Jim and Sky Archery question ...

[Bob B.]

Jim is making the Shrew Hill longbows.  I am wondering if anyone has one - how do they compare to the ones Gregg made?  Also, How does the Shrew Hill compare to the Union Jack - I know the Shrew is thinner by a bit, but how about draw, cast, noise etc ... are there any big differences in shooting characteristics?

Bob.

[Terry Green]

Call Ron LeClair.

   

[David Mitchell]

I didn't know he is making the ShrewHill.  I should be receiving my new American longbow from Jim any time now if he is close to the delivery time he gave me.

[M60gunner]

Is this a recent change in bowyers? His website says Chuck at Two Tracks makes the ShrewHill.

[Bob B.]

M60gunner,

Yes the website says that, but it is an older posting.  Chuck is busy with his business - his Echo is awesome by the way.  Jim is building the Shrew Hill now, trying to help Ron out.  Jim builds excellent bows.  I was hoping someone from this board may have some experience with a Shrew Hill from Jim.  I was curious how similar it was to Gregg Coffee's when he was building them for Ron.  I have one of Gregg's and I really like it - I shoot and love my Berry bows 99.9% of the time, but I really do like that Shrew Hill of mine.  Thus, I got to wondering about Jim's version.  Also I am curious about how the Shrew compares to his Union Jack.

I have tried to contact Ron, but it is a tricky thing to do, especially in the heart of bow season.

Bob.