Saturday, August 20, 2011
3D warmup with the boys!!!
Went to Cumberland today!!! Walked the hills of the famous Hillbilly Shoot and shot a fun beatdown round of 3D. We shot a round of 25 targets with 2 shots per. All I can say is its a good thing Carbon Express is on speed dial!!! I can speak for Roger and I and say that we each left with one useable arrow. Not because we missed....but from the carnage around every turn... I have never had so much fun watching my equipment get destroyed. Dawson was along to document the destruction with the camera and I gotta tell ya...The kid is gettin really good behind the lens. Here are a few of his pics from the day and one of mine...The only ones I took are of the dragonfly on the Target with Hinky and Jeff walking behind.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Long range scouting in da corn!!!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Youngs Wildlife
The Buckwild Expo in Boonesboro was the debut for the 2 new whitetail mounts that Tim Young did for Kevin and I. We were both asked what we wanted in our mount and we both had the same answer….Surprise us!!!
I have plenty of typical deer heads in my mancave so I have been trying to add some more unique pieces.
Tim has done some pretty dramatic pieces in the past. I think the different types of material he has used pretty much covers them all. Each time I set foot in his shop I seem to find at least one unique display that I either missed the previous time or is awaiting pick up from another satisfied customer. From a frozen icy pedestal base to corn stalks made of bronze, Tim can design a little something for everyone’s taste. While all of the pieces may not be what you are looking for, He is able to work with you to find exactly what to do with your mount to fit your taste and style.
After a few chats about what I like in a mount, I have not looked back. I basically let Tim know my price limit, and whether or not I want a wall or floor pedestal mount and let the artist give me what he thinks the animal deserves. I could just as easy get your typical everyday whitetail mount but why? There is such a variety of options to dress up an average mount.
The latest deer I was having mounted was an old freak buck that the Overkill gang has had some crazy history with. The deer had a crazy attitude and was very visible to us for about the last three years. He was an oddball, having two completely different antlers. So weird in fact that if you were to have found them while shed hunting and had not known the deer…No chance you would have guessed them being from the same critter.
I wanted something special done but had no clue what. In fact, being in between trophy rooms right now I wasn’t even sure where he was going to be hanging out. I basically left the deer at the shop and said have at it….
Tim Knew that I needed the deer back before the show in Boonesboro as we were releasing the dvd and wanted the critters for the display. Young’s Wildlife would be in the same room as us so Tim said he could deliver them to the show. I was already excited about seeing my buck again but even more so after the phone call I received. Tim called and asked…”Do you trust me?” I of course said yes….He said…” Are you sure you trust me?” I laughed and said absolutely…He then proceeded to tell me that my freak was going to be mounted as such….freaky!!! I have never been dissatisfied so I was real excited to see what the outcome would be!!!
I saw some unfinished pics of the two pieces on MarylandWhitetail.com and although unfinished they looked better than some taxidermy I had seen in my day. Kevin’s was given a little attitude with a slanted head that differs from a normal form while mine had the strangest look. I had already been told that mine was going to have a background habitat added that would incorporate the look of the deer so it looked kinda funny to folks as they responded. Some said it looked like it was having a stroke while others asked if it was missing an eye??? I didn’t flinch. I could see what was about to happen.
These are the early shots taken of the 2 deer
The big day arrived and we were greeted at the show with two of the coolest mounts. The added flare of a background habitat worked so well against the barn wood. Kevin’s beautiful 146” 9 point was showed some head bobbing attitude while my Freak Buck was on the other side rubbing his eye and ear on a stick that was coming out of the habitat. I was told Tim searched for hours to find the perfect stick for the job and I can see why. The curve is stiff enough to let you see what is happening. The deer looks like a cat when you scratch under the chin or behind the ear. Its eye is closed and its ear is down and the ole boy looks like he is enjoying the branch that he found. It is easy to see why their slogan is “Everything but the heartbeat” as the feeling of movement is given to a mount like this.
Kevins 146" 9 Point from TOK Season 3 DVD
The two pieces were a hit at the show and it works out quite nice to be able to send folks over to Young’s booth for more of Tim’s work and he can also send folks over to see an extension of his booth in ours. I recommend Young’s to do a mount to everyone I know. You may want a typical mount and that is no problem for Tim but its nice to know that the sky is the limit and you can get a one of a kind piece of art for your trophy room at the same place.
"The Freak"
and Troys freak buck from season 3....hehe
I took these pics when I got home from the show and hung freaky in his new spot. I cannot get over the detail and action that this mount has. I LOVE IT!!!
I have plenty of typical deer heads in my mancave so I have been trying to add some more unique pieces.
Tim has done some pretty dramatic pieces in the past. I think the different types of material he has used pretty much covers them all. Each time I set foot in his shop I seem to find at least one unique display that I either missed the previous time or is awaiting pick up from another satisfied customer. From a frozen icy pedestal base to corn stalks made of bronze, Tim can design a little something for everyone’s taste. While all of the pieces may not be what you are looking for, He is able to work with you to find exactly what to do with your mount to fit your taste and style.
