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Recent content by JC3

  1. J

    I need help with a Turkey Vest mod

    This is a seat from MTM that I have used for many years. Weighs next to nothing has different length legs to accommodate terrain features, and slings across the back easily. It deploys easily and makes those long sits very comfortable with a cushion added on top. i always have a tree as my back...
  2. J

    Using this for a quick link

    Sorry, I will self banish and flog myself for such a terrible indiscretion.......
  3. J

    Using this for a quick link

    Sorry no video, not that computer savvy. Make a knotted loop (approx. 6" - 8") on the end of your line , follow the path of the rope, insert carabiner. Because of the friction it imparts on the standing line, it keeps the tether where you place it on the tree once it is snugged up. Retrieving...
  4. J

    Using this for a quick link

    Or you could do this, it keeps the tether in place, does not load the carabiner inappropriately, and can be pulled down when done.
  5. J

    For trad, how high is too high for good shooting angle?

    My deer this year was approx. 12-15 yds. from the base of a tree that i was approx. 22-24 ft up. Pierced him just off the backbone, came out the opposite side bottom, perforated both lungs. Hopped off about 20 yds. and flopped over. DAS recurve 50 lbs. 60" long 610 gr. arrow 2 blade VPA JX3...
  6. J

    Sitting on your platform?

    I don't like to see the new members floundering around in those silly soft saddles.....
  7. J

    Sitting on your platform?

    Come to the light, the JX3 tree saddle light.............. Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, no fidgeting, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch, no back aches, you can shoot 360° around the tree with any weapon, bow or gun, no weak side shot. No...
  8. J

    Saddle recommendation: Talk me out of my irrational biases

    Well you know by now, "Come to the light"................
  9. J

    Newbie Setup advice

    I've been beating that drum for a lot of years, started saddle hunting in 1985, with homemade rigs and progressed to the JX3.
  10. J

    Share a smoking deal

    Husqvarna's rule, Stihl drools........ Used to be a Jonsered guy until there were sold and my dealer started with Husqvarna's never looked back. Like the 3 series and the new 550 MK II's
    • JC3
    • Post #19
    • Forum: DIY
  11. J

    tether question

    Yes it will. The trick is to walk away from the tree when pulling, do not pull straight down. This applies to any attachment method.
  12. J

    Is this good enough?

    I use the term "whitetail accurate" meaning if you can consistently keep your arrows in a 6" circle, in the "kill zone", no matter the distance, you will kill the deer.
  13. J

    tether question

    This is an option for your tether or rappel line on the tree.
  14. J

    Newbie Setup advice

    Come to the light, the JX3 tree saddle light.............. Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, no fidgeting, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch, no back aches, you can shoot 360° around the tree with any weapon, bow or gun, no weak side shot. No...
  15. J

    Hunting trad bow poundage?

    DAS Gen 1 50 lbs. @ 29.25" 30" Gold tip Hunter XT 610 gr. arrow 250gr. VPA double bevel. But like everyone advises, start with low poundage, and develop correct form.
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