HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!

Today I turned my new bow into a used bow, nice weather and 300 shots. I twisted about a 1/8" more brace, moved my nocking point up 1/16", perfect. It feels odd that my search for my one, go to left hand bow is over. Nothing to do now except shoot and fix arrows.

[cahaba]

We have had some cold weather the past few days. I couldn't take not shooting another day. I went out and scanned the area. I seen this critter at 17 paces on the side of a bank and took the shot.
I have been shooting my Shelton for 3 months now and we are getting along well.

 

[Mississippi bow hunter]

[Mississippi bow hunter]

[Mudd]

Originally posted by pavan:
Today I turned my new bow into a used bow, nice weather and 300 shots. I twisted about a 1/8" more brace, moved my nocking point up 1/16", perfect. It feels odd that my search for my one, go to left hand bow is over. Nothing to do now except shoot and fix arrows.

Woot! Woot!!  I finally get to say it ...."I told you so!"...lol

[cahaba]

Matt some folks like the back set profile best while others swear by string follow. Both profiles will shoot good if the shooter does their part. I like both equally. The biggest difference I could tell is in the draw. The string follow seemed like it loaded up quicker for me. YMMV

[antler chaser]

awesome SHOT!!! CAHABA

[cahaba]

Thanks antler chaser. It was like I seen the shot in my mind right before it happened.

Careful Roy, patting yourself on the back like that can be hard on your shoulders. I am hoping for some nicer weather to put a few more bunnies out of their misery. Then get ready for turkies. I think I need some more tapered cedars, these 1918s is cold. Yippee I got something to do,(other than chase the wife around the house).

[cahaba]

It will be nice to hear about some hunting stories with these new bows. I have had to live thru yalls hunting on here. Due to illness I haven't got to deer hunt at all this year. I hope in Feb. I can do some bunny hunting.

[TxAg]

Quick question.....

I'm feeling a little more hand shock than I used to. I think I'm not using enough heel. I can feel the vibration running into the base of me neck. Maybe a little more bend in my elbow would help.

Any suggestions?

[Brianlocal3]

Post up a video for us txag

[TxAg]

Originally posted by Brianlocal3:
Post up a video for us txag

We could spend days on my bad habits  

[Brianlocal3]

Couldn't we all. Personally I don't heel my American semi longbows much. I use a low grip and press thru the lifeline. I also keep a very loose grip, so much so that the bow jumps forward a little upon release.
I don't think your feeling the thump from not heeling the bow, check your bow arm. You may be locking it out, and that will jar ya pretty good on these bows

[MikeNova]

Brian how did you do at the shoot?

[Brianlocal3]

I took 2nd. I shot 326/400 winner shot a 328/400.  45 shooters this month, it was great

[bsv]

All the talk about the Morningstar,I just put my Shrew Hill up for trade for one,if that doe'st work then I'll have to order one.any-one know J.D.'s time frame these days

[Hermon]

I am trying out a 68" Hill style bow and have noticed something that bugs me a little.  I wear eye glasses and more often than not, the string bumps my glasses when I come to anchor.  Any other eye glass wearing folks have this issue?

I am thinking that this bow is just a little too long for my style/form and a 66" bow may solve the issue.  64" is the longest bow I have previously shot (a r/d bow) and never have noticed this happening with it.

[cedar]

Try canting the bow alittle more.  You may be too upright with the bow.

[TxAg]

Thanks guys.

I moved the brace a quarter inch and put a bit more bend in the elbow. It helped quite a bit.