A bear with rubber feathers... a story for Weekend Warrior**pics added page 3&4

[Raineman]

Thanks Charlie, I couldn't think of a better way to spend my Saturday morning at work with my coffee.

[Seeking Trad Deer]

Thanks Charlie          

[beachbowhunter]

Originally posted by Charlie Lamb:
"Ishi don't surf!" (shameless Apocolypse Now parody)     :D  

heh, heh...I think I'll shamelessly pilfer that one!

Great story Charlie. Those broadheads sound pretty crazy. Got a pic of them by chance? JC?

[Falk]

I think I can help here      

   
This is the original 1975 model with the conical tip. A year later they had changed to a pyramidal tip (which I can show you also if really needed).
The blades are molded into a cartridge (gray plastic) - or better vice versa. The cartridge can rotate free on the main corpus. Very tip and ferrule screw appart to replace the cartridge. Training blades in full plastic were available. Produced later also as 3-bld and 4-bld version.

[Charlie Lamb]

Falk... very interesting! I was told by the guy that gave me the Razorback that it was a prototype, but given the date of introduction (the picture is the same head I used) and the date I shot the bear, there is about a 3 year difference.... guess he was blowing smoke up my dress.

I lived pretty far out in the sticks at the time so wouldn't have known any better.

I never used that type head again. Wasn't impressed with penetration. In later years I was given some "prototype" Thunderheads by the same company.... 2 bladers and big. 1 1/2" if I remember correctly. Still got one in my stash.

Could have been fed a line of bull on that one too, though.  

[Holm-Made]

Thanks for the good read.  Chad

[cjones]

Awesome story tellin as always sir! Now when are you gonna write that book? I remember hearing that you were gonna start on it this summer.

[Charlie Lamb]

Chad... the book is still in the works, but I'm closin in on it. Just made a good contact the other day about gettin it done.

[Littlefeather]

Good stuff Bud! Good story fer sure!

I too found a new publishing contact. I'll call you later. CK

[Randy Morin]

Very good readin Charlie, and I read it allin one sitting (Always wait till at least pg. 5 to avoid getting crotchity).    :p  

Love the line about the arrow strobing through the light streaks in the trees.  I can see that!

[Killdeer]

And ravens  CRONK , right out loud! love 'em! Thanks, Charlie!
Killdeer  

[Charlie Lamb]

OK... found a couple more pics from this hunt. The first on page 3 is very blurry as stated.

On page 4 is a shot of my buddy Larry and I shaking hands over my bear. Note the broadhead sticking from between bears shoulders.

I want to thank everyone here for the support you give my stories. If I don't think the audience appreciates what I have to tell I usually keep my mouth shut.
You all are the inspiration for my tales.    

[Tique]

I,for one, hope you never keep your mouth shut! I always enjoy the stories and the advice you so freely share. Really looking forward to the book.

[Dsturgisjr]

Good Stuff Charlie! Thanks for sharing.  

[cjones]

Charlie, I'm glad to hear it. We have to keep on you about the book because your gettin older and we don't want you to forget!  :D   It would be a real shame for your stories to go untold. Thanks for taking us all along with you.  

[Sunnybear]

Excellent Story....

[paleFace]

what else can i say, thank you sir for sharing.  

[Doc Nock]

Not only is the story tellin superb, but it's so neat that you can share in that level of detail!

Man...that is a talent! Wish I'd have started "journaling" when I was younger cause now I can't remember diddly squat...