HH bug got me ... Part One!

[centaur]

Some real history in those last posts. It would be very cool to own something like those bows/arrows.

[Ric O'Shay]

Good to be able to this these fine pieces of history. Very nice! Very nice, indeed!

[toddster]

thanks for sharing the pics of the bows and arrows, so awesome to see the connection with our hero's and lecacy of the way of life.

[kestimator]

Thanks for sharing these photos and stories!!  Very cool!!!

[bicster]

Brad,
Unfortunately I don't have any hero pics to post yet this year. I have hunted with my HH on almost all of my hunts. I have had a lot of close encounters but I only had one shot opportunity so far that resulted in a miss when the doe ducked as I shot. She looked right at me as I was drawing. As you know it it gun season now but I am still hunting with my HH. I hope your season is going well.

[Brianlocal3]

First off great history there, thank you for posting those pics.  Secondly, Shawn got a new JD Berry Misty Dawn in and asked if I would post the pics in this thread so for you viewing pleasure I present the first String Follow JD Berry in about 20 years.

 

 

 

 

 

[Brianlocal3]

a few more.

 

 

 

 

[Bob B.]

Hey Brian,

What do you think about those limbs ... are they trapped like a Vixen?

Bob.

[Ralphie]

Greg,

Thank you for showing them here!

[kestimator]

Brianlocal3,

That is a great looking bow!!!

[Shawn Rackley]

Bob b the limbs will be trapped on these bows unless u didnt want em. James is pretty flexible. And this bow shoots great.  I have a vixen too.

[Brianlocal3]

This is not my bow ( I wish ) , it's shawns and unfortunately I don't have the ability to shoot it.
Bob I think Shawn answered about the trap

[Shinken]

I really like that purple heart riser on that Misty Dawn string-follow Shawn!

How does your Misty Dawn compare to your Vixen?  Pat B. has reported some great results with his Vixen.

For comparison I have shot (am shooting) both the NM Classic and NM Shelton and find their performance to be very comparable.  I would guess that Misty Dawn and Vixen are similar unless there is a significant difference in draw weight or are there major differences in limb construction?

Enjoy!

Shoot straight, Shinken

 

[rushlush]

Nice bow Shawn!

[centaur]

Here's my latest; got it in a trade with Coaster 500. This one's a beaut; 64", 50@28, a limited edition 'Longbowman's Choice" with yew and carbon. After I adjusted the nock point to fit me, the bow shoots lasers with my wood arrows. A couple of pics:
 
 
 
These HH bows are truly addictive, but I don't consider that a bad thing.

[Shawn Rackley]

Shinken : my vixen is over 10 #'s heavier so its hard to compare the misty dawn and vixen. However i do have a shelton about the same weight and the misty dawn seems smoother and softer on the release.  My vixen and my misty dawn are my two i shoot the best, if that says anything.

[Swinestalker]

Hey guys, I recently called Dan Toelke to ask him a few questions about his D bow. He said he would just send me one in my specs to shoot for a while. Long story short, I sent him the money for it the other day after being unable to stop shooting it for the past 3 weeks. I believe I may be infected. Further symptoms include ordering a Northern Mist Shelton the other day. This thread is the reason for my initial interest which then led to my first exposure at the hands of Mr. Toelke. Guess I'm a goner for sure now!

[Brianlocal3]

Swine , two great bows by two great bowers. Your off to a good sickness!!! And yes, you are infected now!!!!

[BCWV]

Yep, me too Swinestalker! I made a call to Steve too. My Shelton came today. I didn't know how long it would take me to get used to this style of bow but was very surprised that I took to it right off.
 This was my first 6 arrows at 20 yards.
 
 Not banging nocks but I was happy with it!
 Took her for a walk and did a little stumping.
 
 I was shooting at the red leaf. All a little low but one and it was high    
 
 
 Not good pictures but had to use my phone.
 I really like this Shelton and very much enjoyed the conversations I had with Steve. He's a fine bowyer and fellow. I'll be ordering another bow from him I'm sure  

[bicster]

Pat,
That was my Longbowman's Choice. I posted pics on this thread of a bow kill I had and of me shooting it with my baby in a backpack. It was a great bow and I was reluctant to give it up but Ontario Longbow wanted it so bad I said I would part with it and replace it with a Cheetah. Well now I have a Cheetah that I love but I still miss my Longbowman's Choice. It is a great bow but I am glad it has a good home and the possibility of more great adventures.