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Author Topic: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!  (Read 471334 times)

Online Tim Reese

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5680 on: June 08, 2021, 04:11:20 PM »
John Schulz had a 26” draw and shot 64” hill bows just fine.   :archer2:
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5681 on: June 08, 2021, 04:12:18 PM »
Good deal guys. Thanks for the information. Will look into one.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5682 on: July 08, 2021, 10:16:22 PM »
For anyone interested I put this short video together of me shooting my new longbow. I plan on making a much more detailed review/overview video in the future but I want to get some game with it first.


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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5683 on: July 14, 2021, 09:07:45 AM »
Well, bug has got me again.  I am finally going to call Craig and have him make me a take down Cheetah.  Just trying to decide which wrap to put on it.  I love the stingray wrap on the Sirocco, but he said out of it.  So down to Deer, Elk or Moose.  I only had deer on all the ones I owned.  Anyone feel any difference or benefit from Elk or Moose?

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5684 on: July 14, 2021, 09:21:24 AM »
I don’t have any experience with moose leather but I do prefer elk leather over deer leather.  Elk is thicker and more durable but it still feels pretty supple. I don’t think you can make a wrong choice.  Congratulations on the new bow.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5685 on: July 14, 2021, 09:37:20 AM »
I have a 25" draw length and own 7 ASL's. All are 68" long. They are smooth, and, if I do my part, shoot very accurately. I don't understand the physics involve in efficiency as related to bow length, but I have no desire to shoot shorter bows. If you shoot straight, the longer bows will all kill your deer.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5686 on: July 15, 2021, 07:34:48 AM »
I like a beaver tail wrap.  Agreed Sam, long ASL is good.  68/69” for me.  I’m not drawing 28”

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5687 on: July 15, 2021, 09:42:43 AM »
I've got moose on one of my Hill bows. I like it a lot. Moose is a little thicker and has a cushion feel to it. Real comfortable to shoot especially for longer periods.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5688 on: July 15, 2021, 08:44:50 PM »
I draw 27.25” and have owned bows ranging from 64-68”.  I’ve settled on 66” bows, which is the happy medium of performance and smoothness for me. Shoot what makes you happy. With an ASL in your hand, it’s hard not to be.  :campfire:

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5689 on: July 16, 2021, 05:03:01 PM »
Didn’t I read somewhere that Howard Hill or John Schulz said the formula for finding the perfect bow length was your draw length plus 40” ?

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5690 on: July 29, 2021, 09:22:27 PM »
I get finger pinch at 64 , I gotta shoot at least 66 or higher.  :archer2:
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5691 on: July 31, 2021, 12:14:36 PM »
Didn’t I read somewhere that Howard Hill or John Schulz said the formula for finding the perfect bow length was your draw length plus 40” ?
I read that also. Not sure where but it seems like a good formula to avoid finger pinch. 
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5692 on: August 17, 2021, 02:11:30 PM »
I am loving the American bow Steve made.  I got a Bateman glove and for me it is so much better on my shooting.  Now to get last set of arrows made, and organize my gear, season is 45 days out in Illinois.

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5693 on: August 17, 2021, 07:58:56 PM »
Getting ready……

My son has been using her for the last few years and took a nice doe.  This year he goes to college and the old girl will be going out with me…..
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5694 on: August 17, 2021, 08:33:16 PM »
Received my new Maddog stringfollow. 69" and51@29. Liking it a lot. Forgot how much fun an Asl is.


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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5695 on: August 24, 2021, 02:45:53 PM »
Katman looks like a great bow, heard great things about Mikes bows never got to try one.

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5696 on: September 08, 2021, 01:27:21 PM »
Never get tired of looking at Hill bows

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5697 on: September 09, 2021, 11:09:13 PM »
Hill cheetah. 68" and 60#@28

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5698 on: September 30, 2021, 07:19:04 AM »
Got a new hill style on its way. On a 51# @26" drawing 26.5" what size aluminum would be a good starting point using 125 grain tips
Northern mist Shelton 66" 53# @ 28"

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5699 on: October 05, 2021, 09:19:54 AM »
Nice looking cheetah, Craig should be finishing mine up, been few months cann't wait.

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