HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Bob B.]

S.C.Hunter,

Years ago I felt the same way, a 64 inch bow was as long as I was going to go ... just too crazy long!

Well, Finger pinch issues for my 29 and a bit inch draw forced me to try a 66 inch bow.  It felt like I was talking my .54 caliber long rifle to the woods with me.  However, with practice I learned it did not bother me at all.  I shoot 66 and 68 inch bows in heavy timber and CRP ground.  I mostly sit on the ground, but I do sit in a tree once in a while and stalk a lot.  With practice, the length of the bow does not bother me at all in the field ... it bugs me the most just getting in and out of the house.

I shoot better, have more confidence and it feels better on my body having the extra length.  I am not concerned about the extra length in the field.  

Lastly, you are talking about an inch or inch and a half at most difference between the limb tips.  Put your bow (64 inch) next to a 66 inch and line up the risers.  There is little difference between how the limb tips line up.

Good luck to you.  

   

Bob.

[David Mitchell]

Bic, I sure like the looks of that quiver.  That's exactly how I want my arrows to ride.

[sticksnstones]

Since I haven't contributed anything on this thread in a long while, here are my bows with a new set of matching strings:
     
Howard Hill Big Five
Two Tracks Echo
Northern Mist Classic
Thom

[S.C. Hunter]

Originally posted by Bob B.:
S.C.Hunter,

Years ago I felt the same way, a 64 inch bow was as long as I was going to go ... just too crazy long!

Well, Finger pinch issues for my 29 and a bit inch draw forced me to try a 66 inch bow.  It felt like I was talking my .54 caliber long rifle to the woods with me.  However, with practice I learned it did not bother me at all.  I shoot 66 and 68 inch bows in heavy timber and CRP ground.  I mostly sit on the ground, but I do sit in a tree once in a while and stalk a lot.  With practice, the length of the bow does not bother me at all in the field ... it bugs me the most just getting in and out of the house.

I shoot better, have more confidence and it feels better on my body having the extra length.  I am not concerned about the extra length in the field.  

Lastly, you are talking about an inch or inch and a half at most difference between the limb tips.  Put your bow (64 inch) next to a 66 inch and line up the risers.  There is little difference between how the limb tips line up.

Good luck to you.  

     

Bob.

Bob,

Thanks for your input.

Kerry

[bicster]

Thanks David. I think I downsized the pics too much. So here is another.
 

[Goshawkin]

Originally posted by sticksnstones:
Since I haven't contributed anything on this thread in a long while, here are my bows with a new set of matching strings:
 

Those look pretty cool.  

[Bud B.]

Random photo to add to the thread.

 

[akbowbender]

Bicster,

While I've gotten use to the typical positioning of a hill-style back quiver, that looks like it would make it a bit easier to ease thru the woods. I have been practicing pulling my quiver under my arm when moving thru tight spots to the point where it kind just happens without thinking, like doing the bow arm bump of the quiver. Can you easily rotate it under your bow arm?

[akbowbender]

Nice spread of bows, sticks.

[akbowbender]

Just got word from James.  My Misty Dawn will be done tomorrow. It's 66" 51#@28". I'll post photos when it gets here.

[bicster]

Chuck,
I can easily tuck it under my arm as you are describing.

[Bob B.]

Chuck, I look forward to seeing pics of your new bow ... JD does great work, good on ya man!

Bob.

[Brianlocal3]

who here shoots 60-65 woodies 28-29"

[Rossco7002]

I've got some. What's up?

[Goshawkin]

I shoot them 27",but may have a few longer,what do you need?

[Shawn Rackley]

Hey chuck what wood combo did u end up gettin for that misty dawn? Might have said allready but my phone is being goofy

[Brianlocal3]

No questions on the arrows I just prefer my alums and was looking to get some 1916s to play with. I'm shooting my 2018 and 2117s mostly but my two 1916s scream from the vixen and misty dawn

[akbowbender]

Shawn,

Bubinga with bamboo cores and black glass. Kind of a basic beauty!

Kind of thought about getting the lams you have yours. Maybe on the next one...............

[T-D]

Bud thats a very nice picture you have there. Did you take that on our trip?

[Shawn Rackley]

Chuck allwayys wanted to see one with black glass. My next one i think will be black glass. Maybe even white lol. My mind changes daily. Lol still gonna be a while before i can get anither though.