HH bug got me ... Part One!

[JohnI]

Dave Miller is going to be at Kalamazoo

[ZaneD]

So, since I've got a new HH big Five coming this week, my first hill style bow, I've got a question. I'm sure its been covered before, but what string does everyone prefer on these bows? My usual method is 12 strand D-10 with dacron padded loops, is that a good route, or should i stick with all B-50 strings? My bow has antler tips, so i believe that makes it FF capable.

Thanks, Zane

[ChrisM]

Craigs bows have a fiber glass wedge in the tip so even without overlays they are FF compatible.  For my the B 50 that came with it shoots best for me.

[WESTBROOK]

Zane, The D10 will work just fine. I shoot a thin FF on my Hill style bows and prefer that over B50.

Eric

[akbowbender]

Jack,

I'm sure the hobbiest was well represented in the 1993 ads. I imagine that some of their bows were fine, but like you said, building them for a second job had to be a real pain.

The use of the word "inferior" was mine, not James'. James did say that some bows of the time were overbuilt to make sure that they didn't break, and were therefore heavier than they should have been. Of course, that's the bowyers choice, and the customers choice, on whether to have a light, nimble bow, or one that has a bit more mass.

[mikebiz]

I emailed David Miller and he said that he will be at Kalamazoo, but not taking orders.  He will be hanging around John Lee's Hill display.

[Rossco7002]

Well, the bug just bite again......put an offer in on the 65@28 Schulz in the classifieds.

[Goshawkin]

Originally posted by Rossco7002:
Well, the bug just bite again......put an offer in on the 65@28 Schulz in the classifieds.

  Good luck!

[tradlongbow]

Merry Christmas to all the HillGang. I hope everyone has a wonderful time on Christmas with their family and friends.

[cahaba]

David get with a string maker and they will tell you how they want the string measured. That Northern Mist should be FF compatible if it has wedges or tip overlays. Some bows like B 50 others like FF according to what arrows you are shooting and other factors. I would get both and see what it likes. You can always use one for a backup in a bind. I like SBD 10 strand FF. LBR also makes some great strings.
Look forward to seeing pictures. Steve knows how to build bows.

[David Yukon]

Thank you cahaba,  I will just do that!!
Cheers And happy holiday

[Brianlocal3]

Well Hill gang, the J Hill showed up.  But I'm in KY visiting family so the neighbor put it on the table for me. Pics this weekend

[Bob B.]

Brian,

Merry Christmas buddy ... thank goodness for nice neighbors eh?  Have a geat visit, then hurry home and "visit" with us so we can live through you brother!

Looking forward to seeing your new bow.

Bob.

[Brianlocal3]

Oh you will be living thru me Bob. This is a good week. I should be getting the Misty Dawn Saturday also!!!!!

[Rossco7002]

The Schulz is mine fellow Hill enthusiasts! Doug says he'll have it shipped this week, should be with me for my birthday in early January!

Merry Chirstmas All! :-)

[Brianlocal3]

Merry Christmas everyone. And Rossco enjoy the Shultz

[Steve Clandinin]

Hey everyone,A Merry Christmas to all,seams like alot of new bows being purchased,So great to see.Howard would be awfully pround the way things are turning,all the best.

[Ryan Rothhaar]

Well, I've been lurking around reading this stuff for a while, finally have post material....

My #1 hunting buddy lives out in Montana and is an old school Hill type bow guy.  He's one of those great hunters you've never heard of...he's killed a bunch of stuff all over with his Hill type bows, moose, caribou, mt lion, mt goat, 15 or so elk, a giant bighorn ram, stuff in Africa etc.  He's also a VERY bad influence.  

I decided this summer to monkey around with a longbow a little bit, and after quite a bit of research picked up a Northern Mist Shelton used from the classifieds.  It fit the bill for what I wanted - string follow/mild locator grip, but its a bit shorter than I wanted (66 inches) and a bit lighter (55 lb at my draw) however it is really a sweet shooting bow, and really spits out an arrow.  The few Hill type bows I have shot a few arrows from in the past had the bad manners you hear about - this Shelton NOT SO!  I was very surprised at the total lack of handshock with hunting weight arrows and the ease of shooting this bow.  I've always shot high wrist recurves, and the only thing I changed with this bow was shooting low wrist...I know, I know, it ain't "Hill Style"...but I shoot this bow very accurately with the locked bow arm, deliberate draw, and solid anchor I use with my recurves.  I lost 1/2 inch draw length with this bow, and get a true 29 inches out of it.  I like this bow so well that 2 weeks after I received it I called Steve and put in an order for one a bit longer (68 inches) and a bit heavier (63-64 lbs) - should be done this April/May.

I packed the 55 lb Shelton along this week to Iowa to fill my doe tag. Shot her with a 620 grain arrow and a big Snuffer at 10/12 yards, complete penetration on the lung/liver shot, and she went about 150 yards.

First kill with the longbow for me.  I don't think I'll convert over 100%, but I'll surely use the Hill bow part of the time.  These things are addictive to shoot!

Best wishes to you all, and keep the thread moving - lots of interesting information on here!

Ryan


 

[akbowbender]

Nice Longbow kill, Ryan.  I'm still looking for my first.

[David Yukon]

So what you guys think, I think I get 29" with my Classic, so 63#(60#@28) I like to shoot 160 to 175gr points, what spine wood cedar or DF, should I get. I'll have a bow scale soon, so I'll know exactly the # at my draw. I draw 31" on my recurve, 30" on my R/D long bow, so I guess I'll be in the 29/30 with the classic....
Thank you.