John, as an old bow hunter I would say “ ride it while you can “. During my best years there wasn’t the awesome equipment of even the last 10 years. The last five years we have the best archery equipment EVER. I am disgusted that I now have to shoot 60#’s or less. My skill level is only like 280 of 300 on a 40 yard max 3-d course. I shoot some arrows at least 5 days a week. Some days 10 shots some 30 to 40. At 72 years old this 2023 season may be my last, who fricking knows. You are on the ride of a lifetime which I’m so glad for you. Young and strong but it will be gone. The information you pass along is so valuable to thousands of archers because it’s facts you present from years of getting it done. I personally applaud your hard work to have gotten to this point in your life. 👍👍

@tacticalskiffs8134

6 ай бұрын

I competed with compounds, but have always been a trad hunter. At 64, a lot of the trad crew that split off around 1980 are 10 to 20 years older than me, and were still hunting with sticks of 40, sometimes 30 pounds. These guys still nail a lot of deer. They are probably shooting 400 grain arrows at 150 fps, and still getting it done on whitetails. So with a modern 60 pound bow, you can trim a lot off your current setup before you have to worry about calling it quits. Extreme FOC arrows and COC single bevel heads are really helpful when these kinds of power losses are a reality. Yet there were people doing this stuff with 30 pound hickory stick bows and regular trad wooden arrows also. Really helps to get close, and old timers know those tricks.

You're a true inspiration John Dudley

Thanks!

Dud ur lookin swoll brother! Killer bows man!

Yeah buddy. Whitetail season has been a go here in MN. Kind of sucks rifle started but a well. Just got to be a little more careful

How do you go about finding the ideal arrow length when adding weight up front?

Is that light bow much better for your shoulder? I would think that alone would be a game changer

I have the exact same setup 🤘

@TedBunnndy

Жыл бұрын

May I ask what your FOC is? With only 150 grains up Front, I feel it's hard to get around 15%ish.... Cheers

Hi, does fletching colors are important? Are they some colors see by our prey?

What kind of kickstand are you using John?

Just ordered the Levitate yesterday.

@nockonarchery

Жыл бұрын

awesome!!

What brand and model arrow is he shooting?

As a new bow hunter can a 310fps bow with a 500 spine with a 125 grain broadhead work for moose

Hey Dud does your arrow wind up being around 29-30” since you have that condor wing span? 😂 I have been experimenting with the 5mm for a bit, but seems you wind up on the weaker side of spine in comparison to others. Thank you for all the vids especially the bow build/tune/repair ones you done over the years!

@ChilleDxFighteR

Жыл бұрын

It does me and Dudley are close to the same draw length and the closest I can get away with at 30.5 was 29 when I shot that draw length I’m now at 31 to 32 depending on the bow and if I’m at 32 I can’t shoot anything under 29.5 and that’s like almost point touching the rest

@savedgesurvive

Жыл бұрын

@@ChilleDxFighteR that's strange. My draw is 30. I get my arrows. Shaft to shaft at 31. Then with the Nock and HIT insert and bar (on 5mm). Right under 31.5. On the 6.5s sa.e and those have the orange 6.5 hit inserts that come out a little.

Whats you thoughts on the 75gr stainless halfouts? Im shooting the 260 axis with 125gr head and they drop like crazy. Probably best to use them for tree stand hunting only and find something flatter for elk.

@tacticalskiffs8134

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like you are reaching way out if you are are worrying about 125 grain heads and drop.

Does anyone know how to setup a tradional bow so that i dont hyperextend my arm to try and get the full draw back? I have mine just slightly off so that i need a couple more inches in order to get a full draw back to the back of my mouth. If i try to pull all the way to the back of my mouth than my arm has to be hyperextended in order to get the power i need to hit a shot.

@2Boutdoors

Жыл бұрын

untwist your strings

What spine FMJ did he shoot when he went up in poundage? Did he stick with 300 with FMJ at 80lb anyone know?

