Gearing up for Rick Welch School/ Hog Hunt Money well spent

[macksdad]

Teamfudd and I are gearing up to make the trek from southeastern Ohio to Merkel TX to attend the Rick Welch accuracy factory and do a little hog hunting with David Mayfield of Bowhunting West Texas.  Looking forward to getting some of my shooting problems corrected and hopefully putting a Magnus classic into the 12 ring on some Texas Hogs. I know there was six spots open for this clinic is anyone else on here going?  If so we hope to see you there.

[amar911]

Been there, done that. You will have a great time and learn a lot too. Rick is a superior person and an amazing archer. David is an excellent host. Hopefully, you will have some other nice students/hunters there with you to share camp. Hunting is always an iffy proposition. Not much action when we were there, but there was a lot of sign. Take along what you think you will need. There's not a good place nearby to pick up things you forget.

Allan

[macksdad]

Thanks for the info Allan I appreciate it.

[Jim C]

Rick really likes the Victory Arrow VAP's. He'll probably fletch one up for you when you go to his course. Your bow will be tuned to them also. I was shooting Goldtips when I went to Rick's school with 125 Gr field tips and G5 broadheads. I was sold on the VAP's performance and Rick bumped me up to 175 Gr field point and Simmons broadheads. This has proven to be a devastating combination. The VAP's are a little pricey. I've shot both the VAP 3's and 1's. I really don't notice much difference in performance. Just a heads up. If you're sold on your arrow's performance, let Rick know up front, that way he'll tune the bow to that arrow. If you do purchase the VAP's, get them raw shaft and with the penetrator hunter tips. He'll fletch your arrows differently so you could get them done while you're there. Regardless of what arrow you go with, they will be fletched differently. He'll move the flecthing about 1/2-1/3" further down from the arrow nock so that it makes proper contact with your nose. If you're a right hand shooter, he'll use left wing feathers. It'll all make sense when you start shooting. It's a great school and Rick's a great guy.

[Keith Langford]

I just went last week,loved every minute of it and yes I switched to the vap 400, 33 grain insert with 165 grains point and my Bob Lee Ultimate is shooting them at 198 FPS, very accurately I might add. Going to shoot the landshark 165 heads.

[Nathan Killen]

Thats going to be a awesome trip steve !  

[snakebit40]

I hope to attend his class next year. Keep us posted on how's the class/hunt goes!    

[T Mowery]

Going to his school,is on my thing's to do list.Just dont know about going back to 3 under,having switched back to split.....We'll see?

[macksdad]

T Mowery.  I thought the same thing but I purchased ricks DVD and completely changed my style to shoot the way he recommends and I have already improved %100 I shot splitfinger all my life and within a weeks time I was shooting way better than I ever had before. Can't wait to get some 1 on 1 training from Rick.   Nathan wish you were coming along with us .

[team fudd]

Cant wait buddy! Gonna be fun!

[McDave]

I'm going to be there on the 24th and 25th.  Looking forward to it!

[TexasTrad]

I was supposed to be there on the 22nd but had to cancel because of travel for work.  I have been to Rick's school and it is fantastic.   When did Rick start shooting the VAP arrows?  He was shooting Goldtips when I attended his class.

[Jim C]

He was shooting them when I went through his course last July.

[Naturebatch07]

I will be there for the 22-23 class days.  Really looking forward to it.  I have watched Accuracy factory and made some changes already.  I am ready to see what he has to teach me.  Anyone going on the 22-23?

[beaunaro]

Rick taught me to shoot in 2010. Didn't know much prior, but luckily hadn't any bad habits for him to have to undo.
His methods work for me. I still shoot the Gold Tips he recommended then. Seems by looking at another thread on here that the jury might still be out on the VAP's durability...some guys admitting to having to foot them with AL.
You'll really like Rick, a true gentleman, down to earth, great instructor, gave me all the one-on-one time I paid for. Best clinic I have ever attended.
I know instruction is, or used to be $250 per day.
Just curious...what's the duration and cost now that he does the hog hunt and instruction together?
Is it still one-on-one?
Is the one-on-one instruction in AR still available?
Thanks
Irv Eichorst
True South Adventures
South Florida Outfitting for Hogs and Osceolas

[macksdad]

I'm going on the 27th And 27th but we arrive on the 25th so maybe we will get to meet McDave.  The 2 day class was for two people and the hog hunt in the evenings for $650 per person.

[beaunaro]

That seems pretty reasonable.
I know you won't be disappointed.
Let us know what you thought when you get back.
I'm pretty sure you will be fired up!
Irv

[Jim C]

I'm letting my stock of VAP's dwindle. I'm not an archer in Rick's class. I haven't seen him miss, sadly, I do and when the VAP hits a stump or a rock it is history. Don't know if it's due to the Pentrator insert. Don't really care. It's performance is great, but at what price. I've decided to go back to Gold Tip 5575 Traditionals. If I had deep pockets, I'd stick with the VAP's but sadly I don't. If one item were superior to another, there would only be one bow manufacturer and one arrow manufacturer.

[RC]

Not trying to mislead this thread but for you fella`s that have been. what kind of glove does Rick use and what grains per pound does he recommend for critter killing?RC

[Don Batten]

Robert, If he aint changed since he was down here, he shoots a Neet Hair glove. Also He's not a real proponent of heavy arrows for hunting. He was shooting a 415gn arrow out of 45lbs when here. effective non the less as I filmed him shooting slam through a nice doe at 25+ yards.