Wildcat Deluxe-new to me Jerry Hill longbow

[Deadsmple]

Just picked this bow up a few days back. It's a Jerry Hill longbow 69"NTN 55@28. Don't know anything about these bows but just couldn't pass it up after shooting it. Anyone have any experience with these bows? I don't even know what woods are used. It looks to me to be some sort of color impregnated wood like maybe maple.
 

 

[frankwright]

I had one in brand new condition some years ago. Mine was a very pretty bow and well built.

I bought it when I was trying to decide if I really wanted to drop down in bow weight (I did) and the Jerry Hill bow was 50# and would let me know about shooting a lower weight.

The bow shot well but it did have a pretty pronounced "hand bump" when shooting and several folks reported the same thing. I shot it for a good while and then sold it and ordered another bow just like I wanted it.

Have fun with your ne bow!

[bentpole]

Vaughn, Looks like good ole actionwood good stuff.

[RC]

I shot one a few years back a fella had in hunt camp.It hit where I was looking from the beginning and was smooth. I was shooting 650 grain arrows so I did`nt notice any handshock.Enjoy your new bow.RC

[Jerry Jeffer]

Vaughn, I'll be signing you up for that 12 step bow addict group soon.     Can't wait to get over there and tune some arrows to our new bows.    Of course I'll have to shoot that Jerry Hill a few times.

[bbassi]

I had one that shot like a truck spring. Not a bad bow but you really needed to know how to hold it in order to tame it. I did manage to shoot 3 deer with it before I sold it though.

[frassettor]

Great lookin bow you have there  

[Deadsmple]

Just what I need another 12 step program! Don't worry brother you know you're welcome to shoot any bow I got.

Bbassi, I know what you mean. I've found that a good solid suitcase grip makes all the difference. Shooting 660gr out of it doesn't hurt either.

[southpawshooter]

Nice looking bow Vaughn!