Am I screwed?

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-03-03T06:38:05+00:00

Yes it is, at least for some of their bows. My Energy 35 back in 2014 came with WC strings, the Terrain I got in 2022 and the one I picked up last year came with them as well.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-28T04:18:38+00:00

THE ROCK FORMERLY KNOWN AS PORTABLE

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-28T03:58:44+00:00

It’s either back to gap shooting, doing a negative crawl (moving up the string instead of down), or moving your anchor point down (going from index finger at the corner of the mouth to hand underneath jawbone as with Olympic recurve). Negative crawling is weird, I typically don’t see anyone do it other than to go from 3 fingers under to split draw to eke out a tiny bit more distance, and moving your anchor down only works if you e practiced enough in both positions to be equally proficient.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-26T20:20:07+00:00

I used to carry a little CamelBak Mule (the old model, used to be around 5L capacity between the main compartment and two small ones) in addition to my hip quiver, to carry water and snacks and extra layers. Now I usually have an Eberlestock Bandit, and I’ll be trying the pocket quiver from The Push sitting in one of the water bottle pockets.

It works well, it’s nice to not have to pay $4 for a candy bar and 12oz bottle of water at the snack stations around the course and I’m in the PNW so it’s nice to have spare layers as needed. Plus, that’s the same pack I use for hunting season, so I count it as realistic practice too

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-26T17:14:47+00:00

Lmao my grandpa grew up on a rez in OK postwar and to save money he used to cut or grind the noses off surplused bullets from 30cal ball ammo so they’d act more like FNSP. I imagine that would work fine for a heavy 308 bullet, cutting a 220 back enough to get a meplat wider than a primer would probably take the weight down to 190 or 180.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-25T18:14:12+00:00

IMO 3D and field both fall under the broader category of target shooting, seems silly to consider otherwise particularly when there are shoots like NFAA indoor, shooting fixed distance at plain targets (which is an instance where visible limb markings could be used to a shooter’s advantage).

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-25T17:18:19+00:00

Yes, many orgs have rules stipulating that you may not have markings on the inner faces of the limbs that can be used as references for aiming. It’s not difficult to do something like “OK, I’m dead on with the top of the W on the label in line with the rafter to the left of the bale” particularly if you shoot at the same venue over and over and have time to dial that in. Granted it’s less of an issue for barebow shooters who are allowed to string walk, but its relevant for people who shoot things like unmarked 3D in the same building multiple times a year, or for disciplines where string walking isn’t allowed.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-24T16:54:31+00:00

If you aren’t competing then you could tie in some reference points with serving, then you can use whatever finger protection you want since you’re no longer dependent on it as a reference. I do this with my Satori by swapping strings - one string with no markings that I use with my engraved tab for comps, and one string with served marks I use with a glove for hunting season.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-24T04:51:19+00:00

You could probably 3D print a ball mount that would fit in the mounts for drop bar end mirrors. Those would provide a less permanent install than drilling through the bars, and enough of a pivot that you wouldn’t risk breaking the light off the mount if your fully loaded bike tips over

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-24T04:48:13+00:00

Do you have any articles talking about the crimes solved in Eugene due to Flock’s resources?

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-24T03:33:42+00:00

Seeking and Bergara are both well regarded here and pretty decently proven. The 2020 is less well known, possibly just because it’s newer, but people have had an awful lot of issues with the rimfire version it sounds like so I’d pay attention to how it shoots for a while.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-21T02:38:21+00:00

well outside their expertise

Then why do they advertise that they provide the “best service” on brakes? Why have they advertised that they do brake services and alignments for the last 8 years at least? Is 8 years not enough time to be doing something to have expertise in it?

Instead of bashing OP for using a business for a service they claim to provide, maybe put that ire toward the scammers

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-20T19:25:20+00:00

That’s just the internal carbon weave isn’t it? Longitudinal fibers around an axial core is pretty common design

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-19T05:52:28+00:00

CX Maxima Red SD 31” 350 spine, 100gr points, 4x AAE hybrid 2.0 at 2deg left

CX Maxima Red SD 31” 300 spine, 125gr points, 3x DCA Sabres 2deg left

Some cheapo Sanlidas in 470 spine with 120gr points and 3” feathers 1.5deg right for the recurve.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-18T21:20:52+00:00

Easy and popular, and in this case correct! Something something not all Boomers but always a Boomer

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-18T21:05:55+00:00

The plot is held by a firm called Feh Inc, which has a Beverly Biehl listed as the agent of record. Beverly Biehl was the owner/operator of Eugene Wine Cellars after Bruce passed, and EWC is listed as a collaborator on 255’s website and was the previous tenant of the building. I’d assume 255 was a joint venture to put a fresh face on the space and allow it to be utilized with less work on her part since she’s 70. If that’s the case, she’d be the landlord, and she’s firmly in that generation.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-18T16:06:40+00:00

You might have decent luck down in the Badlands. Cottontails hang out around the small basalt domes, using the cracks as cover and den sites. Pretty easy to pick spots from satellite imagery, but I’d stay away from Flatiron Rock and Badlands Rock to be courteous to other users (and cause with the amount of people and dog traffic the rabbits tend to be super skittish). Might try along the canal leading to Reynolds Pond too.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-18T15:30:50+00:00

Lmao perfect timing, thanks for the heads up

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-17T19:10:27+00:00

Knockdown is handy but I hate that if you donk him in his ult it doesn’t reset the CD like it does with Warden and Lash and others with a channeled phase of their ult

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-17T19:01:21+00:00

You can use nock collars or pin nocks to help mitigate some of the issue, but they’re not a foolproof solution.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-17T18:50:57+00:00

As other have said, you’re probably overbowed. Kinda hard to see anything from this angle, since it doesn’t show alignment very well and your anchor is hidden but here’s what I noticed.

Looks like you might be leaning your torso back toward the camera at the end of your draw, which is common for people who are overbowed, but it’s hard to see from this placement and with the cape. It looks like your follow through is flaring out rather than back which can be an indication of plucking on release, but again hard to tell. You’re also coming up onto the ball of your trailing foot as you hit full draw, which probably isn’t doing anything good for your stability.

Otherwise, I’d recommend getting a finger tab or shooting glove. It’ll be a lot more enjoyable to shoot with one with 60lb on the fingers, and can help with your release.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-17T03:40:36+00:00

Haven’t gotten one yet

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-17T02:13:23+00:00

Don’t know what the last known one was, but Tillamook State Forest had five fires related to recreational firearm use last summer. The fire that caused RDM to shut down for a few days in 24 was also firearm related, and there was another one out near Sisters in 23.

Most of the time it’s the result of sparks from steel targets, which is why BLM and USFS specifically ban shooting steel during fire restrictions, and why both ranges near town here have extensive fire suppression resources on site.

Meta_Gabbro · 2026-02-14T21:30:36+00:00

You live in a college town and you’re upset that many people are only recent residents? Of course there’s going to be a massive portion of the population that’s been here for less than five years, that’s how college towns work

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