HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Mudd]

I shoot 55-60 woodies out of all my bows.

I think they are around 580 plus grains and cut to 29 BOP..

You know me and details....lol

God bless,Mudd

[Rossco7002]

Hey RC - I have a Half Breed that pulls near on the exact weight of your new bow at the same draw length. I get good flight with 1916s cut to 28.25 w/175gr head or 40-45 cedars cut to 28 w/125 hr head. I think the Shelton is slightly farther from center but that'll get you pretty close.

[BCWV]

RC,

 I'm pulling 44# on my Shelton and it likes a tapered,44# spine D. Fir shaft, 160 grain point cut 27.5" BOP.

[Blaino]

RC-I have been shooting the Howard Hill deluxe glove for about 3 weeks.  This is the first glove I have gotten in 5 or more years even though I have been in need of one for probably 3! I'm not a fan of the stitching on top of the fingers either.  It seem like I have to relearn my anchor point or something. I HATE changing gloves!!! The verdict is still out on the HH because I'm really trying to give it a fair shot.

I'm really considering going bare fingers like Rik, but can only stand it for about 12-15 shots at a time.

 

[two4hooking]

I use the American Leathers Crossover.  Love it.  Well worth the money!

[Overspined]

X 2 on the crossover.  I usually try to buy one that is a little snug, so i like to make sure it fits in person.  I smear with pitch blend, and shoot it to break it in.  When they are sewn, an 1/8" change in material can make a glove sloppy loose or too tight even marked the same size.  I've had one 2 yrs and just bought a back-up, even though the original shows almost no wear, and I shoot a lot.  

I've also used the big shot and like it, but prefer the nylon inserts to cordura having used both for a couple years.

[Muss03]

So here is my issue lately when shooting my Hill. This is something that a shooting buddy of mine pointed out while we were shooting the other night. After my shot breaks, or maybe at the same time, my bow arm goes left. Not up or down, just left, really left, six inches to a foot.  I don't feel it or pay any attention to it, it just happens. I hold with a lot of back tension and settle hard into my anchor for a few seconds before I release and I feel quite a bit more tension with my Hill bow as opposed to any of my recurves. I guess the best way to explain it is that upon release I experience a pulling apart motion that seems to follow through after the arrow leaves the bow. I shoot pretty consistently and I would really have to consciously focus on keeping my bow arm still. Anyone else have this issue?

[ChrisM]

Muss I don't know if that is really a problem.  Ask this question on the shooting forum.

[normf]

Is there much difference between the American Leather gloves and the Dura Glove from 3 Rivers?

[RC]

The problem down here with gloves is hunting in the muggy swamp they get sweaty and smell like something dead. I usually have 3 that I rotate and one broke in for deer season that don`t stink. I can`t afford 4 big shots... Anybody try the Hill style gloves with the nylon inserts?RC

[Brianlocal3]

RC,
I have a HHA delux glove ( nylon inserts) here is my take.  Fabulous construction , and great price. A lot of protection and a slick release,

My issue with it is that the tips are a little too pointy and it seems as if my anchor is too far off my face ( fixable if you want to trim off 1/8"-1/4" from tips). But the reason I don't shoot it is the stalls are not long enough for how deep of a hook I have. The stitches at the end are where my string would set and its too close for comfort for me. The string can fall in behind the stall and get hung up.
If you are a finger pad type shooter than this glove would be perfect but for me there just is not a lot of room for my deep hook.

I would have sold it by now but I have a hard time letting it go because it really is a great glove.

[Brianlocal3]

Oh, James at JD Berry has been shooting the same HHA delux glove for almost 25 years. So they must hold up well. Just thought I'd throw that in.

[bicster]

I have always struggled with keeping my bow arm steady. I practice in front of a blank bale but my arm always moves no matter what I do and I do use back tension. With that being said, I am still pretty consistent with my accuracy.

[Jon Powell]

Brian, I believe HHA will put longer finger stalls on the deluxe glove if you request them.

I agree it's a great glove. I do trim the ends and that works perfect for me.

[Brianlocal3]

Jon,
I ordered the longer stalls, I think it's just an idiocentracy of how I shoot. 100% my issue and not a fault of the glove at all.

[canopyboy]

Originally posted by bicster:
I have always struggled with keeping my bow arm steady. I practice in front of a blank bale but my arm always moves no matter what I do and I do use back tension. With that being said, I am still pretty consistent with my accuracy.

bicster,
Look up moebow's videos on youtube.  (Seems like you find more under moebow1.)  He shoots the Hill style in the ones I've watched and says that with proper back tension, your bow hand should move a little left after release (right-hand shooter.)  That made me feel a lot better.  And to me, the physics based on where your muscles and bones are make sense.  I know some swear it shouldn't move at all, but I think it just shouldn't move much in the left direction, and zero in the up or down direction.  I asked another Level 4 coach, and he agreed with moebow.  There must be something to it...

[Goshawkin]

Watch any of Howard Hill's old films and you'll see his bow hand move to the left when he shoots.The clip "Getting the Hawk" in Howard's section of the Legends and pioneers section shows it really well in slow motion.

[mikebiz]

Originally posted by Goshawkin:
Watch any of Howard Hill's old films and you'll see his bow hand move to the left when he shoots.The clip "Getting the Hawk" in Howard's section of the Legends and pioneers section shows it really well in slow motion.

That slow motion shows it perfectly.  Great catch Nick.  

I've been gone for a while.  Hope everyone around here is well.  Good to be back.

[Goshawkin]

Welcome back Mike!    

Hey,did you.........Awwh never mind,I said I wouldn't tease you in public  

[toddster]

Question, Did Mr. Hill favor white arrow's just for shooting entertainment (movies and show's) or did he like it better to see the path of the arrow?  We know he didn't shoot with a side plate so he could hear how the arrow struck the bow, so curious.