Missed by a hare -

05_sprcrw · 12-20-2010, 05:16 AM

Well I was out hunting hard trying to fill my last 2 doe tags this weekend. Hunting was tough and cold but still great to be out there. Well I was in the stand and went to get down when the perfect target of opportunity came out.

A bunny hopped out of the plum thickets, and all I could think was finally I am going to get to send a talon down range. I take the phoenix off and put the talon arrow on the launch pad. I drew I took my time waited for a break in the wind and I sent the arrow.

As I watch the arrow fly across the 64 yards I am getting excited yes its on target. Well at the last second the rabbit "hugged" the ground and the arrow sailed just above its head allowing him to live another day.

So still no luck with the Talon

I am trying Stan I will get one before the end of this year!

Red Feather Archery · 12-20-2010, 04:03 PM

Hey Dustin, I've had them do the same to me...from a lot closer. I've taken some shots at cottontails with my longbow and I swear they just laugh before they get out of the way. At 64 yards I think I'd be happy just to see it

I missed a shot last night myself. A nutria swimming at a little over 30 yards

Next time...

ike_osu · 12-20-2010, 07:29 PM

Those nutria's are kinda cute!! Do you skin them out stan?

Okie101 · 12-20-2010, 09:13 PM

That would have been an awesome shot...

Those Talons just flat out fly...

Red Feather Archery · 12-20-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ike_osu

Those nutria's are kinda cute!! Do you skin them out stan?

Cute?!?!?!...not to the golf course superintendent

Skinned a lot of them over the years...

05_sprcrw · 12-21-2010, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okie101

That would have been an awesome shot...

Those Talons just flat out fly...

Yea I was pretty pumped I thought I for sure had it.

BuckFeverLodge · 12-21-2010, 07:06 PM

I'm with you Dustin, I have yet to run the Talon through anything. Soon enough though, soon enough.

headhunter75422 · 12-22-2010, 09:28 AM

Guys when you finally hit something with them, the sound will never leave your ears. I love it, Nutra cute, they look like a monster rat, we have a few showing up here in east Texas and the wardens here are waging war on them.

I am with Travis,
the heads fly as well as fieldpoints. If you can hit it with field points the Talon will be right there also.

05_sprcrw · 12-22-2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headhunter75422

Guys when you finally hit something with them, the sound will never leave your ears. I love it, Nutra cute, they look like a monster rat, we have a few showing up here in east Texas and the wardens here are waging war on them.

I am with Travis,
the heads fly as well as fieldpoints. If you can hit it with field points the Talon will be right there also.

Yes the talon is wicked accurate that is why I didn't hesitate to send it 60+ yards after a rabbit if only they were not so skid-dish I think I really would have had it.

headhunter75422 · 12-22-2010, 10:03 AM

You would have but rabbits twitch muscles are worse than a deer, plus they are always on guard for predation from above. You bust one that far brother I am clapping for you.

Dr.Redneck · 01-16-2011, 04:20 PM

I hit a nutria with my 4-wheeler once... does that count ?

headhunter75422 · 01-16-2011, 08:51 PM

DR. Redneck, brother 60 mph

doesnt count LOL...
Thats funny though.

05_sprcrw · 01-17-2011, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Redneck

I hit a nutria with my 4-wheeler once... does that count ?

lol

12-20-2010, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
05_sprcrw Broadhead Tester Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 1,445	Missed by a hare Well I was out hunting hard trying to fill my last 2 doe tags this weekend. Hunting was tough and cold but still great to be out there. Well I was in the stand and went to get down when the perfect target of opportunity came out. A bunny hopped out of the plum thickets, and all I could think was finally I am going to get to send a talon down range. I take the phoenix off and put the talon arrow on the launch pad. I drew I took my time waited for a break in the wind and I sent the arrow. As I watch the arrow fly across the 64 yards I am getting excited yes its on target. Well at the last second the rabbit "hugged" the ground and the arrow sailed just above its head allowing him to live another day. So still no luck with the Talon I am trying Stan I will get one before the end of this year! __________________ New Breed Archery Samurai Genetix 82lbs 29" 550 Grains 16% F.O.C. 282 fps, RFA Phoenix and Razorhawk Broadheads

12-20-2010, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
ike_osu Broadhead Tester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MO Posts: 330	Those nutria's are kinda cute!! Do you skin them out stan? __________________ http://www.ikesoutdoors.comArticles, Product reviews, How-to videos and more www.jakefeather.com Video Production, DVD Duplication, Website Design

12-20-2010, 09:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Okie101 Broadhead Tester Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,051	That would have been an awesome shot... Those Talons just flat out fly... __________________ Athens Archery/ Whalens Hooker Releases/Sword Sights/LTL Acorn Outdoors

12-21-2010, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
BuckFeverLodge Broadhead Admin Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,402	I'm with you Dustin, I have yet to run the Talon through anything. Soon enough though, soon enough. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER, Red Feather Archery Field Staff, Eco3 Outdoors Pro Staff, U-slide Bow Holder Pro Staff, LTL Acorn Outdoors Pro Staff "Anybody can kill one with a gun" Steve Casselman "It's going to be a very bad year for a lot of unsuspecting critters!" Matt Futtere - Arrowdynamic Solutions

12-22-2010, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
headhunter75422 100gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: campbell, texas Posts: 171	Guys when you finally hit something with them, the sound will never leave your ears. I love it, Nutra cute, they look like a monster rat, we have a few showing up here in east Texas and the wardens here are waging war on them. I am with Travis, the heads fly as well as fieldpoints. If you can hit it with field points the Talon will be right there also. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER RED FEATHER ARCHERY

12-20-2010, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red Feather Archery Broadhead Maker Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 757	Hey Dustin, I've had them do the same to me...from a lot closer. I've taken some shots at cottontails with my longbow and I swear they just laugh before they get out of the way. At 64 yards I think I'd be happy just to see it I missed a shot last night myself. A nutria swimming at a little over 30 yards Next time...

12-22-2010, 10:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
headhunter75422 100gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: campbell, texas Posts: 171	You would have but rabbits twitch muscles are worse than a deer, plus they are always on guard for predation from above. You bust one that far brother I am clapping for you. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER RED FEATHER ARCHERY

01-16-2011, 04:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dr.Redneck 100gr Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 158	I hit a nutria with my 4-wheeler once... does that count ? __________________ It sounded like a good idea at the time....

01-16-2011, 08:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
headhunter75422 100gr Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: campbell, texas Posts: 171	DR. Redneck, brother 60 mph doesnt count LOL... Thats funny though. __________________ ATHENS FACTORY STAFF SHOOTER RED FEATHER ARCHERY

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