Author Topic: Howard Hill Wesley Special (Read 617 times)

Chain2 · « **on:** November 30, 2011, 07:44:00 PM »

I have been shooting a short recurve that is stacking badly on me. .I have a 32" draw and I am very new to traditional style archery. I recently traded for a Hill Wesley Special that is 50 lbs @ 30", it is 72" long. Could this become a practical hunting bow? Other thoughts? Thank you

Bob B. · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2011, 07:49:00 PM »

ABSOLUTELY!!

That bow will kill anything in North America. By learning to shoot the bow canted you can hunt more effectively in brush or even in a tree stand.

That bow will be so smooth and quiet!

Bob.

Orion · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2011, 08:23:00 PM »

I'd say that's about perfect for your draw. If your draw is that long, you're probably a pretty tall dude. The bow length shouldn't be a problem for you re maneuverability. If you're very new to trad archery, I'm going to guess that you haven't checked your draw length with a traditional bow. It's often an inch or two less than it is with a compound because one generally puts a little more bend in the bow arm, leans into the bow a bit, and shoots with a more open stance and lower wrist grip, particularly with a Hill style bow. Also, the heavier held weight tends to scrunch one up a little.

If you were 32 with a compound, you're probably closer to 30 inches with a longbow. Check it out. Draw the bow with an arrow on it a few times, and have someone put a mark on the arrow immediately at the back of the bow at the arrow rest when you're at full draw. Do this several times. Then measure the distance from the throat of the nock to the mark. Take the average, and you've got your true draw length. Good luck.

BowHunterGA · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:31:00 PM »

I would say the bow sounds perfect for you as well. To add to Orion's method for measuring draw length, get a clothes pin and nock an arrow then place the clothespin on the arrow just in front of the handle and draw the bow to your anchor. When you let down the clothespin will stay in place for you to measure your drawlength. Do this a few times to make sure you are drawing consistenly and you should know what your draw length is.

Stone Knife · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:48:00 PM »

Yes indeed

moleman · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2011, 09:54:00 PM »

In my opinion I think you done very well for yourself, your long draw and long length of bow might well be a great combination,and the bow being wesley special is just icing on the cake.As far as the poundage is concerned ,you are good to for any game in north america.Just remember, as we all know, arrow placement is the key to success.Have fun with it and good luck.

Ben Maher · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:15:00 PM »

Sounds like a great combo ! And welcome to Trad Gang .

Check out the Howard Hill thread that has a couple of thousand pots on the "whats? " where's" , "hows?" and "Why's " of all things straight limb longbow .

Irish Archer · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:22:00 PM »

Possibly, the best that you could ever imagine. I'd guess that you'll be at 59lbs at 32 inches. Should be really smooth.

We'd love too see you post some photos of it, then with the animals that you take with it.

Ground Hunter · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:32:00 PM »

You are on the right path. With that bow you can do anything you want.

58WINTERS · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:03:00 PM »

Man with a power stroke that long it's got to have great cast. You have a winner.

58WINTERS · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:17:00 PM »

Man with a power stroke that long it's got to have great cast. You have a winner.

Benny Nganabbarru · « **Reply #11 on:** December 01, 2011, 02:41:00 AM »

Abso-bloody-lutely! You have a great hunting bow there!

Owlmagnet · « **Reply #12 on:** December 01, 2011, 02:49:00 AM »

I can only echo what's been said. I shoot a Wesley Special almost every day. Master the very different grip and the low wrist position and you will be a very dangerous person!

cbCrow · « **Reply #13 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:45:00 AM »

My friend, let me say WElCOME to you and tell you that was a real good trade. I've been shooting Hill bows for about 30 yrs. and can attest to their ability to take game of all kinds. I would like to reccomend some books to help you along, "Become the Arrow" by Byron Ferguson and "Shooting the American Semi-Long" by David Miller. Both are full of good advise on how to shoot that type of bow. Good Luck in your endeavour.

Chain2 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:43:00 AM »

Thank you all. I do have Ferguson's book. I am sure I will have many more questions. I am elk Hinton next Sept in WY. I hope to be ready by then. Thank you for the welcome.

straitera · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2011, 09:58:00 AM »

That bow at your draw should be a great hunter! Is it 72" ntn or end to end? Doesn't matter; however, I rarely see 72" ntn. Welcome Hillbro.

Elk whisperer · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2011, 10:10:00 AM »

what arrows are you shooting out of it

Chain2 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2011, 10:21:00 AM »

It is still in transit. I am not sure he shipped it yet.

Bill Turner · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2011, 12:58:00 PM »

Call Craig at Howard Hill Archery. He will be able to guide you in arrow selection and will be able to tell you when the bow was originally built, the make-up of woods/vaneers, and the original weight. He wants you to be a happy Hill customer. Welcome aboard. Enjoy the ride.

Red Tailed Hawk · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2011, 06:23:00 PM »

Sounds like a great fit for ya!!!!

Gotta love them Hill Bows...


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