Congratulations John.  The hunt of a lifetime and very deserving.    

There's some really good stuff in this thread. I've never met a traditional bowhunter that didn't want to be a better shot.

As Terry states in his signature, "An anchor point is not a destination, it's an evolution to conclusion."

Jerry Hill makes an excellent quiver.  But also Ray is right Nate's are top notch.

For me it's some sort of disconnect in my brain after I fully hit anchor and start expanding, the moment I hit anchor my mind is ready to release the string, I can actually feel the "flinch" coming on when I start using my back tension. Sometimes I can catch it and get through the shot flawlessly, other times, well not so much. The more pressure the worse it seems to be.

That being said, when I used to snap shoot I rarely would get the flinch, and I could actually shoot really accurately that way. However, under pressure I would almost always feel myself short draw and then release.

I want to shoot with the best form I can for the sake of consistency so it seems to be a constant battle anymore.

Huckbuck is right. According to the The Traditional Bowyers of America by Dan Bertalan.

Quote from: huckbuck on Today at 09:25:07 AMand he usually stained them to match the riser. I wish I had a couple of those bows back 

Yes me too.

I thought it looked like red elm but just not quite so that makes since.

and he usually stained them to match the riser. I wish I had a couple of those bows back 

should be "Flat cut" not Crosscut

Dale called it medicine wood but I think it was actually cross cut Red Elm.

Thanks everyone. The reason for the longer shaft is more weight for penetration, better flight stability, and ill be able to use that tip more easily for aiming. I figure if it's too weak I've got some room to trim it back a half inch or even an inch and it won't compromise the shaft for my setup. Also decided to go with Douglas for at 55-60. Seems to be a tougher wood than cedar.