forward handle hill style stack

[nyspringer]

hi everyone, i'm new to the forum but have been lurking here for quite a while and have learned a lot from reading past posts. i just finished my first longbow build and am planning on starting a forward handle hill style at 64 inches and a 28 inch draw. just wondering if anyone has any input as to what a lam stack might be for a bow of these dimensions to come in at around 50-55 pounds? thanks for the help and i look forward to being a part of this community

[fujimo]

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[canopyboy]

How long will your riser be?

Although as an aside: I think even with a very short riser, you will be pushing a 64" Hill style with a 28" draw well out of its sweet spot. I think I'd aim for 66-67" -- or even 68" if you're going to use a longer riser (>15"). If you want it to be that short, you might try more of a d/r.

[jhk1]

The reverse-handle design should allow you to go a couple of inches shorter.  If you riser is 15" or less, I think you would be fine with a 66" Hill-style reverse-handle bow drawing it 28".

With the reverse-handle design, the limbs are not as far forward from the string when the bow is braced/drawn.  The limbs are flexing less at full draw than the limbs of a regular-handled Hill-style longbow.

[LittleBen]

I'd agree with both those replies. 64" is short for a hill at 28".

Another 2" should make the shooting alot nicer.

Regarding standard vs reverse handle hill bows and stacking, a reverse handle hill should stack at a slightly longer draw than an identical standard hill. Mathematically that difference is equal to the back to belly thickness of the riser minus the stack thickness of the limb. Probably around 1.5".

[canopyboy]

Good points. I'm trying to remember how long I made my swap bow. The scale showed some stacking starting around 29-30" or so, and it definitely shot sweeter near its intended draw of 26". That riser was 15.5" though as I didnt want it to look like I just turned a Hill bow around and strung it backwards...

 
 
 

[Jackpine Boyz]

I've always been curious about the advantages of a reverse handle.  Does it effect balance or pointability?  Or just comfort of grip.  

I like the idea as I have a 30" draw so this would help me get a little shorter bow, But I also shoot with an open hand so a bending handle with a leather wrap fits me pretty well also and allows a shorter length bow as well.

I've not had the opportunity to shoot this style so would appreciate feedback.

[RJonesRCRV]

Canopyboy, I know its a reverse handle, but that looks, at a glance, like a backwards strung bow you see on auction sites thats been pulled full draw.

[monterey]

Looks a little while tipped.

The reverse handle reduces the likelihood of torque.