Cold Bow 2025.... QnA Thread

[sndmn11]

I don't see a 260 or a 150. I would be down for a 250 though. Bone in elk quarters are the primo use case.

I flopped the tens place...
160 and 250.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I forgot the 210 was so short.

 

[thegoosano]

The 160 looks a little less tall so would maybe fit better under a tonneau cover? Anyone know?


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[CorbLand]

Hey [mention]robby denning [/mention] have you all considered only allowing one weapon choice per person? Seems like a headache for you all to count both weapon entries for a single individual!

Also in the spirit of trying to mimic a hunting scenario, we don’t carry around a compound AND a trad bow around in the woods, well maybe some guys do….

Anyhow just a thought, limiting to one weapon and one entry per person might simplify things a bit.

Love this competition, my bow is shooting better than it was in the fall so let’s hope I don’t fall apart in the next couple months


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It’s not hard to capture shooters for both. Especially if they do it in one post.

 

[IDVortex]

Haven't touched my bow in about a year. This might be a good thing to find somewhere local to shoot and how bad I am and also learn how much I suck again...

I might just have to post a following dot instead of turning on notifications just out of spite though.

 

[KBC]

Just getting a new RX9U set up so I’m pretty excited. First carbon bow.
This should be a great test, I haven’t shot more than a few shots since I missed two grouse last September . I got sick and lost a bunch of muscle mass last fall, still working on getting it back so hopefully I’m back at 70 lbs and ready to hunt by then.

 

[joshdidthis]

Looking forward to shooting this challenge, currently by bow is completely apart. Working on getting it cerakoted. Hopefully I can have it together by then

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[Howard Mee]

Looking forward to shooting this challenge, currently by bow is completely apart. Working on getting it cerakoted. Hopefully I can have it together by then

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Bro!!!
You have some work to do!
I want to see the steps/process as you put it back together. Looks like a lot of work.

I’ll hopefully be picking up my bow today…? Feeling like I’m behind the 8 ball a bit, but your current condition makes me feel like I’m winning!

Keep me posted. I seriously want to see the progress.


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[Howard Mee]

The bow is in the pickup! Hopefully start moving pins tomorrow


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[Howard Mee]

Starting from the ground up on the sight tape.
Really want 20 yds to be perfect before I start stretching out the yardage.


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[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

I lost my super secret broadhead launchin spot... not sure I'm going to be able to do this. Maybe with the tradbow... cause my MER on whitetails sure seems like 20 yards after last season.

 

[robby denning]

Hey all, just updated the Challenge thread with some prizes:

Swarovski is in with a STC 14-40x56 Spotting Scope

Total Vise Company is in with (2) Promo offers: 40% off & 30% off for their Howard's Ultimate Bow Vise

Thread '2025 Cold Bow Challenge'

Mar 7, 2025

Be sure and subcribe at "Watch" upper right to receive updates, prize announcements... there is a QnA thread open here

This challenge is designed to test your realistic Maximum Effective Range (MER).

The Challenge will start Saturday, May 10th AT 8:15 AM MTN TIME on this thread.

You shoot one arrow each day of the 3-day challenge with no warm up or follow up shots and no practice between days, hence the name, Cold Bow Challenge. Broadheads or Expandable Broadheads only--no field points.

Below are the entry rules. READ THEM ALL OR...

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[9.1]

Are there any restrictions on the species we intend to use for vitals sizes? My garden has been invaded by chipmunks the last few years, so I want to determine my MER on a 1.5" circle.

 

[Howard Mee]

Are there any restrictions on the species we intend to use for vitals sizes? My garden has been invaded by chipmunks the last few years, so I want to determine my MER on a 1.5" circle.

You determine your vital size. Make it clear in the photo.


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[robby denning]

Are there any restrictions on the species we intend to use for vitals sizes? My garden has been invaded by chipmunks the last few years, so I want to determine my MER on a 1.5" circle.

we assume this challenge is for big game, but if you want a 1.5" circle, go for it but you need to shoot your MER for big game. @realunlucky likes to make the guys trying to shoot 20 yards start over.

 

[Archerichards]

Are there any restrictions on the species we intend to use for vitals sizes? My garden has been invaded by chipmunks the last few years, so I want to determine my MER on a 1.5" circle.

Aim Small, Miss Small.

 

[robby denning]

Haven't touched my bow in about a year. This might be a good thing to find somewhere local to shoot and how bad I am and also learn how much I suck again...

I might just have to post a following dot instead of turning on notifications just out of spite though.

LOL!

But I always suck less when I give this challenge a try.

Do it IDVORTEX!

 

[robby denning]

I started my practice CBC yesterday. stretching from 55 last few years to 60 yards for this practice round. If I land all 3, I'll go 60 for the actual challenge. If not, I throw my bow on the ground, pout a few days then reassess maybe going back to 55.

Day 1-- in the vitals (9", has to break the outer line of the center Matrix module)). Quartering to me wind at 10mph. (didn't have phone for a pic so per Rokslide policy, this didn't necessarily even happen lol)

Day 2. Light wind. Nailed it. Same POI as yesterday


Day 3: light wind, quiver off. In the money! So it’s gonna be 60 yards this year for me. Haven’t tried that for a few years.

 

[robby denning]

Hey all.

We just stirred up the prize pot a bit. Originally two members could win a 40% off & a 30% off on Howard's Ultimate Bow Vise

But we dropped the 30% and added in the whole enchilada--so now someone will win the Bow Vise and someone else will win the 40% off.


Total Vise Company is in with (2) Prize offers:
1) Howard's Ultimate Bow Vise to one winner
2) 40% off an Ultimate Bow Vise to second winner




@realunlucky please get this in an upcoming Tipsy episode

 

[Howard Mee]

Been swinging away here too!
Shooting 50 and 60

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