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Author Topic: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!  (Read 471520 times)

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5580 on: January 09, 2021, 02:09:59 PM »
hoosier88 you are really going to fall in love with that great northern trust me.

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5581 on: January 10, 2021, 04:05:40 PM »
I finally got the Northern Mist Ramer in my hands. It came while I was in Colorado helping my son with some painting.  I like the forward grip . In fact I have the JD Berry Morning Star as well as  the  Ramer.  I think they are both great bows .  But the Ramer’s grip is a little smaller and feels more comfortable  to me.

Here it is, 51# @28”, 66” .  It has bamboo limbs with cherry veneers and Bolivian rosewood riser.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5582 on: January 12, 2021, 12:24:09 PM »
That is good looking Ramer. Steve always creates a great bow. My guess is it will be your favorite. I commissioned the first Ramer and have two more in the bow rack. So quiet and smooth, I hardly shoot anything else.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5583 on: January 12, 2021, 11:17:22 PM »
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5584 on: January 12, 2021, 11:21:45 PM »
Hey Mike,
What brace height are you at on your Ramer?  I ended up damaging my drawing hand .  It’s a real bummer when you get a new bow and can’t shoot it for awhile. I’m hoping physical therapy will get me back shooting sooner than later. Can only get things set up right now.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5585 on: January 13, 2021, 07:41:15 AM »
My Ramer setup is probably a little different than most. I prefer a B50 string and set the brace height where the bow is most quiet, no string silencers. On all three of the Ramers that ended up at about 6 5/8 in - 6 3/4 in. All are 66 in bows, the first Ramer and the green one are one piece bows and there is not much difference as brace height is raised. The take-down however is a bit picky and does not tolerate brace heights 7 in and over well. They act pretty much the same using the fast flight string Steve provides. With arrows at least 10 gpp you will not need string silencers.

Since the handle is reversed the brace height is higher than a typical ASL. My Classic and Sheltons tune in at about 6 1/4 in for example. I have seen others run brace heights as high as 7 1/2 in on the Ramer and Whisper. I think that is mainly to avoid the sharp arm contact when using a straight bow arm style of shooting though.

Hope your hand heals quickly.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5586 on: January 13, 2021, 12:26:58 PM »
yeah, not going to make it until the Northern Mist arrives. Spoke with one of the fine folks at HHA this morning, should be placing an order in a couple weeks. I'm thinking 45#,  trying to decide if I want to have Steve at NM change my order with him to the same weight.... Decisions decisions
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5587 on: January 13, 2021, 05:10:04 PM »
Thanks for info on the Ramer guys, I have one coming soon I hope, been a looooong wait.... Im excited to get back to a longbow, I love my Silvertip but you feel different carrying a longbow.

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5588 on: January 14, 2021, 11:17:16 AM »
The great northern came in today and shes beautiful. Will be sure to post up sone pictures later on this evening.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5589 on: January 14, 2021, 06:30:05 PM »
As promised here she is. Custom length 70" great northern traditional longbow. 57# @ 28" with red elm limbs and straight grip.


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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5590 on: January 14, 2021, 06:36:50 PM »
she's a beauty!
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5591 on: January 14, 2021, 06:39:11 PM »
That's a beauty, enjoy it  :thumbsup:

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5592 on: January 14, 2021, 07:17:10 PM »
Had a GN Traditional years ago, I will never forget how much fun it was to carry and shoot. Only sold it because I switched to left hand. I am happy for you...

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5593 on: January 14, 2021, 07:46:14 PM »
Got my trade bow in the mail today . It’s 66”  Big Five 40@28, boy is it smooth. I draw 29” and is nice all the way back! Pretty quick to, it surprised me !!
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5594 on: January 16, 2021, 07:38:01 PM »
Congratulations on the new bows.  Justin, it looks like you had good timing on the Great Northern.  I just heard the Company sold the bow making side of their operations to someone new.
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5595 on: February 17, 2021, 11:10:15 AM »
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5596 on: February 17, 2021, 08:56:52 PM »
Nice bow Hoosier, I'm looking for something very similar
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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5597 on: February 18, 2021, 12:41:09 AM »
Not sure why you dont hear more about the GN Traditional longbow in ASL circles.I really like thier grip.Its smaller and has some nice nuances to it that feels good.

Mine had all Osage limbs and was 66 inches I believe.

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5598 on: February 18, 2021, 09:39:58 AM »
I’ve never shot a Great Northern, but people that own them tend to hold on to them, so that’s saying something.  I suspect you don’t see many of them because they are priced pretty high compared to other ASL’s on the market. 

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Re: HH BUG GOT ME - Part Two!
« Reply #5599 on: February 18, 2021, 10:50:50 AM »
I’m currently waiting for my Northern Mist Classic to get here..... it’s being hindered by snow, covid, or grasshoppers as I told the fella I bought it from. Congrats on the GN!!!! Nice looking bow  :thumbsup:
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