Author Topic: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two! (Read 471570 times)

Yooper-traveler · « **Reply #5460 on:** May 27, 2020, 09:58:03 PM »

Quote from: Tradcat on May 25, 2020, 01:34:32 PM

I have a bow build coming up soon. I was thinking about a dark Bubinga riser with bamboo cores under clear glass. Is clear glass a bad choice?

Nope. But to be sure you may want to grab one with green or black glass. Or white. Or gray lol. Hell even a nice carmel.....

Tradcat · « **Reply #5461 on:** May 28, 2020, 06:51:29 AM »

If, I did choose colored glass, right now my choice would be green. I think that with the darker tempered bamboo limb cores, paired with a dark Bubinga riser and a dark brown leather grip would be a winning combination

Sam McMichael · « **Reply #5462 on:** May 28, 2020, 01:33:37 PM »

Tradcat, that sounds like a good color choice. Have you actually made a definite choice?

Tradcat · « **Reply #5463 on:** May 28, 2020, 06:21:36 PM »

I haven’t actually made my choice between the NM Classic or the Shelton. If I had to choose right this second it would probably be the Classic 68”. I’m also thinking that a dark Bubinga riser with tempered bamboo limb cores under green glass glass with a dark brown leather grip would be a real beauty too. Sam I know you are a die hard 68” Shelton lover and I hope to have both in my stable real soon. Think I’ll just flip a coin

MnFn · « **Reply #5464 on:** May 28, 2020, 07:12:09 PM »

I have a red JDBerry Morningstar, and a green Northern Mist. Like em both.
Plus, I’m always ready for Christmas.

Gordon Jabben · « **Reply #5465 on:** May 28, 2020, 07:53:37 PM »

Tradcat, I have a Northern Mist on order too.

I talked to Steve a while ago and changed some things on the bow I have ordered. I'm sure bowyers hate that. I don't know why but I kind of like bows that aren't too fancy. I guess that why I like ASL's. What do you guys think about a shelfless American, 70", all osage including riser with clear glass. Kind of a bow out of the past except with glass. I know osage limbs are supposed to have more kick but I have a couple bows with osage limbs that I made and I don't notice it. Instead of me, I'll have a bow made by someone who knows what they're doing.

Ray Lyon · « **Reply #5466 on:** May 28, 2020, 08:57:12 PM »

Osage veneers over ash core laminations wood be a good combination. Steve likes ash cores.

Tradcat · « **Reply #5467 on:** May 28, 2020, 09:05:19 PM »

Hey Gordon... I’m with you on “simple” when it comes to ASL’s. Nothing too fancy to get dirty and bloody in the woods works for me

Overspined · « **Reply #5468 on:** May 29, 2020, 06:16:38 PM »

I haven’t shot Steve’s bows made of Osage cores, and I’ve never made one, because the ones I’ve shot have had significantly more unpleasant thump in the bow hand..just my opinion. So I’ve
Stayed away... ash elm walnut bamboo hickory are all smooth.

Tradcat · « **Reply #5469 on:** May 29, 2020, 08:51:13 PM »

Is there any significant difference between bamboo, elm or tempered bamboo limb cores?

Tim Reese · « **Reply #5470 on:** May 31, 2020, 01:52:05 PM »

Man I love this cheetah!!! I bought it right before our turkey opener so waited till now to get her all tuned up. Just a blast to shoot. Sooooooo smoooooth to which I love. I’ll probably stick with this till after archery season. 5 more months till our archery opener

counting down already

Tim Reese · « **Reply #5471 on:** May 31, 2020, 01:52:58 PM »

Pretty!!

Cookus · « **Reply #5472 on:** June 04, 2020, 08:29:01 PM »

Pretty bow Brother!

Pete Patterson · « **Reply #5473 on:** June 06, 2020, 08:53:58 PM »

It came today.

Tim Reese · « **Reply #5474 on:** June 07, 2020, 07:00:17 AM »

Congrats. She is a looker!!!!

Pete Patterson · « **Reply #5475 on:** June 07, 2020, 07:20:31 AM »

Thanks Tim. The bow is 68 in long 58 lb at my 28-in draw and is as smooth as butter all the way back to anchor with no noticeable thump. I've owned most all hill models and still have the Wesley Special the Half Breed and the Redman and this one happens to be just amazing. This is the first time I've had one with a deer hide wrap on the riser and I'm most impressed with its softness.

Overspined · « **Reply #5476 on:** June 07, 2020, 08:30:42 AM »

Quote from: Tradcat on May 29, 2020, 08:51:13 PM

Is there any significant difference between bamboo, elm or tempered bamboo limb cores?

Bamboo seems to be a tad different, it just is. I like it. Elm is fine too. Elm is a funky wood to work with so I don’t use it very often.

Tim Reese · « **Reply #5477 on:** June 07, 2020, 08:46:36 AM »

The handle really makes it. I wish my cheetah had that handle instead the black one.

Overspined · « **Reply #5478 on:** June 07, 2020, 09:38:36 PM »

Quote from: Tim Reese on June 07, 2020, 08:46:36 AM

The handle really makes it. I wish my cheetah had that handle instead the black one.

Changing leather is a pretty easy process

Tradcat · « **Reply #5479 on:** June 09, 2020, 11:06:06 AM »

Update on my Northern Mist bow build. I spoke with Steve and decided on a 68” Classic. It will be 47 lbs at 27”. I selected a dark Bubinga riser and tempered bamboo limb cores under pure Michigan green glass. I asked that the grip profile be slightly dished with the peak of the grip in my palm, be flattened a touch with slightly rounded edges. I have found that this grip profile is very repeatable and doesn’t move around a lot. I chose a dark brown top grain leather grip. I believe she will be beautiful. I usually name all my bows. Several that I’ve had were “hinds 57” and “maple mistress”. For the new bow, been tossing around the idea of “Boo-binga” or just “Inga”. Any thoughts on my bow wood combos or specs and or a good name for her ?


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