@duggaboy

Жыл бұрын

How about you ask HIM.

I just built my first set of arrows. I need 31" ish arrows so it was a hard time making a light arrow with good FOC. 31" Sonic 6.0 300 spine, 50gr brass insert, 125grain point, 3 AAE Max Stealth vanes. Ended up 483gr roughly with 12.5-13 FOC I think. Only shoot a 60lb bow right now.

@Nurquhart88

Жыл бұрын

You should build a couple with a 4 fletch. I need a full length arrow and I tested 4 fletch this summer and it tighten my groups up alot. I should 32in draw 626 gr arrow and 79lb

@yfz450rider39

Жыл бұрын

@@Nurquhart88 was really trying to keep the weight down in the backend. That heavy of arrow for my 60lb bow won't have a very flat trejectory though. I definitely do want to try out 4 fletching though!

@Nurquhart88

Жыл бұрын

@@yfz450rider39 the 8gr on your setup might loose you 1fps at most but I think you'll gain way more beneficial accuracy. Your already in a nice foc spot and again that shouldn't change a terrible amount.

@yfz450rider39

Жыл бұрын

@@Nurquhart88 fair enough! Will have to pick up a Bitz. Using an EZ Fletch atm.

@kylergiroux2831

Жыл бұрын

That seems low for what ur stating. 175 point weight with a 300 spine arrow should be higher foc then that. I would look at Black Eagle Carnivores in 300 spine. Work great for me my arrows are 30.5 and with Black Eagle the straightness is measured end to end or the arrow not 28 so they will be more consistent for you vs other brands where the ends are wonbly sometimes.

Any info on the stabilizer?

@nockonarchery

Жыл бұрын

I use the stabilizers I helped designed called RIDDANCE. They are the best stabilizers I have shot. You can find them on the Nock On Store. Good luck!

I so bad want one of these bows. I live in Tasmania, I don’t think anyone has seen or used one here.

@joshuasweet1532

Жыл бұрын

Do they have hoyt or mathews over there ?

@GodsLandDownUnder

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuasweet1532 obviously we can order anything and archery shops will stock what brands they stock. Here in Tasmania there isn’t a single archery shop in the entire state so seeing anything before a purchase is impossible. I currently have a bowtech invasion (oldie) and last years elite enkore. But the LEV is my dream bow.

Im a big guy im 6.2

Mr Dudley, now that you shoot the best bow, please try shooting the best broadhead, Ramcat 125gr.

Why in the hell does it have to cost $1900 ,I need lottery money for that bow

John Dudley is the greatest bowhunter that ever lived.

@interestedmeow

Жыл бұрын

False. His name is Cam Hanes.

@russelllangworthy8855

Жыл бұрын

@@interestedmeow Oh, I'm sorry. I thought he went by John Dudley. It even says John Dudley on the title of the video.

@milkrvr4088

Жыл бұрын

One vote for ol Fred bear 🐻

@russelllangworthy8855

Жыл бұрын

@@milkrvr4088 Fred Bear doesn't count.

@wswillett

Жыл бұрын

Fred Bear Chuck Adams Randy Ullmer and many many others know better...oh, when Dud is in the Archery Hall of Fame, call me.

No point in shooting 80 pounds. People get pass through on bison with 50 pounds but some dudes think compensate shooting as much as they can tell their friends about.

@tjblackforest69

Жыл бұрын

You can stay further away, cant ya?

@willdesorcy5868

Жыл бұрын

Your so full of yourself.

@ct5465

Жыл бұрын

@@willdesorcy5868 you’re* and your comment makes no sense. Didn’t mention a single thing about me.

@brandonwilliams5766

Жыл бұрын

You apparently don’t understand how physics works.

@virgilwilliford1581

Жыл бұрын

Ain't America great CT,nobody even asked for your idiotic opinion and you gave it anyway!!!

As a new bow hunter can a 310fps bow with a 500 spine with a 125 grain broadhead work for moose