Author Topic: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two! (Read 472659 times)

MikeM · « **Reply #1580 on:** March 30, 2014, 05:32:00 PM »

I have HHA take-downs - Redman, Longbowmans Choice, and Cheetah and had a half-breed that I sold since I was reducing draw weight. I never had any trouble with the two piece design.

MikeNova · « **Reply #1581 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:23:00 PM »

Hill bows you can't just buy one!

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #1582 on:** March 30, 2014, 07:55:00 PM »

Well mama was gone today so after I finished laying a floor I went out for some fun with my Vixen.

Shooting at 50 yds for some "shooting the line" practice.

I have been giving my time to the JD Berry Morningstar lately, but this ol vixen is as sweet as she has ever been. Honestly is she made it even remotely a challenge to shoot well I would probably shoot her more but alas she seems to make It too easy to be accurate

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #1583 on:** March 30, 2014, 07:57:00 PM »

One more of the grip that I altered to make fit

Brianlocal3 · « **Reply #1584 on:** March 30, 2014, 08:05:00 PM »

More fun with the VIXEN

Bob B. · « **Reply #1585 on:** March 30, 2014, 08:49:00 PM »

Brian,

Great shooting! Your child did a great job videoing, I especially liked the narrative on the last one!

Bob.

« **Reply #1586 on:** March 31, 2014, 10:22:00 AM »

My old too long for me Big 5 came home one day and is gone for good the next. I bought it used, I wanted to see how a 70" bow would work for me again. String contact to the chest, I gave it away. After three years of not hearing from my old friend, he gave it back, he bought a bow. We had a nice day yesterday, six bows out and a bunch of different arrows. A guy rides by staring, turns around and stops. He asks why so many bows for both hands. I told him how I could only take an occasional shot right handed, so the only right hand bow I hunted with was the yew. He wanted to try one, but said that he had a 29" draw. He had a solid 27.5" draw with a longbow. He shot my Robertson Pierce Point 62", 58@28, and I let him shoot the 70" Big 5, 60#. A strong quick learner. He picks up the Robertson and says "Maybe a bit short, like you said, it sure shoots nice, but so does that one. What do want for them?" I told him $550 for the Robertson and $300 for the Big 5. He said that he would be right back. Twenty minutes later, I was up $300 and down one Big 5 and one old Bigshot.

Goshawkin · « **Reply #1587 on:** March 31, 2014, 11:35:00 AM »

Sold off all my other bows ( except for an old Browning Cobra and a couple bowfishing beaters) and only have and shoot American Semi longbows now. Here's my collection with my daughter's little 7Lakes bow all the way to the right.

Ric O'Shay · « **Reply #1588 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:03:00 PM »

Nice group of longbows you have there!

akbowbender · « **Reply #1589 on:** March 31, 2014, 03:31:00 PM »

What a nice collection, Nick! Wish I lived close by so I could swing in and check them out in person!

Green · « **Reply #1590 on:** March 31, 2014, 03:50:00 PM »

That's like a Cabaret right there!

« **Reply #1591 on:** March 31, 2014, 04:35:00 PM »

I should sell off my non Hill style bows as well. I no longer have that desire to collect an arsenal and I only shoot just the two, the two that fit me the best and shoot the arsenal of shafts that match them.

Stump Buster · « **Reply #1592 on:** March 31, 2014, 04:38:00 PM »

Whoo Hoo... Steve called today... My Shelton and Huron are in the mail!!!

Of course it's raining like crazy right now, but maybe it will settle down after they arrive so I can shoot them a little this week.

I'll have details and pics after they get here.

Stump

Goshawkin · « **Reply #1593 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:48:00 PM »

Thanks guys. Chuck,anytime my friend. I think I remember you saying you either had relatives or you lived down this way. If you ever come back to visit let me know,I'll even drive a ways to meet you and let you try them out.
Pavan, I figured I may as well sell them to somebody that will use them,they were all just hanging on the rack for a while now.
StumpBuster , way to go man,you gotta love a guy that orders 2 bows at once!!!!

kestimator · « **Reply #1594 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:55:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Green:
That's like a Cabaret right there!

Made me have impure thoughts

What a lovely bunch for sure!!

Stump Buster · « **Reply #1595 on:** March 31, 2014, 06:28:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Goshawkin:
Sold off all my other bows ( except for an old Browning Cobra and a couple bowfishing beaters) and only have and shoot American Semi longbows now. Here's my collection with my daughter's little 7Lakes bow all the way to the right.

Holy Cow Goshawkin'...I shoulda gone back a page before I posted!!! THAT's a collection!!!

I'll try to catch up, but you're gonna tough to beat!!! I do have a JD Berry Vixen and a Yellowstone Renegade on order too, so there IS hope for me yet. THANKS for sharing your pic...it's gonna be my wallpaper for a few days to help ease the waiting pangs!!!

Goshawkin · « **Reply #1596 on:** March 31, 2014, 07:53:00 PM »

StumpBuster, 4 bows on the way ??? Niiiiiice!
You only go around once,you may as well be happy!

jeffg · « **Reply #1597 on:** April 01, 2014, 06:10:00 PM »

Well Westbrook you were right on with the brace height on my Northern Mist Superior. @ 6 1/2" she is dead quite and she does shoot 10gpi arrows with authority Thanks. Yea I will be seeing Steve at the Baltimore shoot in May maybe I will have to get another maybe heavier or shorter or both.

Kevin Hansen · « **Reply #1598 on:** April 01, 2014, 09:32:00 PM »

Really enjoy this thread.
I'm wondering if those of you with experience would expound on a question that was asked several pages back and only partially answered. The previous poster (don't recall his name) asked for opinions on the two-piece takedown versions of the Hill style longbows. I, too, would be very interested in hearing from people that like them, and those that don't. I've never had a takedown longbow, but am considering getting the feature on my next bow. One thing that makes me hesitate on getting one is the question as to whether or not the two piece feature compromises the longbows performance characteristics? Another thing I wonder about is will the fit on the takedown sleeve still be good and tight in 10 or 15 years? Really, the only reason I am considering a takedown is for airline travel and part of me thinks I could just endure the extra hassle and travel with my one piece longbow.
Thoughts? Experiences? Opinions? Insights?
Thanks.

neargeezer · « **Reply #1599 on:** April 01, 2014, 11:59:00 PM »

Kevin,

I don't think any of the takedown systems create any loss in performance, at least I have never noticed it.

The metal sleeve takedown stays tight as long as it is kept waxed with the wax from the wax ring for a bathroom stool. I don't like that much metal close to my hand on cold days.

The connexion hinge is a good solid system, comes apart quickly and doesn't have the wax to deal with. It can be a little cold but the correct leather wrap can greatly reduce that feeling.

My current favorite is the bow bolt as Dan Toelke installs it. He uses a micarta riser for strength and with a leather grip I don't think it feels any colder than a wood riser. It comes apart with a quarter turn and slips it apart. I haven't found any negatives with this system on my Super-D.

You might have someone do a carbon sleeve which would be just about as warm as wood. They still require a little wax now and then, but it didn't seem like as much.

I don't think you'll ever regret getting a takedown.

Terry K.


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