Philosophic Ramblings of a Traditional Nutcase!

[Diamond Paul]

I was just sending a check off for another really cool rifle that I really don't need, and it started me thinking about how crazy I am, and maybe most of us are, when it comes to hobbies like traditional archery.  I read (and post) endless threads about "which bow is best," "what arrow should I shoot," "will this broadhead kill 'em deader than that one," etc. ad finitum.  I buy rifles for specific purposes, like "brush hunting," "stand hunting," "long range hunting," etc.  I buy rifles of different calibers for specific animals.  I buy dozens of bows (all nice, expensive ones) trying to find the one that will shoot straighter and magically correct my errant shots.  I play with carbon arrows (got to be better, it's new technology), wood arrows (more traditional, gives 'em a chance), and aluminum (cheaper), never finding perfect satisfaction.  I get my arrows made up, but have to change them because I read that I don't have the optimum set-up for penetration on a hundred pound animal.  I shoot constantly, and constantly change my shooting, and switch bows, or buy a different scope, or a different knife.  I decide that I ought to be hunting on the ground, cause Asbell says it's cooler.  I get a short bow, cause Asbell says it's cooler.  I wear wool, cause. . .well, you get the picture.  But I don't do the one thing that really matters: stick with one thing, and get good with it, and go hunting.  Because, hey, that would mean I was the problem, right?

[Ramsey]

You think to much you need a hobby.LOL!!!          

[Diamond Paul]

Now that was truly funny!

[wtpops]

We must be related

[MYSTIKBOW]

Sounds like me in a nut shell.  DAMN    

[Kingstaken]

It alot easier then ya think.
Just "Nock, Draw and Be Released".

Maybe ya need to send an arrow up into the stratus sending all that ails you with it and begin fresh tomorrow morning  with a rebirth and a new outlQQK on your life.
Start by sending me all your bows, I'll return the one that shoots the best. Then every other month you send it back to me and I'll send ya a new one..  

PS
Not for nothing but we all should have your problems..  

[BONE]

Guess what Paul-you are just like the rest of us    . -------------Bone

[MikeC]

When it comes to guns and hunting I have only flintlocks.  One for deer sized game, two for small game(love squirrel hunting) and a smoothbore for whatever.  Only have one bow as that covers it all.

[Tim Fishell]

That's what makes this stuff so much fun!!  Great post I think the majority of people on this site have the same "issues" that you do!!

[Can Hahaka]

So are you going to state your problem? I think you are in good company here!

[madness522]

Its not a problem...I can quit anytime I want!!

[Ghost Dog]

We are all looking for community, we all have a passion in common, and we all reinforce our shared madness. Now that is pretty great.

[Izzy]

When you think about it were dead for a mighty long time so enjoy the spice of life while you can.

[Bjorn]

Lemme tell ya' the flip side.....for the past year I have shot only one bow, one type of arrow and one broadhead weight and one field point weight. Sure I optimized here and there-hunting taper-instead of parallel-how's that for excitement!
And I did make a beautiful bow from a Dryad glue up stave..
What I focus on now is getting more animals to walk in front of my bow. But it has been tough too-only one bow. I even went so far as to order an identical back up bow, just so it would feel like another bow.
Now when I walk into the bow room I get the finger, and foul looks from all my other bows.

[Diamond Paul]

Yeah, my friend and compound shooting mentor always said I was the greatest shot he ever saw until I learned to tinker.  He always told me one thing: "Just shut up and shoot!"  I think that about says it all.