey.
That's a good looking bow Robert enjoy it
I love your videos Robert! I pray for a quick recovery for your wife and hope you both have a great 2023! :)
Great looking self bow, Robert! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for the New Year.
Great video! I was shooting my hickory selfbow the other day and heard the dreaded "tick". I'll be starting a new one after the 1st for a new year's selfbow too. Hopefully, the next one will last longer than a season.
Your videos are so cool. And you truly seem like such a good guy. Your Osage orange bow is beautiful. You know, alot of years ago, I had an uncle that had gotten into trying to make traditional bows. He called me one day so excited to show me his new Osage orange bow he had built, and been shooting. So I stopped over to take a look. He insisted that I shoot it. I drew that pretty bow back, came to anchor, and SNAP!!!! I nearly punched myself in the face, and I ruined that prized bow he worked so hard to make. He was known to have a temper at times and I just stood there wondering what was going to transpire next! Haha! But he was very nice, and more than understanding. But seeing you show off that bow reminded me of that day. Nice bow, good job! And you have a Happy New Year sir!!
I found your channel awhile back and find it an absolute pleasure to watch sir. I’m an old bow hunter too @ 65. Still able so far shooting 50+ lbs bow. But am looking for some lighter soon, don’t wannah blow out these shoulder. Got to much hunting in me yet. Keep up with the great video sir, and be safe out hunting too. Aloha from Hawaii👊🏼🤙🏼
Happy New Year to you, Bro. Robert. Keep the videos coming. I’m excited ab the selfbow content.
Love watching your videos! You’re the real deal. Keep cranking them out! Hope you have a great 2023 year!
If you want to be able to hunt with your own broadheads but not stone points, you can cut some out of a table saw blade, any style you want with a mini grinder and they work fine.
great video robert! looks like a good shooter right there! happy new year!
Thanks!
Glad y’all are coming through the Covid 🙌🏻 That’s a beautiful bow and I’m sure you’re gonna make a bunch of memories with it. My plan is to hunt with my selfbow I just finished next fall as well, just something cool about shooting a bow you built. Happy New Year to you and your family too
I agree first though I got too many pounds frustrating down right nearly depressing being over bowed is being over bowed you'll never get good form
Yep, I made this mistake with a 62 inch all fiberglass duel sided (I think Ben person Super Jet) bow that drew 50 pounds at 29--30 inch draw where the real stacking starts the bow seemed for my needs to be staking hard at 22 inches just before 25 inches my draw with the bow to my back jaw or 24 to front of ear hole using the cartilage before that with my top finger in split finger style then lets up and is easy after that despite the fact, I was getting 40 pounds . That bow had the initial mini stack design that compound and cam/wheel style lever bows get, initially that part then ease up after a bit, more noticeable if you have a smaller draw then a 27 inch draw due to how it stacks for smaller archers like me.
Keep up the good videos I went back to the old way split fingers works the best for me
Mr. Robert, I like the looks of your shooting glove. Is that a custom made glove or can it be purchased today?
I got this glove from 3 rivers. It's called a duraglove. Thanks for watching.l!!
Thank you!
@@nathanlester5054 He did modify the glove though, it was an over palm design and a twisted back end.
I prefer the Topachery Amazon version of the Cordovan Traditional Archery Shooting Glove or the Osage Bowmen Bison Archery Shooting Glove. The one I got came with a nice arm guard I have put to good use when getting back into the sport and although synthetic leather for most of the tab, the ovals are stiff scrap ground leather with a thinner smooth pressed leather on top that take a bit to work in. I got this becuse I hated the styles of most leather armguards as those lack the breathing holes and the fabric designs in similar design to the Armguard I got are kind of thin to the point they do not offer protections for the arm on bows past 35--40 pounds at my draw. I wanted the extra leather on the gloves for protection to my fingers and found that cheap armguard that is going to work for my needs. I might get a better glove from 3-Rivers later to replace the one when it dies but I wanted exactly a style of armguard like the one I have now that is thicker design of the ones that do not offer any protection from a rare mistake on bows over 35--40 pounds.
Thank you Casey for the great information.
I'd be proud to shoot a bow like that brother, well done and really liking the journey you're memorializing on video. But I'm not changing my mind set on 3 under/gapping lol! :)
C.J.
Stay with the wider limbs. They help distribute out the pressure on a wider surface and you'll have less string follow. Long and wide is supposed to be the ticket. That's a beautiful bow. I've had better luck with black locust and they say mulberry is good.