It seems that in recent years there has been a resurgence in popularity of Hill-style bows. This resurgence has reignited the debate over what constitutes a Hill-style bow versus an American Semi-Longbow versus a flat bow versus a D-bow, ad nauseam. In my mind, that debate has already been settled by the likes of John Lee and, more recently, Nate Steen in well-written blog post available here:
https://sunsethilllongbowsandleather.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-american-semi-longbowits-definition.html?m=1This post, however, has nothing to do with that. Rather, I would like to share some love for the “other” Hill bow… the Ben Pearson 304.
Invented in 1954, the Pearson 304 was one of the first fiberglass takedown bows. This ambidextrous, 64” bow was made with a wood core encased in fiberglass.
Hill endorsed the bow in 1955 and you can see him using one in the Catalina Island hunt from the DVD Hunting and Fishing with the Bow and Arrow.
If you can find a 304 at a reasonable price, don’t hesitate to buy it. It’s a pleasure to shoot and is practically indestructible.
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