After a few chats about what I like in a mount, I have not looked back. I basically let Tim know my price limit, and whether or not I want a wall or floor pedestal mount and let the artist give me what he thinks the animal deserves. I could just as easy get your typical everyday whitetail mount but why? There is such a variety of options to dress up an average mount.
The latest deer I was having mounted was an old freak buck that the Overkill gang has had some crazy history with. The deer had a crazy attitude and was very visible to us for about the last three years. He was an oddball, having two completely different antlers. So weird in fact that if you were to have found them while shed hunting and had not known the deer…No chance you would have guessed them being from the same critter.
I wanted something special done but had no clue what. In fact, being in between trophy rooms right now I wasn’t even sure where he was going to be hanging out. I basically left the deer at the shop and said have at it….
Tim Knew that I needed the deer back before the show in Boonesboro as we were releasing the dvd and wanted the critters for the display. Young’s Wildlife would be in the same room as us so Tim said he could deliver them to the show. I was already excited about seeing my buck again but even more so after the phone call I received. Tim called and asked…”Do you trust me?” I of course said yes….He said…” Are you sure you trust me?” I laughed and said absolutely…He then proceeded to tell me that my freak was going to be mounted as such….freaky!!! I have never been dissatisfied so I was real excited to see what the outcome would be!!!
I saw some unfinished pics of the two pieces on MarylandWhitetail.com and although unfinished they looked better than some taxidermy I had seen in my day. Kevin’s was given a little attitude with a slanted head that differs from a normal form while mine had the strangest look. I had already been told that mine was going to have a background habitat added that would incorporate the look of the deer so it looked kinda funny to folks as they responded. Some said it looked like it was having a stroke while others asked if it was missing an eye??? I didn’t flinch. I could see what was about to happen.
These are the early shots taken of the 2 deer
The big day arrived and we were greeted at the show with two of the coolest mounts. The added flare of a background habitat worked so well against the barn wood. Kevin’s beautiful 146” 9 point was showed some head bobbing attitude while my Freak Buck was on the other side rubbing his eye and ear on a stick that was coming out of the habitat. I was told Tim searched for hours to find the perfect stick for the job and I can see why. The curve is stiff enough to let you see what is happening. The deer looks like a cat when you scratch under the chin or behind the ear. Its eye is closed and its ear is down and the ole boy looks like he is enjoying the branch that he found. It is easy to see why their slogan is “Everything but the heartbeat” as the feeling of movement is given to a mount like this.
Kevins 146" 9 Point from TOK Season 3 DVD
The two pieces were a hit at the show and it works out quite nice to be able to send folks over to Young’s booth for more of Tim’s work and he can also send folks over to see an extension of his booth in ours. I recommend Young’s to do a mount to everyone I know. You may want a typical mount and that is no problem for Tim but its nice to know that the sky is the limit and you can get a one of a kind piece of art for your trophy room at the same place.
"The Freak"
and Troys freak buck from season 3....hehe
I took these pics when I got home from the show and hung freaky in his new spot. I cannot get over the detail and action that this mount has. I LOVE IT!!!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Somebody check my PULSE
This Pulse is rapid.........rapid like 300fps!!!
Here is my 2011 Elite Pulse
I picked it up at Jefferson Archery and had Jeff come with me and give it the JLH treatment.
So after having only shot it a few times, here are my thoughts...
The look.... Ninja... Really sleek black look, fantastic lines and awesome machine work which is always the case with any Elite I have owned. Topped off with a set of Maryland Flag Gold strings and red G5 meta peep, the bow is a real looker.
The feel.... Smooth, Steady, and at the same time aggressive. Pulling the string back with ease, I forget that I have the bow set at 64 pounds. The draw cycle of this thing is the best I have had on any "speed bow".
The sound....
The performance.... Smokin'!!! at the shot you realize you just unleashed fury but you don't feel it. I was surprised to get the kind of speeds I was getting because to date any bow I could achieve these numbers with would remind me at the shot.
The set up.... I equipped the bow with a B-Stinger stabilizer.... Minimal weight on the end...the bow just points.
One of Vapor Trails Limb Drivers is on the shelf to cradle my Carbon Express Mach 5's
Then I added a Sword Site and one of Jeff's own P.O.S suppressors.
Here are the specs...27" draw. (Which feels 100% comfortable even though I have been shooting just over 26" for years)
64# shooting a 26 1/4" arrow weighing in at 328 grains.
Is giving me a blazing 300 fps!!! (Ok well the chrony at Jeff's said 298/299 but the one at Jefferson said 302.........once) So Im going with 300!!! Hey its a big deal for a stumpy armed guy like my self to get that kind of speed with that light a draw weight.
To say I am a fan of this new bow would be an understatement...I am a little sad though to see the GT500 I have loved so much be put on the bench. I am giving her a new set of strings and dedicating her to a life of 3D.
The best part of the set up that we are shooting on these bows is that I can jump right off of the 3D course and into the woods with nothing more than a swap of arrow points!!!
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