Author Topic: HH bug got me ... Part One! (Read 351021 times)

two4hooking · « **Reply #11740 on:** November 28, 2012, 08:00:00 AM »

Here is the first Pope arrow:

The first Pope arrow I got off of noted author- T.M. Hamilton, who got it off of noted artist- Remington Schuyler, who was a friend of Saxton Pope's. I've had it for over 20 years now. I have the packaging that I got it in, from Mr. Hamilton, with his handwriting on it.

Bud B. · « **Reply #11741 on:** November 28, 2012, 08:04:00 AM »

Very nice!

two4hooking · « **Reply #11742 on:** November 28, 2012, 08:05:00 AM »

The second Saxton Pope arrow, I also got off of Gene Wensel. Gene did a story on an identical arrow that he used to take a doe, in Traditional Bowhunter magazine. It was actually one he took to Africa, in 1926, I believe it was offhand. but never used. It is a work of art!!! Fletching is Goose feathers tied with Cat gut. It comes with a Broadhead, in beautiful condition. The only flaws are a slight flake off of the nock and a little spot in the fletching that was like that when I got it. The nocks are BONE reinforced. Also has a Gold crest put on it by Mr. Pope. It also has a number written on it. Don't know if Mr. Pope or someone else put this on, but I'd assume it was Mr. Pope. It is a real BEAUTY!!!

centaur · « **Reply #11743 on:** November 28, 2012, 08:35:00 AM »

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

Ric O'Shay · « **Reply #11744 on:** November 28, 2012, 10:06:00 AM »

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

toddster · « **Reply #11745 on:** November 28, 2012, 01:41:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11746 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:02:00 PM »

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

bicster · « **Reply #11747 on:** November 28, 2012, 06:11:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11748 on:** November 28, 2012, 06:41:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11749 on:** November 28, 2012, 06:42:00 PM »

a few more.

Bob B. · « **Reply #11750 on:** November 28, 2012, 07:43:00 PM »

Hey Brian,

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

Bob.

Ralphie · « **Reply #11751 on:** November 28, 2012, 08:17:00 PM »

Greg,

Thank you for showing them here!

kestimator · « **Reply #11752 on:** November 28, 2012, 09:12:00 PM »

Brianlocal3,

That is a great looking bow!!!

Shawn Rackley · « **Reply #11753 on:** November 28, 2012, 09:17:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11754 on:** November 28, 2012, 09:55:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11755 on:** November 29, 2012, 01:18:00 AM »

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 · « **Reply #11756 on:** November 29, 2012, 04:07:00 PM »

Nice bow Shawn!

centaur · « **Reply #11757 on:** November 29, 2012, 05:11:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11758 on:** November 29, 2012, 05:41:00 PM »

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 · « **Reply #11759 on:** November 29, 2012, 06:02:00 PM »

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!

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